§ 42-268. Prohibited acts.

(a)

It shall be unlawful for any person, in any manner, to mark on, deface, injure, displace, dig, excavate, remove, or construct on any real or personal property in any park or recreational area, except when done with the written permission of the city council, the county board of commissioners or the director of the parks and recreation department.

(b)

It shall be unlawful for any person to drive a vehicle in excess of 15 miles per hour within 200 feet of any intensive-use area in the park. As used in this subsection, the term "vehicle" means any wheeled conveyance for the transportation of persons or materials. As used in this subsection, the term "intensive-use area" means a picnic area, a pool area, a check-in station, or a ball or sporting event field.

(c)

It shall be unlawful to hunt, trap, or otherwise pursue or catch any wildlife in any park or recreational area. It shall also be unlawful to shoot into a park or recreational area from beyond its boundaries.

(d)

It shall be unlawful for any intoxicated person to enter or remain in any park or recreational area. It shall also be unlawful for any person to consume or use alcoholic beverages or intoxicants in any park or recreational area.

(e)

It shall be unlawful in any park or recreational area to be under the influence of any illegal drug or to solicit the purchase of drugs or to sell drugs.

(f)

It shall be unlawful for any person to use or possess in any park or recreational area any fireworks, explosive, or firecrackers unless such use has been granted prior written approval by the city council or the county board of commissioners. It shall also be unlawful for any person to use or possess in any park or recreational area any firearms, bows and arrows, spring guns, air rifles, slingshots, or any other device which discharges projectiles by any means unless the device is unloaded and stored so as not to be readily accessible.

(g)

It shall be unlawful to bring any animals, pets, domesticated animals, or reptiles, including, without limitation, dogs and cats, into any park or recreational area, with the exception of trained guide dogs or service dogs. Certain events, however, that by their nature require the presence of animals are exempt from this prohibition, such as rodeo events, horse shows, dog shows and farm exhibitions. To be exempt, persons attending such events must have the prior written approval of the director of the parks and recreation department.

(h)

It shall be unlawful to refuse to leave a park or recreational area after being directed to do so by any law enforcement officer or any authorized representative of the parks and recreation department.

(i)

It shall be unlawful for any person to park any vehicle overnight in any park or recreational area without the prior written approval of the director of the parks and recreation department.

(j)

It shall be unlawful for any person to park a vehicle at any place within any park or recreational area where signs are placed prohibiting such parking unless displaying a valid parking permit.

(k)

It shall be unlawful and a violation of this article for any person to swim or wade in any lake or pond located on property belonging to the City of Jackson.

(l)

It shall be unlawful and a violation of this article for any person to fish in any lake or pond located on property belonging to the City of Jackson.

(Ord. No. 2000-3, 7-18-2000; Ord. No. 08(01)-2012, 8-7-2012)