§ 13-1-46. Use of trails closed areas.

(a)

Designation and use. The manager may designate horseback riding and hiking trails in beaches and parks. He may also designate closed areas where entry is prohibited in the interest of public convenience or safety. No person may leave a designated trail in any beach or park on foot or on horseback or otherwise, other than for law enforcement, lifesaving or emergency purposes or for beach or park maintenance, at other than designated entry or exit points. No person shall enter on foot or on horseback or otherwise any area in any beach or park which the manager has posted as a closed area.

(b)

Trails along or through private property. No person within any recreational area shall enter on or go upon the lands of another, under cultivation or enclosed by a fence, for any purpose whatever, without the consent in writing of the owner of the premises or of the person entitled to the use and occupancy thereof, except in the lawful performance of an official duty.

(c)

Closing of gates. No person opening a closed gate shall proceed beyond the gate without first closing it.

(d)

Closure. Either the city director of public works or the manager may close any park, beach, field, or other recreational area or facility when such an area or facility is filled to capacity, a hazardous condition poses potential danger to citizens, city employees, or property, it needs to be reconstructed, renovated, refurbished, repaired or maintained, or the area or facility needs to be closed because of inclement weather and the need to avoid damage that would occur by use of the area or facility during or after the inclement weather. Any such closure shall be for the duration that the area or facility is filled to capacity, the existence of the hazardous condition, the times required for the reconstruction, renovation, refurbishment, repair or maintenance, or the existence of the impact on the area or facility by inclement weather, as determined by the manager.

(Ord. No. 90-11, § 2, 3-6-90; Ord. No. 95-82, § 6, 6-6-95)