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The following words, terms, and phrases, when used in this chapter, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning:

Board means the St. John Parks and Recreation Board created under this article.

Department means the St. John Parks and Recreation Department created under this article, which is composed of the St. John Parks and Recreation Board, a superintendent, and such other personnel as the Board may determine.

District means the area within the jurisdiction of the St. John Parks and Recreation Board.

Park(s) means all developments, improvements, facilities, and any or all land, minerals, waters, overhead air rights, easements and other reservations owned, leased, controlled, or used by the Town of St. John, Indiana, and/or the St. John Parks and Recreation Department for public recreational use.

Recreational area means any parks, buildings, grounds, greenspace, and sites under the jurisdiction of the Town of St. John, Indiana, and/or the St. John Parks and Recreation Department, and any improvements thereon, including but not limited to play equipment, athletic fields, swimming pools, parking lots, picnic shelters, restrooms, performing arts facilities, public buildings, bike paths or trails, and any other structures or improvements dedicated to recreation purposes, community entertainment, relaxation, social activity, and other leisure needs.

Superintendent, also referred to as Director, means the administrative head of the St. John Parks and Recreation Department.

(Ord. No. 1789, § 1, 1-25-23)