[Adopted 12-2-1996 by Ord. No. 96-18]
A.
While in a public park or recreation area, all persons
shall conduct themselves in a proper and orderly manner and, in particular,
no person shall:
(1)
Willfully mark, deface, disfigure, injure, tamper
with, displace or remove any buildings, bridges, tables, benches,
fireplaces, railings, paving materials, public utilities or appurtenances
thereof, signs, notices or placards (whether temporary or permanent),
monuments, stakes, posts or other boundary markers or other structures
or equipment, facilities or park property or appurtenances whatsoever,
either real or personal.
(2)
Fail to cooperate in maintaining rest rooms and washrooms
in a neat and sanitary condition.
(3)
Dig or remove any soil, rock, sand, stones, trees,
shrubs, plants or other wood or materials or make any excavation by
tool, equipment or other means.
(4)
Construct or erect any building or structure of whatever
kind (whether permanent or temporary) or run or string any public
service utility into, upon or across such lands, except on special
written permit issued hereunder.
(5)
Damage, cut, carve, transplant or remove any tree
or plant or injure the bark or pick flowers or seed of any tree or
plant, dig in or otherwise disturb grassed areas or in any other way
injure the natural beauty or usefulness of any area.
(6)
Climb any tree or walk or stand or sit upon monuments,
vases, planters, fountains, railings, fences or upon any other property
not designated or customarily used for such purposes.
(7)
Tie or hitch an animal to any tree or plant.
(8)
Hunt, molest, kill, wound, trap, abuse, shoot, pursue
or throw objects at or have in his/her possession any animal, reptile
or bird found within any park, nor shall their habitats be disturbed,
except where specifically designated and permitted. No person shall
purchase, sell, accept or give away any such animal, reptile, bird
or eggs except as may be specifically provided for and permitted.
(9)
Throw, discharge or otherwise place or cause to be
placed in the waters of any fountain, pond, lake, stream or other
body of water in any park or any tributary stream, storm sewer, or
drain flowing into such water any substance, matter or thing, liquid
or solid, which may result in the pollution of said waters.
(10)
Have brought in, dump in, deposit or leave any
bottles, broken glass, ashes, paper, boxes, cans, dirt, garbage, refuse
or organic or inorganic solid or liquid waste.
(11)
Drive or park any vehicle on any area except the paved park roads or parking areas or such areas as may on occasion be specifically designated as temporary parking areas by the Township of Woolwich. Motorized vehicles, with the exception of such vehicles being used by a rescue squad, Fire Department, Police Department or such other vehicle with permission from the Township of Woolwich or the Borough of Swedesboro, shall be prohibited from driving said vehicle on any paths intended to be walking or jogging trails. In addition, within the parking areas there shall be designated “No Parking” areas to allow for the emergency access of emergency vehicles into the interior of such park in the event of an emergency. Such “No Parking” areas shall be strictly enforced, and violators shall be punishable as provided in Chapter 1, Article 1.
[Amended 11-13-2000 by Ord. No. 00-13; 5-5-2006 by Ord. No. 2006-14]
(12)
Leave a vehicle standing or parked at night
in established parking areas or elsewhere in the park areas. No motor
vehicle shall be parked in said park areas from 1/2 hour after sunset
until sunrise, except as otherwise permitted. Vehicles over four tons
are prohibited from entering park properties unless authorized to
perform work for the Township of Woolwich or the Borough of Swedesboro
relative to the Locke Avenue Park.
[Amended 2-5-2001 by Ord. No. 01-1]
(13)
Ride a bicycle without reasonable regard to
the safety of others.
(14)
Leave a bicycle lying on the ground or paving
or set against trees or in any place or position where a person may
trip over or be injured by it.
(15)
Swim, bathe or wade in any waters or waterways
in any park, except in such places as may be specifically designated
for such activities.
(16)
Bring into or operate any boat, raft or other
watercraft, whether motor-powered or not, upon any waters, except
at places designated for boating by the Township of Woolwich. Such
activity shall be in accordance with applicable regulations as are
now or will hereafter be adopted.
