Brookfield § 38.47 Parks & Recreation Section Fees This section authorizes the playground and recreation board to establish and amend fees and deposits for the use of park lands and outdoor facilities, including picnic areas. These fees will be recorded in the village fee schedule. View in Brookfield’s full code →
Brookfield § 38.48 Parks & Recreation Section Picnic reservation permits This section requires groups, associations, or organizations to obtain a permit from the director of recreation before using designated picnic areas in Brookfield parks. The permit will be issued if the group's use will not interfere with general public park use and all application conditions are met. View in Brookfield’s full code →
Brookfield § 38.49 Parks & Recreation Section Park closed from sunset to sunrise; exceptions This section prohibits individuals from remaining in any Brookfield park between sunset and sunrise, with exceptions for village officers/employees on duty, those with written permits, and village-organized recreation programs. View in Brookfield’s full code →
Brookfield § 38.50 Parks & Recreation Section Restricted portions of park This section prohibits entry into any park area that has been designated as restricted by an authorized official or through posted signage. The restrictions can be implemented by the director of recreation, village manager, or a police officer. View in Brookfield’s full code →
Brookfield § 38.51 Parks & Recreation Section Public assemblies require consent This section prohibits holding public meetings, concerts, or public entertainments in the park without obtaining prior written consent from the village manager. View in Brookfield’s full code →
Brookfield § 38.53 Parks & Recreation Section Solicitations prohibited This section prohibits begging and soliciting donations within the Brookfield park system. It establishes a clear restriction on such activities in public park areas. View in Brookfield’s full code →
Brookfield § 38.54 Parks & Recreation Section Overnight camping or sleeping prohibited This section prohibits any person from sleeping in the park system, whether on the ground or any structure, between sunset and sunrise. View in Brookfield’s full code →
Brookfield § 38.55 Parks & Recreation Section Fires prohibited; exceptions This ordinance section prohibits fires within the park system of Brookfield. Exceptions are allowed only in designated areas and under regulations set by the director of recreation. View in Brookfield’s full code →
Brookfield § 38.56 Parks & Recreation Section Firearms and fireworks prohibited; exceptions This section prohibits unauthorized individuals from carrying or discharging firearms or setting off fireworks and explosive devices within the park system. An exception is granted for those authorized by the playground and recreation board. View in Brookfield’s full code →
Brookfield § 38.57 Parks & Recreation Section Weapons prohibited; exceptions This section prohibits unauthorized individuals from possessing or using certain weapons, including knives longer than three inches, air guns, pellet guns, slingshots, and bows and arrows, within Brookfield parks. An exception is made for bows and arrows when used in a directly supervised park program. View in Brookfield’s full code →
Brookfield § 38.58 Parks & Recreation Section Throwing stones and other dangerous objects prohibited This ordinance prohibits individuals from throwing or casting stones or other dangerous objects within the Brookfield park system. View in Brookfield’s full code →
Brookfield § 38.59 Parks & Recreation Section Advertisements prohibited; exceptions This section prohibits the display, distribution, or affixing of advertisements and notices within the Brookfield park system, with exceptions granted by the playground and recreation board or as allowed in chapter 42. View in Brookfield’s full code →
Brookfield § 38.60 Parks & Recreation Section Gambling and certain amusements prohibited; exceptions This section prohibits fortune-telling, games of chance, and the use of gambling devices within Brookfield's park system. Exceptions can be granted for special events with approval from the playground and recreation board. View in Brookfield’s full code →
Brookfield § 38.61 Parks & Recreation Section Improper dumping prohibited This section prohibits the dumping or placing of various materials, including coal, ashes, dust, manure, rubbish, paper, garbage, and refuse matter, within the park system. It specifically requires that paper, garbage, or refuse matter be deposited only in provided receptacles. View in Brookfield’s full code →
Brookfield § 38.62 Parks & Recreation Section Intoxication, alcoholic beverages and illegal drugs prohibited; exceptions This section prohibits intoxicated individuals and those under the influence of controlled substances from entering or remaining in the park system. It also forbids the possession, sale, or distribution of alcoholic beverages (with exceptions for special events with approval) and controlled substances within the parks. View in Brookfield’s full code →
