In order to protect the parks, parkways, recreational facilities
and conservancy areas within the City of Prescott from injury, damage
or desecration, these regulations are enacted. Parks may have additional
policies and guidelines for use.
As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the
meanings indicated:
DESIGNATED RECREATION AREA
Areas of municipally owned land that are intended to serve
as public recreation areas but are not necessarily designated or official
parks. may have few or no facilities or improvements, and which are
governed by special regulations as determined by the City Council.
[Added 11-24-2014 by Ord.
No. 12-14]
GREEN BELTS
Areas of municipally owned lands that are intended to serve
an environmental control function such as erosion control, flood control
and groundwater preservation which land is not generally desirable
for public development, but may include any special interest activities
which may lend themselves to the area, such as trails.
OPEN SPACES
Areas of municipally owned lands maintained in their natural
state, thus supporting native plants and animals.
PARK
Includes all existing, proposed and future municipal property
set aside for active or passive use of leisure time. The term "park"
as hereinafter used in this chapter shall include all grounds, structures
and watercourses which are or may be located within any area dedicated
to the public use as a park, parkway, recreation facility or conservancy
district in the City.
PARK FACILITIES
Any park area, equipment or structure that has been set aside
with a specific use intended.
PLAYGROUND
An area either within a larger park area or a small area
set aside for the purpose of promoting imaginative and creative play
of all children and providing a means of physical exercise through
the use of play apparatus.
PUBLIC PROPERTY
All municipally owned parks, designated recreation areas,
park facilities, playgrounds, swimming areas, green belts, open spaces,
streets, parking facilities and easements for public use.
[Amended 11-24-2014 by Ord. No. 12-14]
Except as authorized by the Common Council, no person shall
dig into the turf of any City-owned park or recreational property
for any purposes whatsoever or remove any trees or flowers. Absent
authorization by the Common Council, the use of metal detectors and
digging for buried objects on City parks or recreational property,
except beaches where no vegetation is present, are prohibited.
[Amended 8-22-2022 by Ord. No. 07-22]
The following regulations shall apply:
A. Boat parking. Parking at the courtesy dock shall be limited to four hours at a time, except in the case of emergency. Violators will be charged a forfeiture as provided in §
1-4 of this Code plus court cost. "Emergencies" shall be defined as any reason that a boat cannot be moved, including public safety.
B. Required fees. All boat operators or boat owners launching their boat at the Prescott boat launch shall pay the required launching fee. The annual pass shall be displayed on the boat trailer wench on the passenger side of the vehicle. The daily pass shall be displayed face up, with time and date visible in the windshield on the drivers side of the vehicle. Any owner or operator failing to pay the required fee and display the annual or daily pass shall be subject to a forfeiture as provided in §
1-4 of this Code.
[Added 11-24-2014 by Ord.
No. 12-14]
A. A designated recreation area is intended for public use, and may
permit special uses or require special regulations which enhance,
modify or supersede the regulations found in this chapter.
B. These special uses and regulations and the public property they apply
to shall be established and designated by the City Council by resolution.
C. If a special use or regulation authorized by the Council for a designated recreation area conflicts with any other provisions of this chapter or any other City ordinance, the special use or regulation enacted under this §
421-9 shall govern.
D. A list of designated recreation areas and the special regulations
which apply to each shall be available at City Hall.