Redmond Area Park and Recreation District

Ordinance #1 - 2025 - GENERAL PARK AND FACILITY RULES

 

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General Rules

1. No person shall disturb or otherwise endanger the comfort, health, peace, or safety of others.

2. Criminal Activity: No Person shall violate, or refuse to obey, any city, county, state, or federal laws, or ordinances regulations while in District Parks or Facilities or while participating in District Programs.  Criminal activity on District property will be reported to the Redmond Police Department or Deschutes County Sheriff’s Department

3. Park Hours: For public use, park hours are from sunrise to sunset, unless posted otherwise. Hours of use for District-sponsored or sanctioned activities may occur outside of the sunrise to sunset time period. 

4. Program or Facility Rules: No person shall refuse to obey any District Program or District Facility rules. 

5. Direction of a District Employee: No person shall refuse to obey and abide by all instructions, warnings, restrictions, and prohibitions on posted signs and notices, or communicated verbally or in writing by a District employee, or other person as designated by the Executive Director.

6. Camping: Overnight camping is not allowed except as authorized by the Board of Directors or authorized agent. To “camp” means to set up or to remain in or at a campsite. “Campsite” means a place where any bedding, sleeping bag, or other material used for bedding purposes, or any stove or fire is placed, established, or maintained for the purpose of maintaining a temporary place to live, whether or not such place incorporates the use of any tent, lean-to, shack, or any other structure, or any vehicle or part thereof.

7. Fires: Open fires and charcoal barbeques are prohibited. Portable propane camp stoves and gas barbeques are permitted to the extent that they are operated in a safe manner.

8. Audio Devices: No person shall create a noise, within District property, by use of a sound-amplifying device or otherwise, that is unnecessarily loud at a distance of 30 feet from the source except as authorized by the Executive Director or a Designee. A noise is “unnecessarily loud” if it interferes with normal spoken communication or could reasonably disturb sleep.

1. Water Use:

 

9.1       No person shall bathe (unless in designated showers), wash clothing or other materials, or clean fish in streams, ponds, pools, or restrooms on District property.

9.2       No person shall jump, dive, or otherwise launch oneself or any other person or object off any bridge into a river, canal, pond, or any other body of water located within District property.

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9.4       In addition to these rules, all persons shall obey rules posted at particular bodies of water.

 

1. All private lands adjacent to District parks and property are off limits to the public.

Person(s) shall only use paths, trails, and roads specifically designated for public use.

 

1. Property Damage: No person shall damage, remove, tamper with, modify, or deface District Property including vegetation, dirt, and rocks.

 

1. Littering: No person shall litter on District Property.  Garbage and refuse shall be deposited in proper receptacles provided for this purpose.  Personal garbage and refuse shall not be brought to District parks for disposal.

 

1. Animals:

   1. No person shall feed waterfowl or other wildlife.

13.2     No person shall damage, harm, injure, molest, or otherwise disturb any wildlife or wildlife dwelling except as authorized by the Executive Director, a Designee, or other government agency with jurisdiction. Horses and other stock animals are prohibited, except in designated equestrian use areas or as authorized by the Executive Director or a designee.

13.3     Owners or keepers of an animal (hereinafter referred to as “Owners”) are responsible and liable for the animal’s actions. Animals or Owners may be excluded from District property for failure to abide by District rules.

13.4     Owners shall maintain control of dogs by securely holding onto a physical leash (not an electronic control device) of not more than six feet in length that is attached to the dog, except when in a designated off-leash area. Dogs may not be secured to a stationary object and left unattended on District property.

13.5     Owners shall promptly pick up and dispose of animal waste in proper receptacles.

13.6     Owners shall not allow an animal to damage the property of another, including by digging or burrowing, or to harass, threaten, injure, or fight with an animal or person.

13.7     Any dog that has a set of permanent canine teeth or that is six months of age or older, whichever comes first, must be licensed and current in vaccinations. Owners shall be found in violation of this rule if a dog is not wearing its collar and tag.

13.8     Only trained Assistance Animals that perform a specific task for a disability are allowed in District Facilities, or at District sponsored or sanctioned events or programs, unless permitted by the Executive Director. Emotional support animals are not considered Assistance Animals.

 

1. Non-motorized Vehicles:

Non-motorized vehicles, including bicycles, skateboards, scooters, in-line and roller skates and other similar devices exclusively powered by humans:

14.1     Shall not move at a speed or in a manner that endangers other people, pets, wildlife, or District Property

14.2     Shall not be placed in a manner that obstructs pedestrian or vehicular traffic on a path, trail, disabled access ramp, or building entrance.

