FAIRVIEW, TEXAS
Town of Fairview Park Rules
Sec. 1.11.061 Penalty
Any person, firm, or corporation violating any of the provisions of this division shall be deemed
guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction be subject to a fine in accordance with the
general provisions of the Code of Ordinances. (1998 Code, sec. 98.99)
Sec. 1.11.062 Use regulations
The following use regulations shall be enforced in all town parks:
(1) Park hours shall be from dawn to dusk, every day of the year.
(2) Town officials shall close all or part of a park or park facility because of weather or unsafe
conditions that could endanger users or result in damage to the park or park facility.
(3) Overnight camping or sleeping shall be unlawful, unless authorized by a permit issued
by the town manager, or his or her designee.
(4) Bicycle and tricycle riding shall be governed by safe riding practices and consideration
for use of park areas by others.
(5) Fires shall be permitted only in enclosed fireplaces or grills provided for this purpose.
(6) It shall be unlawful to break glass and other dangerous objects in all park areas,
recreation areas, or swimming pools.
(7) It shall be unlawful to leave children under age seven unattended.
(8) The unauthorized sale of goods or services within the park is unlawful.
(9) It shall be unlawful for any person to carry any firearm, except those persons who are
licensed peace officers, as described in the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure.
(10) It shall be unlawful for any person to carry or discharge firearms (unless duly authorized),
fireworks, air guns, bows and arrows, slingshots or any device which would or could project
any object which could harm any person in a public park.
(11) Speed of vehicles. Unless otherwise posted, the rate of speed of vehicles in all public
parks shall not exceed 15 miles per hour. This requirement is waived regarding maintenance
and/or police, fire, and emergency vehicles, as the situation may require.
(12) Unless otherwise approved by the town manager, or his or her designee, it shall be
unlawful to use any town-owned park property for the flying of remote-controlled model
aircraft.
(13) The consumption or possession of alcoholic beverages shall be prohibited in all public
parks unless a private reserved permit is obtained from the town manager, or his or her
designee.
(14) Unless indicated in a designated location(s), the hitting of golf balls shall be prohibited
in all public parks.
(15) Unless indicated in a designated location(s), the use of motorized vehicles shall be
prohibited in all public parks.
(16) If animals defecate in public parks, the owner shall immediately remove such waste
by using an appropriate plastic bag, with disposal of said bag in a public receptacle in the
park. Exceptions to this ruling are animals in police service, or a “service animal” performing
tasks assisting a person(s) with disabilities.
(17) Unless so designated by the town manager, or his or her designee, native and other
animals and vegetative materials, and their associated habitats, shall be undisturbed in
public parks.
(18) It shall be unlawful for any person to throw or deposit trash, yard waste or solid waste
of any kind in any public park area, except in public receptacles.
(19) Parking of vehicles shall be limited to designated areas; exempted vehicles, as the
situation(s) may warrant, are maintenance, emergency, police, fire, and public and private
utility vehicles.
(20) Polluting the water in any pond, water fountain, stream or lake shall be prohibited.
(21) Reservation for the private use of town park facilities shall require a permit from the
town.
(1998 Code, sec. 98.01)
Sec. 1.11.063 Exclusion from parks
The town manager, or his or her designee, may exclude any person from the use of a park or
parks if the person(s):
(1) Engages in conduct that the town manager, or his or her designee, determines poses a
continuing threat to the safety of park users.
(2) Intentionally damages park property.
(3) Continually violates park rules or regulations.
(1998 Code, sec. 98.02)
Pavilion Rentals
Did you know you can reserve a pavilion for parties? Contact the Town Secretary at TownSecretary@FairviewTexas.org for more information regarding rentals and pricing.
Veterans Park
372 Town Place; adjacent to Fairview Town Hall
The park is a small, meditative area that honors the men and women who have served our country in the military. There are six monuments, one dedicated to each of the branches: Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, Coast Guard and Merchant Marines. The sculpture, Flamma Libertatis, overlooking the pond was created by North Texas sculptor Michael Pavlovsky. The 10 foot symbolic eternal flame honors the memory of the veterans of the community. The triangular base contains the words: VALOR, HONOR, and SACRIFICE. Also in the park are stones that have been purchased by individuals or groups to honor someone who has served in the armed forces. Stones with a gold star indicate that the person honored was killed in combat. The closest parking is at Town Hall.
