The purpose of this chapter is to facilitate the enjoyment of park facilities by the general public by establishing rules and regulations governing the use of park facilities.

   No person shall drive any car, cycle, or other vehicle, or ride or lead any horse, in any portion of a park except upon the established drives or roadways therein or such other places as may be officially designated by the City.

   1.   No car, bicycle, moped, motorcycle or other vehicle, other than vehicles designated or authorized by the City, may be operated on the access road running north to south between the parking area of the Sam Wise Youth Complex at Eighth Street SE and Eighth Avenue SE.

   2.   The fine for violating this section is $10.00.

   No fires shall be built, except in a place provided therefore, and such fire shall be extinguished before leaving the area unless it is to be immediately used by some other party.

   No person shall place, deposit, or throw any waste, refuse, litter, or foreign substance in any area or receptacle except those provided for that purpose.

   No person, except those camping in designated areas, shall enter or remain within any park between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. except for one-half hour after softball games.

   No person shall camp or set up any temporary camping site in any portion of a park, public area, City street, or right-of-way, except in portions prescribed or designated by the Council, and the City may refuse camping privileges or rescind any and all camping privileges for cause.

   No parking shall be allowed in the City parks between 12:00 a.m. and 5:00 a.m., except as designated by the Council.

   1.   Skate Park Use.

      A.   All skaters must skate safely and responsibly. No skater may enter the skate park when it is already being used to capacity. When skaters are waiting to enter, a time limit of 20 minutes per person shall be imposed.

      B.   The hours of operation for the skate park are from sunrise to sunset. Any person attempting to use the skate park during any other time shall be subject to immediate removal, in addition to any other penalties provided in this section.

      C.   The skate park is for non-motorized vehicles only. No other use is permitted in or on the skate park whatsoever. Unauthorized equipment or obstacles are prohibited.

      D.   Use of profanity or abusive language is strictly prohibited and shall result in immediate removal from the skate park, in addition to other penalties provided in this section.

      E.   No skating is permitted when surfaces are wet or icy.

      F.   No alcohol shall be permitted. No glass containers shall be permitted.

      G.   No loud music shall be permitted.

      H.   No skating against traffic.

      I.   No use of ramps and runs until clear of other skaters.

      J.   No waxing of skate park surfaces shall be permitted.

      K.   No graffiti shall be permitted.

      L.   No pets shall be permitted in the skating area.

   2.   Violations and Penalties. Any person violating or failing to comply with any of the provisions of this section, or any of the rules and regulations established pursuant hereto, shall be immediately removed from the skate park and shall be subject to a fine of $25.00 for a first offense, a fine of $100.00 for a second offense, and a permanent revocation of the privilege to use the skate park for a third offense.

   3.   Rules and Regulations. The Mayor and Council shall have the power to establish, by resolution or ordinance, additional rules and regulations for the use and control of he skate park. Any such rules and regulations shall be posted at the skate park and shall have the same force and effect as any other provisions of this section, and the violation thereof shall constitute violation of this section.