A. 
Signs shall not be allowed in city parks unless approved as part of a park use request and consistent with the Yelm sign code, Chapter 18.62 YMC. It shall be the responsibility of the park user to obtain a permit if required pursuant to the sign code.
B. 
Park users shall not erect any structure in city parks except temporary stands or tents as authorized as part of a community event sanctioned by resolution of the city council and sponsored by a community-oriented nonprofit organization.
(Ord. 213 § 11(A), 1977; Ord. 965 § 1, 2013; Ord. 996 § 4, 2015; Ord. 1110 § 1 (Exh. A), 2024)
It is unlawful to remove, destroy, mutilate or deface any structure, monument, statue, vase, fountain, wall, fence, railing, vehicle, bench, shrub, tree, fern, plant, flower, lighting system or sprinkling system or other property lawfully in any park. It is further unlawful to operate a motor vehicle in a manner which causes damage to any playfield, recreation area, or other grounds within a park.
(Ord. 213 § 11(B), 1977; Ord. 1110 § 1 (Exh. A), 2024)
A. 
Longmire Community Park. All animals are prohibited.
B. 
Yelm City Park and Cochrane Memorial Park. It is unlawful to permit any animal to run at large without a restraining device or allow entrance to any pond, fountain or stream therein. Animals are not to be left unattended, and any animal feces must be removed by owners.
C. 
Yelm Dog Park. Dogs are permitted off leash and without any restraining device only in designated areas.
(Ord. 908 § 1, 2009; Ord. 1110 § 1 (Exh. A), 2024)
It is unlawful to shoot, fire or explode any firearm, unless in self defense, fireworks, firecracker, torpedo or explosive of any kind or to shoot or fire any air gun, bow and arrow, or BB gun or use any slingshot in any park without the written consent of the city council.
(Ord. 213 § 11(D), 1977; Ord. 908 § 2, 2009; Ord. 965 § 2, 2013; Ord. 1110 § 1 (Exh. A), 2024)
A. 
It is unlawful, in any manner, to purposely tease, annoy, disturb, molest, catch, injure or kill or to throw any stone or article of any kind at or strike with any stick or weapon any animal, bird, fowl or fish within a park.
B. 
It is unlawful to feed any fowl, fish or animal within any park other than Cochrane Memorial Park.
(Ord. 213 § 11(E), 1977; Ord. 908 § 3, 2009; Ord. 1110 § 1 (Exh. A), 2024)
It is unlawful to take up collections, or to act as or apply the vocation of solicitor, agent, peddler, fakir, mendicant, beggar or bootblack, within a park. It is unlawful to sell food, refreshments or merchandise within any park without obtaining written consent from the city council and in accordance with YMC § 9.68.080 and any appropriate state/county agency.
(Ord. 213 § 11(F), 1977; Ord. 908 § 4, 2009; Ord. 965 § 3, 2013; Ord. 1110 § 1 (Exh. A), 2024)
City of Yelm parks are open to the public and, for all events not requiring the approval of the city council, are available on a "first-come, first-served" basis. The public will have the opportunity to reserve Yelm city parks pavilion space during designated park hours. The city will establish criteria for the use of each park. Such criteria will be available at the city clerk's office.
(Ord. 908 § 5, 2009; Ord. 965 § 4, 2013; Ord. 1058 § 1, 2020; Ord. 1110 § 1 (Exh. A), 2024)
The following events require city council approval:
A. 
Circus, carnival and traveling exhibition.
B. 
Any religious or political meeting.
C. 
Any community-wide event.
Such approval shall be issued upon application but may be conditioned as to the time and place of holding such meeting or assembly so as not to unreasonably interfere with other lawful activities within the park. In no event may the same event be held more than once per quarter.
