City of Brentwood, MO Chapter 225 Parks and Recreation

Cross Reference — As to library, ch. 140.

State Law Reference — Parks and recreation generally, ch. 90, RSMo.

Section 225.010 Department.

There is hereby established a Department of Parks and Recreation.

Section 225.020 Director.

There is hereby established the office of Director of Parks and Recreation.

Section 225.030 Closing Hours.

[R.O. 2009 §17-3; Code 1969 §25-23; Ord. No. 3269 §1, 3-1-1993]

The City parks are open from sunrise to one-half (½) hour after sunset except for Hanley and Brentwood Parks. These two (2) parks will be open from sunrise to 11:00 P.M. when lighted facilities are in use. Exceptions may be granted for use outside such hours by permit issued by the Director of Parks and Recreation.

Section 225.040 Restrictions on Use of Parks.

[Ord. No. 4721 § 1, 7-18-2016; Ord. No. 4848, 7-16-2018; Ord. No. 5128, 5-20-2024]

A. Injuring Trees, Shrubbery, Natural Life And Other Property Prohibited. It shall be unlawful for any person to disfigure, damage or in any way injure or destroy, either in part or in whole, or carry away any tree, shrub, plant, flower, stone, or stone work, bench, chair set, stand, structure, fence or property, fish or animal, or anything belonging to or kept therein; or to excavate, dig into or disturb any park property or remove any item from on or beneath the surface of the land within any park or City property; or to post or affix or inscribe any handbill, poster, card, device, or inscription to or on any tree, fence, or structure, within the park. No one may plant, affix or mount any item in a park without the express written consent of the Director of Parks and Recreation.

B. Hunting Prohibited. No person shall pursue, trap or kill any wildlife in any manner on park land. Firearms, guns or weapons of any kind are strictly prohibited on park land.

C. Operation Of Motor Vehicle Prohibited. Motor vehicles are prohibited on park land and trails with the exception of park service and emergency vehicles. Motor vehicles are allowed on parking lots and roadways only.

D. Parking In Designated Areas Only. No person shall park any vehicle in an area not designated for that purpose.

E. Possession Of Alcohol. Notwithstanding anything provided in Section 600.040(A) of this Code, no person shall be allowed to bring any intoxicating liquors, as defined in Section 600.030 of this Code, into the Brentwood Recreation Complex without the approval from the Director of Parks and Recreation and his/her designee.

F. Location Of Fires. Fires may be built only in barbecue grills provided by the City and must be extinguished before leaving the park.

G. Disposal Of Trash. Trash, rubbish and debris of all kinds shall be deposited in the containers provided for that purpose. All areas shall be left in a clean and orderly condition. Dumping or depositing trash, rubbish or debris in or on any part of park land or facilities other than in the receptacles provided is strictly prohibited.

H. Glass Containers Prohibited. Glass containers of any type with a capacity of less than twenty-five and three-tenths (25.3) ounces (750 milliliters) are not permitted in any park.

I. Animals. No person shall bring onto park land a dog or other domestic animal unless such animals are at all times restrained on a leash. No leash on which a dog or other animal is tethered or restrained shall be of greater than six (6) feet. In addition, any person bringing a domestic animal into the park shall have with him or her an instrument and container to remove from the park any wastes deposited by his or her animal. No person shall allow a dog or other domesticated animal into any waters or waterways in the park for any purposes. No person shall permit the running of a dog at large. Domestic animals are prohibited in and around all playgrounds located on park grounds, and restrooms except for Seeing Eye dogs. No vicious animal of any kind shall be brought onto park land at any time even though restrained as described above.

J. Solicitations Prohibited. Solicitation of any business or services is prohibited. No person, firm, or corporation is permitted to offer or advertise merchandise or other goods for sale or hire. The maintaining of a concession or the use of any park facility, building, trail, road, or other park property for commercial purposes is prohibited except upon written consent and approval of the Director of Parks and Recreation.

K. Smoking. Smoking, as defined in Section 215.1830, including, but not limited to, the possession of lighted or heated cigarettes, cigars, pipes, and marijuana in any form, is prohibited on any property or premises owned or leased for use by the City of Brentwood, including buildings, grounds, parks, playgrounds, sports arenas and facilities, playing fields, trails, parking lots and parking structure.

