1. Campfires are strictly prohibited.

2. No dunking booths, hot air balloons, pony rides, or livestock without prior approval.

3. Tents must be preapproved by the community services department. Tent location must be coordinated with community services department staff.

4. Ramadas may be used if not previously reserved by another group.

5. Athletic fields must be reserved separately from ramada rentals. Reservations must be made with the community services department.

6. Domesticated pets shall be permitted within city parks unless otherwise specifically prohibited. Any such pets shall be the sole responsibility of the owner and/or handler and shall be in direct control of their handler unless in a designated off-leash area.

7. All wildlife in city parks is protected.

8. It is unlawful to cut or destroy any vegetation within a city park.

9. All vehicles can be parked in designated parking areas only.

10. It is unlawful to wade or swim in park ponds, lakes or streams.

11. Firearms and dangerous weapons in city parks are subject to state laws and the regulations in the city code.

12. It is unlawful to litter in city parks.

13. Advertising in city parks is prohibited, unless otherwise approved by the director of community services.

14. Park curfew for all city parks is from 11:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m.

15. Any person wishing to sell any item in a city park must apply for a park vendor’s permit through the community services department, must possess a valid business license issued by the city of Maricopa, and may also be required to obtain a health permit from the Pinal County public health department.

16. Unauthorized vehicles are prohibited on park property, except in designated parking areas.

17. No golfing or driving of golf balls in city parks.

18. Please obey all “FIELDS CLOSED” signs.

19. No glass bottles and containers in city parks.

20. Alcohol may be consumed in city parks only by adults 21 years of age or older with a valid alcohol permit issued by the city of Maricopa.

21. Fishing in park ponds, lakes, and streams is free and open to the public with a valid license. All fishing is considered catch and keep unless otherwise posted and is subject to the city of Maricopa’s lake rules and regulations. The city of Maricopa recognizes all special regulations, as well as statewide regulations, as determined by the Arizona Game and Fish Department.

22. The use of tobacco products in city parks is strictly prohibited. [Ord. 23-09 § 2; Ord. 17-04 § 2; Ord. 13-16; Ord. 06-14 § 1; Res. 06-36; Code 2004 Art. 18-10.]