(17)
Fish in any area where bathing is permitted.
(18)
Shoot into park areas from beyond park boundaries.
No persons shall carry or possess firearms of any description or air
rifles, spring guns, bow and arrows, slings or any other forms of
weapons or devices potentially inimical to wildlife or dangerous to
human safety or any instrument that can be loaded with and fire blank
cartridges or any kind of trapping device, except as may be specifically
permitted. No person shall fly model airplanes or shoot rockets of
any kind.
[Amended 11-13-2000 by Ord. No. 00-13]
(19)
Violate the regulation that use of individual
fireplaces, together with tables and benches, follows the generally
accepted rule of "First come, first served."
(20)
Use any portion of the picnic area or any of
the buildings or structures therein for the purpose of holding picnics
to the exclusion of other persons, nor shall any person use such areas
and facilities for an unreasonable time if the facilities are crowded.
(21)
Set up tents, shacks or any other temporary
shelter for the purpose of overnight camping, nor shall any person
leave in a park after closing hours any movable structure or special
vehicle to be used or that could be used for such purpose, such as
a house trailer, camp trailer, camp wagon or the like, except in those
areas designated by the Township of Woolwich for those purposes.
(22)
Ride a horse except on designated bridle trails,
where permitted. Horses shall be thoroughly broken and properly restrained
and ridden with due care and shall not be allowed to graze or go unattended,
nor shall they be hitched to any rock, tree or shrub.
(24)
Have in his/her possession, set or otherwise
cause to explode, discharge or burn any fireworks, firecrackers or
explosives or flammable materials or discharge them or throw them
into any such areas from lands or highways adjacent thereto.
(25)
Be responsible for the entry of a dog or other
domestic animal into areas clearly marked by the Township of Woolwich
by signs bearing the words "Domestic Animals Prohibited in this Area."
All domestic animals in those areas where such animals are permitted
shall be adequately restrained at all times, and owners shall be responsible
for cleaning up after their animal.
[Amended 11-13-2000 by Ord. No. 00-13]
(26)
Solicit alms or contributions for any purpose,
whether public or private, except in such areas and under such regulations
as may be designated and permitted by the Township of Woolwich.
(27)
Build, or attempt to build, a fire except in
such areas and under such regulations as may be designated by the
Township of Woolwich. No person shall drop, throw or otherwise scatter
lighted matches, burning cigarettes, cigars, tobacco, paper or other
flammable material within any park or on any highways, roads or streets
abutting or contiguous thereto. Smoking is strictly prohibited within
all Township parks, which includes the use of tobacco and the use
of cannabis in any form.
[Amended 10-21-2002 by Ord. No. 02-14; 8-16-2021 by Ord. No. 2021-12]
(29)
Go onto the ice on any waters except such areas
as are designated as skating fields, and provided that a safety signal
is displayed.
(30)
Disturb or interfere unreasonably with any person
or party occupying any area or participating in any activity under
the authority of a permit.
(31)
Expose or offer for sale any article or thing,
nor place any stand, cart or vehicle for the transportation, sale
or display of any such article or thing. Exception is made for any
permittee or licensed concessionaire acting by and under the authority
and regulation of the Township of Woolwich.
(32)
Paste, glue, tack or otherwise post any sign,
placard, advertisement or inscription whatever, nor shall any person
erect or cause to be erected any sign on any parklands or roads in
any park.
(33)
Golf or organize or participate in any sport
that may cause damage to any area or sporting field within such facility.
[Added 11-13-2000 by Ord. No. 00-13]
(34)
No person shall drive recklessly or use excessive
speed over 10 mph within the limits and boundaries of public park
areas within the Township of Woolwich. All posted signs within said
park areas are to be obeyed.
[Added 6-4-2001 by Ord. No. 01-8; amended 8-3-2015 by Ord. No.
