(a) 
It shall be unlawful to park a motor vehicle, other than a city vehicle, within a park facility at any place not designated as a parking area. Motor vehicles in violation of this section may be issued a citation and/or towed and stored at the owner or operator’s expense in accordance with state law. Exceptions may be granted by the director of parks and community services, or his designee, in specific instances where the number of dedicated spaces is not adequate to support certain events and/or programs sponsored by the city.
(b) 
Overnight parking.
A person commits an offense by parking a motor vehicle within a park facility overnight except by special permit issued by the director of parks and community services, or his designee, for designated park areas. Motor vehicles in violation of this subsection may be issued a citation and/or towed and stored at the owner or operator’s expense in accordance with state law.
(c) 
The parking of any truck tractor, trailer designed to be pulled by a truck tractor, tractor-trailer combinations or any vehicle rated at one and a half tons or greater capacity is specifically prohibited at park facilities, with the exception of city vehicles, vehicles operated by a public utility or contractor thereof who are operating within an approved utility easement, or vehicles involved in the maintenance or operations of the park or events in the park with the approval of the director of parks and community services or his designee. Refer also to section 82-89 of this Code.
(Code 1974, § 12-3; Ordinance 1953, § 2, 4-10-12)
It shall be unlawful to operate, drive, or ride any motor vehicle within a park facility on a surface other than a publicly dedicated road, street, or parking lot. This provision is not applicable to city motor vehicles, emergency vehicles, or motor vehicles that have received a city permit authorizing their operation.
(Code 1974, § 12-4; Ordinance 1953, § 3, 4-10-12)
It shall be unlawful to place or erect any structure, sign, bulletin board, post, pole or advertising device of any kind whatever in any park or playground, or to attach any notice, bill, poster, sign, wire, rod or cord to any tree, shrub, fence, railing, post or structure within any park or playground; provided, however, the director of parks and leisure services may permit the erection of temporary decorations on occasions of public celebrations or holidays.
(Code 1974, § 12-6)
It shall be unlawful for any person to cut, break, deface or in any way injure the trees, shrubs, plants, grass, turf, fountains, seats, fences, structures, improvements, ornaments or monuments, or property within or upon any of the parks or playgrounds.
(Code 1974, § 12-8)
It shall be unlawful to tease, annoy, molest, catch, injure or kill, or throw any stone, object or missile of any kind at, or strike with any stick, object or weapon any animal, bird, fowl or fish in any park or playground.
(Code 1974, § 12-9)
The city council may, from time to time, upon the recommendation of the city manager, grant concessions for the operation of amusements, refreshment stands and related concessionaire facilities for operation in municipal parks and playgrounds. Any such concession shall be granted upon a written contract detailing the privileges, duties and responsibilities of the concessionaire and providing adequate protection for the city and its citizens.
(Code 1974, § 12-11)
It shall be unlawful for any person to sell, bring into, possess or consume an alcoholic beverage in any park of the city except upon special permit granted by the city council upon application, which permit, if granted, may contain terms and conditions applicable thereto.
(Code 1974, § 12-12)
Pool hours of operation and general policy involved in the operation of municipal swimming pools shall be established by the city council by proper entry in the council minutes upon the recommendation of the city manager and the director of parks and leisure services. Pool use fees shall be as set forth in chapter 30. The city manager and the director of parks and leisure services shall consult with the park and leisure services board in effecting general policy for the operation of municipal swimming pools and make such recommendations to the city council as may, from time to time, be deemed necessary and appropriate.
(Code 1974, § 12-10)
The following actions are prohibited in all parks and recreational facilities of the city:
(a) 
Weapons.
The possession or use of a firearm, pellet gun, air soft gun, paintball gun, bows and arrows, slingshots or any device capable of projecting any object which would or could create injury to another or wildlife or is otherwise considered a potential danger to the public; provided however, such prohibition shall not apply to the carrying of handguns by duly licensed peace officers or holders of valid concealed handgun permits or by special permit or prior written approval by the director of parks and community services and chief of police.
(b) 
Fireworks.
Possession of fireworks is prohibited in the city per the adopted fire code as amended.
(c) 
Unauthorized entry onto reserved facilities/scheduled activities.
