§ 20-31. General rules for use.

(a)

All persons using city parks shall comply with all federal, state, county and city laws, rules and regulations.

(b)

All persons using city parks shall also comply with the following:

(1)

Reserved.

(2)

No person shall discharge a firearm in a city park, except that blank cartridges may be discharged using a firearm during special events, when authorized by the general manager.

(3)

No person shall consume spirituous liquor from an open container, or possess spirituous liquor in an open container, in a city park. Spirituous liquor includes alcohol, brandy, whiskey, rum, tequila, mescal, gin, wine, porter, ale, beer, any malt liquor or malt beverage, absinthe, a compound or mixture of any of them with any vegetable or other substance, alcohol bitters, bitters containing alcohol, any liquid mixture or preparation, whether patented or otherwise, which produces intoxication, fruits preserved in ardent spirits, and beverages containing more than one-half of one percent of alcohol by volume. The only exception to this subsection is that beer in an open container may be consumed or possessed pursuant to a permit issued by the city, as provided in section 20-34 of this article.

(4)

All persons fourteen (14) years and older who are fishing in city lakes must be in possession of a valid fishing license and any other license or permit as may be required by law.

(5)

No person shall harm, injure, remove from, or release into any city park any animal, without approval of the general manager. Except as otherwise provided by law, no person shall feed, touch, tease, frighten, hunt, kill, wound, or intentionally disturb wildlife in any city park, without authorization from the general manager. No person shall remove plants, wildlife or natural materials found in a city park, except the lawful removal of fish from a lake. "Wildlife" means all undomesticated and feral animals, and includes birds, coyotes, javelinas, feral cats, eggs and nests.

(6)

No motorized vehicles shall be allowed in a city park, except in designated parking areas. This subsection shall not apply to: (i) city employees or others authorized by the city to perform inspection, repair or maintenance work; (ii) persons providing emergency, search and rescue, medical or veterinary services; (iii) the use and operation of a motorized wheelchair by a person who ordinarily uses such equipment (iv) vendors, on park related business, with the permission of authorized city staff.

(7)

The sale of food, beverages or other merchandise is prohibited unless specifically authorized by permit issued by the city.

(8)

Lakes, fountains and other waterways shall not be used for swimming, wading or bathing.

(9)

No person shall throw or deposit any litter, garbage or debris in or upon a city park, or park premises, in violation of sections 18-2 and 18-4(e) of this Code.

(10)

Public boating shall be confined to Chaparral and McKellips Lakes. Watercraft used in public boating must be registered in accordance with state law. Watercraft, as defined in A.R.S. § 5-301, means "any boat designed to be propelled by machinery, oars, paddles or wind action upon a sail for navigation on the water". Use of watercraft in public boating in a city park shall be limited, however, to sailboats, rowboats, canoes or boats with electric motors.

(11)

No person shall undertake mechanical repair or maintenance of any vehicle in a city park, including but not limited to automobile oil changes and engine tune-ups, except in the case of an emergency when the vehicle is inoperable. No commercial or professional washing or waxing of vehicles shall be permitted in parks.

(12)

No person shall be in or on park premises at any time other than those times authorized for public use, as provided in section 20-35, below.

(13)

No person shall use any city park facility, or any area in a city park, which has been declared "closed" and which has been so posted by the city, except as authorized in writing by the general manager.

(14)

Horses are prohibited in city parks, except on bridle paths, equestrian trails, or in equestrian areas that are designated by posted notices. This subsection shall not apply to: (i) horses being used by the police department in the course of their official duties; (ii) public events or classes held pursuant to a city permit or (iii) service animals as defined under state law.

(15)

Practice golfing is prohibited in city parks, except for public events or classes held pursuant to a city permit.

(16)

Incendiary model rockets are prohibited. Model boats may be operated only in McKellips Lake and Indian School Park Lake and any other areas that may be designated by the city for such purpose. Model boats may be operated only between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and sunset.

(17)

No person, or person who has custody of a dog, horse or other animal, shall cause or permit damage to any park property, including but not limited to trees, shrubs, plants, turf and landscaping, or digging holes in or removing turf or ground from a city park.

(18)

No open fires are permitted, unless specifically authorized by permits issued by the city and the fire department. Charcoal only may be used in fixed grills provided in city parks and charcoal fires shall be attended at all times.

(19)

No glass, ceramic or easily broken plastic food or beverage containers are permitted in the park.

(20)

No person shall knowingly and intentionally throw, toss, propel, or break any glass object in a city park.

(21)

No person shall participate in archery or willfully, negligently or recklessly discharge, use or propel any object or projectile capable of causing serious physical injury, including but not limited to an air gun, BB gun, pellet gun, dart gun, crossbow, slingshot, blowgun, javelin or spear. "Serious physical injury" includes physical injury which creates a reasonable risk of death, or which causes serious and permanent disfigurement, serious impairment of health or loss or protracted impairment of the function of any bodily organ or limb. This subsection shall not apply to special public events or classes held pursuant to a city permit issued for such activities.

(22)

No person shall tether, launch or land a hot air balloon in a city park, except in the case of emergency, or unless expressly authorized to do so, in writing, by the general manager.

(23)

The owner or person in custody of a dog shall immediately pick up all dog droppings (fecal matter) place them in a closed or sealed container and deposit them in a park trash receptacle or remove them from the park, as provided in subsection 4-18(f) of this Code.

(24)

No person shall throw, deposit or place any commercial or non-commercial handbill in or upon any unattended vehicle parked or located in a city park.

(25)

Smoking is prohibited in any enclosed public place in a city park, as provided in section 19-16 of this Code, except in areas designated for smoking by the general manager.

(26)

All motor vehicles operated in a city park must have current legal registration, display number plates for the current registration year and be operated only by properly licensed drivers.

(27)

A maximum speed of five (5) miles per hour shall be in effect at all times for motor vehicles.

(c)

Person, as used in this section, includes a corporation, firm, partnership, association, organization and any other group acting as a unit, as well as an individual.

(Ord. No. 3275, § 2, 8-20-01; Ord. No. 4016, § 2, 5-15-12; Ord. No. 4276, § 1, 9-20-16; Ord. No. 4298, § 1, 1-17-17)