[HISTORY: Adopted by the Board of Trustees
of the Village of Groton 2-18-2020 by L.L. No. 2-2020[1]. Amendments noted where applicable.]
[1]
Editor's Note: This local law also repealed former Ch. 145,
Parks and Swimming Pools, Municipal, adopted 8-1-1977 by L.L. No.
5-1977, as amended.
A.Â
The municipal swimming pool, parks and trails of the Village of Groton
shall be open to public use at dates and hours established from time
to time by the Village Board of Trustees. Notice of such dates and
times shall be prominently displayed at the entrances to said municipal
swimming pool, parks and trails.
B.Â
In addition to the foregoing, special permission may be granted by
the Village Board of Trustees to individuals or groups to allow use
of the municipal swimming pool and/or parks at dates and times other
than those regularly established by the Village Board of Trustees
for public use. The Board of Trustees is hereby empowered to reasonably
condition the grant and exercise of such special permission so as
to protect the interests of the Village.
In the absence of a special permit issued pursuant to § 145-1B above, at all times other than those established pursuant to § 145-1A of this chapter, no one except duly authorized persons or public officials in the exercise of public duties shall enter, remain on, loiter in or pass through the municipal swimming pool, municipal parks or trails designated as such by the Village Board of Trustees except on the roadways and sidewalks which provide access through said municipal parks.
It shall be unlawful to bring any alcoholic beverages to or consume alcoholic beverages on municipal swimming pool, municipal park premises or trail system without approval from the Village Board of Trustees. Exceptions may be granted for those who use park pavilions under the provisions of Chapter 63 of the Code of the Village of Groton, "Alcoholic Beverages."
A.Â
No disorderly person shall enter upon or be permitted to remain upon
any municipal swimming pool, municipal park premises or trail system.
A person is disorderly if he or she is in violation of any provision
of the Penal Law of the State of New York and, in particular, § 240.20
of the Penal Law of the State of New York.
B.Â
The Director or Supervisor of Public Works, the Village Administrator
or Village Clerk, the Director of Recreation, or the Village Police
Department has the authority to prohibit the use of any municipal
swimming pool, park facility or trails by any person who has been
determined to be disorderly as set forth above.
In no event will horseback riding, hunting or the use of motorized
vehicles, including, without limitation, cars, trucks, motor bikes,
motorcycles, all-terrain vehicles or other powered vehicles be permitted
on the trail system. There is excepted from the prohibition of the
use of motorized vehicles:
A.Â
Power-driven mobility devices for use by persons who have mobility
impairments;
B.Â
Motorized vehicles operated by law enforcement personnel, fire and
public safety personnel, and emergency medical personnel in the course
of their professional duties;
C.Â
Operation of Department of Public Works vehicles, and other vehicles
of the Village of Groton or its departments when used in connection
with Village purposes.
