As used in this article, the following terms shall have the
following meanings:
ADULT
An individual who is a resident and 18 years of age and over.
CAREGIVER
An individual who provides assistance to a resident who medically
and regularly requires aid prescribed by a medical doctor.
CHILD
An individual who is a resident and two years of age and
over as of May 1 of a year.
CHILDREN
More than one child as defined in this section.
DOMICILE
The location where a person has their permanent home for
legal purposes and is the person's true, fixed, permanent home, habitation
and principal location without any present intention of moving, and
if absent, the person intends to return. A person may only have one
domicile at a time.
INFANT
An individual who is under the age of two years before May
1 of each year.
IDENTIFICATION CARD (CLUB CARD)
Any card issued, including child identification cards and
adult identification cards, which allows either restricted or unrestricted
use of the Park at East Hills.
LONG-TERM TENANTS
Tenants, who include spouses, whether of the same or different
sex, as permitted under § 10-A of the New York State Domestic
Relations Law, and children, and:
A.
Who have a signed lease for a private residence with an owner(s)
of a residence in East Hills;
B.
The lease must be for a period of one year or more; and
C.
The provisions of the lease contain an assignment by the owner(s)
to the tenants and the members of their immediate family all the privileges
the owner(s) has to use the Park at East Hills during the entire term
of the tenancy.
NANNY
An individual who is paid to supervise a resident infant(s)
or child or children 15 years of age and under. The nanny, when present
at the park, must always accompany the individual(s).
PARK
All land, facilities and amenities at 209 Harbor Hill Road,
excluding the Village of East Hills administrative and executive offices,
including, but not exclusively, all playgrounds, athletic fields,
swimming pools, tennis courts, playgrounds, fitness areas, Village
Lounge, theatre, basketball courts, meeting rooms, exercise areas,
trails, fields, woods and walks, walkways, roads, dog park, picnic
and other areas.
RESIDENCE
The actual location and address in East Hills, where an individual
lives.
RESIDENT
A living person whose domicile is in East Hills and who officially
resides at a residence in East Hills. The following individuals, companies,
corporations and business entities are excluded from the definition
of "resident" and shall not be given privileges and access to the
park, except if invited as a guest(s):
A.
Any lessee at any residence in East Hills, except as provided in §
137-12.1; and
B.
Any lessee of a commercial property in East Hills; and
C.
Any owner of commercial property in East Hills.
SENIOR
An individual who is a resident and is 62 years of age or
older.
TEEN
An individual who is a resident and 13 years of age by December
1 of the preceding year but under the age of 15 years old.
USE OF THE PARK
Any and all rights and privileges and access to the Park,
facilities, and amenities as provided under the local laws of the
Village and regulations and rules approved by resolution. Lessees
at any residence in East Hills except under the provisions of the
definition of "long-term tenants," lessees of commercial property
in East Hills, and owners of commercial property are not granted any
rights or privileges to use the Park.
YOUNG ADULT
An individual who is a resident and 15 years of age by December
1 of the preceding year but under the age of 18 years old.
Every person shall conduct him or herself in an orderly manner
and shall not cause any discomfort, annoyance, harassment or inconvenience
to anyone else.
Upon proof of showing and approval by the Village that a tenant(s)
has a bona fide residential lease in East Hills for a duration of
one year or more, and both the owner(s) of the residence in East Hills
and long-term tenant(s) have fulfilled the requirements of this section,
then the long-term tenant(s), including spouses, whether of the same
or different sex, as permitted under § 10-A of the New York
State Domestic Relations Law, and children, shall enjoy all the privileges
at the Park at East Hills otherwise afforded to the owner(s) of the
residence, during the term of the lease and so long as they are residents
in East Hills. In order to qualify for the long-term tenant privileges,
the owner(s) or long-term tenant(s), as the case may be, must provide
proof of the following:
A. That a lease is in effect, or shall become effective, between a owner(s)
of a residence in East Hills and tenants for a period of at least
one year; and
B. That contained in the lease is a provision that the owner(s) assign
to the long-term tenant(s) all privileges to the Park at East Hills
during the entire term of the lease, and surrender all privileges
which the owner(s) and his or her family had to use the Park at East
Hills during the entire term of the lease; and
C. The long-term tenant(s) agree to abide by all the terms, conditions,
requirements and regulations contained in the Park rules; and
D. The long-term tenant(s) shall submit such other information and documentation required in order to prove residency as required in §
137-13.1 below; and
E. The long-term tenant(s) agrees that upon the termination of the lease,
the privileges revert to the owner(s); and
F. Upon any renewals or subsequent leases, the application process must
be initiated over again from the outset and approval must be obtained.
The Parks and Recreation Commission shall adopt the hours that
the Park and all the Park facilities will be open. No person, except
an employee of the Village, shall be in the park between sunset and
sunrise, except when specifically authorized by the Village of East
Hills, or a permit is issued.
The Parks and Recreation Commission shall establish a guest
policy which shall allow free of charge a specified number of guests
on specific days of the week and on the weekends, and shall limit
overall guest privileges.
