§ 27-6. Recreational activities.

It shall be unlawful for any person within a county park to:

(1)

Swimming, etc. Swim, bathe or wade in any waters or waterways in or adjacent to such park unless so designated and clearly marked by signs.

(2)

Fishing. Fishing without complying with the "Tennessee Fishing Regulations" as published by the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency and any local rules or guidelines.

(3)

Picnic areas.

a.

Generally. Picnic or lunch in a place other than those designated for that purpose. Park employees shall have the authority to regulate the activities in such areas when necessary to prevent congestion and to secure the maximum use for the comfort and convenience of all. Visitors shall comply with any directions given to achieve this end.

b.

Availability. Violate the regulation that use of the individual fireplaces/grills together with tables and benches follows generally the rule of "first come, first served."

c.

Duty of picnicker. Leave a picnic area before the fire is completely extinguished and before all trash in the nature of boxes, papers, cans, bottles, garbage and other refuse is placed in the disposal receptacles where provided. If no such trash receptacles are available, then refuse and trash shall be carried away from the park area by the picnicker to be properly disposed of elsewhere.

(4)

Camping. Except as specifically set out below, to set up tents, shacks or any other temporary shelter for the purpose of overnight camping, nor shall any person leave in a park after closing hours any movable structure or special vehicle to be used or that could be used for such purpose, such as house-trailer, camp-trailer, camp-wagon or the like. Overnight "pup tent" camping by organized groups sponsored by recognized youth development agencies is permissible by special permit of the director. Camping in designated areas with permit as designated by the director is permissible.

(5)

Games. Take part in or abet the playing of any games involving thrown or otherwise propelled objects such as balls, stones, arrows, javelins or model airplanes except in areas set apart for such forms of recreation. The playing of rough or comparatively dangerous games such as football, baseball and quoits is prohibited except on the fields and courts or areas provided therefore.

(Ord. No. O-10-4-102, § 1, 5-24-10)