HomeMy WebLinkAboutPark 2014-05-21 Item 4C - Park Rules Review and Discussionom
City of Tukwila
Jim Haggerton, Mayor
Parks & Recreation Department Rick Still, Director
TO: Tukwila Park Commissioners
FROM: Dave Johnson, Recreation Superintendent
CC: Rick Still, Parks and Recreation Director
DATE: May 16, 2014
SUBJECT: PARK RULES & REGULATIONS
In October 2013, we began discussion on reviewing and updating the Park Rules and
Regulations in the Tukwila Municipal Code (TMC 12.08). Over the past few months, staff have
put together sample language for items that are addressed in the current code.
During this time, we have also identified some areas that aren't currently addressed in the
Code, and may want to be considered in a Code update. Those items are also shown in the
attached under Other Considerations.
The current code is shown in regular print on the attached, while sample language from other
municipalities is shown in italics.
Staff recommends the Park Commission begin a review process so that we can move forward
with an update to the Code.
12424 42nd Ave. S. • Tukwila, Washington 98168 • Phone: 206- 768 -2822 • Fax: 206 - 768 -0524
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CHAPTER 12.08
PARK RULES AND REGULATIONS
Sections:
12.08.010 Park Property
12.08.020 Animals Running at Large
12.08.030 Motor Vehicle Operations
12.08.040 Fireworks or Firearm Discharge
12.08.050 Teasing, Annoying, Feeding of Any Animal Prohibited on Park Property
12.08.060 Refuse Deposit
12.08.070 Fires
12.08.090 Facilities Use Reservations
12.08.095 Park Hours
12.08.100 Violation - Penalty
12.08.110 Tobacco Use by Minors
12.08.010 Park Property
It is unlawful to remove, destroy, mutilate or deface any structure, monument, wall, fence, equipment, bench,
table, trees, plants, signs or other property lawfully in any park in the City of Tukwila. (Ord. 1850 §1(part),
1998)
4.01.020 Same — Damaging property.
No person shall remove, destroy, mutilate, or deface any structure, monument, statue, vase, fountain,
wall, fence, railing, vehicle bench, shrub, tree, fern, plant, flower, lighting system, sprinkling system, or
other property lawfully on any park property.
Cross reference(s)— Rewards for information leading to arrest of persons damaging public property,
ch. 9.03.
Unless otherwise posted, or approved by the Administrator in writing, it shall be a misdemeanor to do
any of the following in a Park:
Section 11. Vandalism
Remove, destroy, mutilate, deface or tie any material to any structure, monument, statue, vase,
fountain, wall fence, railing, vehicle, bench, shrub, tree, fern, plant, flower, lighting system or sprinkling
system, or other park property.
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12.08.020 Animals Running at Large
It is unlawful to allow or permit any animal to run at large in any park unless authorized by King County Parks
Department in Fort Dent Park, or in a City park by the Parks and Recreation Director. Horses are not permitted
in any park except on posted bridle trails. (Ord. 1850 §1(part), 1998)
4.01.030 Same — Animals.
A. No person shall allow or permit any animal under that person's exclusive control to run at large on
any park properties, or enter any lake, pond, fountain, or stream therein.
B. No person shall, in any manner, tease, annoy, disturb, molest, catch, injure, kill, or throw any stone
or missile of any kind at or strike with any stick or weapon any animal, bird, or fowl. No person shall
fish on the park properties except at areas designated by the parks and recreation department. No
person shall feed any fowl in the park except in designated areas.
Cross reference(s)— Animal control, ch. 8.03.
Section 9. Domestic Animals in Parks
Allow or permit any domestic animal, including service animals, to run at large, or enter any swimming
area, pond or fountain. A dog brought into or kept in a park or trail area shall be on a leash not more
than six (6) feet in length and under direct control of owner. Exceptions to leash requirements may be
made only for approved scheduled events.
• No domestic animals, except for service animals, will be allowed in any Park that permits swimming.
Dogs, except for service animals, are not permitted in Gene Coulon Memorial Beach Park, Kennydale
Beach Park, or the beach at Cedar River Park.
