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PARKS AND RECREATION
Sections:
9.32.010 Definitions.
9.32.020 Authority.
9.32.030 Permits and use agreements.
9.32.040 Applicability.
9.32.050 Open carrying of a firearm prohibited parks, community centers, and recreational facilities.
9.32.070 Hours of use.
9.32.075 Interference with the Director or a Park Ranger unlawful.
9.32.080 Disobeying the lawful and reasonable order of the Director or a Park Ranger.
9.32.085 False information during investigation
9.32.090 Alcoholic beverages prohibited.
9.32.100 Fermented malt beverage and malt liquors regulations.
9.32.110 Open fires prohibited.
9.32.120 Commercial activity prohibited.
9.32.130 Defecation by dogs.
9.32.170 Fishing regulations.
9.32.180 Wildlife protected.
9.32.210 Nudity prohibited.
9.32.220 Horse riding prohibited.
9.32.230 Group and nonrecreational activities.
9.32.240 Hang gliding, paragliding, ultralight aircraft and
hot air balloons prohibited.
9.32.250 Camping prohibited.
9.32.260 Destruction of public property.
9.32.265 Collection of natural resources.
9.32.266 Unlawful improvements on parks.
9.32.270 Littering prohibited.
9.32.280 Dangerous missiles.
9.32.290 Unlawful to sell or use fireworks.
9.32.300 Animals running at large unlawful.
9.32.310 Motor vehicles.
9.32.320 Boating.
9.32.325 Prohibition of aquatic nuisance species.
9.32.330 Horse drawn carriages prohibited.
9.32.340 Commercial operation of horse drawn carriages.
9.32.360 Disobeying the order of a posted sign.
9.32.370 Glass containers prohibited.
9.32.380 Lakewood Civic Center enforcement.
9.32.390 Swimming, wading.
9.32.400 Use of trails.
9.32.010 Definitions.
For the purpose of this chapter, the following words and phrases shall have the meanings respectively ascribed to them by this section unless the text clearly indicates to the contrary:
“City Manager” means the City Manager of the City of Lakewood or his designee.
“Community center” means a building or other structure, plus associated site improvements such as parking lots and drive aisles, open to the general public that provides services to the community, including but not limited to child care centers, which is City-owned or used by the City, including the Lakewood Civic Center as defined herein.
“Department” means the “Department of Community Resources” of the city.
“Director” means the “Director of the Department of Community Resources” of the city, or his designee.
“Group activities” means organized group use or activity, including, but not limited to, company picnics, athletic events, theatrical events, group meetings, and similar events, in which such group uses park areas, pavilions, athletic fields and buildings pursuant to reservations scheduled with the Director or his designee.
“Lakewood Civic Center” means that area generally described as the Lakewood Municipal Buildings and open public areas located at the Lakewood City Commons, including the buildings known as the Lakewood Cultural Center and Civic Center North located at 470 South Allison Parkway, Civic Center South located at 480 South Allison Parkway, the Regional Transportation District Transfer Station located at 490 South Allison Parkway, the Lakewood Public Safety Center located at 445 and 447 South Allison Parkway, the two parking structures, the plaza, the Firefighters Memorial, the Civic Center's sidewalks, streets, parking areas and open public areas, and the Jefferson County Library's sidewalks, open public areas and external walls, as all are shown on exhibit A which is on file in the City Clerk's office.
“Motorboat” means any vessel propelled by machinery, whether or not such machinery is the principal source of propulsion.
“Nonrecreational activities” means any use or activity not normally associated with the use of park or recreation facilities for amusement or educational purposes. Nonrecreational activities include, but are not limited to, trapping, commercial activities, surveying, construction, excavation, installation of utilities, and any activity associated with a disturbance, whether temporary or permanent, of the surface of the land in any park, or any activity with an adverse effect which could endanger or impact the environment and wildlife in any park or recreation facility.
“Operate” means to navigate or otherwise use a vessel.
“Owner” means a person who claims lawful possession of a vessel by virtue of legal title or an equitable interest which entitles him to such possession.
“Park” means a park, reservation, playground, beach, recreation area, bikeway, trail, greenbelt, or other area in the City, owned or used by the City and devoted to active or passive recreation, including developed and undeveloped land and, for purposes of this Chapter 9.32 only and the regulations contained therein, the plaza and open public areas of Lakewood Civic Center.
“Park ranger” means any employee of the Department of Community Resources empowered by the City to enforce the provisions of this chapter and any provisions of Title 6 and Title 9 which pertain to wildlife.
“Person” means any individual or group of individuals, partnership, association, corporation, governmental entity or quasi-governmental entity, or the agent, manager, lessee, servant, officer or employee of any of them, except employees of the City of Lakewood and those acting under contract with the City of Lakewood, acting in their official capacity.
“Recreation facility" means a building, swimming pool, or other structure, plus associated site improvements such as parking lots and drive aisles, devoted to recreation which is city owned or used by the city.
