Parks are for use by the general public. This Part 2 is intended
to further that function, as well as to regulate the use of the parks
and property maintained by the Village and protect the rights of those
owning property adjacent to such parks.
All parks of the Village shall be closed to the public as posted
from 10:00 p.m., prevailing local time, until 5:00 a.m., prevailing
local time, on the following morning unless otherwise posted.
No persons, except employees of the Village whose duties require
their presence, shall remain in a park when a park is not open to
the public without a permit from the Village.
No person shall conduct, operate, present, manage or take part in
the following activities in a park unless a permit is obtained from
the Village or its authorized agent prior to the start of the activity:
Any contest, show, exhibit, dramatic performance, play act, motion
picture, commercial photo shoot, acrobatic feat, bazaar, organized
sporting event, radio or television broadcast, ceremony, children's
day camp, fair, circus, musical event or any public meeting, religious
event, assembly or parade, including, without limitation, drills and
maneuvers, rallies, picketing, marches or political meetings of any
kind or character whatsoever.
Any picnic, outing or gathering sponsored by any person or organization,
or composed of 25 or more persons, except as to particular parks designated
by the Village.
Persons desiring general or exclusive use of parks or facilities
or who would like to engage in the above-referenced activities shall
apply to the Village for a permit under the following categories and
subject to established fees and charges:
Picnics. General picnicking in Village parks does not require a permit.
No person shall picnic other than in a designated area. Individual
grills and picnic tables are available to non-permit picnickers on
a first-come/first-serve basis. A permit, known as a "park use permit,"
must be obtained for groups of 25 or more persons.
[Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General
Provisions, Art. I)]
Facility rental. A park use permit is required for exclusive use
and rental of pavilions, buildings, sports fields and open space areas.
Park use permits may be applied for beginning in January for the upcoming
season, and such applications shall be submitted during regular business
hours. Applications are processed on a first-come/first-serve basis.
The applicable rental fee and deposit must accompany the application.
All cancellations must be in writing. Upon submittal of an application,
required information and payment of associated fees, a park use permit
may be issued.
Large-group use. A park use permit is required for any group of 25
or more persons requesting the use of a specific park for one or more
of the following reasons, such as: a picnic, meeting, athletic event,
rally, walk-a-thon, march or some type of religious event. Any type
of religious ceremony must be approved by the Executive Director of
the Village. Park use permits are also required for a teacher or school
planning an annual field day or class fun day activity or a family
wishing to host a reunion or celebration. Upon submittal of an application
and payment of associated fees, a park use permit may be issued.
Permits in general. Permits are not transferable or assignable without
the written consent of the Park Director or his/her authorized agent.
Minor changes in a permit may be requested and may be made upon written
request. Additional fees and charges may apply. The request for change
must be made at least 72 hours prior to the event. Permits may also
be required for other activities as determined by the Village.
That the proposed activity or use of the parks shall not interfere
with or detract from the general public's use and enjoyment of the
park and surrounding property or facilities.
That the proposed activity will not entail unusual, extraordinary
or burdensome expense or police operation by the Village or expose
it to extraordinary liability.
[Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General
Provisions, Art. I)]
That the proposed activity is compatible with the type of park,
size and character of the area or waters involved and the facilities
available; that adequate parking is available; that the proposed activity
does not exclude other public use of the park; and that it is not
expected to cause irreparable harm or extreme damage to the natural
environment of the park.
Requiring proof establishing the amount of liability insurance
required, and/or requiring an indemnification and hold harmless agreement
or requiring a certificate of insurance naming the Village as an additional
insured.
Requiring the applicant to furnish additional sanitary and refuse
facilities that might be necessary based on the use or activity for
which the permit is sought.
If an applicant is requesting to sell food at the proposed activity,
it shall be necessary for the applicant to obtain a permit from the
Champaign County Public Health Department.
Issuance of permit. Once the Village approves a permit, the applicant
must pay all necessary fees and charges before the permit is issued.
A permit is not transferable or assignable from the applicant to any
other person without the permission of the Village. The permit holder
must make the permit available for inspection by any law enforcement
officer or Village employees on the date for which the permit or activity
is being held to ascertain compliance with the terms and conditions
of the permit.
Effect of permits. A permittee shall be bound by all Village rules,
regulations and applicable ordinances, federal, county and local laws
which are incorporated by reference into each permit.
Liability of permittee. The person or persons to whom a permit is
issued shall be liable for any loss, damage or injury to person or
property sustained by anyone to whatever extent by reason of the acts
or omissions of the person or persons to whom such permit shall have
been issued.
Revocation. The Village shall have the right and authority to revoke
a permit upon finding a violation of any rule, regulation or ordinance;
violation of any term or condition of the permit, including failure
to produce the permit for inspection upon request of any law enforcement
officer or Village employee; providing false or misleading information
on the application for the permit; or upon good cause shown as determined
within the sole reasonable discretion of the Village.