§ 7. PICNICS.

7.1:   PICNIC AREAS:

It shall be unlawful for any unauthorized person to picnic in any park in places other than designated picnic locations. Parks staff shall have the authority to regulate the activities in all picnic areas when necessary to protect the resource, prevent congestion and to secure the maximum use of such facilities for the comfort and convenience of all.

7.2:   FIRES PROHIBITED; EXCEPTIONS:

It shall be unlawful for any person to build, or attempt to build, a fire in any park except in such areas, facilities and under such regulations as authorized by the Director or the County Deputy Fire Marshal. This prohibition shall not apply to the use of gas or charcoal grills provided by the user in designated areas or in charcoal grills provided in the park. No person shall drop, throw, or otherwise scatter lighted matches, burning cigarettes or cigars, tobacco, paper, or other inflammable material within any park property area, or on any contiguous highway or road.

7.3:   PICNIC AREAS; FIRES, REFUSE, TRASH:

It shall be unlawful for any person to leave a picnic area before the fire is completely extinguished, and before all refuse or trash is placed in the disposal receptacles provided. Ashes are to be left in grills. If no trash receptacles are available, refuse or trash shall be carried out of the park by the person responsible for its presence and properly disposed of elsewhere.