HomeMy WebLinkAbout(2017, 08/08) - B-16 - AmendedMAXIMIZING PUBLIC ACCESS TO CITY PARKS
The purpose of this policy is to maximize access for the general public to the parks of the
City of Newport Beach. As steward of the coastal parks and beaches, the City Council
establishes the following guidelines for reserved use of those City parks in high traffic
areas:
A. Reservations for the use of Inspiration Point and Lookout Point shall be permitted
only during the non -peak tourist season, specifically the period after the Labor
Day weekend in September to, but not including, Memorial Day weekend in May:
B. Groups of more than 20 attendees or participants may not reserve the following
view parks at any time:
John Wayne Park
Galaxy View Park
Inspiration Point
Lookout Point
Sunset View Park
C. Reservations for use of City park areas can only be made through the City, with
payment fees established by resolution of the City Council.
D. The Park Patrol Program undertakes the program of educating the public on the
rules and regulations for use of all City parks, especially those of high use and
during the peak summer season.
E. Exceptions to this policy shall only be events co-sponsored by the City of Newport
Beach, such as the Corona del Mar 5K Race, and for events at Galaxy View Park
approved through the Special Event Permit process.
History
Adopted I-28 - 2-26-2002
Amended I-28 - 4-8-2003 (changed to B-16)
Amended B-16 - 4-13-2004
Amended B-16 - 5-12-2015
Amended B-16 - 8-8-2017
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