[Ord. 89-16, 11/21/1989]
As used in this Part, the following terms shall have the meanings
indicated, unless a different meaning clearly appears from the context:
PARK or PARKS
Unless specifically limited, shall be deemed to include all
parks, playgrounds, recreation areas, tennis courts, beaches, recreation
structures and facilities, and also entrances and approaches thereto,
and all other land or property or structures under its jurisdiction
now or hereafter owned or acquired by the Township of Susquehanna
for park or recreational purposes.
PERSON
Any natural person, corporation, organization of persons,
company, association or partnership.
[Ord. 89-16, 11/21/1989; as amended by Ord. 03-10, 8/14/2003,
§ 1]
All parks shall be open to the public at such hours as the Board
of Commissioners may from time to time designate, but in no event
shall any person be permitted to be in the park between sunset and
sunrise, except where lighted facilities allow for extended use. On
such lighted facilities, no person shall be permitted in attendance
after 11:00 p.m. until sunrise, unless special permission be granted
by the Board of Commissioners.
[Ord. 89-16, 11/21/1989; as amended by Ord. 15-10, 7/9/2015; by Ord.
No. 23-03, 10/12/2023]
1. It shall be considered unlawful for all persons in attendance a park
under the ownership and control of Susquehanna Township to:
A. Willfully destroy or damage any of the trees, plants, shrubs, turf,
buildings, structures, signs, or amenities, or any other property
of the Township of Susquehanna located within a park;
B. Kindle or maintain any fire in the park with the exception of the
proper use of provided charcoal grills;
C. Remove or relocate any bench, seat, table, or other amenities without
permission;
D. Willfully destroy or remove any notice, rule, or regulation posted
at any place within the park; nor shall any notice or placard be posted
within the park other than by the authority of said Board of Commissioners
or authorized Township personnel;
E. Offer, distribute, supply, rent, or sell any literature, commodity,
article, material, equipment, service, or supply whatsoever within
the limits of the park for any purpose without permission of the Board
of Commissioners or authorized personnel;
F. Engage in any recreational activities, such as, but not limited to,
practicing golf, horseshoes, archery, camping, that may damage or
put other park users at risk.
(1)
Boyd Park - engage in the launching, and use of motorized boats,
nonmotorized boats, or flotation devices;
(2)
Boyd Park - swimming or wading;
G. Operate a motorized vehicle, such as, but not limited to, scooters,
snowmobile, minibike, motorcycle, or any vehicle, recreational or
otherwise on trails, or park facilities. The exception will be e-bikes
and electric wheelchairs;
H. Have pets be on playgrounds, athletic fields, and playing courts,
or be off leash anywhere in a public park;
I. Smoke cigarettes, cigars, or pipe tobacco, or use any smoke-producing
tobacco product in any other form. The use of vaping devices or any
other form of e-cigarettes is also prohibited;
J. Gamble or engaging in gambling activities of any sort on recreation,
park, or trail facilities.
[Ord. 89-16, 11/21/1989; as amended by Ord. No. 23-03, 10/12/2023]
1. All laws
pertaining to fishing in the Commonwealth shall apply to fishing in
parks and recreation areas, and provisions thereof are hereby incorporated
by reference.
A. Boyd
Park is a catch-and-release facility.
[Ord. 89-16, 11/21/1989]
The use of all parks shall be on a first come, first served
basis unless otherwise reserved:
A. By annual permission granted for the scheduling of various league
games, etc;
B. For school or college athletic games, practice, contests, or exhibitions;
C. For regularly scheduled school district or municipal recreation programs;
D. By permission granted for a specific requested use.
[Ord. 89-16, 11/21/1989]
The Recreation Advisory Committee is authorized to establish
additional rules and regulations as deemed necessary with approval
of the Board of Commissioners of the Township of Susquehanna.
[Ord. 89-16, 11/21/1989]
Recreation facilities which become hazardous for public use
due to weather, water, fire or unforeseeable conditions may be closed.
[Ord. 89-16, 11/21/1989]
The police officers of the Township of Susquehanna are charged
with enforcement of the provisions of this Part (and the rules and
regulations promulgated).
[Ord. 89-16, 11/21/1989; as amended by Ord. No. 23-03, 10/12/2023]
Any person, firm, or corporation who shall violate any provision
of this Part shall, upon conviction thereof, be sentenced to pay a
fine not more than $1,000, plus costs, and in default of payment,
to imprisonment not to exceed 90 days.