Piedmont Municipal Code § 3.7 Dracena Park Use Restrictions

Park subject to the provisions of this article. The Recreation Director shall establish such procedures as are necessary to administer and supervise use of the Dracena Park in its entirety, including but not limited to the Quarry, the Children’s Play Area and “Panhandle” turf area bordered by Artuna and El Cerrito Avenues. (Ord. 693 N.S. 05/10)

a. Informal Use. The term "informal use" shall mean use of the park for purposes without benefit of a reservation or formal application. Any sports team activity, including informal practice sessions, shall be considered scheduled use, not informal use.

b. Scheduled Use. The term "scheduled use" shall mean use of the park on a formal basis with an approved application and reservation. Such authorized use shall be limited to supervised activities or events sponsored by Piedmont based, non-profit sports organizations, for sports practices for youth age 9 and under, or other uses approved by the Recreation Department. City sponsored events may be held at the discretion of the City. (Ord. 693 N.S. 05/10)

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a. Days of the Week. The park will be open daily for informal use. No scheduled use shall take place on Saturdays or Sundays. City or Recreation Department sponsored events or activities may be held on any day of the week.

b. Hours of Use. Informal use may occur from 8:00 a.m. to dark. No scheduled use shall occur before 9:00 a.m. or after 7:00 p.m.

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Lighting. Lighting shall be provided for security. No nighttime illumination shall be provided for any other purpose, including but not limited to sports or other recreational activities.

d. Sound Amplification. Use of sound amplification of any kind is prohibited at all times except by specific permission and approval of the City Council. (Ord. 566 N.S. 6/95, 611 N.S. 10/99)

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Private Equipment/Caterers. Inflatable (or otherwise) “Jumpers”, bounce houses, astrojumps, use of generators, and on-premises caterers are prohibited. The use of portable furniture shall be limited to senior citizens and persons with disabilities. Users of the park shall not be required to prove a disability (Ord. 693 N.S. 05/10)