14.3     May only be used on paths and trails which do not exclude their use.

 

1. Vehicles

15.1     Motorized vehicles are prohibited except in roadways, parking areas designated for motorized vehicles, as needed for public safety purposes, or by permit.

15.2     No person shall park a vehicle on District property unless the operator or passengers are using District facilities or participating in District programs. No person shall park a vehicle on District property for the purpose of offering the vehicle for sale.

15.3     No person shall block the flow of traffic in a parking lot, or prevent emergency vehicle access, by double parking or blocking a fire hydrant, driveway, or entry gate, or parking in an undesignated space.

15.4     No vehicle may be parked on District property between 10:00 pm and 5:00 am, except:

1. As authorized by the Executive Director or a Designee;

2. During District program or operating hours

15.5        Vehicles left upon District property in violation of these rules or in violation of Oregon law may be towed in accordance with Oregon law.

 

1. Business Operations, Leafleting, and Organized Events:

16.1        The following activities are prohibited on District property unless specifically authorized by the Executive Director or a Designee and with evidence of such permission on their person:

1. Operating a fixed or mobile concession.

2. Soliciting, selling, offering for sale, peddling, hawking, advertising, or vending any goods or services.

3. Displaying commercial advertisements, signs or business cards on facility bulletin boards or elsewhere on District property without prior approval.

16.2          Hand-billing and leafleting is permitted as long as the method of distribution does not violate District rules and regulations.

16.3          No person shall organize, conduct, or participate in any event or other scheduled activity that is publicly advertised without prior authorization from the Executive Director or a Designee. District activities have priority use of District facilities.

 

1. Prohibited Items for the Safety of Park Users, Property, and Wildlife: It is prohibited to possess or use the following items on District Property without approval from the Executive Director:

   1. Knives or blades over four (4) inches in length

   2. Axes, machetes, scythes, and other metal implements with a sharpened edge meant for cutting

   3. Firearm replicas

   4. Spray paint

   5. Game and trail cameras

 

1. Hunting, Firearms & Fireworks

18.1           No person shall possess a loaded firearm on District property except in accordance with Oregon and Federal law.

18.2           Consistent with ORS 166.360(9), and the exceptions as allowed under ORS 166.370, no person shall intentionally possess a loaded or unloaded firearm, or any other instrument used as a dangerous weapon, while in or on a District building.

18.3          No person shall use a weapon, as defined in ORS 166.360, on District property, except as authorized under Oregon law.

18.4          No person shall possess or use a bow and arrow, crossbow, spear gun, paintball gun, BB or pellet gun, airsoft gun, or device capable of launching a projectile by means of compressed gas or electricity while on District property.

18.5           Fishing is permitted on District property consistent with Oregon law, including licensing requirements under ORS Chapter 497.

18.6           Hunting, trapping, or removing any wild animal from District property is prohibited unless authorized by the Executive Director, a Designee, or other government agency with jurisdiction.

18.7           No person shall possess or use fireworks or other explosives on District property.

 

1. Remote-controlled and Unmanned Aerial Vehicles: In or on any District property, users must operate remote-controlled vehicles and unmanned aerial vehicles (i.e., a drone), whether for recreational or commercial purposes, consistent with the Federal Aviation Administration regulations.

 

1. Specific Special Recreational Activities:

20.1        Metal Detectors: No person shall use metal detectors on District Property  without a permit issued by the District.

20.2        Geocaching/letterboxing is permitted to the extent that the activity does not violate a District rule.

20.3        Slacklines, hammocks, and similar devices are permitted to the extent that their use is consistent with District rules and causes no damage to vegetation or structures.

20.4        No person shall tether, launch, or land a hot air balloon, paraglider, parachute, or other similar devices on District Property unless authorized in writing by the Executive Director

 

1. Restrooms and Changing Areas:

21.1        No person shall urinate or defecate on district property except in restroom toilets or portable toilets.

21.2        Restrooms and portable toilets are to be used only for the elimination of human waste, hand washing, and other related personal hygiene functions.

21.3        Facility locker rooms and group changing rooms are provided only to clean one’s body and to store personal belongings during the time when the facility user is inside the building.

21.4        Individual restrooms/changing rooms and restroom stalls are not to be occupied by more than one person and for no longer than 10 minutes, with the exception of those who need assistance and are accompanied by a caregiver.

