It is unlawful for any person to be in, upon or use any parks and recreational areas between posted closed hours or the hours of midnight and sunrise.  Director has authority to post park closures or authorize written permission when deemed appropriate.

OMC Ch. 12.21.260

Unlawful Use of Field or Shelterhouse  
No person or group may occupy any ballfield or picnic shelter when permit holder arrives with paid permit for specific time and date of use is authorized to occupy the space. 

OMC Ch. 12.21.250

Special Event Permit  
It shall be unlawful for any person to use the streets, or other public places, including sidewalks, city owned parking lots and parks, for any special event, without first obtaining a permit. Examples of events that would involve a permit are when any event involving entrance fees, exclusive use of an area, sales, organized competition, amplified sound, use of temporary structures.

OMC Ch. 5.05.010

Communications with the Public At-Large on Park Property
Permits to communicate with the public at-large in City parks, including distribution of materials such as literature, posters, or flyers are granted on a first-come, first serve basis in areas and during times designated by the Director of Parks and Recreation. All permittees are responsible for clean-up of their permitted area, including the removal of all trash and removal of all signs, posters or other displays: failure to do so may result in denial of a future permit. No permittee under this section shall use a sound amplification system.

OMC Ch. 12.21.040

Sale of Food, Drink and Merchandise in Parks and Recreational Areas
No person, firm, corporation or association shall sell any food, food product or drinks of any kind in any City Park without obtaining a permit.

OMC Ch. 12.21.240

Alcoholic Beverages
It is unlawful for any person or persons to bring, use, consume or have on the premises of any public lands, park and recreational area any alcoholic liquor or cereal malt beverage, or to be in a state of intoxication on park property.

OMC Chs. 7.02.040; 7.02.050; 12.21.230

Disorderly Conduct
No person may:
A) Engage in disorderly conduct or any conduct tending toward a breach of the peace or,
B) Engage in any violent, tumultuous, offensive and disorderly conduct by threatening, traducing, quarreling, challenging to fight or fighting or by using obscene, offensive, profane, or unseemly language to the annoyance, disturbance or vexation of another.

OMC Ch. 9.11.010

When Noises Constitute Disorderly Conduct
The causing or making of any unnecessary loud noise or shouting or yelling or by the use of amplified speakers or sound systems shall be considered disorderly conduct. Unreasonable noise from device operated in/on a motorized vehicle or boat is a violation and considered an unreasonable noise disturbance.

OMC Chs. 6.18.040, 9.11.150

Horses and ponies are not allowed within Olathe Parks and Recreational areas unless accompanied by an approved special event permit. 

OMC Ch. 12.21.040

Firearms and Other Weapons
No person (except those licensed under the Kansas Personal and Family Protection Act (KSA 75-7c01 et seq)) may carry or have in his or her possession any firearm, weapon, or explosive, or shoot or discharge the same within the limits of any City park or recreational area. This provision shall not apply to duly authorized law enforcement officers in the performance of official duty.

OMC Ch. 12.21.150

Shooting into Parks
No person may discharge a firearm or other weapon into park areas from beyond park boundaries.

OMC Ch. 9.12.050

Fireworks
The use or possession of fireworks of any kind on park property is permitted only when authorized by the Director of Parks and Recreation for special events.

OMC Ch. 16.05; 2012 IFC Ch. 56

Handicapped Reserved
All designated handicapped parking is to remain unattended unless a vehicle bears and properly displays a handicapped parking permit.

OMC Ch. 10.12.098

Parking Lots
Parking lots are provided for park patrons only. Parking lots are not to be used for storing or parking any vehicle and/or trailer for personal or work use. If a vehicle and/or trailer are left unattended in an Olathe park, the vehicle and/or trailer may be removed and/or ticketed for an illegal parking violation.

OMC Ch. 10.01.084

Motor Vehicle Regulations
No person may operate any motor vehicle, including any vehicle licensed to operate on public streets, roads and highways and motorbikes, go-carts, snowmobiles and other motorized off-the-road vehicle, within City park or recreational area except upon roads, drives and parking areas established by the City. All motor vehicles are to remain on roadways, and off of grass except if permission is granted by the Director for special events and maintenance or park care by federal, state or city employees.

OMC Chs. 10.01.114.2, .3, .4, & .5; 12.21.070

Obeying Traffic Signs
Park patrons must obey all traffic signs indicating speed, direction, caution, stopping, or parking, and all other signs posted for proper control and to safeguard life and property. The penalties imposed by the Olathe Municipal Code shall apply to any person convicted of violating any of the provisions of this section.

OMC Ch. 10.01.012

All Terrain Vehicles and Golf Carts
No person may operate an all-terrain vehicle, motorized dirt bikes or golf carts, on or off roadways, in any City park except authorized local, state, and federal government agencies in the performance of official duties

OMC Ch. 10.01.114.1

Hot Air Balloons, Ultralight Aircraft, and Para- Sailing
Launching of hot air balloons or landing of hot air balloons, operation of ultralight aircraft, and operation of any para-sailing equipment or device is prohibited on City park property except when authorized by the Director of Parks and Recreation. Additional permits may be required.