A. Complimentary guest passes: Each household will be given 10 free
guest passes annually which will be electronically credited to the
adult identification card. These guest passes become effective January
1 of each year and expire December 31 of each year (for one calendar-year
period only) and will not carry over to the next year. All identification
cards are nontransferable.
B. Additional guest passes: Additional guest passes will be available
for the fee of $18 for adults and $7.50 for children on weekdays;
$35 for adults and $15 for children on weekends and holidays. A senior
will be subject to the same guest fee as a child. Guest passes are
required for all individuals over two years of age and must be paid
for in full prior to entering the park. The guest must be accompanied
by a person with an adult identification card and must bring picture
identification (in the form of a driver's license or government issued
ID) if over age 16. Guests will be required to register at the Park
Administration Office, Pool Booth or Tennis Center. Residents have
the option of purchasing guest passes by charging the cost on a credit
card, or using one of their free guest passes to use the Park.
C. Maximum use by a single guest: An individual guest will be permitted
entrance no more than eight times per season, except that Monday through
Friday children of residents who are 18 years and older will not be
restricted in the number of times they can use the pool during the
weekdays. This overall limitation is imposed no matter how many different
residents invite the guest separately. Nonresident grandparents and
nannies will be exempt from these maximum restrictions. Guest passes
will only be permitted to be purchased on the same day the guest plans
to attend the Park. Guest passes cannot be purchased anytime prior
to the day they will be used.
D. Guest fee discounts:
(1) The Park Director shall determine by 10:00 a.m. of any day that a
day will be inclement or overcast and once the determination is made
he or she shall reduce the price charged for guests by 50%. This program
shall be referred to as "No Sun, Still Fun Day."
(2) After 5:00 p.m. each Monday through Friday that the pool is open,
excluding holidays, parties, and during Village events; all guests
shall be charged only $5 to enter and use the pool. This program shall
be referred to as "Five After Five Program."
(3) After 6:00 p.m. each Monday through Friday that the pool is open,
excluding holidays, parties and during Village events, all guests
shall be signed in without use of guest passes and without any fee
or cost whatsoever.
(4) Grandparents Day: Monday through Thursdays at the pool. On these
days the child(ren) and grandchild(ren) of resident grandparents may
be signed in as guests without using guest passes or paying guest
fees.
(5) Family Day: Monday through Thursday at the pool. On these days nonresident
grandparents may be signed in as guests while accompanying their resident
grandchild(ren) without using guest passes or paying guest fees providing
that the nonresident grandparent is accompanied by adult resident
at all times.
(6) Each household where the owner or long-term renter as provided in §
137-12.1 is 62 years of age or older shall be entitled to four discounted guest passes at 50% of the regular cost for their children. These passes will be available at the Park Office.
(7) A senior resident's partner or significant other, who is under 62
years of age will enjoy the same privileges as the senior, when accompanied
by the Senior. However, it is limited to one partner or significant
other per summer and they must be registered with the Park Office.
E. Park Grille visitor pass:
(1) This pass shall be issued without charge and without limitation subject
to the following conditions:
(a)
The visitor is an adult 18 years of age and older and accompanied
by a resident adult 18 years of age and older;
(b)
The purpose of their visit is to have lunch at the Park Grille;
(c)
The Day Visitors Pass is issued only for Monday through Friday, except holidays, or as provided in Subsection
E(2) below;
(d)
The visitor leaves a valid driver's license at the pool entry
booth;
(e)
The visitor's pass shall only be valid for 1 1/2 hours;
(f)
When leaving, the visitor must show a valid lunch receipt from
the Park Grille which contains the date the lunch was served;
(g)
If the visitor uses the pool or extends his/her stay beyond
the 1 1/2 hour time limit, the resident must pay the applicable
guest fees plus an administrative fee of $25.
(2) The Park Director shall have the discretion to authorize Park Grille
visitor passes to be available on Saturday or Sunday provided the
pool is not crowded.
No person or guest shall enter or leave the park except through
the main front gate or as otherwise directed by a Park official.
Only dogs will be allowed in the Park. Residents shall keep
the dogs only in special areas designated by the Parks and Recreation
Commission. Dogs are permitted, if on leash, to be walked up to the
dog park and/or dog trail on the sidewalk and back to Harbor Hill
Road from the dog park. All residents are required to clean up after
their dogs. Dogs may not be left unattended anywhere in the Park.
The following actions or conditions are strictly prohibited.
The Parks and Recreation Commission shall have the right, and the
full and unfettered discretion, to suspend or terminate any identification
card or any other card issued by the Village, immediately.
A. The violations and prohibitions include:
(1) Illegal drugs and alcohol shall not be brought into the Park.
(2) Removing, mutilating, defacing or damaging any park property, and
cutting, removing or damaging any planting, shrub or tree in the Park.
(3) Dumping or disposing of any bottle, glass, can, metal, paper, garbage
or rubbish except in a receptacle provided for this purpose.
(4) The vending, hawking, peddling or distributing of any merchandise
or product; circulating any advertising matter; or posting any signs,
bills or placard within the Park, without prior written authority.
(5) Assembling, holding or participating in a mass meeting or public
meeting in the Park unless prior approval is obtained.