21.5        People may use the restroom that corresponds to their gender identity.

21.6        No person over the age of six shall enter a restroom or locker facility designated for the opposite gender. Those who need assistance and are accompanied by a parent, legal guardian, or caregiver may enter the restroom, changing room, or locker facility that aligns with the gender of the parent, legal guardian, or caregiver.

21.7        No person shall use a cell phone, camera, recording device or other photographic equipment inside a restroom, locker room or changing area.

21.8        No person shall be within a restroom outside of posted hours of operation.

21.9        No animals (excluding service animals), bicycles, camping materials, drug paraphernalia, or items used to prepare food for consumption are allowed in restrooms, locker rooms, or portable toilets.

 

1. Substances:

22.1        SMOKING. Smoking, vaping, and the use of tobacco or marijuana in any form is prohibited on any District Property, whether or not in a vehicle. 

22.2        ALCOHOL. No alcoholic beverages are allowed in District Parks, Facilities, or Programs without prior written authorization of the Executive Director or their designee. Alcohol may be served at designated District Facilities if a certificate of compliance, as to all regulations pertaining to the use and consumption of alcoholic beverages, is provided to the appropriate District staff and advance authorization is given.

22.3        DRUGS. No person shall sell, buy, use, or possess any drug or narcotic prohibited by state law while on District Property or in District Programs.

 

 

1. Exclusion

23.1           A peace officer or the Executive Director or a Designee may exclude a person from District property, subject to Oregon law, for any of the following:

1. Violation of District rules and regulations;

2. The person has been cited to appear, arrested, or otherwise taken into custody in a “Civil Exclusion Zone” for any of the offenses contained in the City of Redmond or Deschutes County code;

3. As ordered by a court of law; or

4. The person is deemed a public threat to visitors or to any District staff or property.

23.2     The Executive Director or a Designee shall determine the length of the exclusion period. If an excluded person violates the exclusion order, local law enforcement may be called, and the person may be arrested for criminal trespass.

23.3     Verbal or written exclusions will begin immediately. The excluded person will have 10 calendar days from the effective date of the notice to appeal the exclusion. The appeal must be in writing and delivered to the District’s Executive Director. The appeal shall set forth the reason(s) that the exclusion is invalid or improper and shall request a written review. The District shall issue a written decision no later than 30 calendar days following receipt of the appeal.

23.4     If, as part of a written appeal, the excluded person requests a hearing, it shall be conducted by the board of Directors within 30 calendar days of the request. The board will render the final decision in writing within 15 business days of the hearing date. If a hearing is requested, no written decision shall be issued until after the hearing.

23.5     At any time during the exclusion, an excluded person may submit a petition in writing to the Executive Director for a temporary waiver of the exclusion.

 

24. ENFORCEMENT OF RULES AND REGULATIONS

24.1   The Executive Director, a Designee, or any peace officer as defined under ORS 133.005(3) is vested with authority to enforce these rules and regulations and to take the following action:

1. Issue exclusions as provided by the District’s Park and Facility Rules Policy and Oregon law to any person who violates any provision of the District’s rules and regulations.

2. Refuse entrance to a District facility or program, or require a person to leave a District property, facility, or program.

24.2     A peace officer as defined under ORS 133.005(3) is vested with authority to enforce these rules and regulations and to take the following action:

1. Issue citations or exclusions as provided by the District’s Park and Facility Rules Policy and Oregon law to any person who violates any provision of the District’s rules and regulations.

2. Refuse entrance to a District facility or program, or require a person to leave a District property, facility, or program.

24.3     No person shall refuse to leave any District property, facility, or program after being directed to leave by a peace officer or the Executive Director or a Designee. Entering or remaining unlawfully in or upon District property may subject a person to exclusion or prosecution for criminal trespass in the second degree pursuant to ORS 164.245.

24.4     No person shall interfere with any District personnel or peace officer enforcing these rules and regulations. Intentionally acting in a manner that prevents or attempts to prevent District personnel or a peace officer from enforcing these rules and regulations may subject a person to exclusion or prosecution pursuant to ORS 162.247.

24.5     Pursuant to ORS 266.450, violation of these regulations is a misdemeanor punishable by exclusion; or upon conviction by a fine not to exceed $100 or imprisonment not to exceed five days, or both.

 

1. Severability 

Should any word, sentence, paragraph, clause or phrase of this ordinance be adjudged or held to be void or unconstitutional, the same shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this ordinance, which shall remain in full force and effect.

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1. Repeal

This Ordinance supersedes, replaces, and restates Ordinance #1-2006 in it’s entirety. Ordinance #1 -2006 is hereby repealed.