OMC Chs. 12.21.040; 12.21.250

Model Rockets and Remote Control Devices
Model rockets and remote or radio controlled boats, aircraft, cars, trucks, helicopters, drones, and similar type devices are prohibited on all public lands except when the Park and Recreation Director provides written authorization and/or permit.

OMC Ch. 12.21.040

eBikes
Type I & III peddle assist ebikes are allowed on City of Olathe trails that already approved for bicycle use.

Trail access for individuals with State Issued Proof of Disability
Motorized access on trails for individuals with disability may be allowed to use pre-approved devices provided the following provisions are met:

• Paved and Unpaved Recreational Pathways.
  • Width: Wheelbase width of the Device must not exceed 36” to allow passage of pedestrians and others without going off trail.
  • Length: No longer than 62” to be able to maneuver around corner radius without going off trail.
  • Weight: No more than 600 pounds to avoid displacement of trail material due to weight. Maximum weight includes the combined weight of the device and passenger.
  • Power Source: Non-combustion motors only. Fuel or gas powered engines are not allowed. Motors with a maximum noise level not to exceed 55 decibels and not exceed 1,000 watts or 1 HP.
  • Maneuverability: Capable of adapting to diverse trail conditions, including but not limited to: increase and decrease in grade and slope, changes in topography, and variable surfaces.
  • At no time shall OPDMD impact natural ecosystems, cause damage to the trail, turf or property, be a detriment to historical or cultural features, or negatively impact other users of the property or neighboring property by physical contact or noise.

Boating – Hours
Boats may be operated on city lakes and waterways between the hours of park opening time to one hour prior to the posted closure time for park gates.

OMC Ch. 12.21.090

Boating-No Wake
No boat may be operated on any City lake at a speed which creates a wake or in excess of five (5) M.P.H. except for federal, state or municipal entities in the performance of their official duties.

OMC Ch. 12.21.100

Personal Watercraft
Personal watercraft and jet skis are prohibited on any City lake or waterway, except authorized local, state, and federal government agencies in the performance of official duties.

OMC Ch. 12.21.110

Water-Skiing and Similar Activities
No person may operate a vessel to tow a person on water-skis, a kneeboard, wakeboard, inflatable device, surfboard, or any other device.

OMC Ch. 12.21.130

Boating-Registration
It shall be unlawful to operate any boat on any City water body or bodies without having first obtained a required State of Kansas boating license. Such registration and numbering shall not be required for a vessel owned by federal, state, county, or municipal entity and used in performance of official duties.

OMC Ch. 12.21.090

Boating-Lifesaving Device Requirements
The operator of every boat shall require every person twelve (12) years of age or under to wear an United States Coast Guard approved Type I, Type II or Type III personal floatation device while aboard such boat. A life belt or ring shall not satisfy the requirement of this section.

OMC Ch. 12.21.120

Cedar Lake
Gas engines may not be used at Cedar Lake (15500 S. Lone Elm Rd) except for federal, state, and local governments during official duties. Electric motors are acceptable.

OMC Ch. 12.21.040

Temporary Suspension of Boating
No boating activity will be permitted if the Director of Parks and Recreation has issued an order to stop boating.

OMC Ch. 12.21.140

The boat ramps and docks are for unloading and loading of watercraft into and out of the lake. Please be courteous of other boaters and don't loiter in the water or on the dock.

Swimming
No person may swim, dive, bathe and/or wade in any City water body except officially designated posted areas, persons who are participating in fishing activities, or when the Park and Recreation Director provides written authorization and/or permit.

OMC Ch. 12.21.080

Ice Skating and Other Activities
It shall be unlawful for any person, except duly authorized City employees, to ice skate, ice fish, sled, drive or walk on or in the ice of any City water body.

OMC Ch. 12.21.180

Diving or Jumping from Natural or Man-made structures into Waterways
No person may dive or jump from any natural or man-made structure into park lakes, ponds, creeks, or any waterways on park property.

OMC Ch. 12.21.040

Camping
Overnight camping is hereby prohibited in or on Public Lands except by written permission of the Director in designated areas approved by the Parks and Recreation Department.

OMC Ch. 21.21.210

Wildlife
Hunting – Prohibited. No person may pursue, catch, trap, maim, kill, shoot or take any wildlife in any manner at any time while in any City park. The taking or possession of fish, crayfish, frogs, and turtles is permitted in accordance with applicable state laws and regulations. Such taking or possession shall not include the use of bows, crossbows, gigs, bank, trot, or set lines, seines, traps other than those used for the taking of bait fish, firearms, weapons, or explosives, all of which are prohibited.