Entry, occupancy or use of a reserved facility or area, or a location where scheduled activities are occurring, during the period that the area or facility is reserved or during the scheduled activity after the person has been given notice to leave. Reserved facilities and areas, and scheduled activities, include but are not limited to: indoor and outdoor facilities, meeting rooms, gathering areas, pavilions, gazebos, camps, classes, athletic fields and their support/adjacent areas and facilities.
(d) 
Restroom use.
Refer to V.T.C.A., Penal Code tit. 5, ch. 21.07 as well as tit. 9, ch. 42.01.
(e) 
Controlled access.
Entry into any controlled access portion of a park or park facility or any area specially designated as a restricted access area of any park facility, except by authorized city personnel.
(f) 
Environmental disturbance.
Intentionally removing, damaging, defacing, cutting, scarring, marking, transplanting, breaking, picking, or in any way injuring, damaging, or defacing any plants, trees, shrubbery, vegetation, rock minerals, soil, turf, grass, and/or other personal or public property within or upon any parks, parkways, greenbelts, or other recreational areas. It shall further be unlawful to plant or remove any type of plant in any park, pathway, greenbelt, or other recreational area or facility without prior approval of the parks and community services director, or his designee.
(g) 
Fires.
The starting of a fire except in enclosed fireplaces or grills provided for this purpose, except with written permission from the fire chief, or his authorized agent and/or representative, and the parks and community services director, or his designee, in designated park areas. Privately owned charcoal grills are not permitted on grass areas or on picnic tables located in parks. It shall be unlawful to leave a park area without extinguishing a fire.
(h) 
Golfing.
The hitting of golf balls of any type in a park facility, except in areas specifically designated for this purpose.
(i) 
Erecting structures.
Erecting any structure, sign, bulletin board, post, pole or advertising device of any kind whatever in any park or playground, or attaching any notice, bill, poster, sign, wire, rod or cord to any tree, shrub, fence, railing, post or structure within any park or playground; provided, however, the director of parks and community services may permit, by written authorization, the erection of temporary decorations and/or structures on occasions of public celebrations or holidays or approved special event.
(j) 
Animals.
Teasing, annoying, molesting, catching, injuring or killing, or throwing any stone, object or missile of any kind at, or striking with any stick, object or weapon any animal, bird, fowl or fish in any park or playground. Dogs or other animals are not permitted inside park facility buildings, playground areas, athletic fields, or at any city sponsored event where signs are visibly posted stating such. Any person accompanying a dog or other animal shall immediately clean up any feces left by such animal. A person commits an offense if the owner or person that accompanies an animal fails to have in his or her possession, materials that can be used to immediately remove and dispose of any feces the animal produces. Animals that are trained to assist the handicapped are permitted in all park and recreation facilities.
(k) 
Use of parks and playgrounds.
Any individual or group of individuals participating in any activity on any park or playground area when such activity will create a danger to the public or may be considered a public nuisance.
(l) 
Sale of merchandise.
Selling or offering for sale any food, drinks, confections, merchandise or services in any park or playground unless such person has a written agreement or a permit issued by the city permitting the sale of such items in such park or playground.
(m) 
Swimming and boating activities.
Swimming or operating or riding in any boat, canoe, kayak, any type of water craft or flotation device, in or upon any pond, lake or other body of water within any city park or playground or other city-owned property. This prohibition shall not apply to any public or private swimming pool within the city.
(n) 
Hunting.
Hunting, trapping, killing, removing or releasing any animal in any park, greenbelt, open space or property managed by the parks and community services department. This provision does not apply to city employees while performing official city business.
(o) 
Discharging of pool water.
Draining swimming pool back wash into a park or adjacent property. All swimming pool back wash and drainage shall be disposed of into the city sanitary sewer system through lines and equipment installed in accordance with the city plumbing code.
(p) 
Dumping in parks.
Disposing of trash, tree limbs, brush, grass clippings, plants and any debris or material into a park or into any publicly controlled and/or maintained property.
(q) 
Alcohol.
Selling, bringing into, possessing or consuming an alcoholic beverage in any park of the city except upon special permit granted by the city council upon application, which permit, if granted, may contain terms and conditions applicable thereto.
(r) 
Use of skateboards/in-line skates/scooters.
Using skateboards, in-line skates and scooters except in designated locations and in accordance with posted rules.
(s) 
Use of tennis courts.
City owned tennis courts shall be used only for playing tennis and not for any other purpose, such as skateboarding, rollerblading, roller skating, kickball, cricket, football, or handball.
(Ordinance 1953, § 4, 4-10-12)