Pinole Municipal Code Ch. 12.08 City Parks and Playgrounds

A city park or playground is described as any land designated by the City Council for present or future use for park, playground or recreation purposes and which is maintained by the city. (Ord. 479 § 2(part), 1986).

A. Parks and the unlighted activity areas will be closed from one-half hour after sunset to one-half hour before sunrise of the following day, except as necessary to complete authorized activity being conducted.

B. It is unlawful for any person to enter, loiter or remain, or to allow or maintain a motorized vehicle or bike, in any city park after the park is closed for public use, except as stated in subsection A of this section.

C. Any person, firm or corporation who shall do any act prohibited by this section shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor, as prescribed by Chapter 1.12 of this code. (Ord. 479 § 2(part), 1986).

For the provisions of this chapter to be applicable, there shall be posted at maintained pedestrian and vehicle entrances of a city park, adequate signs describing rules and regulations, curfew hours and penalty for violations. (Ord. 479 § 2(part), 1986).

The City Council shall, by resolution, adopt rules and regulations pertaining to the hours of use and such other regulations as they deem advisable for the public health, safety and

welfare. It is unlawful for any person to violate any rule or regulation adopted and posted pursuant to this section. Any person found guilty of violating such rule or regulation is guilty of an infraction. (Ord. 479 § 2(part), 1986).

The City Manager may, after a written request and for good cause, grant exceptions to the rules and regulations described in resolutions set forth by the City Council . For purposes of this exception, good cause is defined as a use that is:

A. Sponsored or conducted by the city;

B. Is for a charitable purpose; or

C. Benefits a public purpose. (Ord. 479 § 2(part), 1986).