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Home My WebLink AboutTukwila Municipal Code - Title 12 - Parks and Recreation TITLE 12 – PARKS AND RECREATION Produced by the City of Tukwila, City Clerk’s Office Page 12–1 TITLE 12 PARKS AND RECREATION Chapters: 12.04 Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan 12.08 Park Rules and Regulations 12.12 Foster Golf Links Fees CHAPTER 12.04 PARKS, RECREATION AND OPEN SPACE PLAN Sections: 12.04.010 Adopted 12.04.020 Authentication – Availability 12.04.030 Filing 12.04.040 Six-Year Master Plan for Foster Golf Course 12.04.010 Adopted The 2014 Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan is hereby adopted. The 2014 Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan is adopted by reference as part of the Comprehensive Plan. (Ord. 2430 §1, 2014; Ord. 2430 §3, 2014 12.04.020 Authentication–Availability A copy of the Plan shall be filed in the City Clerk’s Office for use and examination by the public. (Ord. 2430 §2, 2014) 12.04.030 Filing A copy of Ordinance 2430 and the Parks, Recreation and Open Space Plan shall be filed with the following City Departments: 1. Community Development; 2. Public Works Department; 3. Finance Department; 4. Parks and Recreation Department; and 5. Mayor’s Office. (Ord. 2430 §4, 2014) 12.04.040 Six-Year Master Plan for Foster Golf Course A. The Foster Golf Links Revised Six-Year Master Plan Update dated June 28, 1999 is hereby adopted. B. The Foster Golf Links Revised Six-Year Master Plan will be a component in the Park, Golf and Public Places Plan when that document is completed. (Ord. 1882 §1, 1999) TITLE 12 – PARKS AND RECREATION Produced by the City of Tukwila, City Clerk’s Office Page 12–2 CHAPTER 12.08 PARK RULES AND REGULATIONS Sections: 12.08.005 Police Power 12.08.010 Definitions 12.08.020 Motorized Vehicles 12.08.030 Fireworks or Firearm Discharge 12.08.040 Fires 12.08.050 Charcoal Grills 12.08.060 Smoking 12.08.070 Amusement Attractions 12.08.080 Soliciting, Concessions, Commercial Activities 12.08.090 Trail Use 12.08.100 Facilities Use Reservations 12.08.110 Park Hours 12.08.120 Violation - Penalty 12.08.005 Police Power This chapter is hereby declared to be an exercise of the police power of the City for the public peace, health, safety and welfare and its provisions are to be liberally construed. (Ord. 2476 §3, 2015) 12.08.010 Definitions The terms herein used, unless clearly contrary to or inconsistent with the context in which used, shall be construed as follows: 1. “Director” means the Director of the Parks and Recreation Department of the City. 2. “Park” means and includes all City-owned or operated parks and all areas within the boundaries of such City parks, improved or unimproved trails or open spaces, public squares, golf courses, beaches, play and recreation grounds, City- owned or operated community centers, shelters, restrooms, athletic fields and facilities, or parking lots associated with any park within the City limits. 3. Wherever consistent with the context of this chapter, words in the present, past or future tenses shall be construed to be interchangeable with each other and words in the singular number shall be construed to include the plural. (Ord. 2476 §4, 2015) 12.08.020 Motorized Vehicles Unless otherwise posted or approved by the Parks and Recreation Director, it is unlawful to operate any motorized vehicles in any park except upon a paved roadway or parking lot. (Ord. 2476 §5, 2015) 12.08.030 Fireworks or Firearm Discharge It is unlawful to shoot, fire or explode any firearms, fireworks, firecracker, torpedo or explosive of any kind or to shoot or fire any air gun, bows and arrows, B.B. gun, or use any slingshot or other propelling device wherein the applied human energy or force is artificially aided, directed or added to in any park. (Ord. 2476 §6, 2015) 12.08.040 Fires It is unlawful to build any fire, except in devices designed and designated to contain such fires and such designation is clearly defined by signs posted in such area. No open fires are permitted unless authorized by the Parks and Recreation Director. (Ord. 2476 §7, 2015) 12.08.050 Charcoal Grills The use of charcoal for barbecues is not allowed except in devices designated by the City and such designation is clearly defined by signs posted in such area. Charcoal must be disposed of in designated charcoal receptacles. (Ord. 2476 §8, 2015) 12.08.060 Smoking A. Persons should refrain from the use of any form of tobacco and electronic smoking devices in all City parks and outdoor recreational facilities at all times, excluding Foster Golf Links. B. It is unlawful to use any form of tobacco, nicotine, or electronic smoking devices, including but not limited to vaporizers and e-cigarettes, within 25 feet of any children’s play equipment. (Ord. 2476 §9, 2015) 12.08.070 Amusement Attractions Unless otherwise posted or approved by the Parks and Recreation Director, it is unlawful to erect any inflatable structure or attraction including, but not limited to, “bounce houses,” dunk tanks, pony rides, etc. in or on park property with the exception of City-sponsored events. (Ord. 2476 §10, 2015) TITLE 12 – PARKS AND RECREATION Produced by the City of Tukwila, City Clerk’s Office Page 12–3 12.08.080 Soliciting, Concessions, Commercial Activities Unless otherwise posted, or approved by the Parks and Recreation Director, it is unlawful to conduct any of the following activities in or on park property: 1. Sell refreshments or merchandise, or operate a fixed or mobile concession, event, or traveling exhibition. 