§ 14.1.4. Use of Park Facilities Generally

(A)

A park facility is generally available for public use on a first-come, first-served basis, subject to:

(1)

a requirement, if any, for a permit;

(2)

a requirement, if any, to pay an entrance fee or other fee;

(3)

a previous reservation.

(B)

A person shall comply with City signs and markers in a park.

(C)

Entrance or Use Fees.

(1)

A person may not enter or use a park facility for which an entrance or use fee has been established, unless the person has first paid the fee or is otherwise authorized to enter.

(2)

A person must display an entrance permit or pass to a gate or entrance attendant on request.

(D)

Reservations.

(1)

A person may not use or occupy a facility or area for which another person has paid a reservation fee when the person's use conflicts with the use of the facility or area by the person who has made a reservation.

(2)

A person must make a reservation in accordance with PARD's reservation policies.

(3)

A person must display documentation of a confirmed reservation on request to a City employee charged with the supervision or patrolling of parks.

(E)

Permits.

(1)

When the City Code or this rule requires a person to obtain a permit or written authorization for a use, or prohibits a use without a permit or written authorization. A person who wishes to apply for a permit or authorization may contact the director's office. PARD shall provide information on its Web page explaining how a person may apply for a permit or authorization.

(F)

Restricted Uses.

(1)

A person may not use a court or field designed for a specific sport for another sport, unless the alternative use is permitted by the director. For example, a person may not use a tennis court for lacrosse, or a baseball field for soccer.

(2)

PARD may restrict public access and use of wildlife preserves.

(G)

Occupancy Limit.

(1)

PARD may establish and post a maximum occupancy for any park area or facility.

(2)

A person may not enter, or remain in, an area or facility for which PARD has established an occupancy limit when the person's entrance will have the effect of exceeding the established occupancy limit. Compliance with this rule does not eliminate any additional requirements that may be imposed by the City Code or City rules regarding an event on City property.

(H)

Closed Areas.

(1)

The City Manager or the manager's designee may close a park area, wildlife preserve or facility to public entry or otherwise restrict use until the area or facility can be made available for public use.

(2)

If practicable, the director shall post notice of a closed area. A person may not enter a closed or restricted area.

(3)

A person may not enter an area closed due to flooding, toppled trees, or debris, or which is the subject of a flood ban.

(I)

Special Rules for Specific Parks Facilities or Events.

(1)

Each park facility may develop special rules and regulations that address problems specific to a facility or an event.

(2)

Special rules shall be in writing, approved by the director, and posted at the facility or provided to a person holding or attending an event.

(3)

A person shall comply with all special rules and regulations posted at a facility or provided to the person.

(J)

A person may not smoke in a park, except in a temporary designated smoking area for a special event.

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