§ 62-162. Definitions.

The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this article, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning:

City parks or recreation facilities means all real properties owned or controlled by the city, regardless of the extent of development or official designation, which serve as picnic areas, recreation areas, nature areas, exercise facilities, athletic fields and such other areas, buildings or park facilities as are established or designated by the city for the use and enjoyment of the general public.

Handicapped person means any person who is developmentally disabled or mentally, physically or emotionally impaired as defined in F.S. § 760.22.

Park facilities means any improvements or structures, either natural or artificial, including, but not limited to, buildings, shelters, benches, tables, playground equipment, walls, fences, fountains, walkways, toilet facilities, and signs located in, upon or around a city park.

Park grounds means the real property upon which parks are located, and any and all trees, shrubbery, flowers, leaves, grasses, plants, fruit, dirt, rocks, water, and bodies of water located above, on or under such property.

Park personnel means all persons employed by the department of parks and recreation.

Park roads means all surface areas either paved or unpaved which have been designated as routes for vehicular traffic. All other traffic ways are classified as a form of trail or path.

Parking areas means any designated part of any park or road or any area contiguous thereto which has been set apart for the stopping, standing or parking of any vehicle.

Sidewalk means any area or way, whether paved or unpaved, which is set aside or open to the general public to accommodate pedestrian traffic.

Vehicle means any device in, upon or by which a person or property is or may be transported on highways, streets or roadways; except that the term "vehicle" shall not include bicycles or electric or battery-powered toy cars.

(Ord. No. 1069-2015 , § 3, 8-11-15)