Except as otherwise expressly provided, no person shall engage in any conduct prohibited by any section of this division, including but not limited to one or more of the following acts, while in or upon park property located within the incorporated limits of the town:
(1) 
To ride, hitch, fasten, lead, drive, or let loose any animal; provided however, this prohibition shall not apply to a dog when led by a chain, cord, or leash or to a dog utilizing the fenced area of Freedom Dog Park.
(2) 
To use, carry or discharge any firearm (except as allowed by state law), firework, air gun, paintball gun, BB gun, slingshot, any manner of propelled weaponry, knife or other similar lethal instruments.
(3) 
To use or operate any model, helicopter, plane, boat, rocket or any radio controlled device except in areas specifically designated for such purposes by the director.
(4) 
To use or operate any motorboat, boat, kayak, canoe or watercraft on the waters of any lake, pond, or stream except in areas specifically designated for such purposes by the director.
(5) 
To damage, cut, break, injure, deface, disturb, mark, write upon, paint, or disturb any tree, shrub, plant, rock, building, monument, fence, bench, or other structure.
(6) 
To plant or place any tree, shrub, plant, rock, building, monument, fence, bench or other structure except in areas specifically designated for such purposes by the director.
(7) 
To swim, bathe, wade in or pollute the water of any pond, lake, or stream.
(8) 
To make or kindle a fire, except in town-installed bar-b-q pits or in areas specifically designated for such purposes by the director or at a time when a burn-ban has been declared to be in effect by Denton or Tarrant County as applicable.
(9) 
To discharge any noxious liquid, greywater, or solids on or into any grounds, ponds, fountains, lakes, or streams.
(10) 
To leave litter, garbage, cans, bottles, or other refuse elsewhere than in refuse containers provided for such purpose.
(11) 
To participate or engage in any activity when such activity may cause, create or result in a danger to the public or may be considered a nuisance to other users of park property or a hazard to public safety and welfare.
(12) 
To disrupt in any manner any picnic, meeting, service, concert, exercise, event, or exhibition.
(13) 
To distribute, post, place, or erect any device or document, including without limitation, handbills, signs, circulars, notices, papers, or other items displaying a commercial advertisement or otherwise offering goods or services for sale without written permission from the director, or as otherwise allowed by town ordinance or state law.
(14) 
To fail or refuse to remove and properly dispose of solid animal waste of pets or other animals brought onto park property.
(15) 
To sell or offer for sale any food, drinks, confections, merchandise, or services except as authorized by the town pursuant to an approved written agreement, or by written permission of the director for a town authorized or sponsored special event or when such sale is operated by town.
(16) 
To practice, carry on, conduct, or solicit for any trade, occupation, business, or profession, except when approved, operated or sponsored by the town.
(17) 
To play golf or use or play with golf balls or golf clubs, except when approved, operated or sponsored by the town.
(18) 
To bring, carry, transport, or possess a glass container.
(19) 
To possess or consume alcoholic beverages of any kind.
(20) 
To play or bet on any game which is played, conducted, dealt, or carried on.
(21) 
To operate any amplified device except when operated by the town or when operated as authorized by and in accordance with the parameters established by a special event permit.
(22) 
For any person over the age of six (6) years to use a restroom and/or washroom designated for a member of the opposite sex.
(23) 
To remain in or upon any park property at a time when the park property is closed. Signs indicating hours of operation shall be posted at conspicuous locations to give notice thereof. Hours of operation for park property shall be as follows:
(A) 
Except as otherwise specifically provided herein, all town park property shall be open for use by the public from 6:00 a.m. until 10:00 p.m., unless the use of such park properties has been scheduled with the town for an athletic use, a special event, or a program, in which case use shall be restricted to persons engaged in or attending.
(B) 
For tournament play, the facilities located at Harmony, Independence East, and Independence West parks may be open on Friday and Saturday until 11:00 p.m. and on Sundays until 10:30 p.m., except that for Friday through Sunday play only, upon request from the tournament director, the town manager or his designee may authorize a thirty (30) minute extension for play.
