TITLE 12 – PARKS AND RECREATION

Title 12 Chapter 12.04

PARK AND OPEN SPACE PROGRAM
PARKS AND RECREATION
Sections:
Chapters: 12.04.010 Adopted
12.04 Park and Open Space Program 12.04.020 Authentication - Recordation - Availability
12.08 Park Rules and Regulations 12.04.030 Filing
12.12 Foster Golf Links Fees 12.04.040 Six-Year Master Plan for Foster Golf Course

12.04.010 Adopted
The Parks, Golf and Open Space Plan, including
the Master Development Plan for Foster Golf Links, as
prepared, is hereby adopted as the Parks, Golf and
Open Space Plan for the City of Tukwila.
(Ord. 1959 §1, 2001)

12.04.020 Authentication--Recordation--Availability
A copy of the plan, in the form adopted by this
ordinance, shall be authenticated and recorded by the
City Clerk along with this ordinance and, pursuant to
RCW 35A.12.140, not less than one copy of such
documents shall be filed in the office of the City Clerk
for use and examination by the public.
(Ord. 1959 §2, 2001)

12.04.030 Filing
A copy of the ordinance codified herein and the
Parks, Golf and Open Space Plan shall be filed with the
following City departments:
1. Community Development;
2. Public Works Department;
3. Finance Department;
4. Parks and Recreation Department.
5. Mayor's Office.
(Ord. 1959 §3, 2001)

12.04.040 Six-Year Master Plan for Foster Golf

Course
A. The Foster Golf Links Revised Six-Year Master
Plan Update dated June 28, 1999 is hereby adopted.
B. The Foster Golf Links Revised Six-Year Master
Plan will be a component in the Park, Golf and Public
Places Plan when that document is completed.
(Ord. 1882 §1, 1999)

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Chapter 12.08 to feed any wild animal, bird, fowl or fish except as
may be authorized by the Parks and Recreation Direc-
PARK RULES AND REGULATIONS tor. Further, it shall be unlawful for any person to
catch any fish at Tukwila Pond Park, except as may be
Sections: authorized by the Parks and Recreation Director.
12.08.010 Park Property (Ord. 1850 §1(part), 1998)
12.08.020 Animals Running at Large
12.08.030 Motor Vehicle Operations 12.08.060 Refuse Deposit
12.08.040 Fireworks or Firearm Discharge It is unlawful to throw any refuse or litter in any
12.08.050 Teasing, Annoying, Feeding of Any Animal park, except in designated receptacles. It is unlawful to
Prohibited on Park Property deposit any refuse not generated in the parks in
12.08.060 Refuse Deposit designated park receptacles.
(Ord. 1850 §1(part), 1998)
12.08.070 Fires
12.08.090 Facilities Use Reservations 12.08.070 Fires
12.08.095 Park Hours It is unlawful to build any fire, except in devices
12.08.100 Violation - Penalty designed to contain such fires. Fires are allowed only
12.08.110 Tobacco Use by Minors in designated areas using approved devices. No open
fires are permitted.
(Ord. 1850 §1(part), 1998)
12.08.010 Park Property
It is unlawful to remove, destroy, mutilate or 12.08.090 Facilities Use Reservations
deface any structure, monument, wall, fence, equip- Groups wishing to reserve a City of Tukwila picnic
ment, bench, table, trees, plants, signs or other prop- shelter or ballfield may request to do so on a first-come,
erty lawfully in any park in the City of Tukwila. first-served basis by contacting the office of the Parks
(Ord. 1850 §1(part), 1998)
and Recreation Department, Monday through Friday,
12.08.020 Animals Running at Large between the hours of 8:30 AM and 5:00 PM.
(Ord. 1850 §1(part), 1998)
It is unlawful to allow or permit any animal to run
at large in any park unless authorized by King County 12.08.095 Park Hours
Parks Department in Fort Dent Park, or in a City park It is unlawful for any person to be in a public park
by the Parks and Recreation Director. Horses are not when it is closed. A park may be closed to public use
permitted in any park except on posted bridle trails. during certain hours as determined by the Mayor.
(Ord. 1850 §1(part), 1998)
Such closure hours shall be posted on the property.
(Ord. 1850 §1(part), 1998)
12.08.030 Motor Vehicle Operations
It is unlawful to operate any motor vehicle in City 12.08.100 Violation - Penalty
public parks except upon a paved roadway or parking Persons in violation of these rules and regulations
lot, provided, however, that the Parks Director may are guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction shall
give written authorization for the operation of a motor be punished by imposition of a fine of not more than
vehicle at any place within a City public park when $300.00 and/or imprisonment for not more than 30
such vehicle is being operated in furtherance of City days.
business. (Ord. 1850 §1(part), 1998)
(Ord. 1850 §1(part), 1998)
12.08.110 Tobacco Use by Minors
12.08.040 Fireworks or Firearm Discharge A. Minors under the age of 18 are prohibited from
It is unlawful to discharge any fireworks or firearms possessing, smoking or otherwise using tobacco
within the boundaries of any public park within the products on Tukwila public park property, at the
City. Tukwila Community Center and the outside areas
(Ord. 1850 §1(part), 1998)
adjacent to the Center, and at other City facilities.
12.08.050 Teasing, Annoying, Feeding of Any Animal B. A violation of this section is an infraction and
Prohibited on Park Property the violator is subject to a civil fine of up to $100.00.
It shall be unlawful for any person in any park, in A notice of infraction shall be issued and assessed in the
any manner to tease, annoy, disturb, molest, injure, same manner as traffic infractions. The provisions
kill, throw stones or projectiles of any kind at, or to contained in Chapter 46.63 RCW for the disposition of
strike with any stick or weapon, any animal, bird, fowl traffic infractions apply to the disposition of infractions
or fish. It shall be unlawful for any person in any park of this section except as follows:

