This chapter may be cited as "Town of Amherst Regulations for
Parks, Playgrounds and Recreation Areas."
As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the
meanings indicated, and all other terms and words shall be given their
common meanings:
MOTOR VEHICLE
All such vehicles as defined in the Vehicle and Traffic Law
of the State of New York and, in addition thereto, minibikes, mopeds,
snowmobiles, all-terrain vehicles and all other motorized recreational
vehicles.
RECREATION AREA
Includes the Audubon Recreation Center, Clearfield Community
Center; all parks, playgrounds, athletic fields, tennis courts, golf
courses, trailways, bikeways, jogging paths and swimming pools owned
and operated by the Town of Amherst outside of the Village of Williamsville
and such other recreation areas as may come under the control and
jurisdiction of the Town of Amherst.
No person shall park, stand, store or leave a motor vehicle
within or on a recreation area except in the portions thereof specifically
designated for that purpose and only during the hours when use of
the area is permitted. Proof of ownership shall be presumptive evidence
in an action for enforcement of this section that the owner parked,
caused his vehicle to be parked, left standing, stored or left his
vehicle within such recreation area.
A violation of any provision of this chapter shall be an offense
punishable by a fine not to exceed $150 or imprisonment for 15 days,
or both.
This chapter shall become effective immediately.