(Ordinance 2013-10, sec. 2.03, adopted 3/4/13; Ordinance adopting Code; Ordinance 2016-16, sec. 2, adopted 4/12/16)
Except as otherwise expressly provided, no person shall engage in any conduct prohibited by any section of this division, including but not limited to one or more of the following acts, while in or upon park property located within the incorporated limits of the town:
(1) 
Operate a motorized cart at a rate of speed in excess of fifteen (15) miles per hour upon a drive, a designated area of a trail, a road or parking lot within or upon park property unless such area is otherwise posted.
(2) 
Exhibit or cause any unnecessary acceleration of a vehicle, including but not limited to acceleration or any other action which causes gravel to be thrown, tires to squeal, or otherwise creates or causes a threat of injury or damage to persons or property.
(3) 
Operate a vehicle, device, motorized assisted scooter or other motorized device including, but not limited to vehicles known as ATV’s anywhere within the playing boundaries of a sports field.
(4) 
Park in areas other than those specifically designated for parking or as otherwise authorized by the director.
(5) 
Where parking spaces are marked, all vehicles shall be parked within and between the lines designating a single vehicle parking space and not otherwise in a manner that utilizes more than one parking space.
(6) 
No vehicle shall be parked, stopped, or left standing behind any other vehicle in any location or in any manner that will obstruct, block, or hinder ingress or egress from the line, a parking space, or a parking area. Any vehicle that is parked, stopped, or left in violation of this section may be removed at the owner’s expense by a peace officer or by an authorized representative of the town if the owner or operator of the vehicle is not in control of the vehicle or cannot be located to remove the obstructing vehicle and the obstruction creates an immediate hazard or hindrance to the flow of vehicle. No variation to the requirements of this section shall be allowed unless specifically authorized in writing by the director. This section is cumulative of remedies authorized by state law for the removal of unauthorized vehicles.
(7) 
Cause or allow either an operable or an inoperable motor vehicle or motorized cart to remain on any parking area for a period of more than twenty-four (24) continuous hours.
(Ordinance 2013-10, sec. 2.03, adopted 3/4/13; Ordinance 2016-23, sec. 2.02, adopted 8/9/16)
The use of roller skates, roller blades, in-line skates, skateboards, coasters, scooters and bicycles or similar device is permitted upon any sidewalk, pathway or park trail. Notwithstanding the foregoing, a person shall not ride or use any roller skates, roller blades, in-line skates, skateboards, coasters, scooters and bicycles in an area where a sign prohibiting such conduct is posted.
(Ordinance 2013-10, sec. 2.03, adopted 3/4/13)
It shall be unlawful for any person to use any tobacco product or to smoke, or possess burning tobacco or other plant product in any park where signs prohibiting such conduct are posted.
Smoking is allowed in town parking areas which either service or are part of park property.
(Ordinance 2013-10, sec. 2.04, adopted 3/4/13)
It shall be unlawful for any person to use, distribute or sell unshelled seeds or nuts of any variety in any baseball facility, except during tournament play.
(Ordinance 2013-10, sec. 2.05, adopted 3/4/13)
(a) 
No dog shall be permitted in Freedom Dog Park except when in the care, custody and control of a person at least twelve (12) years of age. Any person under twelve (12) years of age shall be accompanied by and be under the direct supervision of an adult while in Freedom Dog Park.
(b) 
All dogs shall be at least four (4) months of age and shall display a tag displaying a current rabies vaccination. It shall be a violation for a person to allow or permit a dog to utilize or to be within Freedom Dog Park if the dog does not meet the foregoing requirements.
(c) 
No animals other than dogs shall be permitted within the fenced area of Freedom Dog Park except as authorized by the director for the purpose of a town approved special event or program.
(d) 
All dogs shall remain on-leash while entering and exiting the Freedom Dog Park.
(e) 
Dogs over thirty-five (35) pounds shall not be allowed in the area identified for use as the “small dog” area.
(f) 
Food shall not be allowed in the Freedom Dog Park, including without limitation, treats used for training purposes, except when authorized by the director for a town approved special event or program.
(Ordinance 2013-10, sec. 2.06, adopted 3/4/13)
(a) 
All town and MUD1 vehicles shall be exempt from the restrictions of this division.
(b) 
Town staff may perform maintenance operations on any field outside of the posted hours with the provision that field lights may not be used during such operations.
(c) 
Organizations requesting the use of park properties or facilities outside of the established operational hours may request a special event permit pursuant to the town’s special event ordinance.
(Ordinance 2013-10, sec. 2.07, adopted 3/4/13)