For the purposes of this division, the following terms, phrases,
words and their derivations shall have the meaning given herein. When
not inconsistent with the context, words used in the present tense
include the future, words in the plural number include the singular
and words in the singular number include the plural. The word “shall”
is always mandatory and not merely directory.
A head covering certified to an appropriate safety standard.
For example, a person riding a bicycle should wear a CPSC-certified
helmet, and a skateboarder or in-line skater should wear an ASTM-certified
helmet.
The shaped and flat concreted areas in Lloyd C. Woods Park,
specifically designated by the city council and identified by signage
as a skate park, built for the purpose of skateboarding, skating,
in-line skating, roller skating, roller blading, hockey, in-line hockey
or BMX bicycles without pegs.
Any ride feature not part of the permanent, concrete skate
park, including, but not limited to, portable or makeshift ramps.
A person acts recklessly with respect to his conduct or the
results of his conduct when he is aware of but consciously disregards
a substantial or unjustifiable risk of injury to any person or damage
to any property.
(Ordinance 15-3621 adopted 7/14/15)
Signs designating an area as skate park must be conspicuously
posted at different points at the site. The skate park sign wording
is hereby adopted and incorporated in this division as stated in the
attached exhibit A to the ordinance from which this section derives.
(Ordinance 15-3621 adopted 7/14/15)
The city’s skate park rules and regulations in this division are established for the protection of the government, skate park itself, and users of such skate park. This division is specifically designated for the skate park. All other rules, duties, fees, and procedures of article 1.13, Parks and Recreation, also applies to this division.
(Ordinance 15-3621 adopted 7/14/15)
(a)
The
skate park shall be closed every day from 12:00 midnight to 8:00 a.m.
and any time when signage is posted closing the skate park for cleaning
and maintenance.
(b)
The
skate park shall also be closed when it is raining, snowing or the
skating area is wet or icy.
(c)
Graffiti
and/or vandalism of the skate park area will result in closure of
the skate park for repairs.
(d)
It
shall be unlawful for anyone to loiter, idle, wander, stroll or play
in such skate park during such period when it is closed. However,
if anyone applies for permission to carry out an activity in the skate
park during such hours, and the park superintendent grants such exception
for the specific activity as not creating a disturbance or public
nuisance, then the park superintendent may impose reasonable restrictions
and duties on the person requesting an exception for such specific
activity.
(Ordinance 15-3630 adopted 11/10/15)
The following rules and regulations shall apply specifically
to the skate park:
(1)
WARNING!
Play at your own risk. Skating and biking can be hazardous activities.
(2)
The
skate park is designed for skateboards, skates, in-line skates, roller
skates, roller blades, hockey, in-line hockey or BMX bicycles without
pegs.
(3)
Safety
first. Protective personal equipment (helmet, elbow and knee pads,
wrist and ankle protection) is strongly recommended at all times.
Proper shoes (closed toed) must be worn at all times in the skate
park.
(4)
The
skate park facility should be used as designed. Modifications to the
surface or features are strictly prohibited. No personal ramps, rails
or outside obstacles are permitted.
(5)
Motorized
vehicles are prohibited.
(6)
Only
one person shall be on skateboards, skates, bikes, or any other authorized
wheeled apparatus.
(7)
Only
one person shall be on a bowl, rail, ramp or other obstacle at a time.
In open areas, each person shall abide by the flow and direction of
the flow.
(8)
Be
respectful of others–No fighting or foul language.
(9)
This
facility is used by both experienced and inexperienced skaters and
bikers. Serious injury may result from falling, colliding or being
hit by a skateboard, skate, bicycle or any wheeled apparatus authorized
in the skate park. The city assumes no responsibility for injuries.
SKATE AND/OR CYCLE AT YOUR OWN RISK!
(Ordinance 15-3621 adopted 7/14/15)
Every child under the age of ten years on the skate park surface
must be accompanied by an adult over seventeen years of age who is
directly supervising the activities of that child. It shall be unlawful
for a parent or guardian to permit a child under ten years of age
to be on the skate park surface unless the child is accompanied by
an adult over seventeen years of age who is directly supervising the
activities of that child.
(Ordinance 15-3621 adopted 7/14/15)
(a)
Gum,
food, drinks and/or glass containers are strictly prohibited in and
about the skate park area.
(b)
No
person shall possess tobacco products, alcoholic beverages or illegal
substances in or about the skate park.
(c)
A
person is prohibited from possessing or unleashing an animal on the
skate park surface.
(d)
Graffiti,
tagging, littering, and applying stickers or other items to any area
within and about the skate park is prohibited.
(e)
A
person is prohibited from possessing or utilizing an outside obstacle
on the skate park surface.
(f)
A
person is strictly prohibited from engaging in reckless behavior.
(Ordinance 15-3621 adopted 7/14/15)
(a)
Any person violating any of the provisions of this division shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor, and upon conviction thereof shall be fined in accordance with this Code of Ordinances, section 1.01.009. Any such violation shall constitute a separate offense on each successive day continued.
(b)
The
criminal penalty provided in this section is independent of any other
civil remedy, penalty, or permit revocation which may be available
for any violation or threatened violation of any provision of this
division.
(Ordinance 15-3621 adopted 7/14/15)
Any person using the skate park:
(1)
Implies
consent with all conditions and regulations stated in this division
and posted at the skate park.
(2)
Who
violates any of these rules and regulations may cause the skate park
user to be ejected from the facility.
(3)
Assumes
all risk and waives liability to the city for any injury, damage or
loss suffered while using the skate park.
(4)
Is
liable for any damage or injury that person causes to any other person
or property during the use.
(Ordinance 15-3621 adopted 7/14/15)