“Sailboat” means any vessel propelled by the effect of wind on a sail. For the purposes of this chapter, any vessel propelled by both sail and machinery of any sort shall be deemed a motorboat, when being propelled by said machinery.
“Vessel” means every description of watercraft used or capable of being used as a means of transportation of persons and property on the water, other than single-chambered air-inflated devices or seaplanes. (Ord. O-2009-37 § 1,2, 2009; Ord. O-2000-15 § 1, 2000; Ord. O-97-31 § 1, 1997; Ord. O-94-33 § 19, 1994; Ord. O-92-25 § 1&6, 1992; Ord. O-89-3 § 4 (part), 1989; Ord. O-86-38 § 1, 1986; Ord. O-83-2 § 1 (part), 1983).
9.32.020 Authority.
A. The Director shall have the nonexclusive authority to promulgate rules and
regulations for the proper management, operation, and control of city parks,
community centers, and recreation facilities within the city. The role of the
Department of Community Resources is to provide programs, services, and facilities
for the recreational enjoyment, social benefit, and cultural enrichment of the
community. The purpose of the rules and regulations is to allow all patrons
of city parks, community centers, and recreation facilities within the city
to use the facilities in a safe and reasonable manner during the regularly scheduled
hours. Copies of the rules and regulations shall be on file in the City Clerk's
office and available for public inspection during regular business hours.
B. The City Manager shall have nonexclusive authority to enforce the rules and
regulations promulgated by the Director for the proper management, operation
and control of City parks, open public areas, community centers, and recreation
facilities within the City and all ordinances adopted by the City Council which
affect or are applicable within City parks, open public areas and recreation
facilities. The City Manager shall have nonexclusive authority to institute
proceedings in the municipal court for the City against any person who violates
any provision of Chapters 9.32, 9.33, 9.34, or 9.36 of this Code. The City Manager
shall have exclusive authority to institute Exclusion Procedures against any
person, including a child under the age of ten, who violates any rule or regulation
or any provision of the Lakewood Municipal Code or any state statute, while
within any City park, open public area, community center, or recreational facility.
C. The Director shall have the power and authority to prohibit the possession
and/or consumption of fermented malt beverages or malt liquors, in any park
within the city in which community events are scheduled to take place for the
period of said events, except for any designated area in which fermented malt
beverages or malt liquors may be sold due to the issuance of a special events
permit or license by the Lakewood Liquor and Fermented Malt Beverage Licensing
Authority. In the event the Director prohibits the possession and/or consumption
of fermented malt beverages or malt liquors in a park in which a community event
is conducted, the park shall be posted with signs which give notice to the public
of the fact that such possession and/or consumption is prohibited and the dates
and times during which such restriction is in effect.
D. The Director shall have the power and authority to prohibit the possession and/or consumption of fermented malt beverages and/or malt liquors in any park within the City in which the Director deems it appropriate based upon the deleterious effect on the recreational enjoyment of the park caused by persons becoming publicly intoxicated in the park. In the event the Director prohibits the possession and/or consumption of fermented malt beverages and/or malt liquors in a park, the park shall be posted with signs which provide notice to the public of the fact that such possession and/or consumption is prohibited. The Director may allow any person who has obtained a permit for a group activity pursuant to Section 9.32.030 to possess and/or consume any fermented malt beverages and/or malt liquors in compliance with the terms of said permit. (Ord. O-2009-37 § 3, 2009; Ord. O-2000-15 § 2, 2000; Ord. O-97-31 § 2, 1997; Ord. O-92-25 § 7, 1992; Ord. O-89-3 § 4 (part), 1989; Ord. O-87-50 § 1, 1987; Ord. O-86-38 § 2, 1986; Ord. O-83-2 § 1 (part), 1983).
9.32.030 Permits and use agreements.
I. It is the intent of this Section 9.32.030 to provide for a procedure for
the public to utilize certain meeting rooms within City buildings by entering
into a use agreement with the City, to reserve portions of City parks for recreational
activities by applying for a permit from the City, and to engage in outdoor
meetings and rallies by applying for a permit from the City. This Section shall
not apply to official functions of the City of Lakewood.
A. Use agreements will be required from the City Manager for the exclusive use
or rental or other occupation of any interior room or space or associated outside
space of any park, community center or recreation facility of the City. The
purpose of the use agreement is for the rental or use or other occupation of
rooms or outside spaces associated therewith for meetings, receptions, classes,
community events, large gatherings and similar activities.
B. Permits will be required from the City Manager for the following:
1. Except for the uses set forth in Paragraph A above, any person engaging in
any group activity who requests a reservation for a specific area of any park
or open public area of the City.
2. Except for the uses set forth in Paragraph A above, any person engaging in
any nonrecreational or commercial activity in a park, except that permits for
parades, rallies and outdoor meetings for purposes of expressive activity on
park property shall be governed by Part II of this Section.
3. Any person engaging in organized community events in a park, open public
area, community center, or recreation facility such as festivals, celebrations,
or organized walking, or running events.
