Hayward Municipal Code Art. 14 Park Hours

For the purpose of this Article, certain words and phrases are defined, and certain provisions shall be construed as herein set out, unless it shall be apparent from their content that a different meaning is intended:

a. "Authorized event" means an event for which a permit or other authorization has been obtained from the City.

b. "City Park" means Portuguese Park, Giuliani Plaza, Newman Park, Library Park City Hall Plaza and any other park or open space within city limits that is not under the management of the Hayward Area Recreation & Park District.

1. City Hall Plaza includes the pathways, green space and rights-of-way located on the property bounded by "B" Street to the North, Watkins St. to the East, Montgomery Ave. to the West and the City Walk Condominiums to the South.

No person shall enter upon or otherwise remain within any City park between the hours of sunset and sunrise of the following day or for the period specifically posted as closure hours at the entrance to the particular park unless the person is using a sidewalk, pathway or other right-of-way to access: an authorized event taking place at the park; a public facility located within the park that is open during that time period; private property located adjacent to the park with entry gates or doors adjacent to the sidewalk, pathway or right-of-way; a public transit facility located adjacent to the park during hours when public transit is available for use.

a. These provisions shall not apply to the Children's Playground located at Giuliani Plaza which is regulated by the Hayward Area Recreation and Parks District.

(Ordinance 13-10, adding Article 14 to Chapter 4 of the Hayward Municipal Code relating to Park Hours, adopted November 5, 2013)