Picnicking is permitted only in designated and marked picnicking areas, or in such other places within a City of Kenmore park area as may from time to time be designated by a facility manager.
(Ord. 01-0101 § 48 (KCC 7.12.220))
No person shall clean fish or other food, or wash any clothing or other articles for personal or household use, or any dog or other animal, except at designated areas in any City of Kenmore park area.
(Ord. 01-0101 § 48 (KCC 7.12.230))
No operator of any automobile, trailer, camper, boat trailer, or other vehicle shall park such vehicle in any City of Kenmore park area, except where the operator is using the area for the designated recreational purpose and the vehicle is parked either in the designated parking area, or in another area with the permission of a facility manager. No person shall park, leave standing, or abandon a vehicle in any City of Kenmore park area after closing time except persons who have paid the applicable use fees to camp in designated campsites or trailer sites or to moor boats overnight at designated sites, and persons using park facilities as part of an event authorized by the City. In addition to the penalties found in Article V of this chapter, any vehicle found parked in violation of this section may be towed away at the owner's expense.
(Ord. 01-0101 § 48 (KCC 7.12.250))
No person shall operate any motor vehicle on a trail in any City of Kenmore park area unless such trail has been specifically designated and posted for such use. No person shall operate a motor vehicle within the boundaries of a City of Kenmore park area except on roads, streets, highways, parking lots, parking areas, or where otherwise permitted by proper posting. Through traffic is not permitted within the boundaries of any City of Kenmore park or open space; provided, that this section shall not apply to emergency vehicles, maintenance vehicles, or construction vehicles authorized by the department.
(Ord. 01-0101 § 48 (KCC 7.12.260))
No person shall drive a motor vehicle within any City of Kenmore park area at a speed greater than 25 miles per hour or as otherwise posted, having due regard for traffic on and the surface and width of the road, and in no event at a speed which endangers the safety of persons, property, or wildlife; provided, however, that in no event shall a vehicle be driven at a speed greater than 15 miles per hour in camp, picnic, utility, or headquarters areas, or in areas of general public assemblage.
(Ord. 01-0101 § 48 (KCC 7.12.270))
No person shall clean or wash any automobile or other vehicle in any City of Kenmore park area except in areas specifically designated for that use.
(Ord. 01-0101 § 48 (KCC 7.12.280))
No person shall cause a truck or other vehicle while being used for commercial purposes to enter upon, use, or traverse any portion of any City of Kenmore park area or any park road except in the service of the City at the request of the employees of the City, or by express permission of the manager for a special activity not inconsistent with City of Kenmore park use; provided, that the provisions of this section shall not apply to City roads or State highways.
(Ord. 01-0101 § 48 (KCC 7.12.290))
A. 
No person shall travel on a trail at a speed greater than is reasonable and prudent under the conditions and having regard to the actual and potential hazards then existing. In every event, speed shall be so controlled as may be necessary to avoid colliding with others who are complying with the law and using reasonable care. Travel at speeds in excess of 15 miles per hour shall constitute in evidence a prima facie presumption that the person violated this section.
B. 
No person shall travel on a trail in a negligent manner. For the purposes of this section “travel on a trail in a negligent manner” shall be construed to mean any form of travel on a trail in such a manner as to endanger or be likely to endanger any persons or property.
C. 
For the purposes of this section “travel” shall be construed to include all forms of movement or transportation on a trail, including but not limited to foot, bicycle, horse, skateboard, and roller skates.
D. 
Every person traveling on a trail shall obey the instructions of any official traffic control device applicable thereto placed in accordance with applicable laws unless otherwise directed by a police officer.
E. 
No motorized vehicles shall be allowed on City of Kenmore trails. For the purposes of this section “motorized vehicles” means any form of transportation powered by an internal combustion or electric motor. This includes but is not limited to automobiles, golf carts, mopeds, motor scooters, and motorcycles. This section shall not apply to wheelchairs powered by electric motors, or authorized maintenance, police or emergency vehicles.
F. 
