Chapter 2.75
PIONEER PARK*

Sections:

2.75.010    Park use hours.

2.75.015    Community group fee.

2.75.020    Overnight camping.

2.75.030    Reserving kitchen facilities.

2.75.035    Cancellation fee.

2.75.040    Reserving park for group events.

2.75.050    Plant materials.

2.75.060    Garbage removal.

2.75.070    Water usage.

2.75.080    Animals.

2.75.090    Malicious mischief.

2.75.100    Violation – Penalty.

*Prior legislation: Ord. 475.

2.75.010 Park use hours.

(1) The park shall be open for public use from 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. during May, June, July, August, September and October.

(2) The park shall be open for public use from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. during November, December, January, February, March and April.

(3) The park is closed to the public at all other times. [Ord. 610-A § 1, 1992.]

2.75.015 Community group fee.

The La Conner High School senior class, Volunteer Firefighters Association Easter Egg Hunt, Pioneer Association Picnic and La Conner Masonic Lodge may reserve Pioneer Park and the kitchen facilities free of any rental or deposit charges.

Additionally, for events authorized and supported by the La Conner arts commission or La Conner park commission, for the benefit of the community, Pioneer Park may be utilized free of any charge for rental or deposit; provided, that the event is a La Conner arts or park commission sponsored event, arts or park commission members are on site during the event, and that any financial proceeds of the event are made payable to the town of La Conner and allocated to the town’s arts or park fund. [Ord. 1132 § 6, 2015; Ord. 1041 § 1, 2010; Ord. 819, 2001; Ord. 810, 2001.]

2.75.020 Overnight camping.

Overnight camping is allowed within the park boundaries by permit only, as authorized in LCMC 15.45.025. [Ord. 1041 § 2, 2010; Ord. 610-A § 2, 1992.]

2.75.030 Reserving kitchen facilities.

Groups or individuals wishing to reserve Pioneer Park kitchen shall pay in advance $100.00 per day for such use.* In addition, a deposit of $150.00 for cleaning and a $100.00 alcohol deposit shall be required. Users shall be charged an hourly fee as authorized in LCMC 3.60.080 for cleanup, if required; otherwise such deposit or portion thereof shall be returned to user.

* At the discretion of the mayor and the La Conner town council facilities committee, the fee for use of the Pioneer Park kitchen may be reduced or waived upon written request if the request meets one or more of the following criteria:

(1) The event provides specific economic benefit to the town as a whole; and/or

(2) The event has cultural or historic significance to the town; and/or

(3) Educational benefit;

(4) If the facility is not rented less than 48 hours from a date.

No applicant will qualify for a reduced rate if a fee or donation is required for admission.

The user is responsible for payment of all deposits and cleaning fees. [Ord. 1132 § 6, 2015; Ord. 1082 § 1, 2012; Ord. 1078 § 1, 2012; Ord. 1041 § 3, 2010; Ord. 783 § 1, 2000; Ord. 610-A § 3, 1992.]

2.75.035 Cancellation fee.

Cancellations within 60 days of the event will result in forfeiture of 50 percent of the rental fee. Cancellations within 30 days of the event will result in forfeiture of the full rental fee. [Ord. 1132 § 6, 2015.]

2.75.040 Reserving park for group events.

The park may be reserved for group gatherings. A reservation shall be made at Town Hall. [Ord. 610-A § 4, 1992.]

2.75.050 Plant materials.

It shall be unlawful for any person to pick flowers or to cut, tear, break, or otherwise damage flowers, shrubs, trees or other plant life in the park. [Ord. 610-A § 5, 1992.]

2.75.060 Garbage removal.

Garbage shall be removed from the park following the event. [Ord. 1041 § 4, 2010; Ord. 610-A § 6, 1992.]

2.75.070 Water usage.

Water shall be available for all persons enjoying the use of the park. Water shall not be transported from the park for private use which is not associated with the recreational use of the park. [Ord. 610-A § 7, 1992.]

2.75.080 Animals.

Animals shall be kept on leashes. [Ord. 610-A § 8, 1992.]

2.75.090 Malicious mischief.

(1) There shall be no malicious mischief actions or behavior permitted within the park. A person is guilty of malicious mischief if he knowingly and maliciously:

(a) Causes physical damage to the park property in an amount less than $250.00;

(b) Creates a substantial risk of interruption or impairment of service rendered to the public by tampering with the park property.

(2) Malicious mischief is a crime. [Ord. 610-A § 9, 1992.]

2.75.100 Violation – Penalty.

The violation of any provision of this chapter shall constitute a misdemeanor and shall be punished by a fine not to exceed $1,000. [Ord. 610-A § 10, 1992.]