(A) The city manager is hereby authorized to close any municipal park, playground, recreational area or facility to all persons not properly authorized to be therein, when an emergency exists that demands such closure for the protection of the public peace, health, safety, welfare or morals or at the discretion of the city council. Each emergency closure shall not exceed a period of seven (7) days.

(B) In the event the city manager directs the closure of any municipal park, playground, recreational area or facility, the date and time of such emergency closure shall be posted upon the property affected.

(C) It shall be unlawful for any person not properly authorized to enter into or fail to vacate any park, playground, recreational area or facility when notice of emergency closure has been given. (Ord. No. 238, § 1, 10-9-85. 1976 Code § 17-3-2)