[Adopted 12-9-2008 by Ord. No. 4168-08[1]]
A.
The use of all Toms River Township parks and playgrounds, except
for those with area lighting, is limited to daylight hours, except
by special written permission for tent camping purposes only. Camping
permits may be obtained at the Toms River Township Recreation Office.
B.
Fires are permitted in park stoves only. Only charcoal may be used
for fuel. Fires must be extinguished upon leaving the area.
C.
No firearms, air guns, slingshots, bows and arrows, hunting knives,
hatchets, axes or any other type of dangerous weapon shall be permitted
on any park or playground premises at any time. The only exception
to the above rule would be a strictly supervised program directed
by the Recreation Department.
D.
Removal of, damage to or destruction of shrubbery, trees, flowers,
fencing, buildings or other properties is prohibited.
E.
The possession of any narcotic is prohibited in any and all parks,
recreation areas, parking lots and other areas owned by the Township
and adjacent to said parks.
F.
No dogs, except Seeing Eye dogs and dogs on a leash controlled by
a person, shall be allowed.
G.
Use of loud, profane or indecent language is prohibited.
[Amended 4-27-2010 by Ord. No. 4253-10]
H.
Sale of food and beverage.
(1)
Beer is permitted for consumption only, not resale, in designated
group picnic areas in Riverwood Park, Winding River Park or Bey Lea
Park. A permit for the use of said areas shall be obtained only through
the Director of the Department of Recreation.
(2)
Athletic events. Food or beverage may be sold only by nonprofit organizations
of the Township before, during and immediately after the athletic
event which shall be sponsored by said nonprofit organization, and
all proceeds derived from said sales shall be the property of said
nonprofit organization. The sale of food or beverage shall be subject
to Board of Health regulations. No mobile vendors shall be allowed
to sell food or beverage at said athletic event. A permit for the
sale of food or beverage at an athletic event by nonprofit organizations
shall be obtained from the Director of the Department of Recreation
prior to the commencement of any and all such sales.
(3)
Special events. Food, beverage and wares may be sold only at special
events sponsored by nonprofit organizations of the Township. No alcoholic
beverages may be sold at these events. Nonprofit organizations may
use the services of "for profit" sellers to assist them in the sale
of these items at their events and may share the profits with such
persons or firms. The sale of food or beverage shall be subject to
Board of Health regulations. No mobile vendors shall be allowed to
sell food or beverage at said special events. A permit for the sale
of food, beverage and wares at a special event by a nonprofit organization
shall be obtained from the Director of the Department Recreation.
The fee for the special event permit shall be $50.
I.
Horseback riding is restricted to the designated bridle trails in
the parks only. No galloping or racing is permitted on the bridle
trails. Riding in other areas of the parks is prohibited.
J.
Bicycles, nonmotorized, are restricted to bike trails only. No activity
which may endanger the rider or park users will be tolerated.
K.
Hiking trails are restricted to hikers only. No bikes, horses or
motorized vehicles, except for maintenance purposes, are permitted
on the trails.
L.
All permits issued for camping, group picnic areas, beer use, etc.,
must be readily available for inspection by Recreation Department
employees.
M.
No swimming or diving from bridges or bulkheads is permitted in any
park in the Township. Swimming is permitted only in designated areas.
N.
No motorized vehicle or motorized bicycle, moped, etc., is permitted
on designated bikeways.
O.
No vehicle, motorcycle, moped or any other motorized vehicle shall
be driven or parked in areas not specifically designated as a parking
area.
P.
No loitering or littering in any park or recreation area in the Township
is permitted.
Q.
The taking off and landing of all flying vehicles, whether motorized
or without motors, including but not limited to ultralight aircraft,
paragliders, parasails, parachute-type mechanisms and other man- or
machine-powered apparatus, is prohibited in all Township parks and
public lands. This shall not apply to helicopters which are engaged
in emergency medical transportation or which have the permission of
the appropriate Township officials to land on Township property.
R.
For-profit enterprises may not use public facilities except through
lessons provided by the Township.
S.
The Director of Recreation may establish additional rules and regulations
for the protection of the public and Township property as needed.
T.
Any group of organized people, league, or organization which wishes
to use any Township field must obtain a permit from the Department
of Recreation and provide such when requested.
U.
Tennis courts.
[Added 5-12-2009 by Ord. No. 4196-09]
(1)
Use of tennis courts is governed by the Toms River Township Council
with the administrative oversight of the Department of Recreation.
(3)
The maximum amount of courts that may be reserved at one time at
the Bey Lea Tennis complex shall be eight courts, unless specifically
authorized otherwise by the Director of Recreation.
(4)
No organized group shall receive a facility use permit for use of
Bey Lea Tennis courts for more than two tournaments per month.
A.
Any person convicted of a violation of the said rules and regulations
shall be subject to a fine not exceeding $2,000 or imprisonment in
the county jail of Ocean County for a period not exceeding 90 days,
or both.
B.
Any person guilty of continued or repeated violation of the said
rules and regulations shall be subject to removal and/or suspension
of privileges of the use of the park or playground facilities.
[Amended 5-12-2009 by Ord. No. 4197-09; 8-25-2009 by Ord. No. 4218-09; 4-13-2010 by Ord. No. 4249-10; 4-27-2010 by Ord. No. 4252-10; 5-25-2010 by Ord. No. 4261-10; 7-13-2010 by Ord. No. 4275-10; 9-14-2010 by Ord. No. 4290-10; 9-28-2010 by Ord. No. 4293-10; 6-26-2012 by Ord. No. 4360-12; 3-25-2014 by Ord. No. 4435-14; 6-24-2014 by Ord. No. 4444-14; 8-11-2015 by Ord. No. 4494-15; 4-12-2016 by Ord. No.
4505-16; 6-12-2018 by Ord. No. 4589-18; 10-9-2018 by Ord. No. 4605-18; 2-12-2019 by Ord. No. 4619-19; 12-23-2019 by Ord. No. 4654-19; 4-28-2020 by Ord. No.
4667-20; 6-9-2020 by Ord. No. 4671-20; 2-9-2021 by Ord. No. 4686-21; 3-9-2022 by Ord. No. 4740-22; 4-13-2022 by Ord. No. 4745-22]
A.
Winding River Ice Rink fees.
[Amended 10-26-2022 by Ord. No. 4756-22]
(1)
The Director of Recreation is hereby authorized to annually establish
general admission, equipment rental, identification card, lesson and
activity, program, rink rental, tournament, and other fees for the
use of the Winding River Ice Rink facilities. All fees established
pursuant to this provision, and any increases or reductions thereto,
must be approved by the Business Administrator, the Chief Financial
Officer, and by resolution of the Township Council.
(2)
Proshop merchandise shall be offered for sale at the manufacturers'
suggested retail price (MSRP) for particular items.
B.
Other facilities and programs. The Director of Recreation is hereby
authorized to annually establish fees for use of and for public and
private activities, programs, and events held at Township parks, sports
fields, and other recreational facilities. All fees established pursuant
to this provision, and any increases or reductions thereto, must be
approved by the Business Administrator, the Chief Financial Officer,
and by resolution of the Township Council.
[Amended 10-26-2022 by Ord. No. 4756-22]
C.
No dogs, except Seeing Eye dogs and dogs on a leash controlled by
a person, shall be allowed.
