Chapter
23
PARKS
AND RECREATION[1]
Art. I. In
General, §§ 23-l23-15
Art. II. Parks and Recreation Board, §§
23-1623-34
(Repealed)
Art. III. Park Rules, §§ 23-3523-89
Div.
1. Generally, §§ 23-3523-55
Div.
2. Park and Building Use Permit, §§ 23-5623-70
Div.
3. Boating, §§ 23-7123-80
Div.
4. Administration and Enforcement, §§ 23-8123-89
Art. IV. Urban Camping, §§ 23-9023-99
Art. V. Preserves, §§ 23-10023-113
Div. 1. Generally, §§
23-10023-109
Div.
2. Preserve Rules and Regulations, §§ 23-11023-113
ARTICLE
I. IN GENERAL
Secs.
23-123-15. Reserved.
ARTICLE
II. PARKS AND RECREATION BOARD[2]
Sec.
23-16. Repealed.
(Code
1967, § 22-4; Ord. No. 2008.01, 01-24-08)
Sec.
23-17. Repealed.
(Code
1967, §§ 22-522-7; Ord. No. 2008.01, 01-24-08)
Sec. 23-18. Repealed.
(Code
1967, § 22-8; Ord. No. 99.01, 2-4-99; Ord. No. 2001.17, 7-26-01;
Ord. No. 2006.25, 4‑6‑06; Ord. No. 2008.01, 01-24-08)
Sec.
23-19. Repealed.
(Code
1967, § 22-9; Ord. No. 2008.01, 01-24-08)
Sec.
23-20. Repealed.
(Code
1967, § 22-10; Ord. No. 97.57, 12-11-97; Ord. No. 2001.17, 7-26-01; Ord. No.
2002.22, 8-1-02; Ord. No. 2006.25, 4‑6‑06; Ord. No. 2008.01,
01-24-08)
Sec. 23-21. Repealed.
(Ord.
No. 99.01, 2-4-99; Ord. No. 2008.01, 01-24-08)
Secs.
23-2223-34. Reserved.
ARTICLE
III. PARK RULES
DIVISION I. GENERALLY
Sec. 23-35. Exemptions;
interference with special events prohibited.
(a) Sections
23-36, 23-37, 23-37.1, 23-45, 23-46, 23-56 and 23-57 of this division shall not
apply during, or within the areas designated for, special events as permitted
by issuance of a permit pursuant to § 5-2 of this code.
(b) When
any special event as defined in § 5-2 of this code is conducted at any city
park, all persons not participating therein shall keep clear of participants in
the event.
(Ord.
No. 2007.21, 5-17-07)
Sec.
23-36. Hours of operation.
No person shall trespass upon or be
upon the grounds, other than public sidewalks or streets located therein, of
any city park, playground or golf course without the express written permission
of the official designated by the parks and recreation manager, between the
hours of 10:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m., unless otherwise posted; provided, however,
with respect to any city park, playground or golf course that is equipped with
either general area or athletic lighting which is functioning, the closing time
may be extended to 12:00 midnight.
(Code
1967, § 22-1; Ord. No. 637.6, § I, 12-13-84; Ord. No. 99.01, 2-4-99; Ord. No.
2001.17, 7-26-01; Ord. No. 2001.21, 10-18-01; Ord. No. 2006.25, 4‑6‑06;
Ord. No. 2007.21, 5-17-07; Ord. No. 2007.62, 9-6-07)
Sec.
23-37. Operation of motor vehicles,
horses.
No person shall drive or ride at any
time any automobile, truck, motorcycle, motor scooter, motorized play vehicle
or motorized skateboard as defined in §§ 19-1(b)(6) and (7) of this code, horse
or other motor vehicle or animal upon the grounds of any city park, playground
or golf course, except in public streets running through such premises or
within designated parking areas located upon the premises, without the express
written permission of the official designated by the parks and recreation
manager.
