[HISTORY: Adopted by the Borough Council
of the Borough of Dover 9-11-2006 by Ord. No. 2006-3. Amendments noted where
applicable.]
GENERAL REFERENCES
Outdoor burning — See Ch.
77.
Peddling and soliciting — See Ch.
113.
This chapter shall be known as the "Dover Borough
Park Rules and Regulations Ordinance."
All park areas will be open to the public between
dawn and dusk throughout the year.
The speed limit on all park property is five
miles per hour.
Application for advanced reservation of any
Borough park area shall be directed, in writing, to the Borough or
a person designated by the Borough. Reservation of facilities shall
depend upon the nature of the activity, the facility to be reserved
and the degree of adverse impact upon the public use of Borough facilities.
The use of motorized vehicles, minibikes, mopeds,
dirt bikes and other wheeled vehicles or devices is prohibited except
when permission is given by permit. Notwithstanding the foregoing,
nothing in this section shall be deemed to prohibit the parking of
automobiles or other licensed motor vehicles in the areas designated
as the parking lots during the period of time the park is open to
the public. Motor vehicles using the facilities in violation of this
provision may be removed by appropriate Borough officials at the owner's
expense.
Possession or use of alcoholic beverages, illegal
drugs, narcotics or other controlled substances is prohibited.
All trash, garbage and refuse material generated
in a park shall be placed in containers provided for such purpose.
No person shall willfully make or cause to be
made any loud, boisterous or unseemly noise or disturbance, to the
annoyance of any other person, including but not limited to nearby
residents.
Damage to or destruction of equipment or property,
including plants, trees or other vegetative materials, is prohibited.
Open fires are permitted only in charcoal grills
or other facilities provided for such use. Hot coals, ashes or other
by-products of open fires shall be disposed of in the facilities provided
for such purpose.
Pets are permitted upon the park premises but
shall, at all times, be kept under proper control and shall not be
permitted to run loose. Pet owners shall immediately remove all pet
waste.
The use of skateboards on park property is prohibited
except in areas specifically designated for skateboard use.
Individuals participating in any sporting activity
are advised to wear appropriate safety equipment and to follow the
recommended directions for proper use of such equipment.
Standing or lying on benches is prohibited.
Climbing of trees in the park is prohibited.
Gambling is prohibited within the confines of
the park.
Use of the park facilities during hazardous
conditions caused by weather, fire, water or unforeseeable conditions
is prohibited.
The posting of any signs on the grounds or buildings
within the park is prohibited without prior permission from Dover
Borough Council.
The soliciting, posting of signs, distribution,
sale, servicing or rental of any supplies, food or equipment is prohibited.
Such activities shall be conducted only by persons authorized to perform
such functions by Dover Borough Council.
Grass clippings, brush or other debris from
private property may not be deposited anywhere within the park grounds,
including waste receptacles.
Golf balls shall not be hit within the confines
or into the confines of the park area.
Overnight camping within the confines of the
park is prohibited except when Borough Council has approved overnight
camping and issued a permit therefor.
Any performances or entertainment intended for
audience, other than private parties, must receive approval from Dover
Borough Council prior to the activity.
Recreational activities shall be restricted
to areas that are appropriate for the particular activity or to those
areas where a particular activity is specifically permitted. The Borough
shall post appropriate signs designating permitted or prohibited activities.
Any person, firm or corporation who or which
shall violate or fail, neglect or refuse to comply with any of the
provisions of this chapter shall, upon conviction thereof in a summary
proceeding before any District Justice, be sentenced to pay a fine
of not more than $600, plus costs of prosecution. Upon default of
the payment of the fine or penalty imposed and the costs, the offender
may be sentenced and committed to the York County Prison for a period
not exceeding 30 days.