[Adopted 2-9-1981; amended in its entirety 6-27-2011]
[Amended 3-27-2019 ATM by Art. 34]
The Select Board for the Town of Lexington, by virtue of its
authority to make rules for the use and government of the public parks
and recreational areas of said Town, and for breaches of such rules
to affix penalties, hereby ordains that within the limits of the public
parks and recreational areas, except with the prior written consent
of the Board or its designee, it is forbidden:
A.
To be in or on park or recreation property from 1/2 hour after sunset
to 1/2 hour before sunrise except while open for public skating or
any other lighted recreational use.
B.
To use playing fields except as allowed by the Recreation Department
Field Use Policy.
C.
To cut, break, injure, deface, defile, or ill use any building, fence
or other construction or any tree, bush, plant or turf, or any other
thing or property of said Town.
D.
To have possession of or consume any alcoholic beverage, or play
any game of chance, or commit any disorderly or improper action; or
disturb the peace in any way, or conduct oneself in such manner as
to interfere with the rightful enjoyment of the public upon these
grounds.
E.
To refuse to obey the orders or requests of either the Select Board
or the police, or other agents of the Select Board, and to refuse
to assist them when required.
F.
To make a fire except in designated fire places with permission of
the Fire Department.
G.
To have possession of or discharge any destructive weapon, firearm,
firecracker, torpedo, or firework; to hunt, trap or shoot; injure
or have possession of any wild animal or bird; to injure or disturb
bird nests or eggs.
H.
To post, paint, affix, or display any sign, notice, placard, or advertising
device; or engage in business, sell, or expose for sale, or give away
any goods, wares, or circulars.
I.
Dumping of any kind shall not be permitted within any park grounds,
school grounds, and recreation areas.
J.
The playing of golf is strictly prohibited, except at Pine Meadows
Golf Course during scheduled hours of operation.
K.
To operate or park a motor vehicle, including, but not limited to,
any car, truck, bus, motorcycle, motor bike or snowmobile on park
grounds, school grounds and recreation areas, other than in the official
use of the Town, or in designated parking areas.
L.
To allow any domestic animal, other than dogs on leash to go upon
these grounds. All animals, including dogs, are expressly prohibited
from school grounds, playgrounds, and playing fields. The exception
is a service animal as designated by the American with Disabilities
Act.
M.
Smoking is strictly prohibited.
Compliance with the foregoing regulations is a condition of
the use of these premises. Any person willfully doing any of the things
above forbidden shall be punished by a fine not exceeding $100.
