§ 24-103. Definition; purpose.

(a)

The term "park," as used in this article, shall mean (i) any land, water, right-of-way, or way owned or managed by the city that is designated in the city's comprehensive plan as a park; (ii) any land, water, right-of-way, or way owned by the city that is designated by city council as a park; (iii) any land, water, right-of-way, or way which is administered by the city as a park, including, but not limited to, the Carvins Cove Natural Reserve (as defined in section 35-14); (iv) and all of the city-owned lands contiguous to and along the Roanoke River, Mill Mountain, and the Fishburn Parkway and Blue Ridge Parkway.

(b)

The purposes of the city's parks include enhancing the health, enjoyment, and quality of life of citizens by preserving and protecting open spaces and the natural environment, the native flora and fauna therein, and historic structures and areas; providing for sustainable active and passive recreational facilities and areas for public use; and contributing to the attractiveness of the community with landscaped and ornamented areas, buffers, and open spaces.

(Ord. No. 37066, § 1, 5-16-05; Ord. No. 40843, § 1, 6-5-17)

(Ord. No. 37066, § 1, 5-16-05; Ord. No. 40843, § 1, 6-5-17)