In the absence of a special permit issued pursuant to §
145-1B above, at all times other than those established pursuant to §
145-1A of this chapter, no one except duly authorized persons or public officials in the exercise of public duties shall enter, remain on, loiter in or pass through the municipal swimming pool, municipal parks or trails designated as such by the Village Board of Trustees except on the roadways and sidewalks which provide access through said municipal parks.
It shall be unlawful to bring any alcoholic beverages to or consume alcoholic beverages on municipal swimming pool, municipal park premises or trail system without approval from the Village Board of Trustees. Exceptions may be granted for those who use park pavilions under the provisions of Chapter
63 of the Code of the Village of Groton, "Alcoholic Beverages."
In no event will horseback riding, hunting or the use of motorized
vehicles, including, without limitation, cars, trucks, motor bikes,
motorcycles, all-terrain vehicles or other powered vehicles be permitted
on the trail system. There is excepted from the prohibition of the
use of motorized vehicles:
A. Power-driven mobility devices for use by persons who have mobility
impairments;
B. Motorized vehicles operated by law enforcement personnel, fire and
public safety personnel, and emergency medical personnel in the course
of their professional duties;
C. Operation of Department of Public Works vehicles, and other vehicles
of the Village of Groton or its departments when used in connection
with Village purposes.
Violation of any provision of this chapter shall be punishable as provided in Chapter
1, General Provisions, Article
III, Penalties for Offenses.