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Council adopts major parks‑code revisions, tables Bradfield Pond kayak change for more study
Summary
Council approved broad updates to the parks ordinance covering seasonal hours, insurance waivers for small private events, permitted camping for organized groups, limited alcohol by permit, and new prohibitions (drones, styrofoam, aggressive dog training). Council asked staff to defer a change allowing non‑motorized watercraft at Bradfield Pond for further input.
Staff brought amendments to Article 18 (parks) to revise definitions, establish seasonal hours, refine insurance requirements for small private events, and update prohibited activities (including a new prohibition on styrofoam and UAVs). "This was something that the parks commission talked about at length," Assistant City Manager Lindsay Baker told council during the detailed walk‑through of revisions.
Council debated seasonal hours and enforcement, with members asking for evening access during the shorter days and for staff to consult Texas Parks and Wildlife about introducing non‑motorized watercraft at Bradfield Pond. After discussion council approved the ordinance on first and final reading with a council direction to table the Bradfield Pond watercraft change pending additional study and public notice.
