[R.O. 2016 § 220.010; R.O. 2011 § 220.010; Ord. No. 94-24 § 700.010, 10-19-1994]
The provisions of this Chapter shall be in effect in all parks and recreational areas under the jurisdiction of the City of Twin Oaks.
[R.O. 2011 § 220.020; R.O. 2016 § 220.020; Ord. No. 94-24 § 700.020, 10-19-1994; Ord. No. 164 § 1, 11-17-2004; Ord. No. 230 § 1, 10-4-2006; Ord. No. 256 § 1, 10-17-2007; Ord. No. 269 § 1, 5-7-2008; Ord. No. 275 § 1, 9-3-2008; Ord. No. 294 §§ 1 — 2, 7-1-2009; Ord. No. 361 § 1, 4-18-2012; Ord. No. 385 §§ 1 — 8, 2-20-2013; Ord. No. 459 § 1, 6-17-2015; Ord. No. 480 § 1, 3-2-2016; Ord. No. 484 § 1, 3-16-2016; Ord. No. 18-21, 6-6-2018; Ord. No. 21-1, 1-6-2021; Ord. No. 23-01, 2-15-2023; Ord. No. 25-10, 9-3-2025]
A.
Park Hours. Use of the park shall be restricted to the hours of 6:00 A.M. to 10:00 P.M., unless permission is granted for use outside such hours by permit issued by the Board of Aldermen, or its designated representative.
B.
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 post or affix or inscribe any handbill, poster, card, device, or inscription to or on any tree, fence, or structure, within the park.
C.
Obstruction Of Walkways, Sidewalks, Pathways And Bridges. It shall be unlawful for any person to block, hinder or obstruct unreasonably the use of any walkway, sidewalk or bridge located within the park.
D.
Prohibitions Involving Rocks And Waterfalls. No person shall walk, stand, sit or climb in or on any of the waterfalls, or on the rocks, wall or stone formations adjoining the waterfalls, and around or under the bridge.
E.
Entry Into Garden Areas Prohibited. It shall be unlawful for anyone to walk, step or enter into the garden areas located within the park.
F.
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.
G.
Operation Of Motor Vehicles. Motor vehicles are prohibited on park land with the following exceptions, and under the conditions stated:
H.
Parking In Designated Areas Only. The parking of vehicles on grassy areas is prohibited. Parking for handicapped vehicles is permitted in areas designated for that purpose adjacent to the multipurpose court. Parking for park visitors is permitted in designated spaces marked along the east side of Robert Hartzog Lane.
I.
(Reserved)
J.
Swimming And Ice Skating Prohibited. Swimming, diving or wading in any lake, pond or stream within the park is prohibited. Ice skating is also prohibited.
K.
Location Of Fires. Fires may be built only in barbecue grills or fireplaces provided by the City, and must be extinguished before leaving the park.
L.
Camping. Camping of any kind is prohibited within the park limits.
M.
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 the park land or facilities other than in the receptacles provided is strictly prohibited.
N.
Glass Containers Prohibited. Glass containers of any type are not permitted in the park.
O.
Animals. No person shall bring or allow onto park land a dog or other domestic animal unless such animal is restrained at all times on a leash no greater than six (6) feet in length. Any person bringing or allowing a dog or other domestic animal into the park shall have with them an instrument and container to remove any wastes deposited by their animal and shall be responsible to immediately remove any waste their animal shall deposit. No person shall allow a dog or other domestic animal into any park waters or waterways for any purposes. No person shall permit or allow the running of a dog or other domestic animal at large. All domestic animals are prohibited in and around all playgrounds located on park grounds and restrooms with the exception of service animals. No person shall bring or allow a dangerous animal of any kind for which the person is responsible onto park land at any time even if restrained as described above.
P.
Regulation Of Solicitations And Commercial Activities.
1.
Solicitation of any business or service is prohibited. No person, firm, or corporation is permitted to offer or advertise merchandise or other goods for sale or hire. Excepting City-sponsored events and activities, the maintaining of a concession or the use of any park facility, building, trail, road, bridge, bench, table or other park property for commercial purposes is prohibited unless a permit is issued by the Board of Aldermen or its designated representative(s). Such permit shall be clearly displayed by the person(s) seeking to conduct commercial activities within the park. The permitting process will help to ensure that the City is aware of the activity taking place within the park, that the proposed date/time/location does not conflict with scheduled activities/events/operations, and that no harm is done to the landscape of the park. In its review of the permit request, the Board of Aldermen or its designated representative(s) should consider:
a.
The risk of damage and injury as set forth in Section 220.020(B) through (E);
b.
The disruption of or conflict with the public's use and enjoyment of the park;
c.
Whether the issuance of such permit may result in crowded or congested conditions due to the anticipated number of attendees for a planned event.
d.
The nature of the requested activity, including whether such activity involves:
(1)
The sale of products or items, which is prohibited unless it is a First-Amendment-protected activity;
(2)
The use of furniture, tents [as that term is defined in Section 220.040(D)] or large "prop" amenities, which is prohibited; or
(3)
The use of models or equipment.
e.
The time and duration requested for such commercial purposes, including:
2.
