§ 967.02. Firearms, fireworks, explosives and other weapons.

(a)

Firearms. Open carry of firearms is strictly prohibited on City Park property.

(b)

Dangerous weapons. Open carry of dangerous and/or deadly weapons is strictly prohibited on City Park property.

(c)

Bows and arrows. No person shall release an arrow from a bow, crossbow or longbow within the park other than in areas designated by the Mayor as archery ranges or at such other locations as may be designated in writing for such purpose by the Mayor.

(d)

Hunting. No person within the park shall hunt, pursue with dogs, hunt with birds, trap or in any way molest any wild bird or animal found within the park or rob or molest any bird nest or take the eggs of any bird.

(e)

Fireworks. "Firework" or "fireworks" means any composition or device designed for the purpose of producing a visible or audible effect by combustion, deflagration or detonation. Fireworks include consumer fireworks, display fireworks and special effects. Fireworks does not include sparkling devices, novelties, toy caps or model rockets. Fireworks are only permitted for use on July 3, July 4 and December 31 of each year (from 6:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m.), unless authorized in writing by the Mayor or City Manager.

(Code 1979, § 15-2-3; Code 1991, § 967.02; Ord. of 12-7-2015(2); Ord. of 10-3-2016(1))