2015-10]
(35)
Under no circumstances shall any person use
or import any foreign objects for skateboarding, such as ramps, jumps
or otherwise, onto park grounds. In addition, no person shall engage
in any behavior while using skateboards or other that in any way could
pose a threat of injury to others within park boundaries. Skateboarding
is allowed within park boundaries on the paved walking path only,
subject to the above.
[Added 10-21-2002 by Ord. No. 02-14]
(36)
UAVs.
[Added 9-19-2016 by Ord.
No. 2016-14]
(a)
Utilize UAVs in park lands, all, or a portion of which, are
improved, in a manner that:
[1]
Disturbs or harasses wildlife;
[2]
Interferes with official law enforcement, fire or medical services,
or other emergency operations;
[3]
Flies directly over people, vessels, vehicles, structures, or
sports playing fields;
[4]
Flies outside of the visual sight of the operator;
[5]
Uses flammable liquids for fuel; or
[6]
Launches any form of projectile.
(b)
For the purpose of this section, a UAV is defined to include
all such equipment as may be defined by state and federal regulations,
and shall generally include, but not be limited to, an aircraft without
a human pilot aboard.
A.
Except for unusual and unforeseen emergencies, parks
shall be open to the public every day of the year during designated
hours. The opening and closing hours for each individual park shall
be posted therein for the public information and shall be determined
from time to time by resolution of the Township of Woolwich.
B.
No person shall, on the grounds of race, color, national
origin, religion, age, sex or handicap, be excluded from participation
in, be denied the benefits of or be otherwise subjected to discrimination
in any park facility, program or activity.
C.
Discrimination on the basis of residence, including
preferential reservation, membership or annual permit systems, is
prohibited except to the extent that reasonable differences in admission
and other fees may be maintained on the basis of residence in any
park.
A.
Permits for special events/activities in parks and
recreation areas must be obtained by application to the Woolwich Township
Director of Municipal Services in accordance with policies and procedures
established by the Township of Woolwich.
[Amended 10-4-2010 by Ord. No. 2010-22; 2-19-2019 by Ord. No. 2019-03]
B.
In addition to other standards set forth by the Township
of Woolwich, the following standards shall apply with regard to the
issuance of use permits by the Township of Woolwich:
(1)
The proposed activity or use of the park will not
unreasonably interfere with or detract from the general public enjoyment
of the park.
(2)
The proposed activity and use will not unreasonably
interfere with or detract from the promotion of public health, welfare,
safety and recreation.
(3)
The proposed activity or uses that are reasonably
anticipated will not include violence, crime or disorderly conduct.
(4)
The facilities desired have not been reserved for
other use at the date and hour requested in the application.
C.
Within 14 days after the receipt of an application
for permit, the Township of Woolwich shall apprise an applicant, in
writing, of its reasons for refusing a permit and provide for an appeal
process.
D.
A permittee shall be bound by all park rules and regulations
and all applicable ordinances fully as though the same were inserted
in said permits.
E.
The person(s) to whom the permit is issued shall be
liable for all loss, damage or injury sustained by any person whatever
by reason of the negligence of the person(s) to whom such permit shall
have been issued. The Township of Woolwich shall have the right to
require any permittee to submit evidence of liability insurance covering
injuries to members of the general public arising as a result of such
permitted activities in such amounts as may be from time to time determined
by the Township of Woolwich prior to the commencement of any activity
or issuance of any permit.
F.
Revocation. The Township of Woolwich shall have the
authority to revoke a permit upon a finding of violation of any rule
or ordinance or upon good cause shown.
A.
The Township of Woolwich or its designated agents
shall, in connection with its disputes imposed by law, diligently
enforce the provisions of this chapter.
B.
The Township of Woolwich or its designated agents
shall have the authority to eject from the park area any person(s)
acting in violation of this chapter.
C.
The Township of Woolwich or its designated agents
shall have the authority to seize and confiscate any property, thing
or device in the park or used in violation of this chapter.
D.
This chapter shall also be enforced by the Woolwich
Police Department of the municipality.
This chapter is in addition to, and not in derogation
of, any other ordinance involving or effecting any of the subject
matters contained in this chapter.