4. Any person operating a commercial horse-drawn carriage in any park or recreation
area within the City, except on designated park roads in Bear Creek Lake Park.
C. Permit applications shall be filed on application forms provided by the City
Manager. Permit applications must be complete in all respects to be accepted
for filing. An application may be denied if the City Manager finds that there
is insufficient time to make the findings described in subsection (F) of this
section from the date of the filing of the application until the date of the
activity which would be authorized pursuant to the permit. In the absence of
extraordinary circumstances, as determined by the City Manager, fifteen (15)
days will be sufficient to make such findings.
D. The City Manager may promulgate and publish criteria for obtaining a permit
to engage in group or nonrecreational activities. The primary purpose of parks
is to provide areas for the residents of the City and the general public to
engage in recreational activities and temporarily exchange the urban environment
for a more natural one. Therefore, the City Manager's primary consideration
in issuing or denying a permit to use a park or public open space shall be to
consider the safety and rights of citizens who use such areas, and to protect
and preserve such areas for recreational use by the citizens of the City and
the general public.
E. The City Manager shall review written permit applications and determine whether
to issue such permits relating to any group or nonrecreational use or accommodation
of any park, community center, or recreation facility. The City Manager shall
establish the conditions for the issuance of any permit, including such reasonable
conditions as are necessary and proper to preserve the park, community center,
or recreation facility including but not limited to requiring proper insurance
coverage be obtained by an applicant. The Director may impose a reasonable fee
to process the application and impose reasonable fees for group or nonrecreational
use of the park, community center, or recreation facility.
F. The City Manager shall issue a permit when he finds:
1. That the proposed activity or use of the park, open public area, community
center, or recreation facility will not unreasonably interfere with or detract
from the general public enjoyment of such areas and is not inconsistent with
the primary purpose of those properties;
2. That the proposed activity and use will not unreasonably interfere with or
detract from the promotion of the public health, welfare, and safety;
3. That the proposed activity or use is not reasonably anticipated to incite
violence, crime, violation of municipal ordinances, or disorderly conduct;
4. That the proposed activity will not entail unusual, extraordinary or burdensome
expense to the City;
5. That the proposed activity will not violate any conditions of the City's
ownership, occupancy or lease of the site;
6. That the proposed activity will not unreasonably endanger or impact the improvements,
environment or wildlife on the site;
7. That the desired property has not been previously reserved for use at the
day and hour requested in the application.
G. The City Manager may establish such reasonable conditions as he deems necessary
to ensure compliance with standards for issuance established in subsection F.
of this section, including a requirement for the posting of a bond or guarantee
in a form acceptable to the City Manager and in an amount sufficient to ensure
restoration of the site to its existing condition or to remedy any other unacceptable
impact upon the environment, wildlife, or structures.
H. Any permit issued shall describe both the location and the date(s) and time(s)
when it is valid, the nature of the activity permitted, and any conditions imposed
upon the issuance of the permit.
I. The City Manager shall have the power and authority to revoke any permit
for any violation of the conditions of the permit as well as for any violation
of the ordinances or rules and regulations governing use of the site. In the
event a permit is revoked, no portion of the permit fees shall be refunded to
the permit holder.
J. The City Manager shall respond, in writing, to a written permit application within fifteen (15) days after receipt of all information necessary to make a determination. The City manager shall notify the applicant whether the permit has been granted or denied, and if denied, the reasons for the denial.
K. The City Manager may grant the permit, with or without conditions, deny the
permit, or uphold the revocation of the permit. If the permit is denied or the
revocation of the permit is upheld, the City Manager shall notify the applicant
of the specific grounds for the denial or revocation. If the permit is issued
subject to certain conditions, the permit shall state the conditions imposed.
The decision of the City Manager shall be final.
L. The person or persons to whom a permit is issued shall be liable for any
loss, damage or injury to any park property, community center, or recreation
facility and for any personal injury or property damage sustained by any person
as a result of the negligence of such person or persons or an agent or employee
thereof, and shall indemnify the City for any liability it may incur as a result
of such negligence.
II. Outdoor Meeting on Public Property.
A. Permit required. It shall be unlawful to hold any outdoor rally, meeting,
demonstration, or gathering for the purpose of expressive activity in a City
park or open public area, or conduct a processional parade, unless a permit
for such event has been issued by the Director, as stated in this subsection.
The permit shall be granted if it is found that the proposed use will not violate
any laws, ordinances, rules, or regulations, and will not endanger public health.
1. Application for use of a City park or open public area for a rally, meeting,
or other expressive activity shall be made to the Director at least seven days
prior to the event, with a copy sent to the police department, and shall contain
the following information:
a. A description of the event;
b. The day, hour, and length of the event;
c. Location of the event;
d. A reasonable and good-faith approximation of the number of persons expected
to attend the event;
e. The name, address, and telephone number of the person conducting the event;
f. If the rally, meeting, or other expressive activity is proposed to be conducted
for, on behalf of, or by an organization, the name, address, and telephone number
of the headquarters of the organization and of the authorized and responsible
heads of such organization.