• Any person with a dog or other pet in their possession in any park shall be responsible for both the
conduct of the animal and for removal from the, park of feces deposited by such animal. The person
with the dog or other pet must have in their possession the equipment or supplies required for feces
removal.
• No domestic animals, except for service animals, will be allowed at any special event held neither at
any park nor in any area in a park posted with signs, unless permission is granted by the Administrator.
• No domestic animals, except for service animals, will be allowed at the Maplewood Golf Course, the
Farmer's Market and Meadow Crest Playground.
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12.08.030 Motor Vehicle Operations
It is unlawful to operate any motor vehicle in City public parks except upon a paved roadway or parking lot,
provided, however, that the Parks Director may give written authorization for the operation of a motor vehicle
at any place within a City public park when such vehicle is being operated in furtherance of City business. (Ord.
1850 §1(part), 1998)
4.01.080 Prohibited activities — Speed limits, vehicles, and horses.
A. No person shall ride or drive any bicycle, tricycle, motorcycle, motor vehicle, horse, or pony over or
through any park at a speed in excess of fifteen (15) miles per hour. Nor shall any person ride or drive
any bicycle, tricycle, motorcycle, motor vehicle, horse, or pony over or through any park, except within,
along, and upon the park drives, parkways, or park boulevards; however, a person may ride a bicycle or
tricycle on park trails, unless the parks, recreation, and community services director prohibits bicycle or
tricycle use and posts a sign advising of the prohibition.
B. No person shall stand or park any vehicle, except in designated areas or in accordance with signs,
striping, or other methods which make clear the appropriate method or manner of parking. Improperly
parked vehicles, including vehicles parked on sidewalks, vehicles left parked over twenty-four (24)
hours, vehicles not associated with the use of the park, and unauthorized vehicles left in the park
between dusk and dawn, are subject to the penalties provided for in KCC 4.01:220(A)(2) and may be
towed away at the expense of the owner.
Cross reference(s) — Traffic code, ch. 9.36.
4.01.210 Traffic regulations.
A. At all times and a,. _. . .
at all locations within any park, pedestrians shall enjoy the right-of-way over any
motorized or unmotorized vehicle, bicycle, tricycle, animal, skates, or skateboard.
B. No person shall ride, drive, or operate any bicycle, skates, or skateboard in any area within any park
where such activity is prohibited by means of posted notice. The director of the parks and recreation
department is authorized to place the appropriate notice or notices at such times, and /or within such
areas of any park which shall make it unlawful to ride, drive, or operate any bicycle, skates, or
skateboard within such designated areas, according to the posted notice.
Cross reference(s)— Traffic code, ch. 9.36.
Unless otherwise posted, or approved by the Administrator in writing, it shall be a misdemeanor to do
any of the following in a Park:
Section 5. Overweight Vehicles in Parks
Operate or drive any vehicle with a gross weight of over 32,000 pounds or a maximum width of over
102 inches except for places set apart for such purposes by the Administrator and designated by signs.
Unless otherwise posted, or approved by the Administrator, it shall be a civil violation to do any of the
following in a Park:
Section 4. Motorized and Non - motorized Vehicles in Parks
Ride, park or drive any bicycle, tricycle, motorcycle, motor vehicle, skateboard, rollerblades, roller -
skates, land sailing device, scooter, unicycles or any other wheeled or similar vehicle, horse or pony on,
over, or through any park designated by signage; or use the Renton Skate Park at Liberty Park with any
device other than a skateboard or in -line skates. This section does not apply to a disabled person using
a wheelchair, wheeled prosthetic(s) or other wheeled vehicle.
Section 5. Motorized Vehicles on Trails
Operate any motorized vehicle on City of Renton trails, EXCEPT those vehicles used by Authorized
Personnel in the performance of their assigned duties or authorized projects.
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2.08.040 Fireworks or Firearm Discharge
It is unlawful to discharge any fireworks or firearms within the boundaries of any public park within the City.
