Austin |
Code of Ordinances |
Title 8. PARKS AND RECREATION. |
Chapter 8-1. PARKS ADMINISTRATION. |
Article 2. RESTRICTIONS ON PARK USE. |
§ 8-1-13. FEE FOR PARK USE; EXCEPTION.
(A)
Except as provided in this section, a person shall pay a fee or charge established by ordinance for the use of a public recreation area or a recreational facility.
(B)
A vehicle entry fee may not be charged to:
(1)
a vehicle bearing a current license plate issued to a veteran with disabilities under Section 502.254 ( Veterans with Disabilities ) of the Texas Transportation Code and the driver of the vehicle; or
(2)
a person holding a current state parklands passport issued under Section 13.018(a)(2) ( State Parklands Passport ) of the Texas Parks and Wildlife Code.
(C)
Notwithstanding any other provision in the Code, a City employee presenting a valid City identification card may not be charged a fee for:
(1)
parking at Zilker Park;
(2)
admission to:
(a)
a City pool facility;
(b)
Lake Walter E. Long Park; and
(c)
Emma Long Metropolitan Park.
Source: 1992 Code Sections 11-1-6 and 11-1-7; Ord. 031009-11; Ord. 031211-11; Ord. 20050512-015; Ord. No. 20170615-023 , Pt. 5, 6-26-17.