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1. The provisions in Chapter 46.63 RCW

relating to the provision of records to the Department
of Licensing in accordance with RCW 46.20.270 are
not applicable to this section; and
2. The provision in Chapter 46.63 RCW
relating to the imposition of sanctions against a person’s
driver’s license or vehicle license are not applicable to
this section.
(Ord. 1850 §1(part), 1998)

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Chapter 12.12 12.12.050 “Weekend” Fee

A “Weekend” fee shall be established on Saturdays
FOSTER GOLF LINKS FEES
and Sundays from April 1st through September 30th.
This $2.00 fee shall be in addition to all applicable
Sections: greens fees.
12.12.010 Fee Schedule (Ord. 1930 §5, 2000)
12.12.020 Residential Fee Eligibility
12.12.030 “Extra Hole” Charge 12.12.060 “Winter” Fee
12.12.040 “Twilight” Fee A “Winter” fee shall be established for all days from
12.12.050 “Weekend” Fee October 1st through the last day of February. This fee
12.12.060 “Winter” Fee shall allow all golfers to play paying the appropriate
12.12.070 Application of “Junior” Fee “Residential Fee.”
(Ord. 1930 §6, 2000)
12.12.080 “Promotional” Fee
12.12.090 Inclusion of Taxes in Greens Fees 12.12.070 Application of “Junior” Fee
The "Junior" fees shall be in effect for residents and
12.12.010 Fee Schedule non-residents on all weekdays and after 4:00PM on
weekends; otherwise, the junior golfer shall pay regular
A. Fees established. The green fees are estab-
rates.
lished by resolution of the City Council. (Ord. 1990 §1(part), 2002; Ord. 1930 §7, 2000)
B. Director's authority. The Director of Parks and
Recreation is authorized to adjust green fees and pro- 12.12.080 “Promotional” Fee
motional fees to encourage play and promote the golf A "Promotional" fee may be authorized by the
course. Parks and Recreation Director to encourage play and
(Ord. 1990 §1(part), 2002; Ord. 1930 §1, 2000) promote the golf course.
(Ord. 1990 §1(part), 2002; Ord. 1930 §8, 2000)
12.12.020 Residential Fee Eligibility
In order to be eligible for Residential Fees, the indi- 12.12.090 Inclusion of Taxes in Greens Fees
vidual must present identification to prove they reside All greens fees as established by this ordinance
within the City limits of Tukwila. Eligibility cards will include the City’s Admissions Tax and State Sales Tax
be issued to qualifying individuals by the Foster Golf within the stated amount.
Links Pro Shop covering a period from January 1 to (Ord. 1930 §10, 2000)
December 31 for each year. Cards may only be used
by the individual resident during the year issued.
(Ord. 1930 §2, 2000)

12.12.030 “Extra Hole” Charge

An “Extra Hole” fee shall be charged when a player
desires to play an additional 9 holes after the first 9-
hole fee has been paid. The amount of the Extra Hole
fee shall be the difference between the 9-hole and 18-
hole fee for the particular player.
(Ord. 1930 §3, 2000)

12.12.040 “Twilight” Fee

A “Twilight” fee of one-half the Non-Residential 9-
hole fee, weekday or weekend rate as applicable, shall
be charged to all golfers one hour before the official
sundown time or when there is not enough time to
complete nine holes. Twilight fee applies to golfers of
all ages and categories. Official sundown time shall be
as stated in the Nautical Almanac, U.S. Naval
Observatory for Seattle, Washington.
(Ord. 1930 §4, 2000)

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