(Ord. 1850 §1(part), 1998)
4.01.040 Same — Discharging weapons, fireworks.
No person shall shoot, fire, or explode any fireworks, firecrackers, torpedo, or explosive of any kind, or
carry any weapon, excluding firearms, or shoot, discharge, or fire any firearm, air gun, bow and arrow,
BB guns, or use any slingshot or any other weapon on any park properties except a law enforcement
officer in the line of duty.
Cross reference(s)— Displaying or exhibiting weapons, § 9.02.060; fireworks, ch. 13.05.
Unless otherwise posted, or approved by the Administrator in writing, it shall be a misdemeanor to do
any of the following in a Park:
Section 3. Weapons & Fireworks
Possess any fireworks, firecracker, torpedo, explosive, air gun, sword, knife, bow and arrow, BB gun,
paint ball gun, slingshot, or any other weapon, unless otherwise permitted by federal or state law.
12.08.050 Teasing, Annoying, Feeding of Any Animal Prohibited on Park Property
It shall be unlawful for any person in any park, in any manner to tease, annoy, disturb, molest, injure, kill,
throw stones or projectiles of any kind at, or to strike with any stick or weapon, any animal, bird, fowl or fish. It
shall be unlawful for any person in any park to feed any wild animal, bird, fowl or fish except as may be
authorized by the Parks and Recreation Director. Further, it shall be unlawful for any person to catch any fish
at Tukwila Pond Park, except as may be authorized by the Parks and Recreation Director. (Ord. 1850 §1(part),
1998)
4.01.030 Same — Animals.
A. No person
shall allow or permit any animal under that person's exclusive control to run at large on
any park properties, or enter any lake, pond, fountain, or stream therein.
B. No person shall, in any manner, tease, annoy, disturb, molest, catch, injure, kill, or throw any stone
or missile of any kind at or strike with any stick or weapon any animal, bird, or fowl. No person shall
fish on the park properties except at areas designated by the parks and recreation department. No
person shall feed any fowl in the park except in designated areas.
Cross reference(s)- Animal control, ch. 8.03.
Unless otherwise posted, or approved by the Administrator in writing, it shall be a misdemeanor to do
any of the following in a Park:
Section 6. Wildlife Feeding & Harassment
Tease, annoy, disturb, molest, catch, injure or kill, throw any stone or missile of any kind at or strike
with any stick or weapon, any animal, bird, or fowl in any manner; or to feed any fowl or bird in any
park.
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12.08.060 Refuse Deposit
It is unlawful to throw any refuse or litter in any park, except in designated receptacles. It is unlawful to
deposit any refuse not generated in the parks in designated park receptacles. (Ord. 1850 §1(part), 1998)
4.01.100 Same — Littering.
A. No person shall throw any refuse, litter, broken glass, crocker y, nails, shrubbery, ry, trim
trimmings, junk, or
advertising matter in or on any park properties or deposit any such material therein, except in
designated receptacles.
B. No person shall deposit any refuse, not generated in parks, in any receptacle within any park or upon
any park properties.
Cross reference(s)— Litter control, ch. 8.04.
Unless otherwise posted, or approved by the Administrator in writing, it shall be a misdemeanor to do
any of the following in a Park:
Section 12. Littering
Throw or deposit any refuse or other material in any park, except in designated receptacles, or to take
garbage or refuse generated outside a park to a park for disposal; unlawfully dump yard waste, litter,
debris in any park; fail to remove or properly dispose of party decorations, including, but not limited to,
pinatas, streamers, or balloons, or picnic items, including, but not limited to, paper or plastic plates or
cups or table coverings.
12.08.070 Fires
It is unlawful to build any fire, except in devices designed to contain such fires. Fires are allowed only in
designated areas using approved devices. No open fires are permitted. (Ord. 1850 §1(part), 1998)
4.01.120 Same — Fires.
No person shall build any fires in any park except in areas designated by the parks and recreation
department.
Cross reference(s)— Fire prevention codes, ch. 13.02.
Unless otherwise posted, or approved by the Administrator, it shall be a civil violation to do any of the
following in a Park:
Section 11. Fires and Barbecues
Build fires except in areas designed and set aside for such purpose by the Administrator; use any
portable barbecue over 36 inches in length or less than 30 inches in height over a combustible surface
unless said surface is protected by a heat shield or fireproof device placed under the barbecue; or
place hot coals onto park grounds or into any trash containers or water bodies.