(1) A maximum speed of five (5) m.p.h. shall be
in effect at all times, unless otherwise posted;
(2) Unlicensed motor vehicles or unlicensed
operators shall not be allowed on any park property. With the exception of city
vehicles or authorized maintenance vehicles, all motor vehicles shall remain on
surfaced roadways at all times; and
(3) Horses shall be allowed only on designated
bridle paths.
(Code
1967, § 22-2; Ord. No. 637.6, § I, 12-13-84; Ord. No. 99.01, 2-4-99; Ord. No. 2001.17,
7-26-01; Ord. No. 2001.21, 10-18-01; Ord. No. 2006.25, 4‑6‑06; Ord.
No. 2007.21, 05-17-07)
Sec. 23-37.1. Parking of motor vehicles.
No person shall park any automobile,
truck, motorcycle, motor scooter, motorized play vehicle or motorized skateboard
as defined in §§ 19-1(b)(6) and (7) of this code, or other motor vehicle
upon the grounds of any city park, playground or golf course, except within
specifically designated parking areas during park hours.
(Ord.
No. 2001.21,
Sec.
23-38. Abusing facilities.
No person shall damage or wastefully or
improperly use the toilet, water and sewer facilities in any city park,
playground or golf course or cause the lighting facilities or electrical
appliances to be turned on or used without written permission of the official
designated by the parks and recreation manager.
(Code 1967, § 22-3; Ord. No. 637.6, § I,
12-13-84; Ord. No. 2001.17, 7-26-01; Ord. No. 2006.25, 4‑6‑06)
Sec.
23-39. Use of water facilities.
No
person shall use any portion of any city park or city lake, lagoon or other
water facilities located in any city park or areas without the express written
permission of the official designated by the parks and recreation manager or,
for
(Code 1967, § 22-3.1; Ord. No. 637.6, §
I, 12-13-84; Ord. No. 99.01, 2-4-99; Ord. No. 2001.17, 7-26-01; Ord. No.
2006.25, 4‑6‑06)
Sec.
23-40. Prohibited activities.
(a) The
following activities are prohibited in all city parks, unless otherwise posted:
(1) No persons shall commit any act in a public
park or recreation facility so as to endanger the health and safety of
themselves or other park and recreation facility users;
(2) No person shall use any portion of any city
park or city-owned property for golfing purposes, or make use of any golf club
or golf ball in any city park or on city-owned property, except at places
designated for golfing;
(3) No person shall use any portion of any city
park or city-owned property for archery, firearm or other projectile-producing
devices;
(4) No person shall use any portion of any city
park or city-owned property for ice-blocking or sledding with any device;
(5) No person shall use any water source at any
city park or city-owned property for swimming or bathing, animal swimming or
bathing, washing clothes, cleaning fish or other unsanitary activities, except
at places designated for such activities;
(6) No person shall operate skateboards, roller
skates, in-line skates, bicycles or any rolling (nonmotorized) vehicles in city
parks where such activity is specifically prohibited by appropriate posting or
in an unsafe manner so as to infringe upon the safety of themselves or other
park users;
(7) No person shall possess any glass beverage
container, unless specifically authorized by a permit issued pursuant to §
23-56 of this chapter;
(8) No
person shall knowingly, intentionally or recklessly litter, break, throw, toss
or otherwise propel any glass object or container; and
(9) No person shall fly a kite, remote control
plane or similar aerial device within
(b) The
parks and recreation manager and, for
(Code
1967, § 22-3.2; Ord. No. 637.6, § I,
Sec.
23-41. Repealed.
(Code
1967, § 22-3.3; Ord. No. 637.6, § I, 12-13-84; Ord. No. 99.01, 2-4-99)
Sec.
23-42. Repealed.
(Code
1967, § 22-3.4; Ord. No. 637.6, § I, 12-13-84; Ord. No. 99.01, 2-4-99)
Sec. 23-43. Repealed.
(Code
1967, § 22-3.5; Ord. No. 637.6, § I, 12-13-84; Ord. No. 97.10, 2-13-97)
Sec. 23-44. Repealed.
(Code
1967, § 22-3.6; Ord. No. 637.6, § I, 12-13-84; Ord. No. 97.10, 2-13-97)
Sec.
