All the public parks of the Town shall be under the supervision
and management of the Town Manager, and it shall be his duty to see
that such parks are kept in good condition. The Town Manager shall
make all necessary rules and regulations for the conduct and use of
such parks, not inconsistent with the provisions of this article and
other ordinances of the Town, and persons using such parks shall at
all times conform to and obey the same.
Unless otherwise specifically provided, a violation of any provision of this chapter shall, upon conviction, be punishable under the provisions of §
1-16 of this Code.
Any person desiring to have any space or facility in any public
park reserved for use by a particular group of persons during a particular
time shall secure written permission from the Director of the Parks
and Recreation Department.
It shall be unlawful for any person to post or display any sign,
banner or advertisement, set up any booth or table for the sale of
any article whatever, or offer anything for sale, in any public park,
without first obtaining a permit so to do from the Town Manager. Such
permit shall designate the time and place for such activity and it
shall be unlawful for the permit holder, or his agent or representative,
to deviate therefrom.
It shall be unlawful for any person to injure, molest or disturb
any animal kept within any Town park, for the entertainment and instruction
of the public or for any other purpose, or to give or offer or attempt
to give to any such animal tobacco or other obnoxious articles.
It shall be unlawful for any person to attach a swing or hammock
to any tree, or remove or change any bench or seat from its place,
in any public park, or to go within or upon any enclosures, lawns,
slopes or places where there is a sign prohibiting ingress, or to
stand or sit upon any guard fences, enclosures or other fences, in
any such park.
This article shall be known as the "Town Skate Park Ordinance."
Any person entering, using, or remaining in a skate park owned
or operated by the Town shall wear proper safety equipment, including,
but not limited to, a secure helmet, knee pads, and elbow pads. All
safety equipment shall be functional, properly sized, and in good
repair. Helmets shall conform to state standards relating to bicycle
safety helmets.
All persons entering, using, or remaining in the skate park
owned or operated by the Town shall comply with the following rules
and regulations:
A. The skate park shall have fixed hours of use, which shall be posted
at the skate park. No person shall use the skate park at times other
than those posted at the skate park. The Town may close the skate
park whenever it determines that such closure is necessary, such as
during special events, during inclement weather or following vandalism,
graffiti, or gross violations of the rules and regulations. In addition
to other penalties specified herein, use of the skate park after posted
hours or during a time of closure may result in a trespassing citation
and denial of future use of the skate park.
B. The skate park may be used by bicyclists, skateboarders, roller skaters,
and in-line skaters on the days designated for that particular use
and only in accordance with the schedule of use, which shall be posted
at the skate park.
C. All persons entering, using, or remaining in the skate park must
wear a shirt and shoes at all times while on skate park property.
D. No person may bring structures, obstacles, or other materials, such
as ramps or jumps, into the skate park.
E. Smoking, tobacco, drugs, and alcoholic beverages are prohibited anywhere at or near the skate park. As used in this section, the term "alcoholic beverage" shall have the same meaning set forth in §
142-10 of this chapter.
F. It shall be unlawful to engage in graffiti, tagging, or other defacing
(such as the placing of stickers or decals) of skate park property
or the property of others.
G. Except for authorized guide dogs and service animals, animals are
prohibited in the skate park.
H. Glass containers are prohibited anywhere at or near the skate park.
A sign or signs shall be posted at the skate park providing notice that the violation of the skate park's rules and regulations shall subject the violator to the penalties described in §
142-21.
Any person who fails or refuses to comply with the provisions
of this article and who is injured while using the skate park shall
be deemed negligent per se.