[HISTORY: Adopted by the Common Council of the City of Burlington
by Ord. No. 8-1997 (Ch. 12.08 of the 1996 Municipal Code). Amendments noted where applicable.]
[Amended 2-2-2021 by Ord. No. 08-2021]
As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the
meanings indicated:
Any park, playground, dog park, or playing facility within
the City limits which is open to the public.
The purpose of this chapter shall be to establish rules and
regulations for the protection, care and control of the public land,
parks and playgrounds in the City and to regulate the conduct of persons
on such public land, parks or playgrounds and using the facilities
thereof.
A.
No alcoholic beverages or other controlled drugs shall be allowed
in the park at any time.
B.
No person shall injure, deface, remove, disturb, tamper with, damage
or destroy any trees, shrubs, or other plant life or any structure,
equipment, walkway or utility equipment or any monument, post or other
appurtenance erected or marked for a lawful purpose; or injure or
in any way interfere with the operation of any machinery or equipment
used under the direction of the City or any of its departments or
agents; or deface, destroy, alter, damage or tamper with any drive,
path, walkway, bridge, parking area or shelter, or remove or carry
away any asphalt, concrete, stone, wood, gravel, clay or earth or
make any excavation of any kind.
C.
No person shall hurt, molest, kill, trap, chase, shoot or throw missiles
at any wildlife nor shall he/she remove or molest the eggs or the
young of any wildlife.
D.
No person shall handle, build, or maintain a fire within any park,
except in the grills that have been provided for that purpose.
E.
No person shall drop, throw or otherwise scatter lighted matches,
burning cigarettes or cigars, tobacco, paper or other flammable material
within any park or on any street abutting or contiguous thereto.
F.
No person shall dispose of trash in any park in any manner other
than by depositing such material in the receptacles located for that
purpose.
G.
No person shall bring into any park or use in any park any fireworks
or firearm or similar weapon or instrument nor shall any person take
part in the practice of archery or golf, except in areas which may
be designated for that purpose.
H.
No person shall cast, lay, drop or discharge into or leave in any
water in any park any substance, matter or thing, liquid or solid.
I.
No person shall drive, operate, use or bring into any park any horse
or motorized vehicles, except those vehicles which are otherwise authorized
and then only in areas designated for parking or operation. No person
shall drive or park on grassed areas.
J.
No person shall act in a disorderly manner nor enter any park in
an intoxicated condition.
K.
No person shall engage in boating or bathing in any park. Ice skating
shall be permitted only when the green flag is raised where applicable.
L.
No person shall repair any motor vehicle within any park, playground
or recreational area.
M.
No person shall use any sound amplification equipment or play any
radio, television or musical instrument at a volume which would tend
to annoy other persons who may use the area, except for such entertainment
specifically authorized.
N.
No person shall allow their dog to run at large in any park, playground
or recreational area.
Groups of 15 or more persons desiring to use a pavilion shall apply to the Recreation Department for a permit. The Recreation Department shall issue a permit subject to availability and upon a determination that the intended use is consistent with park purposes. Permits shall be issued from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Permit fees shall be as set forth in Chapter 146, Fee Schedule, of the Code of the City of Burlington.
[Amended 10-22-2013 by Ord. No. 06-2013]
A.
Playgrounds and other recreational areas shall be open every day
from dawn until dusk. The Common Council may exclude certain activities
or close any park to the public at any time and for any interval of
time. Council is further authorized to extend these hours in specific
cases, when necessary.
B.
No person, other than City personnel or law enforcement performing
their official duties, shall enter or remain on any park or recreational
facility between dusk and sunrise the next day. If an organized activity
is being supervised by an athletic association, then said facility
may remain open until the game is completed or until 10:00 p.m., whichever
comes first.
C.
All members of the public visiting the City's parks, recreation areas,
and playgrounds must comply with the age limits clearly posted for
each piece of City-owned equipment, including but not limited to swing
sets, jungle gyms, and other play areas specifically constructed for
children.
No person shall interfere with or fail to obey any police officer
or park and playground personnel in the proper performance of their
duties.
A.
The fee for use of a playing field shall be as set forth in Chapter 146, Fee Schedule. The Municipal Clerk and Recreation Director shall have the authority to waive any tournament fees.
B.
All fire companies within the City shall be exempt from the payment
of any fee for the use of any City playing fields.
[Added 2-2-2021 by Ord.
No. 08-2021]
A.
General rules.
(1)
Use of the park is at the user's own risk. Use of a dog park
is restricted to the hours between dawn and dusk or such other hours
as may be designated by the City.
(2)
Owners and handlers are legally responsible for the actions and behavior
of their dogs at all times.
(3)
All dogs entering the area must have a current dog license, have
up-to-date vaccinations and be otherwise healthy.
(4)
All dogs must wear a collar, I.D. and permit tags at all times and
must be on a leash when entering and exiting the park.
(5)
All dog handlers must be 18 years of age or older. Each handler is
permitted to bring no more than two dogs to the park at any given
time.
(6)
Dog waste must be cleaned up by the dog's owner or handler immediately
and must be properly disposed of in the receptacles provided.
(7)
Owners and handlers are required to prevent their dogs from digging,
scratching or causing damage of any kind to the grounds, fencing or
signs. In the event that a dog digs a hole, the owner or handler is
required to immediately fill any holes created.
(8)
There is a limit of 20 dogs and 25 handlers inside each fenced area
at any one time.
(9)
The weight limit for the small dog section is 35 pounds.
B.
Prohibited items and activities. The following items and activities
are not permitted at the park:
(1)
Food for human consumption is not permitted. Dog food and/or dog
treats are not permitted within the park.
(2)
Aggressive dogs, dogs that are in heat, or sick dogs are not permitted
to enter the park. Puppies younger than four months are not permitted.
(3)
The park is limited to use only by dogs and their handlers. No animals
other than dogs are permitted on site.
(4)
Spike, pinch or prong collars are not permitted to be worn in the
dog park.
(5)
Glass containers are prohibited.
(6)
Children under eight years of age are not permitted to enter the
dog park at any time. Children over eight years of age are not permitted
without adult supervision.
