Athens City Code

The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this chapter, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning:

Director means the director of parks and recreation, the person immediately in charge of all park area and its activities, and to whom all park employees in such area are responsible.

Park means all city-owned parks, including any facilities or improvements.

Vehicle means any wheeled conveyance, whether or not motor-powered, animal-drawn, or self-propelled. The term "vehicle" shall include any trailer in tow of any size, kind or description. Exception is made for baby carriages and vehicles in the service of the city parks.

(Code 1972, § 12-701; Code 1995, § 20-301)

1. (1) The city has established a department of parks and recreation. The city manager, or such assistant appointed by him, shall be the head of the department of parks and recreation.
2. (2) It shall be the duty of the head of the department of parks and recreation to oversee, develop, provide, maintain, conduct, and supervise public playgrounds, athletic fields, recreation centers, and other recreational facilities and activities on properties owned or controlled by the city, and on other properties with the consent of the owners or lessors.
3. (3) The department shall have the power to conduct any form of recreation or cultural activity that will employ the leisure time of the people in a constructive and wholesome manner, the aim and purpose to be the advancement of the welfare of the citizens and residents of the city in the area of recreation.

(Code 1972, §§ 1-1201—1-1203; Code 1995, §§ 20-201—20-203; Ord. No. 917, 4-20-2004)