San Bernardino County Municipal Code Ch. 3 San Bernardino County Regional Parks

(a) The provisions of this Chapter shall be applicable to all Regional Parks owned or operated by the County of San Bernardino. Each Regional Park shall be conducted as a public facility for recreational use and associated activities, and shall be open for public use between the hours of daybreak and dusk, or as posted, unless otherwise restricted by the Director or as specified by an agreement approved by the Board of Supervisors.

(b) These provisions are not intended to amend, modify, or supersede any provisions of Federal or State law, or any specific contractual agreement of the County with which they may conflict, provided that these provisions shall be interpreted, insofar as is possible, in such manner that no conflict shall exist.

(c) Nothing contained in this Chapter shall make it a violation for County employees to perform work on Regional Parks at the time and in the manner assigned by the Director.

(Ord. 1441, passed - -1968; Renumbered by Ord. 1610, passed - -1970; Am. Ord. 3254, passed - -1988)

As used in this Chapter, the following definitions apply:

ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE. Includes alcohol, spirits, liquor, wine, beer and every liquid or solid which contains one-half of one percent or more of alcohol by volume and which may be consumed either alone or when mixed, diluted or combined with other substances.

BOARD. The Board of Supervisors of the County of San Bernardino.

DEPARTMENT. The Regional Parks Department of the Environmental Public Works Agency of the County of San Bernardino.

DIRECTOR. The Director of the Regional Parks Department of the Environmental Public Works Agency of the County of San Bernardino.

PARK or REGIONAL PARK. Each Regional Park owned or operated by the County of San Bernardino, except when otherwise specifically noted. It includes all property within the boundaries of the park.

PARK RANGER or RANGER. Deemed to mean and include the Director and any Regional Parks Department employee so appointed by the Director.

PERSON. Any individual, firm, co-partnership, corporation, company, association, organization, joint stock association or body politic; and includes any trustee, receiver, assignee or other similar representative thereof.

(Ord. 1441, passed - -1968; Renumbered by Ord. 1610, passed - -1970; Am. Ord. 3254, passed - -1988)

(a) The Director shall have the authority to establish policies, rules, orders and directives which are not inconsistent with this Chapter. The Director is empowered to post signs or employ other markings at any Park which state or apply to this Chapter and any policies, rules, orders, or directives adopted pursuant to this Chapter.

(b) The Director and any Park Ranger is empowered to revoke the permit of any person who violates any provision of this Chapter or any rules, orders, or directives adopted pursuant to this Chapter.

(Ord. 1441, passed - -1968; Renumbered by Ord. 1610, passed - -1970; Am. Ord. 3254, passed - -1988)

(a) Inflatable boats, inner tubes, or rubber rafts are not allowed on Regional Park lakes, except as designated.

(b) Boats shall be operated and docked only in designated areas. Motorized boats with gas engines are not permitted at any Regional Park lake, except within the Moabi Regional Park marina. Motorized boats shall not exceed speed in excess of five miles per hour.

(c) All persons 12 years of age and under shall wear a Coast Guard-approved vest-type personal flotation device at all times while using pedalboats, aquacycles, rowboats, motorized boats or other water crafts on any Regional Park lake or waterway. All persons over 12 years of age shall have a Coast Guard-approved personal flotation device at all times while using pedalboats, aquacycles, rowboats, motorized boats, or other water crafts on any Regional Park lake or waterway.

(Ord. 1441, passed - -1968; Renumbered by Ord. 1610, passed - -1970; Am. Ord. 3254, passed - -1988)

(a) No person shall enter any Regional Park, operate any boat or vehicle therein, camp, picnic, ride horseback, swim, hike, or build or maintain a campfire therein, without first obtaining from the County a permit to do so and paying any fee as may be established from time to time by the Board of Supervisors.

(b) Any permit issued pursuant to Subdivision (a) of this Section may be revoked at any time without refund of any fee paid, for any violation of this Chapter, any rules, orders or directives adopted pursuant to this Chapter, or of other applicable local, State, or Federal law.

(c) Any person whose permit has been revoked by the Director or any Park Ranger shall immediately leave the Park and shall not return to the same Park for the remainder of the calendar day.

(Ord. 1441, passed - -1968; Renumbered by Ord. 1610, passed - -1970; Am. Ord. 3254, passed - -1988)

No person shall, within any Regional Park:

(a) Operate any vehicle at a speed in excess of the posted speed limit, or operate any vehicle except upon established public roads and within parking lots, unless otherwise approved by the Director;

(b) Operate any motor vehicle without a muffler system conforming to the provisions of the California Vehicle Code;

(c) Cause or permit any vehicle to occupy or be parked in a campsite except as authorized by the Director;

(d) Park and leave unattended any vehicle in areas other than those designated for parking. Vehicles left unattended in areas not so designated, or in other areas without permission, may be towed away and stored by the County and said removal and storage costs shall be charged to and paid by the owner prior to release;

(e) Operate an off-road vehicle except in designated areas established by the Director;

(f) Ride a bicycle except on the designated roadways, parking lots, or bicycle paths within the park.

