fine for sleeping at a park

I was shocked to read from newspaper that a man sleeping on a bench at a public park was fined $200 by the park officer. He paid his fine as he didnt want further problem with the authority.

i was sad that we are really a 'fine' city. Perhaps the officers could have wake him up and let him know that it's 'illegal' to sleep at public park.. which most people are unaware.. including me.. Unless he's not cooperative, officers can give him an official warning before dishing out a fine.. 

On further thought, why is sleeping at public park illegal? If the weather is good, why cant i relax and sleep at the park? dont make sense at all.. understand some people may feel uncomfortable or unsafe with people lying around.. But surely not everyone lying in the park are 'bad' people rite?.. 

A sad case..   ;-(