B. Proposed alternatives. In lieu of denial of a permit, the Director may propose
alternative locations, times, routes, or other conditions. The applicant can
either accept the Director's changes or submit a new application that does comply
with the issues raised by the Director.
C. Permit issuance. Upon compliance with this section II, a permit shall be
issued by the Director. (Ord. O-2009-37 § 4, 2009; Ord. O-2000-15 § 3, 2000; Ord. O-97-31 § 3, 1997; Ord. O-94-51 § 1, 1994; Ord. O-94-33 § 20 & 21, 1994; Ord. O-92-25 § 8, 1992; Ord. O-86-38 § 3, 1986; Ord. O-83-2 § 1 (part), 1983).
9.32.040 Applicability.
This chapter shall apply throughout the parks, community centers, and recreational
facilities of the municipality of Lakewood, Colorado. (Ord. O-97-31 § 4,
1997; Ord. O-92-25 § 9, 1992; Ord. O-83-2 § 1 (part), 1983).
9.32.050 Open carrying of a firearm prohibited parks, community centers, and recreational facilities.
A. The open carrying or wearing of a firearm within or upon the grounds of any community center, recreational facility, the Lakewood Civic Center, City park, City trail, or City open space including any City owned, operated, or leased building or property is unlawful when said City building or City property is posted with a sign at the entrance to any City building or City property informing persons that the open carrying of a firearm is prohibited in such building or area.
B. Nothing in this section shall be construed to prohibit the following:
1. A peace officer from openly carrying or wearing a firearm as shall be necessary in the proper discharge of his or her duties;
2. An employee of any armored car service agency providing money transport services pursuant to a contractual arrangement with the City from openly carrying or wearing a firearm as may be necessary in the proper discharge of his duties so long as the employee has been duly authorized by his employer to carry firearms and the employee is acting within the course and scope of his or her employment at the time the firearms are being carried or worn;
3. A person from openly carrying or wearing a firearm while upon the grounds of the Rooney Valley Law Enforcement Training Facility who is acting in compliance with the rules and regulations of the shooting range facility; or
4. A person from openly carrying or wearing a firearm when authorized by the Director to do so for the purpose of presenting a public demonstration or exhibition or for the purpose of participating in an athletic event.
C. Possession of a valid concealed handgun permit shall not constitute a defense to a charge of open carrying of a firearm in violation of this section.
D. "Firearm" means any handgun, automatic, revolver, pistol, rifle, shotgun, or other instrument or device capable or intended to be capable of discharging bullets, cartridges, or other explosive charges. (Ord. O-2009-37 § 5, 2009; Ord. O-2000-44 § 1, 2000; Ord. O-97-31 § 5, 1997; Ord. O-92-25 § 10, 1992; Ord. O-86-38 § 4, 1986; Ord. O-83-2 § 1 (part), 1983).
9.32.070 Hours of use.
It is unlawful to enter or be in any park, community center, or recreational facility when it has been declared closed to the public by the Director. Parks shall normally be open daily during the hours posted on signs located at each entrance to the park area, except for activities and events sponsored by the Director or authorized by the Director. In the event the park is not posted with signs identifying specific open hours, the park shall be closed daily from ten p.m. to five a.m. The Director may declare any park closed at any time and for any interval of time as necessary to protect the public safety or to ensure proper management of the park, community center, or recreational facility. (Ord. O-2009-37 § 6, 2009; Ord. O-97-31 § 6, 1997; Ord. O-92-25 § 11, 1992; Ord. O-87-27 § 4, 1987; Ord. O-86-38 § 6, 1986; Ord. O-83-2 § 1 (part), 1983).
9.32.075 Interference with the Director or a Park Ranger unlawful.
A person commits interference with the Director, a park ranger, or any other city employee or official in the discharge of his official duties under this chapter when by using or threatening to use violence, force, physical inference, or obstacle, such person knowingly obstructs, impairs, hinder, or interferes with the discharge or attempted discharge by said city employee or official of an official duty while acting under color of his official authority. (Ord. O-2009-37 § 7, 2009).
9.32.080 Disobeying the lawful and reasonable order of the Director or a Park Ranger.
It is unlawful for any person to knowingly disobey the lawful or reasonable order of the Director or a park ranger given pursuant to the lawful discharge of the official duties of such person. (Ord. O-2009-37 § 8, 2009; Ord. O-92-25 § 2, 1992; Ord. O-83-2 § 1 (part), 1983).
9.32.085 False information during investigation
It is unlawful for any person to knowingly make a false statement or otherwise provide false information or to give a false name and/or address or to display any false identification to the Director or a park ranger when said city employee, while acting in his official capacity, is conducting an investigation into the commission or alleged commission of a crime or traffic violation or if there is reasonable suspicion to believe that a crime or traffic violation is being or has been committed. (Ord. O-2009-37 § 9, 2009).
