Title 12 — Parks and Recreation

§ 12.01.010 Hours of Operation

City parks shall be open from 6:00 AM to sunset daily unless otherwise posted. The Parks and Recreation Director may establish different hours for specific parks or facilities with City Manager approval. Remaining in any park after posted closing hours is an infraction.

§ 12.01.020 Prohibited Activities in Parks

The following activities are prohibited in all City parks and recreation facilities:

1. Bringing glass containers of any kind;
2. Possession or consumption of alcoholic beverages, except in areas specifically designated and for which a temporary use permit has been issued;
3. Operating motorized vehicles, except in designated parking areas;
4. Camping or overnight lodging, except in designated camping areas;
5. Discharging fireworks or any pyrotechnic device;
6. Feeding wildlife, including waterfowl;
7. Removing, cutting, or damaging any tree, plant, or natural feature;
8. Erecting any structure, fence, or permanent fixture without a permit;
9. Playing amplified music except in designated areas or with a special event permit;
10. Operating commercial enterprises without a Parks Use Agreement.

§ 12.01.030 Pets in Parks

Pets are welcome in City parks but must be kept on a leash not exceeding six (6) feet at all times, except in designated off-leash areas. Pet owners must immediately clean up after their animals. Failure to control or clean up after a pet is an infraction subject to a fine as set forth in the Fee Schedule.

§ 12.01.040 Protection of Park Property

No person shall injure, deface, disturb, or tamper with any park building, structure, monument, fence, bench, or other park property. No person shall remove soil, rock, flora, or any other natural material from a City park. Violation is a misdemeanor in addition to civil liability for damages.

§ 12.02.010 Reservation System

Picnic areas, pavilions, community rooms, athletic fields, and other designated park facilities may be reserved in advance through the Parks and Recreation Department. Unreserved facilities are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Reservation fees shall be as set forth in the City's Fee Schedule.

§ 12.02.020 Priority for City-Sponsored Programs

City-sponsored and co-sponsored recreation programs shall have first priority in scheduling park facilities. Nonprofit youth sports organizations holding current McLainberg Park Use Agreements shall have second priority. All other uses shall be scheduled on a first-come, first-served basis among confirmed reservations.

§ 12.02.030 Cancellation and Refunds

Cancellations received fourteen (14) or more days prior to the reservation date shall receive a full refund less a processing fee. Cancellations received fewer than fourteen (14) days prior to the reservation date shall forfeit fifty percent (50%) of the reservation fee. No refund shall be issued for cancellations within forty-eight (48) hours of the reservation.

§ 12.03.010 Youth Sports Programs

The Parks and Recreation Department shall administer youth sports programs and leagues and shall coordinate field allocation among recognized youth sports organizations. Organizations seeking field allocation must demonstrate current nonprofit status, adequate liability insurance with the City listed as additional insured, and compliance with City background check requirements for coaches and volunteers working with minors.

§ 12.03.020 League Play Agreements

Adult recreation leagues using City athletic facilities shall execute a Parks Use Agreement with the City. Leagues must maintain a minimum of six (6) participating teams, provide proof of general liability insurance, and comply with all park rules and league conduct standards adopted by the Parks and Recreation Commission.

§ 12.04.010 Special Event Permit Required

A special event permit from the Parks and Recreation Department is required for any organized activity in a City park that: (a) involves fifty (50) or more participants; (b) uses amplified sound; (c) involves the sale of merchandise, food, or beverages; (d) requires the temporary closure of any park area; or (e) involves the erection of temporary structures. Applications shall be submitted at least thirty (30) days prior to the event.

§ 12.04.020 Insurance and Indemnification

All special event permit holders shall provide proof of commercial general liability insurance in an amount not less than one million dollars ($1,000,000) per occurrence, with the City of McLainberg named as an additional insured. The permit holder shall indemnify and hold harmless the City from any claims arising from the event.

§ 12.04.030 Site Restoration

The permit holder shall restore the park to its pre-event condition within twenty-four (24) hours following the event. Failure to restore the site may result in the City performing the cleanup and billing the permit holder for actual costs, plus a fifteen percent (15%) administrative overhead charge. Permit holders who fail to restore the site may be denied future special event permits for a period of three (3) years.