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Heath said the division recently added an inclusive walking program for people of all abilities, held weekdays 10:30 a.m.–11:30 a.m. at the Optimum Community Center. The division is hosting a National Senior Citizens Day event Aug. 21 with a free pool party 9 a.m.–11 a.m. and three free snow cones for attendees 50 and older; a free movie (80 for Brady) with popcorn and pizza will be shown at 2 p.m. at the Optimum Community Center. Pizza Hut is listed as a sponsor for senior events.

Weekly and one-off programs listed by staff include open chess play Thursdays in Rooms 602 (beginners) and 603 (experienced), indoor RC racing Aug. 22 in Room 603, Funbelievable Friday children’s programs (Aug. 22, Aug. 29, Sept. 5, Sept. 12), Golden Games training sessions on Aug. 29 and Sept. 10 (the latter at Don Laughlin’s Riverside Resort/Riverside Lanes, $10 for three games plus $2 for shoes), a horseshoe tournament Sept. 12 at Ken Fovard Park (free, ages 12+), a corn hole (corn ********) tournament Sept. 17, volleyball Golden Games training Sept. 15, and upcoming baseball and adult fast-pitch softball tournaments at Rotary Park and Ken Fovard Park organized by Power Play Sporting Events and others. Mohave College soccer games will also be held in August and September; admission applies and schedule information is available via Mohave College’s website.

Heath encouraged residents to register for programs at bullheadcity.com/recdesk and noted several events are free of charge and have sponsorship support from local businesses including Pizza Hut, MEC Foods and Jerry Thompson Farmers Insurance. The superintendent closed his report by noting the high level of community programming across parks and recreation facilities.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Bullhead City - Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting","oneSentenceSummary","Superintendent Heath summarized ongoing and upcoming programs including inclusive walking, senior events, Funbelievable Fridays, chess nights, Golden Games training, baseball and softball tournaments and community partnerships.","taxTitle","Bullhead City, Mohave County, Arizona","taxId",54694,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6496570,"Parks commission recommends jetty jump ban, trail speed limit and dog beach to Bullhead City Council",276,481000,757000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5610194-7775d6535ce82f679e2a7c78b0d4bf23&start=481&end=757","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5610194-7775d6535ce82f679e2a7c78b0d4bf23/thumbnail_481000.jpg","/articles/6496570/Bullhead-City/Mohave-County/Arizona/Parks-commission-recommends-jetty-jump-ban-trail-speed-limit-and-dog-beach-to-Bullhead-City-Council","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6496570-ce625cf0db796a0ac29c4e35cf9b5d6f/orig.mp4?Expires=1771048810&Signature=UmVRkrtum6tvXDEQ2v4bQBEq4ti07DlZEBoNWPsWpWRcK5SkGkyVKGN8T6SfdDpKVToC8tDlqD7N2tXGvN4hhVezwGog-FrdjrZc1UicjuRdO0KuIGLiQ-TZnpa7oMfV9c5lb1DUrQROujYHdeslMzXDGIbHUV8X7KDTvT37zoeHnphfioKet849PhnfRsVG27tcAeGBWnDMOTPccIKmxfX3QfWHOhmuRJEDgA8hrJNyUPIfrY4rS0Zu0q8WnvxATYzNg8y4yTG~LFfImnNCinuKN~XC6fQBjCP9EBzn9OvMqjM4~MYjkT475GqE~a2Bbjjoi1LpHl3srYg1strJyQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Bullhead City Parks and Recreation Commission on Aug. 20 voted 4-0 to recommend three separate actions to the Bullhead City Council: adopting an ordinance to prohibit jumping or diving from the Rotary Park jetty, adopting a speed limit for motorized vehicles on city trails, and establishing a dog beach at Rotary Park.

The commission approved the recommendation to make jumping and diving from the Rotary Park fishing jetty an enforceable municipal ordinance after hearing safety concerns from staff. Superintendent Heath explained that fluctuating Colorado River water levels can leave only about 1 foot of water where the river is sometimes much shallower than when the jetty was built, raising the risk of serious injury. City Attorney Emery told commissioners that existing park offenses are classified as class 2 misdemeanors and that a new ordinance would likely allow officers to issue misdemeanor citations for violations.

On trail safety, the commission voted to recommend the adoption of a speed limit for motorized devices on park trails. Commissioners discussed that many modern personal devices have motors and can exceed safe speeds for mixed-use trails; one commissioner suggested a 10 mph guideline during discussion, but the commission did not adopt a specific numeric limit and instead forwarded the matter to council for determination.

The commission also recommended the creation of a dog beach at the south (Palm Tree Beach) end of Rotary Park, voting to advance the plan “with everything presented by Superintendent Heath.” The proposed dog beach would use existing natural embankments and brush as boundaries, add a gated entrance at the top of the approach, and include posted rules. Superintendent Heath summarized proposed rules discussed at the meeting: users must carry a leash and maintain voice control or proximity to their dogs; no more than three dogs per user; no dogs under six months old; small training treats are allowed; and certain containers (non-glass) for water/food are permitted. The packet shown to commissioners describes the beach area as about a thousand feet in length and notes proposed designated hours (example: 4:30 a.m. to 8 a.m., with possible winter-hour adjustments). Staff said signage, fencing and gates would be installed after council approval.

All three motions passed by voice vote recorded as “4 in favor.” The minutes for the commission’s July 16 meeting were also approved earlier in the session by the same 4-0 margin.

Discussion vs. formal action: commissioners discussed enforcement practicalities for the jetty ban (lack of existing barriers and limits to what park rangers can do without an ordinance), technical challenges of enforcing a trail speed limit on devices that may lack speedometers, and design and access considerations for the dog beach, including that the area would remain publicly accessible for activities such as fishing outside dog-beach hours. City Attorney Emery provided legal clarification about citation authority and likely misdemeanor classification for park-code violations. No numeric penalties, specific ordinance language, or exact trail speed were adopted at the commission level; each item was forwarded to the City Council for final action.","The Bullhead City Parks and Recreation Commission voted 4-0 to recommend that the City Council adopt an ordinance banning jumping/diving from the Rotary Park jetty, consider a speed limit for motorized trail vehicles, and add a designated dog beach at Rotary Park.","actionData","errors"]

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