(Ord. 213 § 11(H), 1977; Ord. 908 § 6, 2009; Ord. 965 § 5, 2013; Ord. 1110 § 1 (Exh. A), 2024)
It is unlawful to ride a horse or pony and any bicycle, motor scooter, either electric or gas-propelled, motorcycle, or any other motor vehicle, unless for purposes of transporting disabled persons in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, within any park. Exceptions to this are designated bicycle paths, drives, parkways and boulevards. Vehicles must not travel at a speed in excess of 15 miles per hour on the designated bicycle paths, drives, parkways and boulevards.
(Ord. 213 § 11(I), 1977; Ord. 908 § 7, 2009; Ord. 1110 § 1 (Exh. A), 2024)
It is unlawful to practice or play golf, baseball, cricket, lacrosse, polo, archery, hockey, tennis, badminton or other games of like character; or to hurl or propel any airborne or other missiles except at places set apart for such purposes by the city council and so designated by signs.
(Ord. 213 § 11(K), 1977; Ord. 1110 § 1 (Exh. A), 2024)
It is unlawful to throw any refuse, litter, broken glass, crockery, nails, shrubbery, trimmings, junk or advertising matter in any park or to deposit any such material therein, except in designated receptacles; provided, however, it is further unlawful to deposit in such designated litter receptacles or elsewhere within a park any refuse, litter or other trash collected at the home, business, or other dwelling of any person and intentionally brought to said park solely for the purpose of disposing of such refuse, litter or trash.
(Ord. 213 § 11(L), 1977; Ord. 1110 § 1 (Exh. A), 2024)
It is unlawful to operate any vehicle or motorcycle for the purpose of testing it, or ascertaining its fitness for service along or upon any park drive, parkway, boulevard or designated bicycle lane.
(Ord. 213 § 11(M), 1977; Ord. 1110 § 1 (Exh. A), 2024)
It is unlawful to engage in, conduct or hold any trials or competitions for speed, endurance or hill climbing, involving any vehicle, boat, aircraft or animal, in any park.
(Ord. 213 § 11(N), 1977; Ord. 1110 § 1 (Exh. A), 2024)
It is unlawful to remain in any park after the posted closing time. City of Yelm parks will have visibly posted hours of public accessible use times. Remaining in any park outside of the posted public accessible use times is unlawful. Hours of park accessibility at all parks shall be sunrise to sunset.
(Ord. 213 § 11(Q), 1977; Ord. 908 § 8, 2009; Ord. 1058 § 2, 2020; Ord. 1110 § 1 (Exh. A), 2024)
A person is guilty of disorderly conduct in a city of Yelm park if without lawful authority he/she knowingly:
A. 
Is involved in conduct and/or uses offensive language that causes the clear and imminent danger of assault, riot or other public disorders which could endanger the safety of others;
B. 
Intentionally disrupts any lawful assembly or meeting of persons without lawful authority;
C. 
Obstructs pedestrian or vehicular traffic without lawful authority;
D. 
Engages in any use of illegal substances;
E. 
Consumes any intoxicating liquor, unless the appropriate paperwork is filed with the state of Washington and the city of Yelm.
(Ord. 213 § 11(P), 1977; Ord. 908 § 9, 2009; Ord. 1110 § 1 (Exh. A), 2024)
Anyone who aids and abets the violation by another person of this chapter, or who procures or hires that person to violate any provision of this chapter, shall be guilty in the same degree as the perpetrator of such offense.
(Ord. 213 § 11(R), 1977; Ord. 1110 § 1 (Exh. A), 2024)
Dogs may be allowed to run at large in off-leash areas of such properties as may be designated by the public services director, who shall have the authority to establish such rules and regulations as reasonably necessary for the operation of such designated properties. Dogs in designated off-leash areas must be accompanied by their owner, be under vocal control and not cause a public nuisance, safety hazard or harass people, other dogs or wildlife. Except as specifically provided herein, all other applicable provisions of Chapter 8.08 YMC shall also apply in designated off-leash areas.
(Ord. 1110 § 1 (Exh. A), 2024)