OMC Ch. 12.21.160

Domestic Animals 
No person may bring any domestic animal into City of Olathe Parks unless the animal is in the immediate control of the owner and on a leash.  Domestic animals are not allowed on sportsfields. (OMC Ch. 8.10.010; 12.21.040)

OMC Chs. 8.10.080; 12.21.040

OMC Chs. 8.10.080; 12.21.040

Feeding or Baiting Wildlife, Prohibition
No person may feed or bait any wildlife, including migratory waterfowl, or create any condition, or allow any condition to exist which results in a congregation or congestion of migratory waterfowl; however, the use of lures or baited hooks for taking fish, crayfish, bullfrogs, common snapping turtles, and soft-shelled turtles is permitted in accordance with applicable state laws and regulations.

OMC Ch. 12.21.040

Fishing License; Regulations
Any person fishing in any City lake, including lakes leased to the City must comply with all applicable state fishing laws and regulations, including but not limited to, those pertaining to fishing licenses.

OMC Ch. 12.21.170

Deer Stands, Prohibition
No person may use, construct or in any way attach a deer stand or any other structure or any portion thereof, including steps to any tree or any other object unless approved by the Director of Parks and Recreation.

OMC Ch. 9.14.080

Preservation of Natural State
No person, except duly authorized City employees in the course of their employment, may take, injure, or disturb any live or dead tree, plant, shrub, or flower, or otherwise interfere with the natural state of City parks and recreational areas except authorized local, state, and federal government agencies in the performance of official duties.

OMC Ch. 12.21.050

Metal Detectors, Mining, and Prospecting Prohibited
No person, except duly authorized City employees in the course of their employment, may operate a metal detector, or mine or prospect for any mineral, in any park or recreational area without written permission of the Director of Parks and Recreation.

OMC Ch. 12.21.190

Artifacts and Items of Antiquity
All items of antiquity on park property are protected in perpetuity. No person may collect any artifacts or item of antiquity from park property except as approved by the Director of Parks and Recreation.

OMC Ch. 12.21.040

Damaging Park Property
No person, except duly authorized City employees in the course of their employment, may willfully or wantonly remove, injure, tarnish, deface or destroy any building, walk, bench, tree or improvement or property of any kind belonging to any park or recreational area owned by the City.

OMC Ch. 12.21.060

Sanitation
All waste material, paper, trash, rubbish, tin cans, bottles, containers, garbage and refuse of any kind whatsoever must be deposited in disposal containers provided for such purposes. No sticks, stones, trash or other objects may be thrown or discarded in or on any park lands, fountains, pools, drinking fountains, sanitary facilities, or other improvements.

OMC Ch. 12.21.220

Person Presumed Responsible
The operator of a vehicle or vessel is presumed to be responsible for litter which is thrown, dropped, or left from the vehicle or vessel on City of Olathe property or waters.

OMC Ch. 12.21.220

Dumping
Dumping of trash, brush, or other debris on park land, lakes or waterways is strictly prohibited.

OMC Ch. 9.07.130

Wastewater Dumping
No person may dump any form of wastewater into any park lake, pond, stream, or any waterway on park property.

OMC Ch. 17.18.050

Rules and Regulations
The Director is authorized to establish rules and regulations pertaining to the use of parks and recreational areas. The rules and regulations may be amended from time to time as needed, and a copy of the rules and regulations shall be available at the office of the Director of Parks and Recreation during regular hours of operation.

OMC Ch. 12.21.040

Violations and Penalties
It is unlawful for any person, firm or corporation to violate any provision of this chapter. Any person, firm or corporation convicted of violating this chapter, as amended, shall be guilty of a Class B Public Offense and shall be punished jointly or severally by a fine not to exceed One Thousand Dollars ($1000) or by a definite period of confinement in jail which shall be fixed by the Court and shall not exceed one hundred eighty (180) days, or both, unless otherwise specifically provided in the Olathe Municipal Code.

OMC Ch. 12.21.270

Enforcement Agencies
Park Rangers will assist the Director of Parks and Recreation in the control, management and protection of all Olathe parks, park property, wildlife, natural, and cultural resources of the parks. Park Rangers assure convenience and safety of all users of the City parks. Park Rangers may notify City Police, the Sheriff department, the Highway Patrol, or any appropriate law enforcement authority of the United States, the State, the County, or the City of Olathe upon observing various violations.

OMC Ch. 12.21.270

Enforcement of Park Regulations and Police jurisdiction over Parks and Recreational Areas
The laws of the City extend to and cover all City parks and recreational areas. The Chief of Police and law enforcement officers of the City shall have full power to enforce City laws governing parks and recreational areas and shall maintain order therein. In cooperation with the Olathe Police Department, Park Rangers will assist with the enforcement of all park rules and regulations.

OMC Chs. 12.21.020; 12.21.030