As used in this article, the following words and terms shall
have the meanings respectively ascribed:
City park.
Any property in the city designated as a park, playground,
recreational facility, swimming pool, or hike and bike path, and shall
include buildings, parking lots, and driveways in such areas.
(Ordinance 09-O-22 adopted 4/27/2009; 2009 Code, sec. 1.10.001)
The city parks shall be open to the general public from 5:00
a.m. to 12:00 a.m. (midnight) daily, except as follows or specifically
posted otherwise:
(1) Community events.
This section shall not apply to persons
attending a community event sponsored by or approved by the city.
(2) Closure on order of the city manager.
This section shall not apply if the city manager has declared a city park or a part of a city park closed pursuant to the authority granted in section
10.02.003 below.
(Ordinance 09-O-22 adopted 4/27/2009; 2009 Code, sec. 1.10.002; Ordinance adopting 2023 Code)
The city manager, or his designee, may declare any city park,
or part of any city park, closed to the general public at any time
and for any interval of time, either temporarily or at regular or
stated intervals.
(Ordinance 09-O-22 adopted 4/27/2009; 2009 Code, sec. 1.10.003; Ordinance adopting 2023 Code)
It is unlawful to park any motor vehicle on any city park playing
fields, except for such events or occasions as approved by the city
council.
(Ordinance 09-O-22 adopted 4/27/2009; 2009 Code, sec. 1.10.004)
No person shall possess or consume one or more alcoholic beverages
in a city park, except for such events or occasions as approved by
the city council. Any person possessing or consuming any alcoholic
beverage in a city park without permission will be subject to immediate
removal.
(Ordinance 09-O-22 adopted 4/27/2009; 2009 Code, sec. 1.10.005)
A violation of section
10.02.002 or
10.02.004 of this article shall be considered a class C misdemeanor and shall carry a penalty of up to five hundred dollars ($500.00), with each and every day of violation constituting a distinct and separate offense.
(Ordinance 09-O-22 adopted 4/27/2009; 2009 Code, sec. 1.10.006)