Brookfield § 38.63 Parks & Recreation Section Offering articles for sale prohibited; exceptions This ordinance prohibits offering articles for sale, hawking, peddling, soliciting, or accepting contributions within the park system. Exceptions are granted only with authorization from the playground and recreation board through a permit or contract. View in Brookfield’s full code →
Brookfield § 38.64 Parks & Recreation Section Dog regulations; other animals prohibited This section prohibits all animals except dogs in Brookfield parks. It mandates that dogs must be leashed, under control, and have proof of licensing and vaccination displayed. Owners are responsible for cleaning up after their dogs and are subject to fines for violations. View in Brookfield’s full code →
Brookfield § 38.65 Parks & Recreation Section Misuse of playground equipment prohibited This ordinance prohibits using playground equipment for unintended purposes or by individuals for whom the equipment is not designed, specifically mentioning that the size and shape of the apparatus are exclusively for children. View in Brookfield’s full code →
Brookfield § 38.66 Parks & Recreation Section Games and sports activities restricted This section restricts sports, games, and amusements within the park system to designated areas and under specific rules set by the playground and recreation board. It explicitly prohibits activities like hitting golf balls for practice. View in Brookfield’s full code →
Brookfield § 38.67 Parks & Recreation Section Use of ball fields and other outdoor facilities This section outlines rules for the use of Brookfield's ball fields and outdoor facilities, including restrictions on certain types of baseball, and specifies operating hours and lighting regulations for baseball, softball, basketball, and volleyball. View in Brookfield’s full code →
Brookfield § 38.68 Parks & Recreation Section Construction prohibited; exceptions This section prohibits the construction of any permanent or temporary structure or object, or additions to existing ones, within any park without prior written consent from the playground and recreation board. View in Brookfield’s full code →
Brookfield § 38.69 Parks & Recreation Section Protection of wildlife This ordinance prohibits the trapping, catching, wounding, killing, cruel treatment, or molestation of any bird or animal within the Brookfield park system. It also forbids the robbing of any bird or animal nest. View in Brookfield’s full code →
Brookfield § 38.70 Parks & Recreation Section Plants, shrubs or trees This section prohibits the removal or introduction of trees, shrubs, plants, or portions thereof from the park system unless authorized by the board. It aims to regulate the plant life within the park boundaries. View in Brookfield’s full code →
Brookfield § 38.71 Parks & Recreation Section Unauthorized use of park equipment prohibited This section prohibits the operation of playground and recreation department equipment or vehicles by unauthorized individuals. It also forbids the unauthorized rental or use of park equipment outside of park limits. View in Brookfield’s full code →
Brookfield § 38.72 Parks & Recreation Section Interfering with department personnel prohibited This section prohibits any person from hindering or interfering with employees of the playground and recreation department while they are engaged in construction, repair, or maintenance of park property. View in Brookfield’s full code →
Brookfield § 38.73 Parks & Recreation Section Resisting or interfering with officers prohibited This ordinance prohibits individuals from resisting or interfering with playground and recreation board members, police officers, or other authorized park personnel while they are performing their duties. It also forbids failing to obey lawful commands from these individuals and assisting in or attempting to help someone escape custody. View in Brookfield’s full code →
Brookfield § 38.74 Parks & Recreation Section Damage to park property prohibited This ordinance prohibits any person from damaging or defacing park property, including natural elements and structures. It also holds sponsors of special events responsible for any damage to park property and allows the recreation board to require security to ensure restoration. View in Brookfield’s full code →
Brookfield § 38.75 Parks & Recreation Section Disorderly conduct or other breach of peace prohibited This section prohibits individuals from causing disturbances, riots, or engaging in disorderly conduct within the park system. It also forbids gathering for unlawful purposes or in a manner that annoys, obstructs, or disturbs other park users. View in Brookfield’s full code →
Brookfield § 38.76 Parks & Recreation Section Obstruction of travel ways prohibited This section prohibits unauthorized individuals from placing goods, wares, merchandise, or any property in a manner that obstructs travel within the park. View in Brookfield’s full code →