Regional trails, local trail corridors, and paved pathways are open to all nonmotorized users unless otherwise designated and posted. Pedestrians, bicyclists and equestrians are permitted on all maintained soft surface trails unless otherwise posted and designated. Trail restrictions may be posted at park entrances, trailheads or, in some cases, on individual trails. Trail use designations will be based on the park master plan, resource conservation, trail user conflicts, maintenance issues, and safety hazards.
G. 
Every person who shall use or travel on a trail shall obey the Model Trail User Code of Conduct.
H. 
Model Trail User Code of Conduct.
1. 
Using a Trail. Every person using a trail shall stay as near to the right side of the trail as is safe, excepting those movements necessary to prepare to make or make turning movements, or while overtaking and passing another user moving in the same direction.
2. 
Regard for Other Trail Users. Every user shall exercise due care and caution to avoid colliding with any other trail user. All users shall travel in a consistent and predictable manner.
3. 
Groups on Trail. No group of trail users, including their animal(s), shall occupy more than one-half of the trail as measured from the right side so as to impede the normal and reasonable movement of trail users.
4. 
Audible Signal When Passing. Every user shall give an audible warning signal before passing another trail user. The signal must be produced in such a manner as to allow adequate time for response. The signal may be given by voice, bell or horn.
5. 
Overtaking Trail Users on the Left. Any trail user overtaking another trail user proceeding in the same direction shall pass to the left of such overtaken user at a safe distance, and shall stay to the left until safely clear of the overtaken user.
6. 
Entering and Crossing Trail. Trail users entering or crossing the trail at uncontrolled points shall yield to traffic on the trail.
7. 
Lights on Trail Users. All bicyclists using the trail from one-half hour before sunset to one-half hour before sunrise shall equip their bicycles with a headlight visible 500 feet to the front, and a red or amber light visible 500 feet to the rear.
8. 
Regard for Equestrian Users on Trail. Trail users shall exercise extreme caution to prevent frightening horses with sudden noise or movement and shall always yield right-of-way to horses and warn equestrian users when approaching from behind and attempting to pass.
9. 
Regard for Adjacent Property Owners. Trail users should respect private lands adjacent to City trails and should stay on trails to avoid trespassing on or interfering with adjacent private property.
(Ord. 01-0101 § 48 (KCC 7.12.295))
In order to afford the general public the greatest possible use of marine facilities, continuous occupancy of marine facilities by the same person or group in any area is limited to any three days in a seven-day period, beginning midnight Wednesday and ending midnight the following Wednesday unless otherwise posted. Shorter or longer limitation of occupancy may be established and posted by the City for any individual facility or area. In addition to the penalties in Article V of this chapter, any boat found to be in violation of this chapter may be towed away at the owner's expense. No person shall launch a boat in any City of Kenmore park except in areas specifically designated and/or marked for that purpose.
(Ord. 01-0101 § 48 (KCC 7.12.300))
Use of marine areas and marine facilities by commercial watercraft is prohibited. For the purpose of this rule, “commercial watercraft” means watercraft used for any commercial purpose but shall not include a commercial watercraft operated within the terms of a concession lease with the City.
(Ord. 01-0101 § 48 (KCC 7.12.310))
No person or persons shall moor, anchor, dock or berth a boat or other object overnight in a City of Kenmore park area or associated marine area unless the area has been designated for such use.
(Ord. 01-0101 § 48 (KCC 7.12.320))
No more than three boats or other objects may be tied or rafted together when moored, docked or berthed adjacent to a dock, pier, or float in a City of Kenmore park area.
(Ord. 01-0101 § 48 (KCC 7.12.330))
No person shall use or flush any marine head which when flushed emits its contents directly into the waters of a lake, river, Puget Sound, or any other water area, nor cause any human or animal waste to be dumped into the waters while moored, anchored, docked or berthed in a City of Kenmore park area or associated marine area or when entering or leaving the area.
(Ord. 01-0101 § 48 (KCC 7.12.340))
No person shall erect, maintain, use or occupy a temporary tent or shelter on any swimming beach in any City of Kenmore park area unless there is an unobstructed view through such tent or shelter from at least two sides; provided, however, that nothing in this section shall be construed to authorize overnight camping except in designated areas.
(Ord. 01-0101 § 48 (KCC 7.12.360))
Clothing sufficient to conform to community standards shall be worn at all times.
