[HISTORY: Adopted by the Borough Council of the Borough of
Northampton as indicated in article histories. Amendments noted where
applicable.]
[Adopted 3-17-1988 by Ord. No. 1005 (Ch. 16, Part 1, of the
1993 Code of Ordinances)]
As used in this article, the following terms shall have the
meanings indicated, unless a different meaning clearly appears from
the context:
Unless specifically limited, shall be deemed to include all
parks, playgrounds, recreation areas, tennis courts, recreation structures
and facilities, and also entrances and approaches thereto, and all
other land or property or structures under the jurisdiction of the
Borough Council, now or hereafter owned or acquired by the Borough
for park or recreational purposes.
Any natural person, corporation, organization of persons,
company, association or partnership.
Any rules and regulations hereby or hereafter promulgated
by the Borough Council under the authority herein conferred.
All parks shall be opened daily to the public at such hours
as Borough Council may from time to time designate, but in no event
shall any person be permitted to be in attendance in any park between
10:00 p.m. and 8:00 a.m., unless special permission be granted by
Borough Council.
[Amended 7-15-1993 by Ord. No. 1048]
No person in attendance at a park shall:
A.
Injure, deface, remove, cut or damage any of the trees, plants, shrubs,
turf, buildings, structures, signs or fixtures, or any other property
of the Borough located within the park.
B.
Litter any area of the park with garbage, paper, bottles, cans or
other waste material; nor dispose of the same in any way except in
receptacles designated for such purpose.
C.
Kindle or maintain any fire in the park except in fireplaces or areas
specially designated for that purpose and located by authority of
Borough Council.
D.
Remove any bench, seat, table or other appliance without permission
of Borough Council.
E.
Injure, deface, destroy or remove any notice, rule or regulation
posted at any place within the park by authority of Borough Council;
nor shall any notice or placard be posted within the park other than
by authority of said Council.
F.
Set up any booth, table or stand for the sale of any article or service
whatsoever within the limits of the park without permission of Borough
Council; distribute, sell, service or rent any services or commodity
or solicit for any purpose without permission of Borough Council.
G.
Operate, stop or park any motorized vehicle, bicycle or other means
of conveyance except in areas where permitted or designated by proper
authority of Borough Council, or operate the same in a reckless or
negligent manner or in excess of any posted speed limit or in such
a manner as to become a nuisance to other area users.
H.
Operate commercial vehicles, unless providing authorized services.
I.
Carry or discharge slingshots, firecrackers, fireworks or other missile-propelling
instruments or explosives or arrows, or other dangerous weapons which
have such properties to cause annoyance or injury to any person or
property, unless permission has been granted by Borough Council in
designated areas; police officers in the performance of their duties
will be exempt from these provisions.
[Amended 10-2-2014 by Ord. No. 1195]
J.
Be allowed to play golf or practice hitting golf balls.
K.
Disrobe or change clothing except in buildings or facilities made
available for that purpose.
L.
Disturb the peace by any conduct so as to annoy any other person
using the park for recreational purpose.
M.
Operate a snowmobile, minibike, motorcycle, or any vehicle recreational
or otherwise except on designated roads, trails, or areas set aside
for their use.
N.
Use threatening, abusive, insulting, profane or obscene language
or words.
O.
Commit any disorderly or immoral acts.
P.
Hold any public meeting or rally with more than five persons or engage
in any marching or driving as members of a military, political or
other organization without permission of Borough Council, which requires
a statement of information, including the name of the organization,
its purpose, number of persons expected to be invited, expected duration
and name(s) in charge.
Q.
Disobey a proper order of a police officer or Borough Council member,
or disobey or disregard or fail to comply with any rule or regulation,
warning, prohibition, instruction or direction given by an authorized
person and posted or displayed by sign, notice, bulletin, card, poster,
or when notified or informed as to its existence by Borough Council
or an authorized person.
R.
Hunt for, capture or kill, or attempt to capture or kill, or aid
or assist in the capturing or killing of, in any manner, any wild
bird or wild animal of any description, either game or otherwise,
and to that end, it is unlawful for any person to carry onto or possess
in any park, a shotgun or rifle or pistol or firearm of any make or
kind.
S.
Be permitted to walk or ride any type of animal.
[Amended 3-17-1988 by Ord. No. 1005]
All laws pertaining to fishing in the commonwealth shall apply
to fishing in parks and recreation areas, and provisions thereof are
hereby incorporated by reference.
[Amended 7-15-1993 by Ord. No. 1048]
The use of all ballfields and pavilions shall be on a first-come,
first-served basis unless otherwise reserved.
A.
Pavilion will not be available before March 1 or after October 31.
(Rest room facilities may not always be available during March and
October due to weather conditions.)
B.
No permits for the use of any recreational facilities will be taken
until on or after March 1 of the year in which they are requested.
C.
The Borough shall not be obligated to pay for any additional electrical
service than is otherwise provided at the park and pavilion areas.
D.
The issuance of a permit on weekends (Saturday and Sunday) for a
pavilion shall also include the use of the ballfields which are adjacent
to these facilities. The restriction on the use of the ballfields
does not preclude a baseball team from renting the pavilion area on
weekends.
E.
In the event that a rain date is requested by any organization or
individual, there will be an additional charge, as established from
time to time by resolution of Borough Council, for the rain date and
the rain date must be at least one month from the date of the original
request to utilize the facility. There will be no rain dates granted
after August 15 of any year.