9.32.090 Alcoholic beverages prohibited.
It is unlawful to possess and/or consume any alcoholic beverage or alcoholic
liquor, as defined in the Colorado Liquor Code, Section 12-47-103, C.R.S., except
as provided for in Section 9.32.100 of this Chapter, in any park, community
center, or recreation facility within the City of Lakewood; except such possession
and/or consumption shall be lawful:
A. At Fox Hollow at Lakewood Golf Course or Homestead Golf Course provided such premises are licensed for sale and consumption of alcoholic beverages or liquors pursuant to the Colorado Liquor Code, C.R.S. Section 12-47-101 et seq., or upon premises for which a special events permit has been issued pursuant to C.R.S. Section 12-48-101 et seq. provided the Director or his designee has approved use of the premises for such purpose.
B. Upon portions of a park, community center, or recreation facility rented
for a private event and restricted to persons invited to attend the event, provided
the Director or his designee has authorized the consumption of alcoholic beverages
or liquor upon the rented premises, no sale of alcoholic beverages or liquors
occurs, and no person under the age of twenty-one years consumes any alcoholic
beverage or liquor.
C. Within or upon those portions of a park, community center, or recreation facility for which the premises have been lawfully licensed for the sale and consumption of fermented malt beverages and alcoholic beverages. (Ord. O-2009-37 § 10, 2009; Ord. O-2000-15 § 4, 2000; Ord. O-97-31 § 7, 1997; Ord. O-92-25 § 13, 1992; Ord. O-87-50 § 2, 1987; Ord. O-83-2 § 1 (part), 1983).
9.32.100 Fermented malt beverage and malt liquors regulations.
A. The possession and/or consumption of fermented malt beverages or malt liquors
is permitted in any park within the city so long as said fermented malt beverages
or malt liquors have been purchased in a manner authorized and are being consumed
by persons permitted by applicable state law. It is unlawful to sell any fermented
malt beverages or malt liquors within any park within the city unless said sales
are made pursuant to a license or permit granted by the Lakewood Liquor and
Fermented Malt Beverages Licensing Authority and unless said sales are made
in accordance with the applicable provisions of the Colorado Beer Code, C.R.S.
12-46-101, et seq., the Colorado Liquor Code, C.R.S. 12-47-101, et seq. and
a permit has been obtained from the Director in accordance with Section 9.32.030
of this Chapter. This subsection shall not apply to any situation which constitutes
a violation of subsection (B) of this section.
B. It is unlawful to possess and/or consume any fermented malt beverages or
malt liquors in any park within the city during scheduled community events if
the Director has prohibited such possession and/or consumption in accordance
with Section 9.32.020(C) of this chapter.
C. It is unlawful to possess and/or consume any fermented malt beverages and/or malt liquors in any park within the City when the Director has prohibited such possession and/or consumption in accordance with Section 9.32.020 (D) of this chapter. The park shall be posted with signs which provide notice to the public of the fact that such possession and/or consumption is prohibited. Any person engaging in any group activity for which a permit has been issued pursuant to Section 9.32.030 may possess and/or consume any fermented malt beverages and/or malt liquors in compliance with the terms of said permit.
D. It is lawful to possess and/or consume fermented malt beverages and alcoholic beverages within or upon those portions of a park, community center, or recreational facility for which the premises have been lawfully licensed for the sale and consumption of fermented malt beverages and alcoholic beverages. (Ord.. O-2009-37 § 11, 2009; Ord. O-2000-15 § 5, 2000; Ord. O-97-31 § 8, 1997; Ord. O-92-25 § 14, 1992; Ord. O-87-50 § 3, 1987; Ord. O-83-2 § 1 (part), 1983).
9.32.110 Open fires prohibited.
A. Open fires shall be unlawful except in designated areas.
B. It is unlawful to allow a fire to burn in a careless manner, to leave any
fire unattended, or to fail to completely extinguish any fire on park lands.
C. When the Director or his designee determines a fire danger exists, he may
prohibit all fires in order to ensure the safety of the public and property.
In the event all fires are prohibited, the entrances of parks, community centers,
and recreational facilities shall be posted with notice of the prohibition and
a public announcement shall be made. (Ord. O-97-31 § 9, 1997; Ord. O-92-25
§ 15 & 16, 1992; Ord. O-83-2 § 1 (part), 1983).
9.32.120 Commercial activity prohibited.
It is unlawful to conduct any commercial activity or sell or offer for sale
any service, product or activity for which a fee is charged, or to advertise
in or on any park, community center, or recreation facility, except where such
activity is authorized in writing by the Director. (Ord. O-97-31 § 10,
1997; Ord. O-83-2 § 1 (part), 1983).
9.32.130 Defecation by dogs.
It is unlawful for the owner or custodian of any dog which has defecated in
any park, parkway, community center, or recreational facility to fail to clean
up and remove such excrement or feces. (Ord. O-97-31 § 11, 1997; Ord. O-83-2
§ 1 (part), 1983).
