§ 2-24-6. Recreational activities.

(1)

Bathing and swimming.

(a)

Designated areas: abide by rules. No person shall swim, or wade in any beach, water area of pool within any park except at places designated for such activities. Any person engaging in such activities shall comply with the rules established for these areas, including, but not limited to, hours of use and safety limitations for such uses.

(b)

Structure on beach. No person shall erect, maintain, use or occupy on or in any beach or bathing area any tent, shelter or structure of any kind, except by special written permit granted by the director. Exception is made for portable canopies or umbrellas designed for personal use.

(c)

Restroom facilities. No person in the park shall dress or undress on any beach, or other public place, except in enclosed structures as may be provided for that purpose.

(d)

Instructions. No person in the park shall fail to abide by the instructions of any lifeguard, attendant, park employee, ranger or law enforcement officer on duty concerning:

1.

The playing of games, including flying of kites;

2.

Fishing from the beaches or other waterfront areas;

3.

Activities in swimming areas regarding personal safety, and the safety of other swimmers; and

4.

Any other swimming/bathing activity.

(2)

Boating activities.

(a)

Designated areas only. No person shall bring into or operate in a park any boat, raft, jet ski, or other water craft, whether motor-powered or not, upon any waters, except at places designated for boating, docking and launching.

(b)

Public dock and boat ramp usage. No person in the park shall use the public docks for dockage or other purpose without first making arrangements for such accommodation with the director, who shall assign space and collect reasonable use or rental charges in conformity with established regulations and rates. Public boat ramps must only be used for their intended and designed purpose, which is the launching and retrieving of boats or similar watercraft.

(c)

Operation of boats. No person shall navigate, direct, or handle any watercraft in an unreasonable manner so as to be a danger to other persons, wildlife or property, or otherwise interfere with the use or enjoyment of the park by others. All watercraft must be operated in a safe manner and comply with all applicable safety regulations.

(3)

Fishing.

(a)

Commerce prohibited. No person shall engage in commercial fishing in park waters, or the buying or selling of fish caught therein.

(b)

General prohibition. No person shall fish in any park waters, whether fresh or salt, and whether by the use of hook and line, net, or other device, except in waters designated by the director for that use and under such regulations and restrictions as have been or may be prescribed by the director and applicable state agencies.

(c)

Off-shore. No person shall fish in any park area where swimming is permitted, nor shall any person SCUBA dive within marked swim areas.

(4)

Picnic areas and use.

(a)

Regulated. Unless otherwise designated, all parks are open for picnicking use. However, use of gas or fire grills or cookers shall be limited to areas immediately adjacent to any park pavilion or to other areas designated as fire/cook safe areas. Designated public officials shall have authority to regulate activities in such areas when necessary to prevent congestion and to secure the maximum use for the comfort and convenience of all.

(b)

Availability. Other than where such facilities have been reserved pursuant to established county procedures, the use of the individual fireplaces together with tables, and pavilions is on a "first come, first served" basis. Park patrons are required to comply with this standard and shall not intimidate, coerce or otherwise cause or seek the abandonment of such facilities by rightful "first come" users.

(c)

Glass containers. No glass containers shall be allowed in any park.

(5)

Camping. No overnight camping of any type shall be allowed at any park, beach or recreation area except in those areas developed and designated for such use, or by special written permit granted by the director.

(6)

Games. No person in a park shall take part in or abet the playing of any games involving thrown or otherwise propelled objects such as balls, stones, arrows, javelins, or model airplanes except in areas set apart for such forms of recreation.

(7)

Horseback riding. No person, other than authorized law enforcement or county staff, may ride a horse in a park, except on designated bridle trails.

(Ord. No. 07-60, § 3, 6-12-07; Ord. No. 08-48, § 4, 3-25-08)