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12.08.090 Facilities Use Reservations
Groups wishing to reserve a City of Tukwila picnic shelter or ballfield may request to do so on a first -come,
first - served basis by contacting the office of the Parks and Recreation Department, Monday through Friday,
between the hours of 8:30AM and 5:00 PM. (Ord. 1850 §1(part), 1998)
4.01.150 Use of facilities.
Park facilities shall be used for their designed or intended purposes, and it shall be a violation of this
chapter for any person to interfere with or prevent any person from using a park facility for its designed
purposes.
4.01.160 Hours.
It is unlawful to remain in any park between dusk and dawn, or during those hours as otherwise posted
by the city, except for activities authorized by the parks and recreation department.
4.01.170 Permitted and scheduled activities — Rules.
Permits and schedules, officially issued or distributed by the director of the parks and recreation
department, shall have priority over other activities. Participants shall yield to the holder of such permit
or schedule. Participants with or without a permit or schedule shall abide by all rules and regulations
and shall not unreasonably interfere with other persons' use of or the city's maintenance or operation
of city park facilities. A copy of all rules and regulations are filed with the city clerk.
Section 2. Priority of Use
Programs and activities scheduled by the Community Services Department will have first priority for
use of parks and facilities. Otherwise, use of parks and facilities will be on a "first -come first - served"
basis.
12.08.095 Park Hours
It is unlawful for any person to be in a public park when it is closed. A park may be closed to public use during
certain hours as determined by the Mayor. Such closure hours shall be posted on the property.
(Ord. 1850 §1(part), 1998)
4.01.160 Hours.
It is unlawful to remain in any park between dusk and dawn, or during those hours as otherwise posted
by the city, except for activities authorized by the parks and recreation department.
Unless otherwise posted, or approved by the Administrator in writing, it shall be a misdemeanor to do
any of the following in a Park:
Section 2. Park Closing
Remain in any park after the posted closing time except when engaged in activities, programs and
events scheduled by the Community Services Department.
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12.08.100 Violation - Penalty
Persons in violation of these rules and regulations are guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction shall be
punished by imposition of a fine of not more than $300.00 and /or imprisonment for not more than 30 days.
(Ord. 1850 §1(part), 1998)
Section 1. Criminal Violations
Pursuant to Ordinance No. 5678, Park Rules and Regulations identified as criminal violations are
punishable pursuant to RMC 1 -3 -1 and 6 -18 -20 and any related RCW.
Section 2. Civil Violations
Pursuant to RMC 2-9-6C, Park Rules and Regulations identified as civil violations are punishable
pursuant to RMC 1 -3 -2.
4.01.220 Penalties.
A. Civil infraction.
1. Except as provided in subsections (A)(2) and (B) of this section, a violation of any provision of this
chapter shall constitute a class 1 civil infraction in accordance with RCW 7.80.120(1)(a), as currently
enacted or hereafter amended.
2. A violation of KCC 4.01.080(B) shall constitute a class 3 civil infraction in accordance with RCW
7.80.120(1)(c), as currently enacted or hereafter amended.
3. Each separate day, or portion thereof, during which any violation occurs shall constitute a separate
violation.
B. Misdemeanor. Any person who violates KCC 4.01.020 or 4.01.040 shall be guilty of a misdemeanor
punishable by a fine not to exceed five thousand dollars ($5,000) or by imprisonment not to exceed one
(1) year, or by both such fine and imprisonment. Each separate day or portion thereof during which
such violation occurs shall constitute a separate violation.
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OTHER CONSIDERATIONS
No Golfing
4.01.140 Same — Golf.
No person shall play golf except in areas designated by the parks and recreation department.
Noise
Unless otherwise posted, or approved by the Administrator, it shall be a civil violation to do any of the
following in a Park:
Section 2. Activities
Practice or play golf, baseball, cricket, soccer, polo, archery, hockey, volleyball, badminton or other
games of like character, or to fly a kite, or to hurl, propel, or fly any airborne or other missile, including
model airplanes, radio operated airplanes or other flying devices except in places and times set apart
for such purposes by the Administrator; erect any inflatable structure, such as 'bounce houses', with the
exception of city- sponsored events; or access Maplewood Golf Course property for the purpose of
'hunting' golf balls, or to remove practice range balls from the Maplewood Golf Course driving range.
