§ 14.1.16. Hammocks

(A)

A person may affix a hammock on a temporary basis while the hammock is in use and must remove the hammock when the hammock is not in use. The owner of the hammock is responsible for setting up and taking down the hammock by 10 p.m. each day and may not leave the hammock unattended. A park employee may remove and store an unattended hammock without notice to the owner.

(B)

A person using a hammock must maintain the hammock in an operable and safe condition. This is the sole responsibility of the person using the hammock. A park employee may direct that a hammock that appears to be unsafe or improperly set up be removed.

(C)

A person may not affix a hammock to an object or fixture other than a tree, including but not limited to a building, bike rack, handrail, art object, fence or light pole.

(D)

A person may not use a tree as an anchor post for a hammock if:

(1)

the tree is less than 1 foot in diameter;

(2)

the tree is a heritage tree; or

(3)

the tree is posted as not for use for a hammock.

(E)

A person may not alter a tree for use as an anchor post for a hammock; this includes but is not limited to, trimming limbs, installing bolts, or removing bark.

(F)

To protect the bark on a tree, a person must place some type of fabric (burlap, carpet squares, or similar material) between the tree and the hammock tied to the tree.

(G)

A person may not set up a hammock unless a clear and flat landing surface is present under the full length of the hammock. A person may not set up a hammock that is higher than six feet above natural grade at the center of the span.

(H)

If the Manager of Grounds, Facilities Management, or the manager's designee determines that a tree or an area shows damage from hammocks, the manager or the manager's designee may restrict the tree or area future use from hammocks, and post the tree or area as not for hammocks. A person may not affix a hammock to a tree in an area posted as not for hammocks.

Source: Rule No. R0161-14.25, 11-19-14 .