[Ord. 737, 1/19/2017]
This section provides rules and regulations for the use of parks
and recreation facilities within Warminster Township and sets forth
fines and penalties for violations thereof.
A. Township parks will be open between 7:00 a.m. and sunset. Night-use
facilities will be open as posted or by permit. Foot and bicycle traffic
in unlit areas is prohibited.
B. Any Township park or park facility that becomes hazardous for public
use due to weather, water, fire or other unforeseeable conditions
may be closed at the discretion of the Department of Parks and Recreation.
C. The Department of Parks and Recreation will issue permits and schedule
use of park and recreation facilities for groups. When not scheduled,
these facilities are available to all park users.
D. The damaging, destroying, defacing, disturbing, adding to or removal
of any park property, to include equipment, facilities, wildlife and/or
the natural environment, is prohibited. Tree climbing is prohibited.
E. Building fires is only permitted in equipment and areas designated
for such use. Closely monitor and extinguish them before leaving the
site.
F. Operating any vehicle on a park road in a reckless or negligent manner,
in excess of 10 mph, or in such a manner as to become a nuisance to
other park users is not allowed. Parking is allowed only in designated
areas. Parking is not permitted on road shoulders or grass unless
posted.
G. Commercial traffic, the posting of signs, the distribution, selling,
servicing or renting of any commodity, and soliciting for any purpose
is prohibited on park grounds.
H. Use or possession of alcoholic beverages or narcotics is prohibited.
I. The use of tobacco products, as defined in Chapter
10, §
10-201 of this Code, is prohibited within all areas of Township parks and playgrounds identified in §
16-116. Further, the use of tobacco products is prohibited in any areas where children are present, including, but not limited to, playgrounds, picnic areas, trails, sports and athletic fields, the skate park, the dog park, sport courts, concert venues, natural areas and waterways.
[Amended by Ord. 738, 6/15/2017]
J. All trash, garbage and litter is to be deposited in the refuse cans
provided. Dumping of refuse and debris in the parks and park waters
is prohibited.
K. Pets must be on a leash no greater than six feet in length. Pet owners
must pick up and properly dispose of pet feces in all park areas.
L. In the interest of safety, playing of golf, operation of radio/remote
control devices, hunting, shooting, trapping, fireworks (except as
authorized by the Township and controlled by an authorized vendor
under contract with the Board of Supervisors), or the discharge of
firearms or other related weapons are not permitted.
M. All nonlicensed motorized recreation vehicles and horses are prohibited
in park areas.
N. Personal conduct involving the use of indecent language or engaging
in immoral, threatening or boisterous actions is prohibited.
O. Penalties. Any person violating the above rules and convicted may
be sentenced to pay a fine of not more than $1,000 and the costs of
prosecution or, if in default of payment, be imprisoned for a period
not exceeding 30 days.
[Ord. 738, 6/15/2017]
Any person, firm or corporation who shall violate any provision of Chapter
16, Part 1C shall be subject to the penalties provided under §
16-115 of this Code.