Chapter 2.80
PARKS AND RECREATION*
Sections:
Article I. In General
2.80.010 Appointment and general duties of director of recreation.
Article II. Director of Recreation, Parks and Playgrounds
2.80.030 Powers and duties generally.
2.80.050 Direction to close parks.
*Charter reference – Authority of council relative to parks and recreational facilities, § 11(5).
Cross references – Dogs to be leashed when in city park or playground, SCC 6.10.200; littering in parks, SCC 8.30.020; damaging park property, SCC 9.05.070; prohibited conduct in parks generally, SCC 9.05.080; taking or offering drink of alcoholic beverage in park, SCC 9.05.120; meetings, parades, etc., in parks, SCC 9.05.130; speed limits in parks, SCC 10.15.020; reservation of land in subdivisions for park purposes, SCC 17.15.230.
State law reference – Authority of city to establish and maintain parks and playgrounds, Code of Virginia, § 15.2-1806.
Article I. In General
2.80.010 Appointment and general duties of director of recreation.
The city manager may, subject to provision for the position in the annual budget, appoint a director of recreation. The director of recreation shall plan a comprehensive community recreation program, provide supervision over such program, utilizing municipal park and playground facilities and public school and other facilities available, and coordinate such recreation program with programs provided by other agencies within the city. Such programs shall be adapted to appropriations adopted by city council. (Code 1964, § 17-8.1; Code 1985, § 19-1; Amended during the 2003 reformat).
Article II. Director of Recreation, Parks and Playgrounds
2.80.020 Appointment – Term.
The city manager may appoint an officer or director of recreation and parks and playgrounds of the city. Such appointee shall serve at the pleasure of the city manager. (Code 1964, § 17-9; Code 1985, § 19-12; Amended during the 2003 reformat).
2.80.030 Powers and duties generally.
The director of recreation, parks and playgrounds shall have general supervision of all city parks and shall be charged with the enforcement of all rules and ordinances adopted for the regulation and government thereof. (Code 1964, § 17-11; Code 1985, § 19-13).
2.80.040 Police power.
The director of recreation and parks and playgrounds shall have police power. (Code 1964, § 17-10; Code 1985, § 19-14; Amended during the 2003 reformat).
2.80.050 Direction to close parks.
The director of recreation and parks and playgrounds may direct that the entrances to the city parks may be closed at any time. (Code 1964, § 17-12; Code 1985, § 19-15; Amended during the 2003 reformat).