Athens City Code

It is unlawful for any person within the city park to:

1. (1) Domestic animals. Fail to restrain any dog in those areas where such an animal is permitted; all dogs shall be restrained at all times on adequate leashes not greater than five feet in length. Horseback riding is permitted only in areas so designated by signs or by written permission of the director.
2. (2) Reservation of facilities. Occupy any seat or bench or enter into or loiter or remain in any pavilion or other park structure or section thereof (example: restrooms) which may be reserved and designated by the director for the use of the opposite sex. Exception is made for children under six years of age.
3. (3) Alms. Solicit alms or contributions for any purpose, whether public or private.
4. (4) Fires. Build or attempt to build a fire except in such areas and under such regulations as may be designated by the director and approved on a case-by-case situation basis by the fire chief and director.
5. (5) Closed areas. Enter an area posted as "Closed to the Public," or use or abet the use of any area in violation of posted notices.
6. (6) Going onto ice. Go onto the ice on any of the waters, except such areas as are designated as skating fields, provided a safety signal is displayed.
7. (7) Exhibit permits. Fail to produce and exhibit any permit from the director upon request of any authorized person who shall desire to inspect the same for the purpose of enforcing compliance with an ordinance or rule.
8. (8) Interference with permittees. Disturb or interfere unreasonably with any person or party occupying any area or participating in any activity under the authority of a permit.
9. (9) Intoxicating beverages. Possess controlled substances and/or alcoholic beverages, wine, and/or beer at any time. This prohibition shall not apply to a licensed caterer selling any alcoholic beverage, wine, and/or beer at the Athens Regional Park conference center or to persons who have purchased any alcoholic beverage, wine, and/or beer from a caterer selling such alcoholic beverage, wine, and/or beer for consumption at the conference center or other designated area adjoining the conference center and the possession occurs at the conference center or other designated area adjoining the conference center.

(Code 1972, § 12-707; Code 1995, § 20-307; Ord. No. 780, 8-17-1993; Ord. No. 890, 1-15-2002)