(a) 
Unless otherwise specifically identified in this article, each and every park owned or operated by the city shall be open to the general public between the hours of 6:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m. each day.
(b) 
It shall be unlawful for any person, except a member of the police or fire departments, or other employees of the city engaged in the performance of official duty to be in or within the boundaries of a park in the city between the hours of 11:01 p.m. and 5:59 a.m.
(Ordinance 500-001, sec. 2, adopted 1/22/09; Ordinance 2009026, sec. 2 (90.57), adopted 12/15/09; 2013 Code, sec. 40-3; Ordinance 2020-06, sec. 1(90.57), adopted 8/4/20)
(a) 
All special event users, except city-related users, shall make a deposit and pay a fee to the city. Such deposit is to cover the cost of any necessary clean-up or vandalism. The city manager or his/her designee shall designate a person or persons to inspect all premises after usage after which the deposit will be refunded within 10 days unless vandalism or other types of damages have occurred. In the event vandalism or damage has occurred, including clean-up of the site, the deposit shall be forfeited and if deemed necessary, the user will be billed for the other damages.
(b) 
City-related or sponsored functions shall have first priority on the pavilion and shall use the pavilion without charge.
(c) 
Fees for the use of the park pavilions shall be as established by the city council from time to time.
(d) 
All applicants who reserve the facility for business, commercial or professional gatherings may rent said pavilion during daytime hours between 8:00 am. and 8:00 p.m. The applicant may not charge, nor solicit, for money of any kind or character from any person attending an event for the use of the pavilion. A liability insurance policy naming the city as an additional insured shall be purchased by all business, commercial or professional renters. Coverage amounts must meet those specified by the city manager or his/her designee.
(e) 
A request for a reservation must be made to the city no earlier than sixty (60) days in advance of the intended use. City staff shall determine the priority of the requests if more than one (1) is received for the same date and time period. Requests made within sixty (60) days of the event will be considered on an availability basis.
(f) 
A permit shall be issued by the city stating the time, date, fee and amount of deposit and any other pertinent information desired by the city.
(g) 
Music may be played only between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m., unless otherwise approved by the city manager or his/her designee, or as permitted under the city’s noise and nuisance ordinances. No event shall create a noise or other nuisance as defined by applicable ordinance. The applicant shall be responsible for ensuring that no noise or other nuisance is created.
(h) 
Vehicles will not be allowed off designated parking areas and drives except for police, fire, emergency or maintenance vehicles from city departments. Parking may only occur in designated parking locations on improved surfaces.
(i) 
Decorations shall not be attached to any structure that would tend to deface the structure including, but not limited to, staples, tacks, crepe paper or any material that will stain. Approval shall be obtained from the city manager or his/her designee for any special decorations.
(j) 
Any open flames, candles (other than birthday cake candles), torches, etc., shall not be used in any structure, are strictly prohibited and use of any decoration or equipment that requires electricity must meet applicable fire and electrical codes and not create a fire hazard.
(k) 
A permit shall be issued by the city stating the time, date, fee and amount of deposit and any other pertinent information desired by the city. The permit must be available during the event and presented upon request.
(l) 
All decisions concerning the applicable fee, the non-refund of any portion of the deposit, or the denial of the use of the pavilion may be appealed to the city manager or his/her designee. if applicant is not pleased with the decision of the city manager or his/her designee, the applicant has 10 business days to file a written appeal to the city council. The appeal will be scheduled for the next regularly scheduled city council meeting.
(Ordinance 2009026, sec. 2 (90.58), adopted 12/15/09; 2013 Code, sec. 40-86; Ordinance 2020-06, sec. 1(90.58), adopted 8/4/20; Ordinance adopting 2021 Code)
(a) 
The use of picnic areas and play equipment (other than pavilion renters) shall be on a first-come, first-serve basis. No reservations are allowed.
(b) 
Any group not sponsored by the city and desiring to use a city park as a gathering place or for an event or function of any kind shall be subject to the following requirements:
(1) 
The organizer or representatives of the group desiring use of the park for an event or function shall file an application for a special permit with the city at least sixty (60) days prior to the proposed date of the event or function. The applicant is to use the form provided by the city and shall include the following information:
(A) 
The name, address and telephone number of the person or persons responsible for the event or function;
(B) 
A description of the event and its proposed date and hours of duration;
(C) 
Estimated number of people who will be in attendance;
(D) 
A description of any special features which may be involved (e.g., pony rides, petting zoos, bounce machines, port-a-johns, tents, etc.);
(E) 
The park and park area being requested for use;
(F) 
A description of any voice or musical amplification equipment to be used; and
(G) 
Any other information that may be required by the city council, city manager or any affected department of the city in order to establish additional requirements for the preservation of the public health, safety and welfare.
(c) 
Within three (3) business days of the time the application has been filed with the city, the city manager or his/her designee will be notified of the event or function and will be provided copies of the application for the purposes stated above and for the purpose of assessing the demand placed upon city services by the event and the impact upon the area surrounding the park.
(d) 
In addition to the requirements set forth in this section, the group shall comply with any and all other applicable laws, statutes, ordinances, resolutions and rules governing use of the park. These requirements include, but are not limited to, the payment of any fees or deposits which may be required for the use of the city parks by this code, state or federal laws.
(Ordinance 2009026, sec. 2 (90.59), adopted 12/15/09; 2013 Code, sec. 40-87; Ordinance 2020-06, sec. 1(90.59), adopted 8/4/20)
(a) 
Any individual or group seeking use of a park or playing field to conduct a sports clinic shall reserve the park or playing field by filling out the appropriate application forms with the city and pay a fee for each hour the clinic is to be held. If, after the clinic is completed, the number of hours during which the park or field was actually in use exceeds that allowed for the fee paid, the applicant shall be liable and responsible to pay an additional fee as determined by the city, within five (5) days after completion of the clinic. If the actual number of hours is less than that allowed for the fee paid, the applicant shall receive a pro rata refund. The application forms and all fees must be submitted to the city at least sixty (60) days before the clinic is scheduled to begin.
(b) 
Scheduling of clinics shall be determined and approved by the city. Clinics shall not conflict with any scheduled league play.
(c) 
The applicant shall purchase a liability insurance policy naming the city as an additional insured, in an amount to be determined by the director of the department of parks and recreation or his/her designated representative.
(Ordinance 2009026, sec. 2 (90.60), adopted 12/15/09; 2013 Code, sec. 40-88; Ordinance 2020-06, sec. 1(90.60), adopted 8/4/20)