Council to consider parks-code changes to clarify splash-pad rules and park behavior
An ordinance (10-64) to amend parks and recreation code language was introduced; parks and police staff said current enforcement relies on warnings and trespass rules and that the draft ordinance would clarify when splash-pad 'bathing' or other conduct is prohibited so parks can be kept usable for children.
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The council introduced Ordinance 10-64 to amend charter chapter 40 (parks and recreation) and discussed enforcement of park rules, including behavior at the splash pad. Agency staff said parks are currently patrolled and violations are handled with warnings or trespass notices, but admitted it is difficult to define and enforce what constitutes "bathing" at a splash pad.
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