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For statutory provisions regarding the authority of third-class cities to establish a board of park commissioners, its powers and duties, see RCW 35.24.150 and 35.23.170; for additional provisions regarding the powers of the park commission, see RCW 35.21.190.
For the purpose of providing for the proper maintenance and operation of public parks, playgrounds, and other recreational facilities belonging to the city, there is created and established a department of the city to be known as "the municipal park department."
(Ord. 393 § 1, 1966)
The park department shall have all powers to perform all the duties provided by the laws of the state relating to park and recreational departments in cities of the second class. The park department, under the direction of the mayor, shall have the management of the park and playground system of the city and the administration of the rules and regulations provided by the city council for the management of municipal parks and recreation areas within the city limits.
(Ord. 393 § 2, 1966; Ord. 968 § 6, 1985; Ord. 1737 § 1, 2009)