(a)
City sidewalks and trails, not passing through private property as noted in subsection (b) below, shall be open to the general public at all times.
(b)
City
trails passing through private property, from Sherry Lane to Roaring
Springs Road and located along the south side of Leonard Trail, shall
be open to the general public daily from 5:00 a.m. until 10:00 p.m.
(Ordinance 481 adopted 5/11/21)
(a)
City
parks shall be open to the general public from 6:00 a.m. until 10:00
p.m. daily.
(b)
The
lighted walking track at Melva Campbell Park will be open from 5:00
a.m. until midnight daily.
(c)
City
parks, excluding pavilions, may be utilized on a first come, first
served basis.
(d)
Melva
Campbell Park pavilions are available on a first come, first served
basis, unless they have been reserved in advance. Reservations applications
are to be submitted to the city secretary’s office during normal
business hours and be made at least three days in advance but no more
than 60 days in advance.
(1)
An adult (21 years of age minimum) will be required to sign the rental
agreement guaranteeing against damage to the pavilion and grounds.
(2)
The person signing the agreement shall be at the pavilion during
the usage period.
(3)
All reservation fees must be paid at the time the reservation is
confirmed. Failure to do so will cause the reservation to be cancelled
without notice.
(4)
The rental agreement applicant will be responsible for cleaning the
facility immediately after its use. Such clean-up shall include removing
all trash, debris and other material from the pavilion.
(e)
Permits
for special events in city parks or playground that will significantly
limit the use by the general public must be obtained in advance from
the city secretary. Permit applications for park restrictive special
events shall be made at least 3 weeks in advance.
(Ordinance 481 adopted 5/11/21)
(a)
No
person shall use glass bottles or any breakable glass items.
(b)
No
person shall participate or engage in any activity in public areas
when such activity will create a danger to the public or may be considered
a public nuisance, including reckless or boisterous behavior, bullying,
or any other activity that could endanger the safety of persons or
spectators.
(c)
No
person shall use, possess, or be under the influence of a controlled
substance, or illegal drugs.
(d)
No
person shall remain, stay, or loiter, outside of the posted hours,
without a permit.
(e)
No
person shall carry or discharge any firearms, firecrackers, (torpedoes,
rockets, or any other fireworks) airguns, BB guns, clubs, pipes, martial
arts weapons, slingshots, bows and arrows, or guns unless allowed
by state law.
(f)
No
person shall apply, or cause to be applied, any vandalism, including,
but not limited to graffiti, tagging, stickers, or decals, to any
facilities.
(g)
No person shall allow a dog, or other domestic animal, off-leash. (reference: animal control section 2.01.005).
(h)
No
person shall hit, drive or putt golf balls in a city park.
(i)
No
person shall damage, cut, break, injure, deface, or disturb any tree,
shrub, plant, rock, building, monument, fence, bench or other structure,
apparatus, or property; or to pluck, pull up, cut, take, or remove
any shrub, bush, plant, or flower, except as authorized by the city
administrator for maintenance.
(j)
No
person shall make or kindle a fire except in picnic grill provided
by the city for that purpose.
(k)
No
person shall leave garbage, cans, bottles, papers, or other refuse
outside the provided trash receptacles.
(l)
No
person shall camp in or on any park or trail property.
(m)
No
person shall commit any obscene, lewd, or indecent act that would
offend a person of ordinary sensibilities.
(n)
No
person shall disturb the peace in any manner, including any picnic,
meeting, service, concert, exercise, exhibition, or other authorized
activity.
(o)
No
person shall sell or offer for sale any food, drinks, confections,
merchandise, or services unless such person or organization has been
issued a permit by the city secretary’s office.
(p)
No
person shall drive any vehicle over or across the curbs, sidewalks,
grass, or lawn within any park areas; an exception will be made for
city staff performing park maintenance or responding to an emergency.
(q)
There
shall be no skateboarding or skating on park equipment, including
but not limited to benches, tables, playground equipment, curbs, planters,
steps, and railings.
(Ordinance 481 adopted 5/11/21)
It shall be unlawful for the parent, guardian, or custodian
of a child to knowingly suffer, or permit, or by inefficient control
to allow the child to be in violation of the park or trail rules,
regulations, and hours imposed under this division.
(Ordinance 481 adopted 5/11/21)
Any person violating the provisions of this division shall be guilty of a class C misdemeanor which shall be punishable by a fine as provided as defined in section 1.01.009.
(Ordinance 481 adopted 5/11/21)