23-45. Spirituous liquor in parks
prohibited.
(a) The possession or consumption of spirituous
liquors in city parks is prohibited, except that malt beverages are allowed for
personal consumption with a permit issued by the parks and recreation
department, or by the designee of such department, pursuant to § 23‑56
of this code. The permit will be
available to city residents only and be good for one day. The prohibition of
spirituous liquors in any city park shall be conspicuously posted near all
entrances to the park.
(b) This section does not apply to the
possession or consumption of spirituous liquors in connection with any
concessions authorized by the city at
(c) Any
person or persons guilty of violating any of the provisions of this section
shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and punishable as set forth in
§ 1-7 of this code.
(Code 1967, § 22-3.7; Ord. No. 637.7,
2-28-85; Ord. No. 97.10, 2-13-97; Ord. No. 99.01, 2‑4‑99; Ord. No.
2001.21, 10-18-01; Ord. No. 2006.25, 4‑6‑06; Ord. No. 2007.21,
5-17-07)
State law referenceA.R.S. § 4-244.
Sec.
23-46. Sound amplification equipment.
It shall be unlawful for any person to
use any sound amplification equipment without first obtaining a permit for said
use issued by the parks and recreation department or the designee of such
department. The application fee shall be
established by the city council (see Appendix A). Permits shall be issued subject to the
following restrictions:
(1) Permits will only be issued to
(2) The permits shall be issued only for
(3) The amplification shall remain at an
acceptable sound level that does not disturb the reasonable use of the park
facilities by other users;
(4) The acceptable sound level shall be
determined by a representative of the parks and recreation department or the
police department and any permittee refusing to abide by their decision will
have their permit revoked immediately; and
(5) Permits will only be issued for functions
where music is an ancillary part of the function and no admission shall be
charged for any musical exhibition.
(Ord.
No. 86.29, § 1,
Sec.
23-47. Repealed.
(Ord.
No. 86.34, § 1,
Sec.
23-48. Repealed.
(Ord.
No. 87.20,
Secs.
23-4923-55. Reserved.
DIVISION 2. PARK AND BUILDING USE PERMIT
Sec.
23-56. When required; consideration of
applications.
(a) A
permit shall be obtained from locations as designated by the parks and
recreation manager whenever any person or group desires to consume malt
beverages in any city park or whenever any person or group desires to reserve
any portion of the public parks and recreation facilities for any
activity. The parks and recreation
manager shall interpret this division and may act in any case not specifically
covered by this division. Any request
for a use not contemplated or prohibited in this division may be forwarded to
the city manager who will take the matter before the city council for its
consideration.
(b) A
permit for consumption of malt beverages will be issued only for consumption of
malt beverages in city parks of three (3) acres or more. The permit will be valid until sundown of the
requested permit date. An application
for a permit to consume malt beverages after sundown may only be issued if the
individual or group of persons also reserves a portion of the parks and
recreation facilities pursuant to paragraph (c) of this section. Malt beverages shall not be consumed within
the parks and recreation department's buildings or in any other portion of a
public park or recreational area at such times as recreational activities
organized by the parks and recreation department are being conducted.
(c) Department-organized
recreation activities shall be given first preference for use of the public
community services or parks and recreation facilities. Organizations using the facility must be
nonprofit and involve city residents. An
application for permission to reserve a community services or parks and
recreation facility or portion thereof by persons or groups not officially a
part of the community services or parks and recreation department shall be
initiated at least two (2) weeks prior to the requested date, and have written
approval from the community services or parks and recreation department;
provided however, that in extraordinary cases, an official designated by the
community services or parks and recreation manager may waive or shorten the
two-week time period as set forth above.
(d) Any
permit or written approval issued pursuant to this section must be in the
possession of at least one person using the park or facilities and must be
shown upon request.
(Code
1967, § 22-11; Ord. No. 637.6, § II, 2-13-84; Ord. No. 97.10, 2-13-97; Ord. No.
2001.17, 7-26-01; Ord. No. 2006.25, 4‑6‑06)
Sec.