[Amended 7-15-1993 by Ord. No. 1048]
All organized activities require a permit issued by the Borough
Manager. The fees for such permits shall be as established, from time
to time, by resolution of Borough Council. Activities for which permit
fees shall be charged are as follows:
A.
Use of the baseball fields on a daily basis, with the only exception
being if an organized league in the Borough of Northampton rents any
of the baseball fields for a season. The seasonal fee for a Northampton
league shall be calculated on the basis of the daily charge, with
an upper and lower limit as established by resolution of Council.
B.
Use of the pavilion areas shall require a fee as established, from
time to time, by resolution of Borough Council.
C.
Waiver of fees must have approval from Borough Council.
D.
No permits for the use of any recreational facilities can be issued
until on or after March 1 of the year in which they are requested
for Borough of Northampton residents or organizations and until on
or after April 1 of the year in which they are requested for non-Borough
residents or organizations.
Recreation facilities which become hazardous for public use
due to weather, water, fire or unforeseeable conditions may be closed
only at the discretion of Borough Council.
The police officers of the Borough of Northampton are charged
with enforcement of the provisions of this article (and of rules and
regulations promulgated by Borough Council).
[Amended 7-15-1993 by Ord. No. 1048]
Any person who shall violate any provision of this article shall,
upon conviction thereof, be sentenced to pay a fine not exceeding
$600 and costs and, in default of payment thereof, shall be subject
to imprisonment for a term not to exceed 30 days.
[Adopted 5-16-2002 by Ord. No. 1110; amended in its entirety 12-4-2003 by Ord. No. 1115]
A.
If one individual initiates a fight, the second individual is directed
to walk away from the situation and report the incident immediately
to the front desk. The Northampton Borough Recreation Center realizes
that peer pressure makes walking away and reporting the incident difficult
for any person, young or old; but failure to do so will result in
a minimum one-month suspension of all NBRC privileges for both participants.
B.
Any member or nonmember who engages in a fight or instigates a fight
while participating with any organization, including but not limited
to: Northampton Athletic Association, Basketball or Volleyball, will
be suspended for a minimum of one month. Also, said member or nonmember
will lose all NBRC privileges for a minimum of one month. There will
be no exceptions regarding the NBRC's fighting policy.
All members and nonmembers should be aware that all items issued
to them remain the property of the NBRC. Special care must be given
to every piece of equipment and other items (basketball, volleyball,
etc.) given them to use, and said item is only to be utilized for
its intended use. Each member and nonmember is responsible to return
the borrowed property. If any property or pieces of equipment are
lost or damaged, the member or nonmember is responsible to pay for
those items. Any member or nonmember who fails to make restitution
for lost or damaged property will be subject to arrest and/or fined.
The telephones at the front desk are to be used for NBRC business.
Emergency calls will be made by NBRC staff on behalf of requester.
All social and nonemergency calls are to be made from the pay phone.
All members must refrain from using foul language, profanity,
antisocial, discriminatory and/or abusive language.
All members must wear proper attire (workout clothing; not
street clothes, sneakers, etc.) while utilizing the facilities.
All members must exercise safety when using the gym or exercise
room.
No alcoholic beverages or smoking are permitted on the property
of the Northampton Borough Recreation Center.
All members must remove their locks from the lockers after using
the Northampton Borough Recreation Center.
Be alert! The fitness equipment in this facility presents hazards
which, if not used properly, could cause injury. Prior to using the
equipment, read the warning labels and instruction placards affixed
to each machine. If you are unsure on how to use a machine, seek the
assistance of our floor personnel. We will be happy to instruct you
on how to use the equipment properly. Immediately report any piece
of equipment that is not functioning properly to our floor personnel
so that it may be evaluated and serviced promptly. Do not attempt
to use or fix any piece of equipment that is not functioning properly.
All members must refrain from dropping plates and dumbbells (i.e.,
throwing plates or dumbbells to the mat). All plates and dumbbells
must be placed back on their appropriate racks after usage. All equipment
in the fitness and exercise room must be wiped clean after usage.
All members must be 14 years of age or older to use the exercise
room.
Water is the only kind of beverage allowed in the exercise room.
All other beverages and food may be consumed in the concession area
only. Food and drink are not permitted in the gymnasium. All coaches
of team sports in the gym are responsible for cleaning up the gym
after practices and games, including the bathrooms and locker rooms.
The Recreation Center reserves the right to eject and/or suspend
for a period, as solely determined by Northampton Borough Recreation
Center Board, any person(s) who does not act in accordance with Center
and/or Borough policies, regulations, rules and ordinances, or the
laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
All members must present their card to staff member at the front
desk and print their name in full on the sign-in sheet. There is a
$5 fee for a replacement card. No member will be issued a locker key
or any piece of equipment without a membership card or some identification.
Membership and/or membership cards are nontransferable.
All day-pass individuals or nonmembers utilizing the facility
must conform to the rules and regulations of the Northampton Borough
Recreation Center. Violation of any rule will result in immediate
expulsion from the Center. No nonmembers will be issued a locker key
or any equipment without a valid form of identification.
The Northampton Borough Recreation Center will not refund the
cost of a membership once it is purchased. The NBRC Board can revoke
any membership without issuing a refund, if said member has violated
the Rules and Regulations of the NBRC.
No pictures can be taken with a camera, camera phone or video
recorder of anyone either inside or outside the NBRC or on the property
of the NBRC.
