(a) 
Creation; membership.
There is hereby created a parks and recreation department, the chairman of which shall be the town manager, and any other members to be designated by the town council.
(b) 
Duties.
The parks and recreation department shall have the following duties:
(1) 
Make recommendations to the town council concerning parks and recreation activities within the town.
(2) 
Establish and collect fees for the use and maintenance of the facilities.
(3) 
Promote public use awareness and participation in the facilities.
(4) 
Recommend an annual budget to the town council.
(5) 
Establish a bank account to expend funds budgeted or otherwise allocated.
(6) 
Solicit private donations of money, labor or material to assist in the creating, monitoring or improvement of the facilities.
(7) 
Create and promote recreational activities for the general public.
(8) 
Maintain, improve and create such parks and recreational activities as required.
(1992 Code, secs. 8.701, 8.702; 2006 Code, secs. 9.601, 9.602; Ordinance adopting 2021 Code)
It shall be unlawful for any individual or group of individuals to participate in any activity on any public park area when such activity will create danger to the public or may be considered a public nuisance. The town manager may designate particular locations within park areas for specific activities and, when deemed necessary, he may limit the conduct of such activities by the issuance of special permits upon application, which permits will set out the particular conditions under which such activity is permitted.
(Ordinance 335 adopted 12/11/00; 2006 Code, sec. 1.1501; Ordinance adopting 2021 Code)
It shall be unlawful for any person to ride, drive or go at a rate of speed faster than speed limits as posted on standard traffic signs, upon horseback, or upon any bicycle, motorcycle, or any other vehicle whatsoever, upon any drive or street in any park of the town, or to ride or drive any wheel or animal upon any walk in such park or to climb any tree, fence or building.
(Ordinance 335 adopted 12/11/00; 2006 Code, sec. 1.1502)
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 public parks.
(Ordinance 335 adopted 12/11/00; 2006 Code, sec. 1.1503)
It shall be unlawful for any owner, keeper or person having the custody or control of any dog to cause or permit such animal to go into or upon the grounds of any public park within the town unless such dog is led by some person and retained in custody by having such animal securely fastened by means of a chain, rope or strap.
(Ordinance 335 adopted 12/11/00; 2006 Code, sec. 1.1505)
(a) 
A person commits an offense if, in any park or recreation area in the town, he knowingly:
(1) 
Drives a motor vehicle;
(2) 
Stops, stands, or parks a motor vehicle;
(3) 
Parks a motor vehicle so as to obstruct entrance to or exit from a roadway, parking area, or trail established for public motor vehicle use; or
(4) 
Fails to park the entire motor vehicle within the limit lines of a designated parking stall, where such lines have been provided.
(b) 
“Motor vehicle” includes go-carts, golf carts and any other vehicle defined as a motor vehicle by the Texas Transportation Code.
(c) 
It is a defense to prosecution under subsection (a) that the driving, standing, or parking:
(1) 
Was along a roadway, trail, or parking area established for public motor vehicle use;
(2) 
Was due to temporary mechanical failure of the vehicle;
(3) 
Was ordered by a police or park officer of the town or a person charged with supervision of a park or recreation area within the town; or
(4) 
Was performed by an employee of the town while in the course of his official duties.
(d) 
If a motor vehicle is parked or left in violation of this section and the owner or operator of the vehicle cannot be found, police or park officers of the town may remove or impound the vehicle.
(Ordinance 335 adopted 12/11/00; 2006 Code, sec. 1.1506)
(a) 
All public parks located within the town shall be closed to the public each day from 11:00 p.m. until 5:00 a.m.
(b) 
A person commits an offense if he is on the premises of a public park during hours in which the park is closed.
(Ordinance 335 adopted 12/11/00; 2006 Code, sec. 1.1507)
It shall be unlawful for any person to sell or offer for sale any food, drinks, confections, merchandise or services in park areas unless such person has a written agreement or a permit issued by the town manager permitting the sale of such items. Application for such agreements or permits shall be made to the town hall.
