Woodside Municipal Code § 98.12 Park closed at night

For purposes of this chapter the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.

Park. Barkley Fields and Park, including the adjacent parking lot.

(Ord. 2008-540, effective 5-8-08)

The purpose of this chapter is to regulate the use of Barkley Fields and Park for the use and enjoyment of residents of Woodside; to establish standards to prevent the misuse and destruction of the facilities; and to establish regulations to ensure the safety and comfort of users of the facilities as well as persons residing or owning property in the vicinity of the Park.

(Ord. 2008-540, effective 5-8-08)

The Town shall only accept and approve field usage applications from official, organized youth leagues that serve the residents of the Town of Woodside. No other reservations shall be permitted. Reservations and scheduling shall be administered by the Town Manager or his or her designee. Reservations for seasonal field usage by qualified youth leagues may be made up to 60 days in advance of the beginning of league play. The Town shall post the approved reservation schedule, including the approved user(s) and their activities and their approved time of use on the grounds of the Park. Only the approved user(s) identified on the schedule may use the field during the approved time indicated on the schedule.

(Ord. 2008-540, effective 5-8-08)

A schedule of fees for use of the fields shall be adopted and periodically amended by Town Council resolution.

(Ord. 2008-540, effective 5-8-08)

A security deposit shall be required in an amount adopted and periodically amended by Town Council resolution.

(Ord. 2008-540, effective 5-8-08)

The Town may require an applicant for the use of the Park to file a certificate of insurance showing the maintenance of insurance in an amount appropriate to cover the liability of the applicant for property damages and injuries to persons in connection with the activities conducted by the applicant. The amount of insurance shall be based upon the scope of the activity, the risks foreseeably involved, and the cost and availability of such insurance and shall not exceed $1,000,000.00. The certificate of insurance shall name the Town, its officers, agents, employees and volunteers, as additional insureds.

(Ord. 2008-540, effective 5-8-08)

Teams other than those specified in Section 98.03 may use the field on a first come, first served basis during those times when the field has not been reserved and when weather and field conditions permit.

(Ord. 2008-540, effective 5-8-08)

The Park shall not be used for tournament play, except that single tournament games may be scheduled in which an official youth league that serves the residents of the Town of Woodside is a participant and that meets all Town operating policies, regulations, and laws.

(Ord. 2008-540, effective 5-8-08)

Licensing and control of animals in the Park shall conform to § 91.08(A) of the Municipal Code. Dogs shall be allowed only on designated paths in the Park. Dog training shall be prohibited in the Park.

(Ord. 2008-540, effective 5-8-08)

No amplified sound shall be permitted in the Park, except as specified in Section 98.13.

(Ord. 2008-540, effective 5-8-08)

The following activities are prohibited in the Park:

(A) Private or commercial activities, other than youth sports, including, but not limited to, weddings, concerts, reunions, private sports lessons, dog training, and private club activities;

(B) Lighting or maintaining fires of any kind, including the use of barbeque grills;

(C) Possessing or consuming alcoholic beverages;

(D) Possessing or consuming recreational drugs of any kind;

(E) Smoking, as defined in Section 97.02 of the Municipal Code;

(F) Possessing or discharging weapons, except those carried by duly sworn law enforcement personnel;

(G) Placing litter or debris anywhere other than in designated containers;

(H) Removal of turf, soil, grass, tree, shrub, or portion thereof; except work that may be done by authorized Town employees or agents;

(I) Tampering with any component of the field irrigation system;

(J) Causing, creating, encouraging, or threatening to cause any disturbance which may reasonably result in injury or property damage, or disturb the peace, comfort and security of Park patrons.

(Ord. 2008-540, effective 5-8-08)

The Park shall be closed for use one-half hour after sunset until sunrise. No person shall enter, use, cross, or remain in the Park or the parking lot adjacent to the Park during the hours the Park is closed. Law enforcement personnel, employees or agents of the Town may, in the course of their duties, be in the Park during the hours the Park is closed.

(Ord. 2008-540, effective 5-8-08)

The Town may utilize the Park for a Town-sponsored annual anniversary of the Park's opening. The Town may use amplified sound for an official program not exceeding 60 minutes. However, no amplified music shall be allowed.

(Ord. 2008-540, effective 5-8-08)