9.32.170 Fishing regulations.
It is unlawful for any person to violate any of the provisions contained in Chapter 1 of the Rules and Regulations of the Colorado Division of Wildlife, which is adopted by reference, pursuant to Title 31, Article 16, of the Colorado Revised Statutes. Any violation of Chapter 1 of the Rules and Regulation of the Colorado Division of Wildlife shall be a violation of this provision, punishable as specified in Section 1.16.020. (Ord. O-2009-37 § 12, 2009; Ord. O-86-38 § 7, 1986; Ord. O-83-2 § 1 (part), 1983).
9.32.180 Wildlife protected.
It is unlawful to place, set, or attend traps on park lands except as authorized
by permit, or to possess, pursue, wound, take, or acquire any wildlife except
as authorized in Section 9.32.170 of this chapter. (Ord. O-92-25 § 19,
1992; Ord. O-86-38 § 7, 1986; Ord. O-83-2 § 1 (part), 1986).
9.32.210 Nudity prohibited.
It is unlawful for any person to appear, or disrobe, so as to expose or uncover
his or her lower torso in such a manner as to expose the cleft of the buttocks
or genital organs. It is unlawful for any female who is twelve years or older
to appear, or disrobe, in such a manner as to expose the areola. (Ord. O-83-2
§ 1 (part), 1983).
9.32.220 Horse riding prohibited.
It is unlawful to ride a horse or other animal except upon the authorized bridle
path or other areas which are specifically designated by the Director. (Ord.
O-83-2 § 1 (part), 1983).
9.32.230 Group and nonrecreational activities.
A. It is unlawful:
1. For any person to make false statements or give false information used in
connection with an application for a permit hereunder;
2. For any person to engage, or prepare to engage, in any group or nonrecreational
activities in any park, community center, or recreation facility within the
city except as authorized by a written permit issued by the Director. Any person
engaging in group or nonrecreational activities within the park, community center,
or recreation facility pursuant to permit must carry the permit in his possession
while engaging in such activities, and must produce it upon the demand of the
Director, his designee or a police agent.
B. Any person engaging in group or nonrecreational activities within the park
pursuant to permit or expressive activity pursuant to a permit must carry the
permit in his possession while engaging in such activities, and must produce
it upon the demand of a park supervisor or park ranger or an agent of the Police
Department. At the Lakewood Civic Center, any person engaging in group or nonrecreational
activities within the Civic Center pursuant to permit or expressive activity
pursuant to a permit must carry the permit in his possession while engaging
in such activities, and must produce it upon the demand of a park supervisor
or park ranger or an agent of the Police Department or a court marshal. (Ord.
O-2000-15 § 6, 2000; Ord. O-97-31 § 17, 1997; Ord. O-94-33 §
22, 1994; Ord. O-92-25 § 20, 1992; Ord. O-86-38 § 9, 1986).
9.32.240 Hang gliding, paragliding, ultralight aircraft
and hot air balloons prohibited.
A. Except as provided in subsections B. and C. of this section, it is unlawful
to operate or attempt to operate any hang glider, paraglider, ultralight aircraft
or hot air balloon within any park or recreation facility of the city unless
such operation is pursuant to a bona fide emergency landing.
B. Paragliding is permitted within the City of Lakewood William F. Hayden Green
Mountain Park provided the paraglider operator is certified by the United States
Hang Gliding Association or another hang gliding association approved by the
Director and provided the paraglider operator has a permit issued by the Director
or his designee.
C. Hot air balloons are permitted to operate within any park or recreation facility
of the city if authorized by a permit issued by the Director or his designee,
and provided such operation is not in violation of any rule, regulation, or
ordinance of the city. (Ord. O-97-45 § 1, 1997; Ord. O-92-25 § 21,
1992; Ord. O-86-38 § 10, 1986).
9.32.250 Camping prohibited.
It is unlawful to camp within any park, community center, or recreation facility
of the city without a valid camping permit, and a valid parks pass when such
pass is required to enter a park, community center, or recreation facility.
Such camping is then only allowed within designated areas approved by the Director.
(Ord. O-97-31 § 18, 1997; Ord. O-92-25 § 22, 1992; Ord. O-86-38 §
11, 1986).
9.32.260 Destruction of public property.
It is unlawful for any person to knowingly remove, destroy, mutilate, modify deface, or in any other way vandalize any building, structure, water control device, fence, gate, notice, survey or section marker, tree, shrub, rock, or other plant or vegetation or any other item or public property within any park, community center, or recreation facility of the city where the aggregate damage to the public property is less than one thousand dollars. (Ord. O-2009-37 § 13, 2009; Ord. O-2007-28 § 4, 2007; Ord. O-98-35 § 3, 1998; Ord. O-97-31 § 19, 1997; Ord. O-86-38 § 12, 1986).