Section 13. Noise Restrictions
Violate any applicable noise restrictions of the RMC 8 -7, and in particular the following provisions:
• It is unlawful to play car stereos, radios, or "boom boxes" - portable audio equipment, such as tape or
compact disc players or musical instruments - so loudly they interfere with normal conversations or
cause annoying vibrations at a distance of 75 feet or more.
• It is unlawful to operate or use any loudspeaker or other mechanical means of amplifying sound in
any park without a written permit from the Administrator.
Bounce houses /inflatables, dunk tanks, etc.
Unless otherwise posted, or approved by the Administrator, it shall be a civil violation to do any of the
following in a Park:
Section 2. Activities
Practice or play golf, baseball, cricket, soccer, polo, archery, hockey, volleyball, badminton or other
games of like character, or to fly a kite, or to hurl, propel, or fly any airborne or other missile, including
model airplanes, radio operated airplanes or other flying devices except in places and times set apart
for such purposes by the Administrator; erect any inflatable structure, such as 'bounce houses, with the
exception of city- sponsored events; or access Maplewood Golf Course property for the purpose of
'hunting' golf balls, or to remove practice range balls from the Maplewood Golf Course driving range.
Hot Coals
See 12.08.070 Fires
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Non - Discrimination
(department administration policy)
The City of Tukwila complies with the State of Washington's "Fair Play in Community Sports Act" that prohibits
discrimination against any person in a community athletics program on the basis of sex. Please direct questions
or comments to Dave Johnson, Recreation Superintendent, 12424 42nd Avenue South, Tukwila, WA
98168,206- 768 -2822, ParksRec @tukwilawa.gov
If you feel the City has not demonstrated, over time, a good faith effort to achieve this policy, you may file a
grievance using the following process:
1. Submit grievance to the Responsible Official listed above.
2. The written grievance must be signed by the grievant, and include the following:
a) Name of person submitting the grievance
b) Name of person on whose behalf the grievance is submitted
c) Grievant contact information including mailing address, day phone, evening phone, and
email address
d) Current Date
e) Date(s) and location(s) associated with the grievance
j) Grievance description including name of the person and /or organization related to the
grievance
g) Action taken to date, if any, by the grievant to resolve the grievance.
3. The Responsible Official will review the grievance within fifteen (15) business days of the submittal. A
written response, including findings of fact and course of action, if any, will be sent to the grievant
unless the grievance is resolved to the satisfaction of the grievant during the review period.
4. The grievant may appeal the Responsible Official's findings and course of action (based on the issues
raised in the original grievance submittal) to the Parks and Recreation Director within fifteen (15)
business days after receipt of the response. The Director will have fifteen (15) business days to 1)
affirm or modify the Responsible Official's written response; and 2) forward such decision to the
grievant.
5. No other administrative appeal is allowed under this policy.
Alcohol
4.01.130 Same — Alcoholic beverages.
No person shall bring into or consume in or on any park property or facility any alcoholic beverages
without a written permit from the director of the parks and recreation department.
Unless otherwise posted, or approved by the Administrator, it shall be a civil violation to do any of the
following in a Park:
Section 1. Alcohol (Amended by Ordinance No. 5694 adopted October 7, 2013)
Possess or consume alcoholic beverages except in areas designated by the Administrator. Designated
areas are 1) Maplewood Golf Course, when such beverages are purchased and consumed within the
concessionaire's licensed premises; 2) and designated areas of the Renton Community Center and
Renton Senior Activity Center facilities as part of a facility rental. All activities shall comply with all
Washington State Liquor Control Board requirements.
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Soliciting /Concessions
4.01.050 Same — Soliciting.
No person shall take up collections or act as or play the vocation of solicitor, agency, peddler, fakir,
mendicant, beggar, strolling musician, organ grinder, exhorter, barker, showman, or bootblack; or
operate or use any loudspeaker or other mechanical means of amplifying sound on any park properties
without a written permit from the director of the parks and recreation department except for public
address systems at sporting events.
