The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this chapter and in order to carry out the provisions contained in this chapter, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning:

Park and recreation areas means the park and recreational system which shall consist of property, facilities and institutions either within or beyond the corporate limits as the park and recreation board, with the approval of the president and village board, may from time to time determine.

Special events means a gathering of more than 100 persons for the purpose of carnivals, music concerts, rallies, sporting events and other similar events determined by the village board to fall within this definition. Family gatherings, such as family reunions, for the purposes of this chapter, shall not be considered a special event.

(Code 2024, § 4.10.1)

No person in any park, playground or other area under the jurisdiction of the village shall:

1. Permit unleashed or unaccompanied animals on the premises except for special functions.
2. Carry or discharge firearms, fireworks, bows and arrows, slingshots or air rifles.
3. Cut, mark, break, climb upon, or in any way injure or deface trees, shrubs, plants, buildings, fences, bridges or other structures or property on the premises.
4. Remove from the premises sod, trees or plants or other moveable property or to pick flowers of any kind.
5. Race with horses, bicycles, automobiles, minibikes, motorcycles or other vehicles, boats or animals; or drive or ride on drives on any premises at more than 15 miles per hour, unless otherwise designated.
6. Sell, be in possession or be under the influence of any hallucinogenic drugs, marijuana or alcoholic beverages.
7. Lie or sleep on tables or benches on the premises.
8. Distribute circulars or advertisements, or post notices, bills or other paper upon any structures or trees on any premises, or to advertise by any other means.
9. Take any bird eggs or bird nests; fish in the lagoons, unless permitted at times designated; or kill or disturb any waterfowl, birds or wildlife.
10. Light any fires on the property, other than in established fireplaces.
11. Drive or park motorized vehicles on the grassy areas or bike path.
12. Swim in any but designated places for swimming, and only during the designated hours.
13. Be on the premises, unless otherwise designated or authorized, between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m.
14. Be permitted to hold meetings or gatherings on park or recreational property without written consent by permit from the village board. Such permit should be picked up at the village hall and filled out completely by anyone desiring the location.
15. Be permitted to bring into or upon park and recreation properties refuse of any kind.
16. Enter any area or portion of any area designated as restricted by signs or notices without consent of the village board.
17. Use electricity or the pavilion unless a rental agreement is obtained from the village clerk at least 24 hours in advance.
18. Conduct organized gambling, games or contests of chance within any park within the village.

(Code 2024, § 4.10.2)

1. All applications and rental agreements for special events in city parks or on other city property must be completed and received by the village clerk 45 days prior to the event.
2. An application deposit fee as provided in the village fee schedule will be required upon applying for a requested date. The application fee is not refundable if canceled.
3. All vendors and sponsors of a special event will be required to carry a certificate of insurance in accordance with the village insurance carrier requirements and submit a copy to the village clerk ten days prior to the event.
4. The designated village official or enforcement officer will be notified by the village clerk and be given all information on all special events. Security will be coordinated by the designated village official or enforcement officer. A security fee will be negotiated by the village board based upon manpower and equipment needs as determined by the village board to ensure the safety and well-being of the residents of the village as well as any persons attending the event.
5. The village fire rescue chief will be notified by the village clerk and be given all information on all events. An emergency medical standby will be provided by village fire and rescue at a special event. The fee for this service will be negotiated by the village board. The makeup of the standby crew will be determined by the fire rescue chief based upon the manpower and equipment needs to ensure the safety and well-being of the persons attending the event. Charges for activity under this chapter shall be at an hourly cost to maintain the fire department. This figure will be attained by the following formula: using the current annual fiscal budget for the fire department divided by 365 with this quotient again divided by 24, which will be the hourly cost. Such figure is to be rounded upward to the nearest dollar.
6. The village electrical inspector will be notified of any special event by the village clerk for the purpose of inspecting any and all temporary electrical work performed. The village will charge a fee for this service.
7. Temporary restroom facilities will be obtained by the special event organizer at one restroom per 100 persons estimated to attend. The facilities must be removed within 48 hours after the event or will be subject to a $10.00 per unit per day fine. Temporary restroom facilities will be approved by the village board.
8. Cleanup will be performed on the day following the special event and no waste will be left on the grounds. A fine will be levied for any waste not removed from the site by the following day.
9. Inspections of the grounds will be conducted after the event by the designated village official or enforcement officer or his/her representative and findings reported to the village clerk.
10. User fees will be negotiated by the village board.
11. Liquor vendors will be required to carry dram shop insurance and obtain a village liquor license for each day.
12. Gambling will not be permitted within any park within the village.
13. The organizer of the special event will allow a representative of the village to inspect the grounds at various times during the event. This person will not be charged a fee for entry.
14. Special events will not exceed three days without permission from the village board.
15. The county health department will be notified of any special event where foods and/or beverages are to be served to ensure strict compliance with health rules and regulations.

(Code 2024, § 4.10.3)