[Adopted by Ord. No. 2003-14 (§ 8-6
of the 2001 Code); amended in its entirety 5-12-2005 by Ord. No. 2005-11]
The purpose of this article is to ensure that
the skate park is used in a safe and courteous manner so that all
residents and users of the skate park may enjoy this form of recreation
and that uncivil and unruly conduct is prohibited.
The skate park will be open to the public and
no fees will be collected for access.
[Amended 6-14-2013 by Ord. No. 2013-14]
Skating in the Robbinsville Township skate park
is limited to the operation of skateboards, scooters, and in-line
skates. The term "skaters" shall include in-line skate users, scooter
users, and skateboard users.
The following provisions shall apply to the
Robbinsville Township skate park:
A.
All skaters must wear helmets and knee, wrist and
elbow pads while using the skate park. All equipment must be securely
fastened and worn per manufacturer's specifications.
B.
Skaters must be at least seven years of age or older
to use the skate park.
C.
All users must skate responsibly, exercising common
sense and courtesy to other users.
D.
Only skateboards, scooters, and in-line skates are
permitted in the park. Bicycles and motorized vehicles are not permitted
in the skate park at any time.
[Amended 6-14-2013 by Ord. No. 2013-14]
E.
No skating is permitted when surfaces or equipment
is wet, icy or snow covered, or whenever the Recreation Division deems
that unsafe conditions exist.
F.
Skaters under the age of 10 must be accompanied by
an adult at the skate park.
G.
Spectators are not permitted in the skate park.
H.
No glass, food or beverages are permitted in the skate
park.
I.
Drugs, smoking, alcohol, profanity, vandalism, recklessness
and/or disruptive behavior in the skate park area are strictly prohibited
and shall result in immediate expulsion from the skate park.
J.
Gear, clothing and personal items must be stored outside
of the skate park. The Township of Robbinsville is not responsible
for lost or stolen items.
K.
The use of personal ramps, jumps, boxes, bars or any
other equipment, other than that which is provided by the Township
of Robbinsville, is strictly prohibited.
L.
No music is permitted in the skate park area.
M.
Skateboarding is prohibited in all other areas of
the Municipal Complex, exclusive of the skate park.
N.
Any persons using the skate park must abide by all
directions, commands or orders of any police officer or other Township
official.
In addition to the foregoing skate park rules,
the Recreation Division of the Township of Robbinsville may promulgate
such other rules, regulations and procedures which are not inconsistent
with this article as it deems just and proper for the safe and efficient
operation of the skate park. All skate park rules shall be posted
at the skate park entrance.
Any person violating or failing to comply with
any of the provisions of this article, or any of the rules and regulations
established pursuant hereto, shall be immediately ejected from the
skate park and be subject to a fine of $25 for the first offense and/or
expulsion from the skate park for at least 30 days but for no more
than 90 days; a fine of $75 for the second offense and/or expulsion
from the skate park for least 60 days but no more than 180 days; and
a fine of $200 for a third offense and/or expulsion from the skate
park for at least 120 days but no more than one year. Any further
offenses shall have the same penalty as a third offense. Fines, community
service and/or other appropriate remedies may be assessed at the discretion
of the Municipal Court Judge.