(Ordinance 335 adopted 12/11/00; 2006 Code, sec. 1.1508; Ordinance adopting 2021 Code)
(a) 
A person commits an offense if he consumes or possesses an alcoholic beverage:
(1) 
While in a public park; or
(2) 
While on a public street, sidewalk, or parking area adjacent to a public park.
(b) 
It is a defense to prosecution under subsection (a) that:
(1) 
The person was on premises where a special event, activity or program was being conducted with written permission of the town manager and possession and consumption of an alcoholic beverage was allowed under the terms of the permission; or
(2) 
The container of alcoholic beverage possessed by the person had an unbroken seal or other evidence of having never been opened.
(c) 
For the purpose of this section, “alcoholic beverage” is used as defined in the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Code.
(Ordinance 335 adopted 12/11/00; 2006 Code, sec. 1.1509; Ordinance adopting 2021 Code)
(a) 
A person commits an offense if he knowingly makes or causes to be made any loud and raucous noise in any public park and recreation area in the town.
(b) 
It is a defense to prosecution under subsection (a) that the person:
(1) 
Is a town employee acting within the scope of his official duties; or
(2) 
First obtained the written permission of the town manager authorizing a special event.
(c) 
The following enumerated acts are presumed to create loud and raucous noises for purposes of this section:
(1) 
The sounding of any horn or signal device on any automobile, motorcycle, bus, or other vehicle, except as a danger signal, as required by state law.
(2) 
The use of any mechanical loudspeaker or sound amplifier for the purpose of attracting the attention of other persons by the creation of noise.
(3) 
The playing of any radio, television, tape machine, musical instrument, or other machine or device for the production or reproduction of sound at such a volume that the sound produced is audible at a distance in excess of 150 feet.
(4) 
The operation of any automobile, motorcycle, bus, or other vehicle or mechanical device in such a manner so as to produce a sound that is audible at a distance in excess of 150 feet.
(Ordinance 335 adopted 12/11/00; 2006 Code, sec. 1.1510; Ordinance adopting 2021 Code)
No person shall engage in the business of catching or taking fish or game from the lake for the purpose of sale. This section shall not apply to persons authorized by contract with the town to catch or take fish under the supervision of the town manager when such persons are licensed by the state parks and wildlife department to remove fish.
(Ordinance 335 adopted 12/11/00; 2006 Code, sec. 1.1511; Ordinance adopting 2021 Code)
Except for the following, no person shall intentionally hunt, capture, kill, maim, wound, or poison any bird, mammal, or reptile:
(1) 
Town employees acting in their employment and carrying out the policy of the town;
(2) 
Independent contractors and their employees under contract with the town, state, or federal government to perform such acts;
(3) 
State or federal employees acting in their employment and carrying out the policy of state or federal government.
(Ordinance 335 adopted 12/11/00; 2006 Code, sec. 1.1512)
(a) 
Overnight camping is prohibited in or on any park property except by special permit issued by the town manager.
(b) 
No person shall camp in parks except in areas appropriately designated by signs or markings.
(c) 
No person shall camp for a period in excess of seven consecutive days.
(Ordinance 335 adopted 12/11/00; 2006 Code, sec. 1.1513; Ordinance adopting 2021 Code)
(a) 
Definitions.
As used in this section, the following words shall have the meanings ascribed to them:
Facility or area.
Indoor and outdoor facilities, meeting rooms, gathering areas, pavilions, gazebos, camps, classes, athletic fields during scheduled activities, and their support/adjacent areas and facilities owned or operated by the town.
Notice.
A verbal, written, or electronic communication to a person from the town manager or designee that the person’s entry or use of a reserved or rented facility or area is prohibited and the person shall immediately leave the facility. Notice shall also include any clearly posted town authorized sign referring to rental/reservation policies or park ordinances (i.e., parks rules, regulations and ordnances).
(b) 
No person shall continue to enter, occupy, or use a reserved or rented facility or area after the person has been given notice to leave.
(c) 
No person shall be allowed access to reserved or rented facilities or areas if such access interferes with, disturbs, intrudes or obstructs any person who has properly reserved or rented the facility or area in accordance with the town’s rental/reservations policies and procedures.
(Ordinance 21-18 adopted 9/27/21)