§ 22-19. Picnic areas and use.

(a)

County parks may contain areas designated for cooking by placement of facilities such as grills, stoves, fireplaces or designated fire circles. No person shall cook in any area not so designated for such use.

(b)

No person shall build or light any fire upon the ground, or other object in any area except in a grill, stove, fireplace or designated fire circle, nor shall any person starting a fire leave the area without completely extinguishing the fire. Hot coals or embers shall be disposed of in a manner consistent with posted requirements and/or generally accepted fire safety rules.

(c)

No person shall use a grill or other device in such a manner as to burn, char, or blemish any bench, table, or other object of park property.

(d)

All trash such as boxes, papers, cans, bottles, garbage and other refuse shall be placed in the disposal receptacles where provided. If there are no such trash receptacles available, then refuse shall be carried out of the park to be properly disposed of elsewhere.

(e)

Park supervisors and their assistants are authorized to regulate activities in picnic areas when necessary to prevent congestion and to secure the maximum use for the comfort and convenience of all. Use of the individual fireplaces, together with shelters, tables and benches, follows generally the rule of first come, first served, unless reserved.

(Ord. No. 2006-01, § 19, 1-24-06)