§ 12.20.060. Behavior in parks.

No person using a park shall:

A.

Have brought, or have in his or her possession, or set off, or otherwise cause to explode or discharge or burn any firecrackers, torpedoes, rockets, or other fireworks, explosives, or inflammable materials or discharge them or throw them into any such area from land or highways adjacent thereto unless by permit. This prohibition shall include any substance, compound, mixture or article which, in conjunction with any other substance or compound, would be dangerous from any of the foregoing standpoints;

B.

Make or kindle a fire for any purpose, except at places provided for such purpose, unless a permit has been obtained therefor;

C.

Enter any area posted as "Closed to the Public," nor shall any person use any area in violation of posted notices; or

D.

Play golf or drive, hit, pitch, or putt golf balls into or upon any city park or greenbelt. The use of golfing equipment, clubs, and golf balls shall be prohibited from use in city park areas.

E.

Smoke in any passive or active city park, including dedicated public parks, paths, trails, pedestrian bridges, public open spaces and sports facilities. For the purpose of this chapter, "smoke" or "smoking" means the carrying or holding of a lighted pipe, cigar, cigarette, or any other lighted smoking products, weed, plant, or any other combustible substance. Smoking includes emitting or exhaling fumes of any pipe, cigar, cigarette, or any other lighted smoking equipment used for burning any tobacco product, weed, plant, or any other combustible substance.

(Prior code § 4-14.06)

(Ord. No. 607, § 2, 1-13-2009)