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Park Ordinances
Hours
Except for Civic Commons, parks are open only from sunrise to dusk unless posted.
Civic Commons closes at midnight, unless extended for a Fraze performance.
Restricted Activities
Wading, swimming, ice skating, boating and golf are not permitted.
Drugs are not permitted in the parks.
Intoxicating beverages and beer are not permitted unless sold by permit.
Any use of league athletic fields must be scheduled through the Parks, Recreation and Cultural Arts Department offices.
No admittance to Fraze Pavilion except during events.
No in-line skating or in-line skates are allowed in Civic Commons.
No skateboarding or skateboards allowed in Civic Commons.
Bicycles must be walked within Civic Commons.
Dogs
All dogs must be on a leash no more than 10 feet long and must be kept under control.
Persons must clean up after their dog(s) and must carry a device for this purpose.
Removal and Damage of Property
Removal, damage or defacing of buildings, structures, natural features, plants, flowers and lawn areas is prohibited.
Depositing of Materials
Discarding materials in parks or park Dumpsters is prohibited.
Trash must be deposited in containers provided.
No glass containers allowed in parks.
Fires
Fires must be built in grills only and must be attended at all times.
Camping
No person may camp in the parks without written permission from the City.
Weapons
No person may possess firearms, BB guns, archery equipment, fireworks, explosives, model rockets or sling shots.
Commercial Activities
No person may conduct commercial activities, sales, charge admission, solicit funds or operate games of chance or erect signs in the park.
Traffic
Motor vehicles, motorcycles and mopeds are not permitted off of designated roads and parking areas.
No vehicle is to be left in the parks overnight.
Horses, minibikes, dirt bikes and ATVs are not permitted in the parks.
Protection of Wildlife
No person may hunt, trap, feed or endanger animals or birds in any way.
Conduct
Persons may not act in a dangerous, disruptive, offensive or noisy manner affecting the safety, peace and good order of the parks and park visitors.
No loitering in cars, parking lots or any other areas.
Respect park shelter and tennis court reservations.
Pesticides
Lawn pesticides may be applied periodically.
Penalty
Any person who violates these rules can be charged with a criminal offense and may be ordered from the park by police or park officials, denied future access and be prosecuted accordingly.
All park, city, state and federal ordinances apply.