The City Parks office has forwarded for discussion:
Model Rocketry in North Little Rock City Parks
Individual Permits may be issued to individuals (age 18+) who must be a member in good standing and registered with National Association of Rocketry. Permit Applicant will be required to show proof of registration when submitting for permit. Permit will be valid for the applicant and their immediate family members and ability to launch up to ___ number of rockets.
Group Permits may be issued to a group organizer (age 25+) who must be a member in good standing and registered with National Association of Rocketry. Applicant will be required to show proof of registration when submitting for permit and may require submission of a Special Event Application. Permit valid for up to 10 group members and ability to launch up to ___ number of rockets. Group organizer will be the primary responsible party.
According to nar.org there are no registered clubs within the state of Arkansas.
No launches with wind speeds over 15 mph.
Vertical visibility shall be at least 2,000 feet at the launch site.
Horizontal launching angle shall not be less than 60°.
Rocket must be retrieved/recovered within 2 hours of each launch. If rocket is unable to be recovered, notice must be given to the DEPARTMENT.
Two Launch Sites will be available for use by permit only and will allow for a 500’ diameter area with the center being…
1. Burns Park - Soccer Complex - North Site (Fields 15B and 16 and 17) - launch pad area located on southern end of concrete Cricket pitch
2. Burns Park - Soccer Complex - South Site (Fields 15A and 13 and 14) - launch pad area located in middle of concrete Cricket pitch
Permits will be issued by the Parks and Recreation Department on behalf of the North Little Rock Fire Department.
Launching of model rockets in Burns Park is a privilege not a right.
Launch sites are located within the Burns Park Soccer Complex. The primary use of the Burns Park Soccer Complex is soccer. If a permit is issued for a launch and then the soccer fields need to be reserved for soccer, then the launch permit will be revoked. In other words, soccer takes priority on these fields.
Launch Permits will be issued for specific daylight times and dates that are not in conflict with pre-scheduled activities.
Model Rockets will be limited to “B” or “C” size engines and smaller.
Permit holder must provide a 2A 10BC rated fire extinguisher for each launch site used.
Launch site and conditions must adhere to the National Fire Protection Association Standard #1122 “Code for Model Rocketry”.
Permit holder will be held responsible for any expense (repairs, clean-up, losses, rocket retrieval, etc.) incurred by the DEPARTMENT associated with the launch of the rocket(s).
Permit holder must supply a pad or blast deflector under the rocket to prevent damage to the area beneath the launch pad.
The DEPARTMENT may close the launch site areas without prior notice due to field conditions, maintenance needs, burn bans, or other reason. Permit holder should check the status of the field prior to use by calling 501-791-8656 (weather rainout number).
A fee will be collected for each permit in the amount $____. A damage/security/cleanup deposit in the amount of $____ will be collected for each permit and may be reused for subsequent permits if deposit could be returned to permit holder.
Launching rockets without a permit or with a permit, but at day/time/location not listed on the permit may be issued a citation under NLR Code Chapter 10 Section 4.1.4 (Unlawful use of Restricted Facilities) or NLR Code Chapter 10 Section 4.1.2 (Unlawful Entry or Presence in City Parks) or NLR Code Chapter 10 Section 3.1.3 (Facilities Reserved by Purpose).
Permit Holder will be responsible for ensuring the safety and controlling access (marking boundaries, barriers, signage, etc.) to the Launch Site.
Permit Holder understands that land to the west of each launch site is private property.