Public Parks

Section 1100 - Park Regulations

1100.01 - General provisions

The purpose of this ordinance is to provide for the use of City Parks in such a manner and by such means as will maximize their use and enjoyment by the public, while conserving the scenery.

1100.03 - Definitions

Subdivision 1

“Authorized Person/Director” means Stearns County Sheriff’s Dept., Council members, City Clerk, or Maintenance Engineer acting under the direction of the City Council.

Subd. 2

“Vehicle” is any wheeled conveyance, including skate boards, bicycles, tricycles, roller blades, and snowmobiles, whether motor powered, self propelled, or animal drawn. The term shall include any trailer of any kind or description, but shall not include wheelchairs.

Subd.3

“Pets” shall mean but not be limited to dogs, cats, and horses.

1100.05 - Park hours

Freeport City Park shall be open year around.

Subdivision 1 - Exceptions

  1. Freeport City Parks shall be closed from 11:00 p.m. until 6:00 a.m. that following morning.
  2. Freeport Lions Park located at 207 7th ST. SE shall be closed from October 30th until April 1st.
  3. The use of parks during periods in which hey are closed may be had only by permit, specifically allowing use between 11:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. the following morning, issued by the City.
  4. No one is permitted to be in a park except between the hours of 6:00 a.m. and 11:00 p.m., except as provided in c).

1100.06 - Prohibitions

Subdivision 1

Pets of any kind will not be allowed in City Parks unless such park has a designated area for pets.

Subd. 2

Vehicles are only allowed in designated parking areas.

Subd. 3

Glass containers of any kind are prohibited.

1100.07 - Rules

All rules and regulations posted in each park shall be considered as part of this ordinance.

1100.09 - Permits and Reservations

Subdivision 1

Permits and reservations may be obtained from the Director.

  1. All persons claiming possession of a permit or reservation issued by the Director must be able to produce or exhibit it upon request from any authorized person who shall desire to inspect same for the purpose of enforcing compliance with any ordinance.
  2. A person or persons to whom a permit or reservation is issued shall be liable for any loss or damage to park property or facilities by any person or persons from the group they represent.
  3. Permit or reservation permit shall be revoked upon finding of a violation of any rule or ordinance or upon good cause shown.

1100.11 - Reasonable fees

Reasonable fees as established by appendix I of the Freeport City Code, may be charged for permits.

1100.13 - Enforcement

Any person violating any provision of this Ordinance shall be guilty of a misdemeanor.

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