9.32.265 Collection of natural resources.
It is unlawful for any person to take, collect, gather, or possess any vegetation, rock, wood, or other natural object within any park. (Ord. O-2009-37 § 14, 2009).
9.32.266 Unlawful improvements on parks.
It is unlawful for any person to construct, place, or maintain any road, trail, structure, fence, enclosure, or other improvement on any park without the written authorization of the Director except where permitted by Department Rules and Regulations to mitigate against the danger of wildfire or other natural occurrence.
(Ord. O-2009-37 § 15, 2009).
9.32.270 Littering prohibited.
It is unlawful to leave any garbage, trash, cans, bottles, papers, or other refuse elsewhere within any park, community center, or recreation facility of the city other than in the receptacles provided thereof. It is unlawful for any person to deposit yard clippings or other garbage or trash generated on private property in any receptacles provided for in this section or to otherwise leave said refuse within any park, community center, or recreation facility of the city. (Ord. O-2009-37 § 16, 2009; Ord. O-97-31 § 20, 1997; Ord. O-86-38 § 13, 1986).
9.32.280 Dangerous missiles.
It is unlawful to discharge, fire, or shoot any air gun, slingshot, pellet gun, blowgun, bow and arrow, paintball guns, air-soft guns, single-stage projectile, multi-stage projectile or projectile-launching device in any park, community center, or recreation facility of the city, except in designated areas, without written consent of the Director, which consent shall not relieve any person engaged in any such activity from liability for any damage or injury caused thereby, nor impose or create any such liability to the city or any of its employees or agents; provide, however, that this section shall not apply to any activity which is a felony under state law. (Ord. O-2009-37 § 17, 2009; Ord. O-97-31 § 21, 1997; Ord. O-94-33 § 23, 1994; Ord. O-92-25 § 23, 1992; Ord. O-86-38 § 13, 1986).
9.32.290 Unlawful to sell or use fireworks.
Except as provided in Sections 5.20.030 and 5.20.040, it is unlawful in any
park, community center, or recreation facility of the city for any person to:
A. Possess, use or explode any fireworks; or
B. Offer for sale, expose for sale or sell any fireworks. (Ord. O-97-31 §
22, 1997; Ord. O-86-38 § 15, 1986).
9.32.300 Animals running at large unlawful.
A. It is unlawful for the owner of any dog or other animal, excluding cats,
to permit the same to run at large within any park, community center, or recreation
facility of the city, except in designated areas.
B. For the purposes of this section, the following definitions shall apply:
1. "Animal" means any animal brought into domestic use so as to live
and breed in a tame condition, including, but not limited to, dogs, other household
pets excluding cats, horses, livestock, and animals generally regarded as farm
or ranch animals;
2. "Owner" means any person owning, keeping, or harboring any dog
or other animal.
3. "Running at large" means off the premises of the owner and not
under effective control of that owner, his agent, servant, or competent member
of his family by means of a leash, cord or chain, reasonable in length. (Ord.
O-97-31 § 23, 1997; Ord. O-86-38 § 16, 1986).
9.32.310 Motor vehicles.
A. It is unlawful:
1. For any person to operate or park a motor vehicle within any park of the
city except in designated areas or as authorized by signs, the Director or his
designee, or a police agent;
2. For any person to operate or park a motor vehicle within Bear Creek Lake
Park without a valid vehicle pass, except in areas designated for entrance without
a parks pass;
3. For any person to leave a motor vehicle within any park of the city when
it has been declared closed to the public by the Director, unless the motor
vehicle is parked in a designated camping area. Parks shall normally be open
daily during the hours posted on signs located at each entrance to the park
area, except for activities and events sponsored by the Director or authorized
by the Director.
4. For any person to park or leave unattended any inoperable vehicle within
any park, or at any community center, or recreational facility of the City.
Inoperable vehicle means a vehicle that is not capable of being promptly started
and driven under its own power, does not have a current license plate, or which
lacks one or more of the following items which are otherwise standard factory
equipment on any particular vehicle model: windshield, side or rear window,
door, fender, headlamp, muffler, wheel, or properly inflated tire.
5. For any person to park a motor vehicle within any park of the city for the
primary purpose of displaying such vehicle for sale or displaying any other
advertising.
6. For any person to park a motor vehicle within any park of the city for the
primary purpose of painting, repairing, stripping or salvaging any part of such
vehicle.
B. In any prosecution charging a violation of subsection A, proof that the particular
vehicle described in the complaint was parked in violation of subsection A,
together with proof that the Defendant named in the complaint was at the time
of such parking the registered owner of such vehicle, shall constitute in evidence
a prima facie presumption that the registered owner of such vehicle was the
person who parked or placed such vehicle at the point where and for the time
during which, such violation occurred.
C. Any vehicle parked in violation of any provision of subsection A for a period
of 24 hours or more is subject to towing by the Lakewood Police Department as
provided for in Section 10.33.080. (Ord. O-97-31 § 24, 1997; Ord. O-92-25
§ 24, 1992; Ord. O-86-38 § 17, 1986).