Cross reference(s)— Solicitors, ch. 5.07.
4.01.190 Sales of refreshments.
No person shall sell refreshments or merchandise without the written permission of the director of the
parks and recreation department or a concession contract with the parks and recreation department.
Unless otherwise posted, or approved by the Administrator in writing, it shall be a misdemeanor to do
any of the following in a Park:
Section 7. Concessions, Sales, Commercial Activities, Distribution & Posting Pamphlets
Perform the following activities in a park area
• Operating a fixed or mobile concession or event or traveling exhibition.
• Soliciting, selling, offering for sale, peddling, hawking, or vending any goods or services.
• Advertising any goods or services other than the direct handing of written advertising to any one
person.
• Filming, recording, or photographing for commercial purposes without authorization from the
Administrator.
• Conducting classes or organized competitions.
• Distributing any commercial, circular notice, leaflet, pamphlet or printed material of any kind in any
Community Services buildings. These facilities are not public forums or limited public forums and are
designated solely to the specific purposes for which they are dedicated.
• Entering upon, using or traversing any portion of a park for commercial purpose, including fund
raising and /or fund solicitation.
• Attaching or securing to any vehicle or structure any commercial circular notice, leaflet, pamphlet or
printed material of any kind.
Overnight Camping,
4.01.090 Same - Camping.
No person shall camp on any park property except at places set aside for such purposes by the parks
and recreation department and so designated by signs or as allowed by a permit from the director of
the parks and recreation department.
Unless otherwise posted, or approved by the Administrator, it shall be a civil violation to do any of the
following in a Park:
Section 10. Camping and Overnight Stays in Parks
Erect a tent or shelter or to arrange bedding, or both, for the purpose of, or in such a way as will permit
remaining overnight; or park a trailer, camper or other vehicle for the purpose of remaining overnight.
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Parking (non park use)
Overnight Parking
4.01.080 Prohibited activities — Speed limits, vehicles, and horses.
B. No person shall stand or park any vehicle, except in designated areas or in accordance with signs,
striping, or other methods which make clear the appropriate method or manner of parking. Improperly
parked vehicles, including vehicles parked on sidewalks, vehicles left parked over twenty-four (24)
hours, vehicles not associated with the use of the park, and unauthorized vehicles left in the park
between dusk and dawn, are subject to the penalties provided for in KCC 4.01.220(A)(2) and may be
towed away at the expense of the owner.
Cross reference(s) — Traffic code, ch. 9.36.
Trail Use
Unless otherwise posted, or approved by the Administrator, it shall be a civil violation to do any of the
following in a Park:
Section 5. Motorized Vehicles on Trails
Operate any motorized vehicle on City of Renton trails, EXCEPT those vehicles used by Authorized
Personnel in the performance of their assigned duties or authorized projects.
Trail Etiquette
All Users:
• Obey all trail signs and regulations.
• Show courtesy for other trail users at all times.
• Keep dogs on leash, maximum length 6 feet (Dogs are not allowed in Gene Coulon Memorial Beach
Park, Kennydale Beach Park, or the beach at Cedar River Park.).
• When entering or crossing a trail at an uncontrolled point, yield to traffic already on the trail.
• No group of trail users shall occupy more than half of the trail nor impede the normal movement of
trail users.
• Stay to the, right except to pass.
• Pass others, going your direction, on the left. Pass with ample separation and do not move back to
the right until safely past.
• Use lights at night.
Pedestrians
• Listen for audible signals and allow faster trail users to pass safely. When possible walk to the right.
Bicyclists:
• Cyclists are required to wear safety helmets on all trails in King County.
• Yield to slower and oncoming users. Always give an early audible (voice, bell, horn) warning before
passing another trail user, allowing them adequate time to react.
• When possible pass on the left.
