City ordinance on horseback riding

• It is an offense for any person to ride, lead or guide a horse in a public park or public playground except in the areas of Riverside Park known as Fox's Bend, the Athey area and the Hill area (nature trail), designated by signs posted by the Director of Parks and Recreation along the perimeter permitting horseback riding and related activities.

• This prohibition shall not apply to special organized events involving horses approved in advance by the parks director. Such approval shall be for a stated period of time and location.

• This prohibition shall not apply to animal-drawn touring vehicles operating under a permit issued under Chapter 23 of this code.

• It is an affirmative defense to prosecution under this section that the person had in his or her possession at the time of the offense a valid written permit authorizing such activity signed by the Director of Parks and Recreation or his designee.

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