§ 47-89. Definition; operating hours of parks.

(a)

As used in this article, the term "park" means any area owned or operated by the city that is reserved for public recreation, including public green spaces, playgrounds, picnic areas, sports fields, hiking and biking trails, community center, aquatic facilities and other recreational facilities.

(b)

All parks shall be open for use by the public between the hours of dawn and dusk.

(c)

All parks shall be closed for use by the public between the hours of dusk and dawn; provided, however, parks may be closed temporarily or opening hours extended temporarily in case of emergency, special events, adverse weather conditions, or unusual circumstances as determined and ordered by the chief of police or the director of parks and recreation.

(d)

Any person in a park during the hours such park is closed to the public may be charged with a violation of this Code.

(Code 1967, § 19-1; Ord. No. 858, §§ 1, 2, 9-15-1980; Ord. No. 1202, § 1, 7-25-1994; Ord. No. 1242, § 1, 5-22-1995)