Prohibited Practices

• Use or possess any glass beverage bottle in City parks.
• Alcoholic beverages or intoxicated behavior in park and athletic facilities is not permitted (use of alcohol subject to council approval)
• Parking in undesignated areas.
• Operating a motor vehicle within a park, except on roads and parking lots.
• Fires in undesignated grills or fire pits.
• Overnight sleeping.
• Conducting any commercial or business activities without written permission.
• The use of loud speakers, public address systems, or amplifiers is prohibited without written permission (Ch. 95 – Noise Regulations – City Ord.)
• Disturbing legitimate or permitted facility use, activities, events, leagues, tournaments, etc.
• Indecent or abusive language, or any activity, which creates a public nuisance.
• Removing or damaging plants, grass, or otherwise disturbing any part of the environment
• Improper disposal of litter, to include pet waste.
• Swimming in ponds.
• Vandalizing or defacing any structures, facilities, or natural features.
• Firing or discharging any fireworks, air powered weapon, archery device, firearm or other weapon.
• Horses on any trail.
• Unleashed pets, except in designated areas. Removal of animal waste is required.
• Failure to observe posted signs in parks and along trails.

• Facility Rentals
• Park Events
• Special Event
• Extended Hours
• Itinerant Merchant
• Noise Waiver Special Use Permits are obtainable only by visiting the Recreation Center (307 Miller’s Crossing).

• Respect other users, expect other users.
• Be friendly and courteous.
• Share the trail. Ride, walk, or run on the right, pass on the left.
• Stay on the trail. Creating your own trail or cutting switchbacks creates erosion, damages habitat and causes new trails which cannot be maintained.
• Bicyclists yield to runners and hikers. Keep your bike under control and at a safe speed.
• Downhill traffic should yield to uphill traffic. When in doubt, give the other user the right of way.
• Warn people when you are planning to pass.
• Anticipate other trail users around corners and blind spots.
• Ride within your ability at all times.
• Respect wildlife.
• Use caution when using headphones. You may not be able to hear people trying to warn you.
• Leave no trace. Pack out your litter.