Urban Hunting /Foraging
See 12.08.010 (Park Property) & 12.08.050 (Teasing, Annoying, Feeding of Any Animal Prohibited on
Park Property)
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Posting Information
4.01.010 Prohibited activities — Generally.
No person shall use, place, � signboard, billboard, bulletin board, ostpole, or device of any
kind for advertising any properties. No person hallatach any notice, bill,
poster, sign, wire,
rod, or cord to any tree, shrub, railing, post, or structure within any park properties. No person shall
without the written permission of the director of the parks and recreation department place or erect on
any park property a structure of any kind.
Unless otherwise posted, or approved by the Administrator in writing, it shall be a misdemeanor to do
any of the following in a Park:
Section 1. Posting of Signs
Use, place or erect any advertising in any park; or to attach any notice bill, poster, sign, wire, rod, or
cord to any tree, shrub, railing, post or structure within any park; or to place or erect in any park, a
structure of any kind.
Stealing Plants
See 12.08.010 Park Property
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Conduct
(department admin policy)
POLICY STATEMENT:
200.17.01 It is the intent of the City of Tukwila to provide the public with recreation services that are
safe, enhance the participants' quality of life, and are an enjoyable experience. To do so, the
following guidelines for behavior have been established:
200.17.01a Disruptive behavior is prohibited. Any activity that disrupts the facility,
program, event, and /or activity; endangers the patron, other participants,
and /or staff; or interferes with Department business is disruptive behavior.
200.17.01b A patron who is disruptive will be notified that the behavior must stop. If,
after such warning, the patron continues to display disruptive behavior, the
patron may be asked to leave the facility, program, event, and /or activity. If
the patron refuses to leave, the Tukwila Police Department will be contacted.
200.17.01c Patron(s) that display disruptive behavior may be issued a criminal trespass
warning.
200.17.02 Patron(s) that display disruptive behavior may be suspended or denied use of the facility,
program, event and /or activity for a length of time determined by the Parks and Recreation
Director or his /her designee.
200.17.03 Recreation facilities and grounds are open to all ages including children who may be attending
without their parent of guardian. A child's safety and welfare is of primary concern and thus a
parent or guardian's responsibility for the behavior and /or well -being of their child is
recognized.
200.17.03a If a youth engages in disruptive behavior or unsafe activities, proper
notification will be attempted to a parent /guardian or emergency contact
person, if appropriate.
200.17.03b If a parent /guardian cannot be contacted, the Tukwila Police Department will
be notified and proper documentation will be completed for each incident.
If additional action is necessary, it will be under the discretion of the Parks and
Recreation Director or his /her designee.
200.17.03c
Unless otherwise posted, or approved by the Administrator in writing, it shall be a misdemeanor to do any of
the following in a Park:
Section 10. Authority to Remove Persons in Parks
Stay in a park when directed to leave by an authorized Community Services Department employee or
any police officer. Pursuant to RMC 6 -30 -2, any person violating these Park Rules and Regulations may
be subject to Expulsion from all city parks.
Section 14. Conduct
Use abusive, vile, profane, or obscene language or threats, which interfere with the reasonable use of a
park by the general public; engage in acts of violence, including but not limited to fights of any kind, or
to act in a violent, threatening, intimidating, or hostile manner toward another person whereby such
person is put in reasonable fear for his /her safety; jump off of any bridge or structure into a lake, river,
creek or other body of water except as permitted in Section 5 in designated swim areas.
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Smoking /Marijuana
(department admin policy)
City parks and trails are intended for healthy enjoyment of all citizens, including children and youth.
Tobacco use in the proximity of children and adults engaging in or watching outdoor recreational activities at
City -owned or operated parks and facilities is detrimental to the health and can be offensive to those using
such facilities.
POLICY STATEMENT:
1. To help protect the health, safety and welfare of the citizens of Tukwila, the use of tobacco or
other unapproved nicotine delivery products is discouraged in all city parks and outdoor
recreational facilities, excluding Foster Golf Links, at all times.
2. Persons should refrain from the use of any form of tobacco at or on any City -owned or operated
outdoor parks and facilities, excluding Foster Golf Links which includes, but is not limited to, any
park, playground, athletic fields, skate park, aquatic areas, shelters, restrooms, trails and parking
lot areas.
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