2. Solicit, sell, offer for sale, peddle, hawk any goods or services. 3. Film, record, or photograph for commercial purposes. 4. Conduct classes or organized competitions. 5. Attach or secure to any vehicle or structure any circular notice, leaflet, pamphlet or printed material of any kind. 6. Use, place or erect any advertising in any park; or attach any notice bill, poster, sign, wire, rod, or cord to any tree, shrub, railing, post or structure within any park; or place or erect in any park, a structure of any kind. (Ord. 2476 §11, 2015) 12.08.090 Trail Use Trail users must abide by all posted signs along trails in the City. (Ord. 2476 §12, 2015) 12.08.100 Facilities Use Reservations Programs and activities scheduled by the Parks and Recreation Department have first priority for use of parks and facilities. Otherwise, parks and facilities will be available on a “first-come, first-served” basis; provided, users shall yield use of a park area or facility to the participants in any program or activity scheduled by the Parks and Recreation Department. All park users 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 park facilities. (Ord. 2476 §13, 2015) 12.08.110 Park Hours Unless otherwise posted or approved by the Parks and Recreation Director, it is unlawful for any person to be in or on park property when it is closed. A park may be closed to public use during certain hours as determined by the Mayor. Unless otherwise posted, public parks are closed from 30 minutes past sunset until 30 minutes before sunrise. (Ord. 2476 §14, 2015) 12.08.120 Violation – Penalty Except as otherwise provided by state law or the Tukwila Municipal Code, violation of any provision of Tukwila Municipal Code Chapter 12.08 shall be punishable by a civil infraction in an amount not to exceed $100. (Ord. 2476 §15, 2015) TITLE 12 – PARKS AND RECREATION Produced by the City of Tukwila, City Clerk’s Office Page 12–4 CHAPTER 12.12 FOSTER GOLF LINKS FEES Sections: 12.12.010 Fee Schedule 12.12.020 Residential Fee Eligibility 12.12.030 “Extra Hole” Charge 12.12.040 “Twilight” Fee 12.12.050 “Weekend” Fee 12.12.060 “Winter” Fee 12.12.070 Application of “Senior” Fee 12.12.080 Application of “Junior” Fee 12.12.090 “Promotional” Fee 12.12.100 Inclusion of Taxes in Green Fees 12.12.010 Fee Schedule Fees established. The green fees shall be set by the Director of Parks and Recreation. (Ord. 2623 §3, 2020; Ord. 2567 §3, 2018) 12.12.020 Residential Fee Eligibility In order to be eligible for Residential Fees, the individual must present identification to prove they reside within the City limits of Tukwila. (Ord. 2623 §4, 2020; Ord. 2567 §4, 2018) 12.12.030 “Extra Hole” Charge An “Extra Hole” fee shall be charged when a player desires to play an additional 9 holes after the first 9-hole fee has been paid. The amount of the Extra Hole fee shall be the difference between the 9-hole and 18-hole fee for the particular player. (Ord. 2623 §5, 2020; Ord. 2567 §5, 2018) 12.12.040 “Twilight” Fee A “Twilight” fee shall be charged to all golfers one hour before the official sundown time or when there is not enough time to complete nine holes. Twilight fee applies to golfers of all ages and categories. Official sundown time shall be as stated in the Nautical Almanac, U.S. Naval Observatory for Seattle, Washington. (Ord. 2623 §6, 2020; Ord. 2567 §6, 2018) 12.12.050 “Weekend” Fee A “Weekend” fee shall be established on Saturdays and Sundays. (Ord. 2623 §7, 2020; Ord. 2567 §7, 2018) 12.12.060 “Winter” Fee A “Winter” fee shall be established for all days from November 1st through the last day of March. (Ord. 2623 §8, 2020; Ord. 2567 §8, 2018) 12.12.070 Application of “Senior” Fee A “Senior” fee shall apply anytime to anyone 62 years old and older. (Ord. 2623 §9, 2020; Ord. 2567 §8, 2018) 12.12.080 Application of “Junior” Fee A “Junior” fee shall apply anytime to anyone 17 years old and younger. (Ord. 2623 §10, 2020; Ord. 2567 §9, 2018) 12.12.090 “Promotional” Fee A “Promotional” fee may be authorized by the Parks and Recreation Director to encourage play and promote the golf course. (Ord. 2623 §11, 2020; Ord. 2567 §10, 2018) 12.12.100 Inclusion of Taxes in Green Fees All green fees as established by this ordinance include the City’s Admissions Tax and State Sales Tax within the stated amount. (Ord. 2623 §12, 2020; Ord. 2567 §11, 2018)