(Ord. 01-0101 § 48 (KCC 7.12.370))
No person shall go out onto ice in any City of Kenmore park or park area, except in areas specifically designated for that purpose. This includes but is not limited to lakes, ponds, streams, rivers, and other bodies of water.
(Ord. 01-0101 § 48 (KCC 7.12.380))
All laws, rules and regulations of the State Game Commission relating to season, limits, and methods of fishing are applicable to fishing for game fish in City of Kenmore park areas. No person may fish for or possess any fish taken from any dam, dike, bridge, dock, boatland, or beach which is posted with a sign prohibiting fishing.
(Ord. 01-0101 § 48 (KCC 7.12.390))
All laws, rules and regulations of the State Department of Fisheries relating to season, limits, and methods of taking are applicable to the taking of shellfish or food fish in City of Kenmore park areas, and in addition to such laws the City of Kenmore park system may, upon its finding and for good cause, close certain City of Kenmore park areas to the taking of shellfish for specific periods of time. Such closed areas shall be posted with appropriate signs.
(Ord. 01-0101 § 48 (KCC 7.12.400))
A. 
Dogs, pets, or domestic animals are not permitted on any designated swimming beach, picnic or play area in any City of Kenmore park or in any building unless specifically permitted by posting; provided, that this section shall not apply to animal guides.
B. 
In permissible areas, dogs or other pets or domestic animals must be kept on a leash no greater than 15 feet in length, and under control at all times.
C. 
Any person whose dog or other pet is in any City of Kenmore park area shall be responsible for the conduct of the animal and for removing feces deposited by such animal from the park area.
(Ord. 01-0101 § 48 (KCC 7.12.410))
No person shall allow his or her dog or other pet or domestic animal to bite or in any way molest or annoy park visitors. No person shall permit his or her dog or other pet or domestic animal to bark continuously or otherwise disturb the peace and tranquility of the park.
(Ord. 01-0101 § 48 (KCC 7.12.420))
Horses are permitted on trails unless otherwise posted and designated. Horses shall be permitted in other City of Kenmore park areas that are specifically posted to permit such activity. Horses shall not be permitted in any designated swimming area or picnic area. No person shall allow a horse or other animal to stand unattended or insecurely tied.
(Ord. 01-0101 § 48 (KCC 7.12.430))
No person shall leave, deposit, drop or scatter bottles, broken glass, ashes, food, waste paper, cans, or other rubbish in a City of Kenmore park area, except in a garbage can or other receptacle designated for such purposes.
(Ord. 01-0101 § 48 (KCC 7.12.440))
City of Kenmore park swimming areas are marked with buoys, log booms, or other markers, clearly designating the boundaries of such areas. Swimming shall be permitted only within these areas.
(Ord. 01-0101 § 48 (KCC 7.12.450))
Swimmers must obey rules. All persons using City of Kenmore parks, beaches and water resources shall obey all posted beach rules and/or the instructions of lifeguards, facility managers, or other park department employees.
A. 
In designated swimming areas, flotation devices are allowed only at lifeguards’ discretion. Using a designated swimming area as a flotation device launching or landing point to the greater body of water is prohibited.
B. 
False alarm of drowning is prohibited. No person shall give or transmit a false signal or false alarm of drowning in any manner.
C. 
Swimming in boat launch areas is prohibited. No person shall swim or sunbathe in any designated boat launching areas.
D. 
Boat launching is permitted in designated areas only. No person shall launch a boat in any City of Kenmore park except in areas specifically designated and/or marked for that purpose; provided, that this provision does not apply in an emergency situation. Boat operation is prohibited within 100 feet of any City of Kenmore parks, life-guarded beach or dock facility during the months of June, July, August, and September when lifeguards are present and the beach is open to the public for swimming.
(Ord. 01-0101 § 48 (KCC 7.12.460))
No person shall enter or be present in a City park area during hours the park is closed except persons who have paid the applicable use fees to camp in designated campsites or trailer sites, or to moor boats overnight at designated sites and persons using park facilities as part of an event authorized by the department. Park areas are open dawn to dusk unless open for scheduled or reserved recreational activities.
(Ord. 01-0101 § 48 (KCC 7.12.480))