Any permit request involving less than ten (10) people, lasting for less than one (1) hour, and complying with the above, will be granted by the City Clerk or a designee. All permit requests must be submitted at least forty-eight (48) hours before the proposed activities. Any permit request involving ten (10) or more people, lasting more than one (1) hour, or otherwise conflicting with any of the above factors must be submitted at least fourteen (14) days in advance of the proposed activities so that the Board of Aldermen may review the request, and the permitted authority may be limited to certain designated areas. Each permit issued by the City shall only be effective on the date and time specified on the permit. Specific permit fees shall be set by the Board of Aldermen from time to time and shall be posted on the City's website.
Q.
Smoking. Smoking is prohibited in Twin Oaks Park. For purposes of this Section, "smoking" shall mean the act of inhaling and exhaling the fumes of burning plant material, including but not limited to tobacco, marijuana (as defined in Section 210.1870), and hashish, whether smoked in a cigarette, rolling papers, cigar, pipe, or other paraphernalia.
R.
Skateboarding. Skateboarding is prohibited upon or about the park stairs or railings at the northern (church) entrance to the park and within or upon all pavilions or decks and the railings or furnishings contained or incorporated therein.
S.
Stop Locations. All traffic entering the park shall stop at the northbound stop sign approaching the flag pole of Robert Hartzog Lane. All traffic shall stop and drive no further than the gate approaching the playground.
T.
Fishing. Unless prohibited on a temporary basis by the Mayor or Board of Aldermen (with appropriate signage posted), fishing is allowed in waters or waterways in the park, but all fish taken must be returned alive to the waters (catch and release). With the exception of the catch-and-release requirement, fishing in the park is governed by the rules and regulations in the State of Missouri Conservation Commission Wildlife Code, including compliance with applicable fishing permit and season requirements.
U.
Playground/Surface Area. Skateboarding, high heels, cleats, and pets are prohibited.
[R.O. 2016 § 220.030; R.O. 2011 § 220.030; Ord. No. 94-24 § 700.030, 10-19-1994; Ord. No. 332 § 1, 5-4-2011; Ord. No. 459 § 2, 6-17-2015]
The City Clerk shall have the duty to oversee the enforcement of all rules and regulations of the City of Twin Oaks pertaining to the parks, as set forth in this Chapter and as set forth in the Policy adopted by the Board of Aldermen.
[R.O. 2016 § 220.040; R.O. 2011 § 220.050; Ord. No. 94-24 § 700.050, 10-19-1994; Ord. No. 96-38 § 1, 10-16-1996; Ord. No. 97-16 § 1, 5-21-1997; Ord. No. 01-55 §§ 1 — 6, 8-15-2001; Ord. No. 83 §§ 1 — 7, 6-5-2002; Ord. No. 230 § 2, 10-4-2006; Ord. No. 332 § 2, 5-4-2011; Ord. No. 362 § 1, 4-18-2012; Ord. No. 363 § 1, 4-18-2012; Ord. No. 385 § 10, 2-20-2013; Ord. No. 420 § 1, 2-19-2014; Ord. No. 457 § 1, 4-15-2015; Ord. No. 459 § 3, 6-17-2015; Ord. No. 21-7, 5-19-2021; Ord. No. 25-10, 9-3-2025]
A.
Applications for a park area reservation shall follow the procedures set forth herein and using the current City form of application and terms and conditions developed hereunder.
B.
Reservations Of Twin Oaks Park.[1]
1.
Reservation applications for the current calendar year begin on the second Monday in January and are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis.
2.
Time Of Application. Application for a reservation must be filed no later than two (2) business days prior to the planned event.
3.
The Whitmore Pavilion is the only area in the park that can be reserved. Use of the pavilion assumes the group will also be using the adjacent grassy area toward the sand volleyball court.
4.
Reservations are limited to groups of no more than fifty (50) people.
5.
Park reservations may be denied because of City-sponsored events in the park.
6.
Financial transactions may not take place on Twin Oaks Park property as part of any park area reservation. Exceptions may be made for City-sponsored programs or events.
7.
The City staff, in collaboration with the Park Committee and with approval of same by the Board of Aldermen, will maintain a reservation application and associated terms and conditions of park facility use ("terms and conditions"), including fines and fees to be assessed in accordance with said reservations, on file in the City offices. The terms and conditions will supplement and not conflict with any park regulations as set out within the City Code and may be changed as needed but should be reviewed no less than on an annual basis, with any changes to the terms and conditions being brought to the Park Committee for input and then recommendation of same to the Board of Aldermen for approval of same as an amendment to the terms and conditions. The terms and conditions and other policies will be held on file in the City offices and available upon request.
[1]
Editor's Note: The Whitmore Pavilion reservation application is available on the City's website and at City Hall.
C.
All Reservation Fees Due Before Reservation Is Assigned.
1.
Reservation fees shall be in an amount established by the Board of Aldermen from time to time, and due upon application approval before a date can be assigned to that user.
2.
No more than fifty (50) people can be in attendance at any function upon a reservation.
3.
Any damages (repair costs) or cleanup charges resulting from the use of the park by the reserved party will be additionally billed to the reserving party.
4.
If Police have to be called because of group misbehavior future reservations for that group may be denied.
D.
The grassy area may not be used as a team sport practice field. Tents, bounce houses, recreational equipment, or other appurtenances requiring staking or otherwise being secured to the ground are prohibited. For the purposes of this provision, "tents" are defined as covered temporary structures which, individually or in aggregate, exceed one hundred (100) square feet of ground coverage.