23-57. Rules of conduct upon approval;
grounds for revocation.
(a) All
activities must be under competent, adult supervision, with the organization
using the facility assuming full responsibility for any damage to the facility
or the equipment. A responsible party
must be a city resident and be in attendance at the event. The community services or parks and
recreation department employee on duty shall exercise authority over the
organization or its activities. If the
adult supervision is inadequate, it shall be the responsibility of the
community services or parks and recreation employees on duty to report same to
the community services or parks and recreation department. Cleanup of the contracted area will be the
responsibility of the user. The user
shall be charged on an hourly basis to pay for cleanup if it is necessary for
the city to provide additional cleanup services. The user fees or charges shall be established
by the city council and administered by the community services or parks and
recreation department; provided, however, the city council may, in appropriate
cases, waive the user fee or charge. A
cleanup deposit may be required if deemed necessary. All fees and charges are due one business day
prior to use.
(b) All
permits shall be revocable for cause by an official designated by the community
services or parks and recreation manager upon the finding of a violation of any
rule, this code or other city ordinance or state statute. If notice of cancellation of a request is not
received at the community services or parks and recreation administration
office at least forty-eight (48) hours prior to the date of the event, the
permit holder may be held responsible for all charges at the discretion of an
official designated by the community services or parks and recreation manager.
(c) No
apparatus (scenery, etc.) or furniture and equipment shall be moved into a
recreation facility unless special permission is granted in advance and so
stated in the permit. Such apparatus,
furniture or equipment (provided by the holder of the permit) shall be removed
promptly after use. Failure to comply
shall prohibit such groups from using facilities at a later date.
(d) The
organization using facilities shall indemnify the city for any and all damage
to the facility by any person or persons attending the affair, and all
liability and damages to any person or persons attending the affair, and all
liability and damages to any person for injuries, including death. Adequate insurance as determined by the risk
management office shall be provided by each organization using community
services or parks and recreation facilities to cover such liability listing the
city as an additional insured.
Responsibility for loss, breakage or need for repair of any piece of the
facility or area shall be upon the individual signing the permit.
(e) Building
facilities and areas must be vacated by
(f) The
following specific rules shall be observed while using any facility and the
permittee shall be held responsible for any loss or damage growing out of such
violation.
(1) The use of tobacco in any facility in any
form shall be carefully controlled. No
smoking shall be allowed unless proper and adequate containers are provided;
(2) Nonprofit organizations using the facility
for charitable fundraising events must provide the community services or parks
and recreation department a financial report or projection of monies expended
and the disposition of receipts. No
permit for charitable fundraising events shall be issued without the written
approval of the community services or parks and recreation manager; and
(3) Functions shall be confined to the specific
part of the facility assigned to the permittee.
(g) The
following activities shall be prohibited unless approved by the city council:
(1) Continuous use of building facilities for
religious services or political purposes;
(2) Activities not sponsored or conducted by a
city resident; or
(3) Profit-making functions.
(h) The
total number of people admitted for any usage shall not exceed the capacity of
the facility involved, as determined by an official designated by the community
services or parks and recreation manager and/or the city fire marshal.
(i) A
minimum of one community services or parks and recreation department employee
shall be on duty at all times when community services or parks and recreation department
building facilities are scheduled. He
shall be responsible and paid by the community services or parks and recreation
department, and no organization using a community services or parks and recreation
building facility shall make any payment to such employee.
(j) The
use of special equipment shall be permitted only when operated by community
services or parks and recreation department employees or other persons
specifically authorized in the permit.
When used by other than community services or parks and recreation employees,
and so stated in the permit, the special equipment must be returned in the
condition in which it was found (with the exception of normal wear) or the user
shall be responsible for repair or replacement charges.
(k) No
material of any kind shall be attached to any part of the facility or area
without written permission of the official designated by the community services
or parks and recreation manager.
(l) Some
uses may require additional control personnel by the city as deemed necessary
by the official designated by the community services or parks and recreation manager. Additional personnel must be paid for by the
permittee.