L. Skateboarding. Skateboarding is prohibited upon or about the park stairs or railings and within or upon all pavilions or decks and the railings or furnishings contained incorporated therein.

Section 225.050 Reservations of Park Facilities.

A. Application for a park facility reservation must be made at the office of the Director of Parks and Recreation.

1. Residents and non-residents may reserve park areas and recreational facilities so long as that applicant is present for the event. Businesses and other permitted organizations may reserve the park for events related to the business located in the City or services provided in the City, but not for their personal use.

2. Procedure regarding park facility reservation applications.

a. The Director of Parks and Recreation, or that person's designee, shall act upon applications for reservations and shall devise and utilize a standard "Facility Reservation Application" form which provides information necessary to establish accountability and scheduling.

b. The Director of Parks and Recreation, or that person's designee, shall possess reasonable discretion in approving or denying applications for reservations and may deny a permit to any applicant who has abused park privileges in the past by violation of park rules, including parking restrictions, or whose applications for the reserved use cannot be accommodated due to the unreasonable interference with the primary rights of City residents to continuous park access and enjoyment.

c. Reservation permits for use of the park and recreational facilities require a fee to be paid along with a signed application.

d. The grassy areas and playgrounds within the parks may not be reserved or excluded from public access.

Section 225.060 Additional Rules, Regulations And Restrictions For Brentwood Days.

[Ord. No. 5129, 5-20-2024]

A. Restrictions. The following additional restrictions on activities and conduct in City parks are hereby established and/or authorized hereinafter provided during Brentwood Days in such park.

1. All attendees bags may be subject to search by law enforcement or parks personnel at any time.

2. No weapon, knife, firearm, projectile weapon, blackjack or other weapon capable of lethal use may be carried or displayed on the park grounds where Brentwood Days takes place.

3. Private temporary shelters such as tents, large umbrellas, gazebos, dining canopies, etc., will not be allowed during Brentwood Days.

4. It is unlawful for any person(s) to bring glass containers or coolers into Brentwood Days.

5. All persons are hereby prohibited from bringing animals of any type, with the exception of service animals or Police canine, into Brentwood Days. This includes pets on leashes or other restraints.

6. It is unlawful for any person(s) to ride skateboards, roller blades, in-line skates, bicycles, scooters, motorized scooters, low speed vehicles or any other unauthorized motorized vehicles into Brentwood Days.

7. Solicitation or distribution of handbills is not allowed except by an authorized vendor or sponsor participating in Brentwood Days.

8. Fireworks and unmanned aerial vehicles, other than City unmanned aerial vehicles, or City-sponsored displays, are not allowed in Brentwood Days.

9. Any other restrictions deemed necessary by the City Administrator, Police Chief, Fire Chief or Director of Parks and Recreation shall be posted at the entry to Brentwood Days.

B. Parking Restrictions. In accord with the provisions of Section 305.060 of this Code of Ordinances, parking restrictions on streets and thoroughfares will be in effect as deemed appropriate by the Fire Department, Police Department and Parks and Recreation Department and shown on signage posted at reasonable intervals and locations around Brentwood Days.

C. Traffic Flow Patterns And Changes. In accordance with the provisions of Section 305.060 of this Code of Ordinances, the Chief of Police may direct changes in traffic flow patterns, establish one-way streets, add, delete, or alter any traffic control device(s), restrict parking, control ingress and egress from all public streets, public or private parking lots or private roadways, or establish any other traffic control measures deemed necessary to assist in the traffic flow and to ensure emergency vehicle access in association with Brentwood Days.

D. Parking Violations. The Brentwood Police Department is hereby authorized to tow and impound any vehicle(s) parked in violation of any restrictions established pursuant to this Section, which, in the judgment of the officer in charge is reasonably likely to impede traffic, access to the park, Brentwood Days, or the safe and efficient passage of emergency vehicles. It will be the responsibility of the owner of any towed or impounded vehicle to pay for any tow or impoundment charges or fees.