9.32.320 Boating.
A. Boating is prohibited in any body of water managed by the Department, or
in any park or recreation facility, unless designated for boating by the Director
or his designee.
B. It is unlawful for any person to violate any provisions contained in the Regulations of the Colorado Board of Parks and Outdoor Recreation governing the use of vessels on bodies of water, which are adopted by reference, pursuant to Title 31, Article 16 of the Colorado Revised Statutes. Any violation of such vessel regulations shall be a violation of this provision, punishable as specified in Section 1.16.020 .
C. The following vessel operations shall be prohibited:
1. No person shall operate a vessel in an area which has been declared closed
to the public by the Director.
2. No person shall operate a vessel on Bear Creek Lake above a wakeless speed
and/or with a motor in excess of ten horsepower, except as authorized by the
Director.
3. No person shall operate any motorized vessel on Soda Lakes, except as authorized
by the Director.
4. No person shall operate a vessel while towing any person on a surfboard,
inner tube, or similar device, except as authorized by the Director.
D. The Director, his designee, or a police agent shall be authorized to stop
and board any vessel to perform a vessel inspection. (Ord. O-2009-37 § 18, 2009; Ord. O-92-25 § 25, 1992).
9.32.325 Prohibition of aquatic nuisance species.
A. No person shall:
1. Possess, import, export, ship, or transport an aquatic nuisance species;
2. Release, place, plant, or cause to be released, placed, or planted into the waters of the City an aquatic nuisance species; or
3. Refuse to comply with a proper order issued under this provision.
B. The Director or a park ranger is authorized to temporarily stop, detain, and inspect a conveyance for aquatic nuisance species as set forth in Title 33 Article 10.5, Aquatic Nuisance Species, Colorado Revised Statutes and to enforce said article.
C. For the purposes of this Section, the term “aquatic nuisance species” shall mean exotic or nonnative aquatic wildlife or any plant species that have been determined by the Board of Parks and Outdoor Recreation in the Colorado Department of Natural Resources to pose a significant threat to the aquatic resources or water infrastructure of the state. (Ord. O-2009-37 § 19, 2009).
9.32.330 Horse drawn carriages prohibited.
It is unlawful to operate a horse drawn carriage, or conveyance drawn by any
other animal, except in areas specifically designated for such conveyances by
the Director or his designee. For purposes of this section, horse drawn carriage
means any conveyance pulled by one or more horses. (Ord. O-92-25 § 26,
1992).
9.32.340 Commercial operation of horse drawn carriages.
Commercial operation of any horse drawn carriage shall be prohibited in any
park or recreation facility, except on the roadways within Bear Creek Lake Park.
Use of any other park or recreation facility for commercial horse drawn carriage
activities shall be deemed a nonrecreational activity, shall require a permit
issued to the person using or hiring the commercial horse drawn carriage service,
and shall be governed by Section 9.32.030 of this chapter. (Ord. O-94-51 §
2, 1994; Ord. O-92-25 § 27, 1992).
9.32.360 Disobeying the order of a posted sign.
No person shall disobey the order of any official sign posted in any park, recreation
facility, or community center within the City. All official signs posted in
or on any park, recreation facility, or community center within the City shall
be presumed posted pursuant to the official act or direction of the Director.
(Ord. O-97-31 § 26, 1997; Ord. O-92-25 § 29, 1992).
9.32.370 Glass containers prohibited.
It is unlawful to possess or use any glass bottle or other glass container within
or upon the grounds of any park, unless authorized by the Director. (Ord. O-97-31
§ 27, 1997).
9.32.380 Lakewood Civic Center enforcement.
At the Lakewood Civic Center, City of Lakewood ordinances and regulations shall
be enforced by agents of the Police Department, zoning inspectors, park supervisors
or park rangers. Court marshals shall have that enforcement authority set forth
in Chapter 2.20 of the Lakewood Municipal Code. (Ord. O-2000-15 § 7, 2000).
9.32.390 Swimming, wading
A. It is unlawful for any person to swim in any outside body of water within any city park or recreational facility, except in designated areas, or as part of recreational program that is authorized in writing by the Director.
B. It is unlawful for any person to wade in any body of water in any park or recreation facility, except in designated areas, or when wading is an integral part of a lawful water activity. As used herein, “wade” shall mean to enter into water up to waist height.
C. It is unlawful for any person to swim from any boat except when engaged in an attempt to rescue another person. (Ord. O-2009-37 § 20, 2009).
9.32.400 Use of trails.
A. Any person riding a bicycle or operating a toy vehicle upon a park trail shall yield the right-of-way to any pedestrian or equestrian.
B. Pedestrians on a park trail shall yield the right-of-way to any equestrian.
C. No trail user shall operate or act in a careless or imprudent manner on any park trail without due regard for the safety of persons or property.
D. Any person who violates any provision of this section commits a Class 4 traffic offense. (Ord. O-2009-37 § 21, 2009).
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