(Ord. 3254, passed - -1988)

No person shall, without permission of the County, within a Regional Park:

(a) Camp, picnic, hike, fish, swim, or build or maintain a fire, campfire, flame burning device used for any reason whatsoever, or engage in any activity except in areas specifically designated for that purpose;

(b) Camp or occupy a campsite for more than 14 days in any 30-day calendar period at any Regional Park, except designated areas;

(c) Occupy any designated campsite with the occupants of more than one vehicle, which in no circumstances shall exceed a total of six persons at any campsite without an additional permit, except designated group camp sites;

(d) Occupy any designated campsite unless at least one person in the campsite group is 18 years of age or older;

(e) Fish, without possessing and displaying to any Park Ranger upon request, a valid California State fishing license;

(f) Fish, except in designated areas and only during the established park hours;

(g) Leave unattended any child, eight years of age or under, unless such child is accompanied by a person 16 years of age or older;

(h) Pick flowers, foliage, berries or fruits, or cut, break, dig up, or in any way mutilate or injure any tree, shrub, plant, fern, grass, turf, fence, structure or any other object;

(i) Cut, carve, paint, mark, paste or fasten on any tree, fence, wall, building, monument or other object, any bill, advertisement, or inscription;

(j) Dig up or remove any dirt, stones, rocks, or other substance whatever, make any excavation, quarry any stone, or lay or set off any blast or cause or assist in doing any of said things;

(k) Molest, injure, or kill any bird or mammal, or disturb its habitat;

(l) Despoil, place, or leave any broken glass, ashes, wastepaper, cans or other rubbish or polluted matter, except in a receptacle provided for that purpose;

(m) Bring into any park any broken glass, ashes, wastepaper, cans, or other rubbish or polluted matter;

(n) Possess, discharge, or set off, over, onto, or through any regional park any firearms, firecrackers, torpedoes, rockets, air guns, slingshots, BB guns, or other explosives or fireworks, except as permitted under the rules for the Prado Tiro Shooting Range;

(o) Permit any animal to enter, swim, or bathe in any lake, pond, or swim area located within a regional park;

(p) Ride, lead, or tie any horse, or other large animal, except in areas designated for such use;

(q) Engage in soliciting, selling, or peddling any goods or services or to distribute any circulars;

(r) Bring into a designated swim area any object including, but not limited to, glass, which, if broken, could cause injury;

(s) Use any personal flotation device which is not Coast Guard-approved, except at Moabi Regional Park;

(t) Possess or consume alcoholic beverages within designated swim areas or on the Main Street of Calico Ghost Town Regional Park;

(u) Operate a radio or remote controlled boat or airplane except in designated areas, with liability insurance in the amounts established by the Director, and with a retrieval boat during any operation of radio or remote controlled boats.

(Ord. 3254, passed - -1988)

Any person who in the course of any calendar year has any permit(s) revoked and/or is convicted of violating any provision(s) of this Chapter a total of three or more times, shall be denied entry to and use of all Parks for the remainder of the same calendar year.

(Ord. 3254, passed - -1988)

(a) No person shall skateboard or skate, or otherwise be present within any skateboard/skating area or facility, at times other than those established by the Director of Regional Parks or his or her designee as the hours of operation. Hours of operation shall be posted. The hours are subject to change without prior notice

(b) No person shall use any skateboard/skating area or facility for any use other than skateboarding and skating. No skateboarding or skating is permitted on fences, steps or walkways or any other areas not specifically designed for such use.

(c) Each person using any skateboard/skating area or facility must wear proper safety equipment including a helmet, elbow pads and kneepads. All such safety equipment must be functional and protective, properly sized and designed for skateboarding or skating purposes.

(d) No person shall ride, use, or bring into the fenced skateboard/skating area or facility any wheeled device other than roller skates, in-line skates, or skateboards. Use of any other wheeled device including, but not limited to, bicycles, scooters, unicycles, go-carts or wagons is prohibited.

(e) No person shall possess or use alcohol, drugs or tobacco products within a skateboard/skating area or facility.

(f) No person shall litter or discard any materials in any skateboard/skating area or facility. Each person using the skateboard/skating area or facility must place any trash created at or brought to the skateboard/skating area or facility in refuse containers provided by the County. If the County provides no refuse container, each person shall be responsible for removing such trash from the skateboard/skating area or facility and disposing of such trash in an appropriate manner.

(g) No person shall cause graffiti, tagging or the attachment of any stickers or unauthorized signs in or upon any part of a skateboard/skating area or facility or anywhere in the surrounding park area or facility.

(h) No person shall ride or permit to be ridden, any skateboard or skates in a skateboard/skating area or facility in a reckless manner or with willful disregard for the safety of persons or property.

(i) Glass containers and other glass products are prohibited within the skateboard/skating area or facility.

(j) No ramps, jumps or other obstacles may be brought into, nor may such ramps, jumps or obstacles be used at, any skateboard/skating area or facility, except for any such ramps, jumps or obstacles specifically built into the skateboard/skating area or facility by the County or its operator.

(k) The skateboard/skating area or facility shall not be used if any hazardous condition exists, including but not limited to inclement weather, significant cracks, breaks or other visible irregularities in the skating surface of the skateboard/skating area or facility.

(l) Personal stereos and boom box radios are prohibited within any skateboard/skating area or facility.

(m) No animals are allowed in any skateboard/skating area or facility.

(n) All organized events must have the prior written approval of the Director of Regional Parks or his or her designee.

(o) The County is not responsible for any items that are lost or stolen within any skateboard/skating area or facility.

(p) Any person suffering an injury within a skateboard/skating area or facility must promptly report the injury to the County of San Bernardino Regional Parks Department and/or designated operator.

(q) Any person violating any of the provisions of this Section may be required to leave the skateboard/skating area or facility for a period of 48 hours by any County employee or police officer. Failing to leave, or returning within 48 hours, shall be a violation punishable as an infraction. Any person who in the course of any calendar year has been required to leave any skateboard/skating area or facility pursuant to this Subdivision for a total of three or more times, shall be denied entry to and use of any skateboarding/skating area or facility for the following 12 months. Enforcement of this Subdivision shall not limit the enforcement of any other applicable laws relative to the specific act which gives rise to a violation of any provision of this Section.

(Ord. 4001, passed - -2007)