(m) Concession
rights shall be reserved unless specifically stated otherwise in the permit. As to concession rights, no helium balloons are
permitted to be placed or sold within Tempe Beach Park or Rio Salado Park. No popcorn is permitted to be sold in
(n) No
community services or parks and recreation department kitchen facility shall be
used except as specifically outlined by the official designated by the
community services or parks and recreation department. Facilities must be cleaned after use and
approval inspection given.
(o) Continuous
use of facilities by clubs or enterprises shall be permitted through signed agreements
which shall be reissued as necessary. No
permit shall exceed a period of time of one year. Permits may be reissued each
year with approval.
(p) When
an application for use of the facilities has been approved, notification shall
contain the date, hours of use, age of group, type of activity and the number
of participants.
(q) The
city noise ordinance must be adhered to at all times.
(Code
1967, § 22-12; Ord. No. 637.6, § II, 12-13-84; Ord. No. 2001.17, 7-26-01; Ord.
No. 2006.25, 4‑6‑06; Ord. 2007.21, 5-17-07)
Sec.
23-58. Repealed.
(Code
1967, § 22-13; Ord. No. 637.6, § II, 12-13-84; Ord. No. 2001.21, 10-18-01)
Sec. 23-59. Repealed.
(Ord.
No. 99.01, 2-4-99; Ord. No. 2007.21, 5-17-07)
Secs.
23-6023-70. Reserved.
DIVISION 3. BOATING
Sec.
23-71. Exemptions.
The provisions of this division shall
not apply to:
(1) Any boat owned or operated by the city, or
any agent thereof, when such boat is being used to enforce the provisions of
this division or when such boat is being used to effect the rescue of any
person or property upon or in the waters of any city park or area;
(2) Any boat owned or operated by other law
enforcement agencies, when such boat is being used to enforce applicable state
law provisions;
(3) Any boat used by the city, or any agent
thereof, for the operation and maintenance of
(4) Any boat used for concessions as a part of
an agreement with the city; or
(5) Any boat used as part of an authorized
special event or with a special permit, except that the exemption only applies
to §§ 23-75 and 23-76.
(Code
1967, § 22-22; Ord. No. 99.01, 2-4-99)
Sec.
23-72. Applicable regulations.
All applicable city ordinances and
statutes of the state and all boating regulations of the state game and fish
department shall be observed while boating upon the waters of any city park or
area. In the event of a conflict between a city ordinance and a state statute
or regulation, the more restrictive provision shall prevail and be obeyed.
(Code
1967, § 22-21)
State law referenceBoating and water sports, A.R.S. § 5-301
et seq.
Sec.
23-73. Permitted on certain waters.
Notwithstanding the provisions of §
23-39, boating shall be permitted upon the waters of Town Lake and Kiwanis Lake
and upon such other waters as the council may hereinafter designate by
resolution, subject to the provisions of this division.
(Code
1967, § 22-14; Ord. No. 99.01, 2-4-99)
Sec.
23-74. Permit required; fees.
(a) In addition to such other registration as
is required by applicable law, no boat may be placed in the waters of any lake,
lagoon or other water facility located in any city park or area unless there is
affixed to the stern of such boat a city boating permit, to be issued by the parks
and recreation manager. For
(b) Applications
for boating permits shall include the following:
(1) The owner's name and address;
(2) A description of the boat covered by the
permit;
(3) The state boat registration number of such
boat; and
(4) Such other information as the manager of
the parks and recreation department or the designee of such department determines
to be necessary to fully accomplish the purposes of this division.
(c) Each
application for a boating permit shall be accompanied by a permit fee
established annually by the city.
(d) Each
boating permit issued by the parks and recreation manager shall be valid only
during the calendar year of its issuance and may be renewed annually upon
reapplication accompanied by the permit fee, as set forth in subsection (c) of
this section.
(e) In
addition to permit fees, the city shall have the authority to establish a
nominal daily use fee for persons using
(f) Notwithstanding any boating permit, the city may close any lake to public boating at any time, if such closure is necessary for the operation and maintenance of the lake, or if there is a potential threat to public