The official rules and regulations governing the use and conditions
of use of Herman Baker Park are as provided in this division.
(1991 Code, sec. 23-131)
(a)
These
regulations shall be enforced by the officers of the police department.
(b)
Any person found to be in violation of any of the rules and regulations of Herman Baker Park will be subject to removal from the park by the officers of the police department. Any person who shall be found in violation of any of the rules and regulations hereby adopted who shall be instructed by the police to depart shall be punished as provided in section 1.01.009.
(1991 Code, sec. 23-132)
It is the intention of the city council that a copy of this
division shall be permanently kept in the office of the city clerk
and that it be posted in a conspicuous location at the entrance to
the park.
(1991 Code, sec. 23-133)
The Herman Baker Park is subject to being closed by unfavorable
weather and grounds conditions, as it is primarily a flood control
site.
(1991 Code, sec. 23-134)
No person shall use any facility in the Herman Baker Park except
for the purpose for which it is designated, and no person shall use
any campsite facility without paying the user fee.
(1991 Code, sec. 23-135)
No hunting or trapping of animals shall be allowed in the grounds
of the Herman Baker Park.
(1991 Code, sec. 23-136)
No flowers, trees, shrubs or plants shall be picked, cut, broken,
burned or damaged. No person shall take or remove any rock, earth,
slate or mineral of any kind without the consent and permission of
the park ranger.
(1991 Code, sec. 23-137)
No person shall take or remove, willfully injure or destroy
any park or city property; or cut, mark, paint or otherwise deface
any building, rock, tree or other property.
(1991 Code, sec. 23-138)
No person shall dump or deposit refuse in the park area.
(1991 Code, sec. 23-139)
Fires shall be permitted only in camp stoves or designated fireplaces.
(1991 Code, sec. 23-140)
Pets are permitted on leash only and must display evidence of
current rabies vaccination. Pets are not permitted in any public buildings,
in the waters of swimming areas or in the enclosed portion of such
areas. Pets shall be restricted or confined during the night. Horses,
stock, poultry and other livestock or any dangerous or disturbing
pets or other animals shall not be allowed in the park.
(1991 Code, sec. 23-141)
Firearms and other dangerous weapons shall not be brought into
the park area.
(1991 Code, sec. 23-142)
Fireworks and explosives are prohibited in the park area.
(1991 Code, sec. 23-143)
No person shall enter the park area during posted closing hours.
(1991 Code, sec. 23-144)
No person or group of persons shall conduct an assembly or public
demonstration in the park area except by written permission of the
park department director.
(1991 Code, sec. 23-145)
Public nudity or public disrobing is prohibited in the park
area.
(1991 Code, sec. 23-146)
No person shall enter a posted prohibited area.
(1991 Code, sec. 23-147)
No alcoholic beverages may be sold or publicly consumed within
the park area.
(1991 Code, sec. 23-148)
The soliciting, selling or peddling of food, merchandise or
services within the park is prohibited except by written permission
of the park department director.
(1991 Code, sec. 23-149)
The use of metal detectors in the park is prohibited.
(1991 Code, sec. 23-150)
Adults are responsible for the conduct and safety of minors
under their supervision.
(1991 Code, sec. 23-151)
The Herman Baker Park shall be open only during posted hours.
(1991 Code, sec. 23-152)
(a)
Vehicle
operation shall not exceed ten (10) mph in the park area.
(b)
All
motorized vehicles shall be confined to the parking area only; parking
is permitted only in authorized or designated areas.
(c)
All
vehicles shall be equipped with an unmodified street legal muffler.
(d)
No
nighttime vehicular traffic shall be permitted after closing hours
except that of a necessary or emergency nature; only park maintenance
vehicles are permitted on trails or pathways.
(1991 Code, sec. 23-153)
(a)
All
overnight camping (including shelters) shall be by permit only, on
a first-come, first-served basis. No campsite may be occupied by the
same person or group for more than seven (7) days.
(b)
Persons
under sixteen (16) years of age are not permitted to stay overnight
unless accompanied by a parent or legal guardian or in a group supervised
by a responsible adult.
(c)
Radios,
phonographs, television sets and musical instruments will not be played
between 10:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. in the sleeping quarters or campgrounds
and no person shall disturb the peace and quiet of others in such
areas during such hours.
(d)
The
parks and recreation department may specify the type, arrangement
and use of camping equipment, and campers will not dispose of waste,
water, sewage or effluent from sinks, toilets or other plumbing fixtures
directly upon or into the surface of the ground or water.
(e)
Only
persons authorized to use overnight facilities are permitted in the
park overnight.
(f)
The
city is not responsible for any lost or stolen items of camping or
personal equipment or property and shall not be liable for personal
injury, damages or loss of any nature.
(1991 Code, sec. 23-154)
(a)
Boats
with single-headed electric trolling motors with no more than thirty-five-pound
thrust will be allowed on the park lake along with paddle-powered
boats or canoes. No double-headed trolling motors or gasoline motors
will be allowed on the lake. No sail-driven crafts will be allowed
on the lake. Approved life jackets, vests or flotation devices must
be provided for each canoe occupant under the age of fifteen (15)
years.
(b)
Users
of any boats on the lake are there at their own risk. The city accepts
no responsibility for injuries or accidents.
(c)
Swimming
will be at the individual’s own risk.
(d)
The
placing of trotlines in the lake is prohibited.
(1991 Code, sec. 23-155)