(6) Carrying or firing any gun or pistol or paint ball gun, or shooting,
casting or throwing any arrow, dart, stone or similar projectile in
the Park.
(7) All sporting events must take place on the sports fields or location
approved by the Park Director.
(8) Riding any bicycle, rollerblading, roller hockey, or skateboarding
in the Park, except in specifically authorized areas, such as the
bicycle path and sidewalks. For safety reasons, bicycle riding, rollerblading,
roller hockey, or skateboarding are prohibited in the parking lots.
(9) The use and presence of bicycles, tricycles, or scooters of any kind
in the playground for the protection of fellow residents and the playground
surface.
(10)
Wearing any footwear in the playground that can damage the playground
surface, such as spike heels, cleats, and golf shoes with spikes.
(11)
Refusing to show identification, upon request by the Mayor,
a Trustee, or any Village employee, including, but not limited to
the Park Director, Public Safety Director, Public Safety Officer,
Code Enforcement Officer or Park attendant whether when entering or
otherwise.
(12)
Kindling, building, maintaining or igniting a fire anywhere
in the Park.
(13)
Smoking is prohibited in all areas of the Park, and all cigarettes
and any other smoking paraphernalia must be extinguished prior to
entering the Park.
(14)
Playing any game which includes wagering of any kind and of
any nature.
(15)
Operating any mobile or stationary loudspeaker apparatus, sound
system, public address system, or other sound-producing device unless
specifically permitted.
(16)
Eating, drinking or picnicking in any area which is not authorized
for the specific purpose.
(17)
Hitting of golf balls or swinging of golf clubs is not permitted
unless part of a sanctioned Park program.
(18)
Kites are permitted to be flown on the sports fields only unless
an event or ballgame is taking place. Events and ballgames take precedence
for use of the sports fields. For safety reasons, kites may not be
flown in any other areas including, but not limited to, the field
adjacent to the Theater and adjoining Harbor Hill Road.
(19)
Giving or permitting a club card or any other card issued by
the Village to use by any person other than the resident and legitimate
card holder.
(20)
Eating, drinking or bringing food on the pool deck, other than
water in a closed container. No glass of any kind or metal soda cans
are permitted on the pool deck at any time.
(21)
Scaling a fence or wall in order to gain access to the Park
or any facility within the Park.
(22)
Altering, counterfeiting, or tampering in any way with a club
card or official entry card of the Park.
(23)
Giving or providing any information which is proven to be false
or misleading and which is relied upon for a card to be issued.
(24)
Cutting connectors on the furniture.
(25)
Hitting, cursing, committing any act that creates a public nuisance,
or performing any act which constitutes disorderly conduct.
(26)
Refusing to obey the order of any rightful authority which shall
include the Mayor, a Trustee, any member of the Park Commission who
identifies himself or herself, the Village Attorney, the Park Director,
the Public Safety Director, the Public Safety Officers, Park attendants,
and the lifeguards.
(27)
Not paying for guests when fees are due and owing.
(28)
Not wearing helmets when riding a bicycle or rollerblading regardless
of age and not wearing required equipment when riding a bicycle or
rollerblading.
(29)
Using motorized scooters, except for persons with disabilities.
(30)
Driving any motor vehicle in unauthorized areas of the Park.
Training of drivers is not permitted anywhere on Park property.
(31)
Unless participating in a program authorized by the Village
and an instructor is present, no person under the age of 18 shall
use the fitness center at the Park.
(32)
Leaving any dog unattended anywhere in the Park.
(33)
Using the facilities without proper and authorized credentials.
(34)
Leaving a child or guest unattended by an adult resident anywhere
in the Park.
B. Penalties. Violators of these prohibitions will subject to a fine
up to $500 for each offense, and at the discretion of the Parks and
Recreation Commission may also result in suspension or revocation
of privileges to the park partially or permanently.
All organized outings and picnics of 15 or more people require
the application and granting of a permit. The permits, if granted,
will be on a first-come first-served basis and subject to all requirements
and conditions. Permits must be obtained by a resident at the Park
Office, at a cost of $25, whenever a picnic is planned for 15 or more
people. Other additional charges may be imposed for the use of facilities.
All applicable provisions, rules and regulations contained in
the New York State Vehicle and Traffic Law regarding traffic control
and motor vehicles shall form a part of this article; however, such
additional directions for traffic and motor vehicles as may be posted
on signs shall also be incorporated in this article for traffic control
and on the roadways and in parking areas in the Park.
A. The speed limit at the Park shall be 10 miles per hour.
B. All vehicles shall be operated only along areas shown as roadways
and in the direction of road markings.
C. No private cars, trucks or motorized vehicles are permitted on athletic
fields, service roads or passive grass areas.
D. Vehicles may be parked in painted lanes only. There is no parking
on the grass or other areas unless directed by Village personnel.
E. No driver may be given instruction in operating an automobile or
other vehicle in the Park.
F. No resident or guest may leave any vehicle overnight.
G. No resident or guest may grease, lubricate or make repairs to any
vehicle except minor repairs in the case of an emergency.
All fees, charges and permit costs shall be set by resolution
of the Board of Trustees, except as set forth in local statute.