PARK CURFEWS AND RULES

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.