[Ord. 89-16, 11/21/1989]
As used in this Part, the following terms shall have the meanings indicated, unless a different meaning clearly appears from the context:
PARK or PARKS
Unless specifically limited, shall be deemed to include all parks, playgrounds, recreation areas, tennis courts, beaches, recreation structures and facilities, and also entrances and approaches thereto, and all other land or property or structures under its jurisdiction now or hereafter owned or acquired by the Township of Susquehanna for park or recreational purposes.
PERSON
Any natural person, corporation, organization of persons, company, association or partnership.
RULES AND REGULATIONS
Any rules and regulations hereby or hereafter promulgated.
[Ord. 89-16, 11/21/1989; as amended by Ord. 03-10, 8/14/2003, § 1]
All parks shall be open to the public at such hours as the Board of Commissioners may from time to time designate, but in no event shall any person be permitted to be in the park between sunset and sunrise, except where lighted facilities allow for extended use. On such lighted facilities, no person shall be permitted in attendance after 11:00 p.m. until sunrise, unless special permission be granted by the Board of Commissioners.
[Ord. 89-16, 11/21/1989; as amended by Ord. 15-10, 7/9/2015; by Ord. No. 23-03, 10/12/2023]
1. 
It shall be considered unlawful for all persons in attendance a park under the ownership and control of Susquehanna Township to:
A. 
Willfully destroy or damage any of the trees, plants, shrubs, turf, buildings, structures, signs, or amenities, or any other property of the Township of Susquehanna located within a park;
B. 
Kindle or maintain any fire in the park with the exception of the proper use of provided charcoal grills;
C. 
Remove or relocate any bench, seat, table, or other amenities without permission;
D. 
Willfully destroy or remove any notice, rule, or regulation posted at any place within the park; nor shall any notice or placard be posted within the park other than by the authority of said Board of Commissioners or authorized Township personnel;
E. 
Offer, distribute, supply, rent, or sell any literature, commodity, article, material, equipment, service, or supply whatsoever within the limits of the park for any purpose without permission of the Board of Commissioners or authorized personnel;
F. 
Engage in any recreational activities, such as, but not limited to, practicing golf, horseshoes, archery, camping, that may damage or put other park users at risk.
(1) 
Boyd Park - engage in the launching, and use of motorized boats, nonmotorized boats, or flotation devices;
(2) 
Boyd Park - swimming or wading;
G. 
Operate a motorized vehicle, such as, but not limited to, scooters, snowmobile, minibike, motorcycle, or any vehicle, recreational or otherwise on trails, or park facilities. The exception will be e-bikes and electric wheelchairs;
H. 
Have pets be on playgrounds, athletic fields, and playing courts, or be off leash anywhere in a public park;
I. 
Smoke cigarettes, cigars, or pipe tobacco, or use any smoke-producing tobacco product in any other form. The use of vaping devices or any other form of e-cigarettes is also prohibited;
J. 
Gamble or engaging in gambling activities of any sort on recreation, park, or trail facilities.
[Ord. 89-16, 11/21/1989; as amended by Ord. No. 23-03, 10/12/2023]
1. 
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.
A. 
Boyd Park is a catch-and-release facility.
[Ord. 89-16, 11/21/1989]
The use of all parks shall be on a first come, first served basis unless otherwise reserved:
A. 
By annual permission granted for the scheduling of various league games, etc;
B. 
For school or college athletic games, practice, contests, or exhibitions;
C. 
For regularly scheduled school district or municipal recreation programs;
D. 
By permission granted for a specific requested use.
[Ord. 89-16, 11/21/1989]
The Recreation Advisory Committee is authorized to establish additional rules and regulations as deemed necessary with approval of the Board of Commissioners of the Township of Susquehanna.
[Ord. 89-16, 11/21/1989]
Recreation facilities which become hazardous for public use due to weather, water, fire or unforeseeable conditions may be closed.
[Ord. 89-16, 11/21/1989]
The police officers of the Township of Susquehanna are charged with enforcement of the provisions of this Part (and the rules and regulations promulgated).
[Ord. 89-16, 11/21/1989; as amended by Ord. No. 23-03, 10/12/2023]
Any person, firm, or corporation who shall violate any provision of this Part shall, upon conviction thereof, be sentenced to pay a fine not more than $1,000, plus costs, and in default of payment, to imprisonment not to exceed 90 days.