The parks designated for all purposes in this division are as listed below:
(1) 
City Hall Park.
(2) 
Murphree Park.
(3) 
Hope Park.
(4) 
Rotary Park.
(5) 
Foley Park.
(6) 
Oscar Park.
(7) 
Will Burnett Park.
(8) 
Lake Iowa Park/George Hammons Park.
(9) 
Gary Compton Softball Field.
(10) 
Senior League Ball Field.
(11) 
David Kinssey Soccer Field.
(12) 
Pace Park.
(13) 
Tom Burnett Memorial Library and Grounds.
(14) 
Lake Gordon/Oscar Park.
(15) 
Guthrie Park.
(16) 
Hawk Haven Park.
(2004 Code, sec. 1.11.011)
(a) 
It shall be unlawful for any person to dump, deposit or leave any refuse, garbage, rubbish, or junk on any park property owned by the city, regardless of the location of the property, except in containers provided for such purpose.
(b) 
The definition of the terms in subsection (a) shall be the same as contained in section 6.02.001.
(2004 Code, sec. 1.11.001)
(a) 
The discharge of any rifle, sidearm, handgun, crossbow, compressed air gun or air gun on any property owned by the city is prohibited except for hunting as authorized herein.
(b) 
Shotguns only may be used on lake property wholly owned by the city but located in the P-2 special public use district for the taking of game birds during season and for shooting trap at the facility authorized in section 1.10.034 of this code. The taking of game birds shall be strictly in accordance with the general laws of the state, as the same are or may be amended, as outlined by the state parks and wildlife commission. Shooting trap at the designated range shall be strictly in accordance with general and safety rules, as the same are or may be amended by the city or designated operators of the range. Discharge of shotguns, except as provided herein, is strictly prohibited.
(2004 Code, sec. 1.11.002; Ordinance 1239 adopted 11/13/17)
A range for the shooting of trap is authorized on the city-owned property situated on the east side of Lake Iowa Park at a site approved by the city. Authorized accessory improvements include picnic tables, outdoor cooking grills to contain open fires, a building to provide restrooms and other comforts. This section is intended (and should be interpreted) to give permission for improvements and reasonable activities of a recreational nature. The city council shall be the final judge of the reasonableness of the activities conducted on the property.
(2004 Code, sec. 1.11.007)
(a) 
Rules of safety concerning speed, operation, lights, life preservers, size of craft, construction, etc., shall be the same as provided by the laws of the state covering the operation of all watercraft.
(b) 
Boat racing and high-speed operation of boats on water under control of the city is prohibited except for events sanctioned by the city council.
(c) 
No boats or boat trailers shall be allowed to remain unattended in the water.
(2004 Code, sec. 1.11.003)
The general laws of the state, as the same are or may be amended, save and except as specifically provided by proper ordinance and regulations passed by the city council, shall control the taking of fish from lakes owned by the city. All fishing in the lakes will be subject to the laws as outlined by the state parks and wildlife commission, except that fishing is prohibited within the locations identified as being restricted areas.
(2004 Code, sec. 1.11.004)
(a) 
It shall be unlawful for any person to drive or propel any motorized vehicle or drive or ride any animal in, over, or through any park except upon designated drives, roads, streets, or parking areas.
(b) 
It shall be unlawful for any person to drive or propel any motorized vehicle not currently and legally licensed by the state for “on road” use on any city-owned property. This section shall be interpreted to include, but not be limited to, parks inside and outside the city limits, lake property, and any other real estate which the city may own at any time.
(c) 
The property owned by the city in conjunction with Lake Buffalo and Lake Iowa Park is expressly included for all purposes within the scope of this division.
(2004 Code, sec. 1.11.006)
It shall be unlawful for any person(s) to drive or propel any motorized vehicle on any part of the dams at Lake Iowa Park and the North Fork Buffalo Creek Reservoir.
(2004 Code, sec. 1.11.008)
It shall be unlawful to possess, transport, consume, sell or deliver any beer, wine, liquor or any other legal intoxicating beverage in a city park, except for the following:
(1) 
Lake Iowa Park/George Hammonds Park;
(2) 
The Recreation Activity Center located at 806 North Third Street, in accordance with the current Lease Agreement for said property.
(Ordinance 1194 adopted 7/27/15; Ordinance 1450 adopted 9/8/2025)
(a) 
It shall be unlawful to camp for more than ninety-six (96) consecutive hours on city-owned lakes or parks. Furthermore, it shall be unlawful to camp more than twelve (12) days per month without a permit. Permits may be obtained from the public works office for camping for twelve (12) consecutive days or longer.
(b) 
Open fires are allowed only in the properly designated camping areas and prohibited in all others.
(2004 Code, sec. 1.11.013; Ordinance adopting Code)