Park areas are provided and maintained for the benefit and pleasure of all our citizens. With this in mind, municipal park codes have been established to assure your safe and enjoyable use of the areas. For the safety of all visitors and the protection of the environment, please read and adhere to the following rules:
- Glass containers are not allowed in the Park (Sec. 79-6.1)
- Possession of any open container of alcohol in a public place is unlawful. (Section 44-d)
- Radios should not be audible over 50 feet from radio source. (Sec.79-4e)
- No person shall operate a motor powered, off-road or limited use vehicle within a park. (Sec. 79-17)
- No person shall damage, destroy, deface, disturb, remove or befoul any building, structure, sign, equipment, swimming pool, skating rink or other property in a park. (Sec. 79-3)
- No person shall injure, damage, destroy, deface, disturb, remove or befoul any tree, flower, shrub, rock, mineral or other natural feature in a park. (Sec. 79-3)
- All dogs must be controlled by a leash. (Sec. 79-8)
- All pet owners must clean up after their pets. (Sec. 31-8c)
- No person shall solicit or engage in any business or commercial transaction involving the sale of goods, without a permit from the Commissioner. (Sec. 79-19)
- No person shall deposit rubbish of any sort within the Park. (Section 79-4)
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We're here to keep your park activities safe and enjoyable!"
The Park Patrol:
- Helps ensure the safety of park visitors
- Provides information on historical, cultural and environmental features of the parks and their surroundings
- Offers emergency assistance
- Provides information on park codes
- Offers directions
The Park Patrol is staffed through a combination of specially trained City security personnel, the Rochester Police Department's PAC-TAC (Police and Citizens Together Against Crime) and criminal justice interns from various colleges.
Park Patrol members may issue verbal warnings and citations when park municipal codes are violated and may contact police back-up, if necessary
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