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