Larkspur Municipal Code Ch. 9.32 Park Rules and Regulations

Sections: 9.32.010 Application of Rules and Regulations. 9.32.020 Hours of Use. 9.32.030 Care of Public Property. 9.32.040 Restrooms. 9.32.050 Care of Trees, Shrubbery, Lawns. 9.32.060 Climbing Trees or Other Objects. 9.32.070 Animals Prohibited. 9.32.080 Refuse, Trash, and Litter. 9.32.090 Boisterous Conduct. 9.32.100 Hazardous Games. 9.32.110 Vehicles Prohibited. 9.32.120 Use of Playground Equipment. 9.32.130 Other Regulations. 9.32.140 Enforcement of Rules.

The regulations hereinafter set forth shall apply to and be in full force and effect at all park and recreation areas and the observance of the regulations shall be a condition under which the public may use such recreation areas. (Ord. 1030 § 2(7), 2018; Ord. 373 § 1 (part), 1969)

It is unlawful for any person to enter, loiter or remain in or on any City park facility at any time between the hours of sunset and sunrise except as may be otherwise posted by order of the City Manager at the entrance to the facility or with the written permission of the City Manager or their authorized representative. (Ord. 1062 § 14, 2022; Ord. 1030 § 2(7), 2018; Ord. 494 § 1, 1974; Ord. 373 § 1 (part), 1969)

It is unlawful for any person to mark, deface, disfigure, injure, tamper with, displace, or remove any building, bridges, tables, benches, railings, fencing, paving or paving material, water lines or other public utilities, or parts or appurtenances thereof, signs, notices, placards, whether temporary or permanent, monuments, stakes, post or other boundary markers or other structures or equipment, facilities or park property or appurtenances whatsoever, either real or personal. (Ord. 1030 § 2(7), 2018; Ord. 373 § 1 (part), 1969)

No person shall fail to cooperate in maintaining restrooms in a neat and sanitary condition. All single-user toilet facilities in any business establishment, place of public accommodation, or state or local government agency shall be identified as all-gender toilet facilities by signage that complies with Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations, and designated for use by no more than one occupant at a time or for family or assisted use (Health and Safety Code Section 118600). (Ord. 1030 § 2(7), 2018; Ord. 373 § 1 (part), 1969)

It is unlawful for any person to damage, cut, carve, transplant, or remove any tree, plant, wood, turf, or grass, or pick the flowers or seeds of any tree or plant, or attach any rope, wire, or other object to any tree or plant. (Ord. 1030 § 2(7), 2018; Ord. 373 § 1 (part), 1969)

No person shall climb any tree, or walk, stand or sit upon monuments, vases, fountains, railing, fences or upon any other property not designated or customarily used for such purposes. (Ord. 1030 § 2(7), 2018; Ord. 373 § 1 (part), 1969)

No person shall bring in, or cause or permit to be brought into any City park facility any animal, nor shall any person bring upon any park or recreational area any living thing that constitutes a safety hazard or detriment to the enjoyment of the area by the public; provided, however, that cats and dogs are permitted, but only when fastened to and restrained by a leash of sufficient length to enable such person to maintain constant control of such cat or dog. Exception: Designated Dog Parks. (Ord. 1030 § 2(7), 2018; Ord. 853 § 7, 1993; Ord. 494 § 2, 1974; Ord. 373 § 1 (part), 1969)

It is unlawful for any person to dump, deposit, or leave any bottles, broken glass, ashes, paper, boxes, cans, dirt, rubbish, waste, garbage, or refuse, or other trash. No refuse shall be left anywhere on the grounds but shall be placed in proper receptacles provided for such purpose. Where receptacles are not provided, all refuse or trash shall be carried away from the park or recreation area by the person responsible for its presence, and properly disposed of elsewhere. (Ord. 1030 § 2(7), 2018; Ord. 373 § 1 (part), 1969)

It is unlawful for any person to engage in boisterous, threatening, abusive, or indecent speech or conduct, or to use a loudspeaker, amplifier, or other noise making device in a manner that amounts to a breach of the public peace or disorderly conduct. (Ord. 1030 § 2(7), 2018; Ord. 373 § 1 (part), 1969)

No person shall fly a drone, model airplane, propel a rocket or missile of any type, drive a golf ball or participate in archery, hardball or any similar games of a hazardous nature in any area except as designated by the City Manager or authorized designee. (Ord. 1030 § 2(7), 2018; Ord. 373 § 1 (part), 1969)

It is unlawful for any person to operate or park any motor vehicle in any area excepting those areas especially provided or designated for such purpose. Nonmotorized vehicles such as bicycles, wagons or scooters are prohibited except in those areas so designated. (Ord. 1030 § 2(7), 2018; Ord. 373 § 1 (part), 1969)

No person over the age of twelve (12) shall use playground equipment such as swings, slides, playground apparatus, merry-go-rounds and others so designated. (Ord. 1030 § 2(7), 2018; Ord. 373 § 1 (part), 1969)

These rules and regulations may be supplemented from time to time upon resolution of the Park and Recreation Commission. (Ord. 1030 § 2(7), 2018; Ord. 786 § 2, 1989; Ord. 373 § 1 (part), 1969)

It shall be the duty of the Police Department and supervisory public works and/or recreation personnel to enforce these rules. Persons violating any section or adopted resolution pursuant to Larkspur Municipal Code Section 9.32.130 are guilty of an infraction and, upon conviction thereof; shall be punished as specified in Larkspur Municipal Code Section 9.24.070. (Ord. 1069 § 2, 2023; Ord. 1030 § 2(7), 2018; Ord. 786 § 3, 1989; Ord. 373 § 1 (part), 1969)