For the purpose of this Chapter, the following words and phrases shall have the following interpretation and/or meanings indicated below:
DIRECTOR
The Director of Parks and Recreation.
DOMESTIC ANIMAL
Any animal domesticated by a person so as to live and breed in a tame condition.
LIVESTOCK
Horses, mules, sheep, goats, cattle, swine and other domesticated animals, excluding dogs and cats.
MOTOR VEHICLE
Any motorized self-propelled device used by a person for mobility. Motorized vehicle as term is used herein shall specifically exclude motorized wheelchairs designed for, and used solely by, a mobility impaired person for locomotion and that is suitable for use in indoor pedestrian areas.
PARK AMENITY(IES)
Any building, structure, bridge, park improvement, equipment or other such public property, and/or accessories under the control and care of the Parks and Recreation Board.
PARKS AND RECREATION PERSONNEL
Any full-time, part-time or volunteer personnel charged with the responsibility for overseeing organizing, maintaining or assisting with parks and recreation programs and property, whether on duty or off duty.
PARKS AND RECREATION PROPERTY/FACILITIES
Any land and facility(ies) owned by the City and under the care and control of the Parks and Recreation Board.
PRIVILEGE
Any opportunity to enroll in a scheduled recreation program, attend or observe a scheduled recreation program, volunteer for a scheduled recreation program held in a City owned park or facility.
PUBLIC PARK
Any property or recreational facility owned or used by the City for recreational purposes and designated for such purposes by the City Council.
RESERVATION
Any private use of park lands and facilities.
The Parks and Recreation Director may suspend, forfeit, cancel or revoke any reservation or privilege or may refuse to grant the same for a period not to exceed one (1) year after the violation. The decision of the Director shall be final unless appealed to the Parks and Recreation Board on or before the 14th business day following the day notice of such decision is given. The appeal shall be filed with the Parks and Recreation Director and shall substantially set forth the grievance of the party appealing and shall be heard at the next regular meeting of the Parks and Recreation Board.
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It shall be unlawful for any person in any park to:
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Fail to obey any posted traffic signs.
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Ride or drive any motor vehicle in excess of the posted speed limit of ten (10) miles per hour on all roads and streets in the public parks of the City that are opened for travel by such vehicles.
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Ride or drive any motor vehicle on any park property except paved roads, paved parking areas and such other park areas as may be designated by the Parks and Recreation Director. This excludes motorized vehicles designated for and used solely by a mobility impaired person.
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Park any motor vehicle anywhere other than paved parking areas and other such park areas as may be designated by the Director of Parks and Recreation.
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Fail to obey any park employee or Police Officer authorized to direct traffic within a park by the Director of Parks and Recreation to control vehicular traffic within such park.
No person shall possess any alcoholic beverage in any City park or facility nor carry, transport, or otherwise bring any alcoholic beverage into any City park or park facility unless approved by City staff through the Parks and Recreation Board's permitting process.
[Ord. No. 2022-069, 8-22-2022]
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It shall be unlawful for any person to:
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Allow any livestock, as defined in this Chapter, to be in the parks of the City without the written permission of the Park Board.
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Allow domestic animals as defined in this Chapter, to enter public parks without a valid rabies vaccination.
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Allow domestic animals as defined in this Chapter, to enter public parks without being under control as defined in Section 205.110(A)(3) except in areas designated as off-leash.
All go-carts, all-terrain vehicles (ATVs), golf carts, mini-bikes and other such electric or gas powered personal conveyance machines or other vehicles commonly known or described to fit the definition are prohibited to be in the parks without the written permission of the Parks and Recreation Board. This excludes motorized vehicles designed for and used solely by a mobility impaired person that is suitable for use in outdoor pedestrian areas.
It shall be unlawful for any person to camp in a public park. Overnight camping is permitted in designated areas set aside for organized groups with approval by staff through the Parks and Recreation Board's permitting process.
No bonfire or other open burnings will be permitted on public property except in public park areas designated by the Parks and Recreation Board and approved through the permitting process.
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The following rules and regulations shall apply in the public parks:
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The City shall not be held liable for injuries or damage incurred by any individuals or groups using park property.
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Users shall obey all permanent and temporary boundaries erected by or on behalf of the City.
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No obstacles shall be placed on the property without specific permission of the Parks and Recreation Director.
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No golfing shall be permitted.
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No climbing on buildings or structures not intended for this purpose.
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No bathing, swimming or ice skating permitted in ponds or lakes located on park property.
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The City shall not be responsible or liable for personal or organizational items left in concession stands or the parks (the users shall assume all responsibility).
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City staff may cancel events or activities, or close the parks due to unsafe conditions or activities which may be destructive to the Raymore park facilities due to extenuating circumstances.
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The Raymore Parks and Recreation Board may recommend, and the City Council may approve, written agreements with organizations pertaining to the use of park land and facilities by uniquely qualified not-for-profit organizations.
Fishing is permitted at Johnston Lake at Hawk Ridge Park and Recreation Park Pond. Recreational fishing is governed by the Missouri State Fishing Regulations and Wildlife Code. All persons who are required by State law to obtain a fishing license must do so. State quantity limits apply on all fish. Cleaning of fish on Park property is prohibited.
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Trail users shall adhere to the following standard etiquette:
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Share the trail. Ride, walk or run on the right, pass on the left.
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Stay on the trail. Creating your own trail or cutting switchbacks creates erosion, damages habitat and causes new trails which cannot be maintained.
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Bicyclists yield to runners and walkers. Keep your bike under control and at a safe speed.
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Downhill traffic should yield to uphill traffic. When in doubt, give the other user the right of way.
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Use unpaved trails only when they are dry, not muddy or wet, to avoid leaving ruts or prints.
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Issue a verbal warning when you are planning to pass other trail users.
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The skate park is designed for skateboards, inline skates and roller skates only.
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The skate park is an unsupervised skate-at-your-own-risk facility. Children should be supervised by an adult.
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Use of protective gear is encouraged.
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Glass containers, loud music, disorderly behavior and motorized vehicles are prohibited.
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Food and beverage consumption and possession are prohibited from the skate surface including concrete areas surrounding the skate park.
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The addition of ramps, jumps and other obstacles are not allowed. The removal or relocation of park appurtenances is not permitted.
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The Parks and Recreation Board reserves the right to close the skate park facility or to ask people to leave the facility for any circumstances deemed necessary.