Title 10 - Parks and Recreation

10.06.010 When Open.

The municipal golf courses of the City shall be opened to the public as limited to this chapter at all proper and reasonable times subject to such rules and regulations contained in this chapter and as the Governing Body of the City may from time to time adopt or authorize.

(History: Ord. GC-825 §1, 75)

Effective on: 1/1/1901

10.06.020 Golf Course Superintendent and Employees-Duties Generally.

The Director of Parks and Recreation with consent of the City Manager, shall appoint a Golf Course Superintendent and other employees of the golf courses. The Golf Course Superintendent shall have general supervision over the golf courses and over all people attending the same and the park areas in which the same are located. It shall be his duty to preserve order, to enforce all provisions of this chapter and the rules and regulations of the City.

(History: Ord. GC-825 §2, 75)

Effective on: 1/1/1901

10.06.030 Golf Professionals and Employees - Duties and Responsibilities Generally.

The Director of Parks and Recreation shall with consent of the City Manager, and with the approval of the Governing Body of the City, contract with a Golf Professional for operation of a municipal golf course, clubhouse concessions, and related facilities. The Director of Parks and Recreation shall have general contract supervision responsibilities over the Golf Professional and his employees.

(History: Ord. GC-825 §3, 75)

Effective on: 1/1/1901

10.06.040 When Admittance May Be Refused.

The Director of Parks and Recreation is authorized, directed and empowered to refuse admission to any person applying for admission to the golf course, who is known to be intoxicated, under the influence of drugs or opiates, or not participating in golf related activities; and he may, when deemed to be in the best interest of orderly operation and management of the golf courses, refuse admission to any person or persons whatsoever.

(History: Ord. GC-825 §4, 75)

Effective on: 1/1/1901

10.06.050 Fees to be Fixed by City Manager.

The fees for public use of the municipal golf courses shall be fixed by the City Manager to the Parks and Recreation Fee and Cost Recovery Policy as adopted by the Governing Body and the City Manager or their designee may establish any and all policies or waivers related to the same.

(History: Ord. P-3399 §2, 2023; Ord. GC-2944 §1, 2012; GC-825 §5, 75)

Effective on: 1/1/1901

10.06.060 Making and Enforcing Rules and Regulations, Definitions, and Procedures - Posting.

The Director of Parks and Recreation is authorized to make and enforce the following:

1. 1.
   Golf Course Rules and Regulations
2. 2.
   Rules and Regulations for Riding Carts and Pullcarts
3. 3.
   Definitions
4. 4.
   Golf Course Operating Procedures
5. 5.
   Procedure for High School and College Golf Team Competition
6. 6.
   Procedure for Tournament and League Competition
7. 7.
   Procedure for Tournament and League Competition by the Overland Park and St. Andrews Golf Associations

The Director of Parks and Recreation is authorized to make and enforce any additions or changes to the above Rules and Regulations, Definitions, or Procedures as may be necessary for the management and operation of the golf courses. Copies of all the above Rules and Regulations, Definitions, and Procedures shall be posted in conspicuous places about the golf course clubhouse as may be determined by the Director of Parks and Recreation.

(History: Ord. GC-825 §6, 75)

Effective on: 1/1/1901

10.06.070 Revocation of Golf Privileges.

It is unlawful for any person or persons to violate the orders of the Director of Parks and Recreation and/or his designated supervisors within the golf course area of the City park, and any person or persons who violate such order or orders shall forfeit their right to golfing privileges at the municipal golf courses. Any person or persons denied golfing privileges under the provisions of this section may make application for reinstatement through the City Clerk's office, and the City Manager of the City, after investigation, affirm or overrule the suspension of the person or persons golfing privileges. Any person aggrieved of the decision of the City Manager may appeal such suspension to the Governing Body.

(History: Ord. GC-825 §7, 75)

Effective on: 1/1/1901

10.06.080 Violation - Penalties

Any person or persons violating any of the provisions of this chapter declared to be unlawful, shall upon conviction thereof, be punished as provided in 1.12.010 of the Overland Park Municipal Code; provided that the penalties herein prescribed shall not affect the provisions of 10.06.070.

(History: Ord. GC-825 §8, 75)

Effective on: 1/1/1901