The purpose of these regulations shall be to protect the parks
and parkways and appurtenances thereto in the Town from fire, abuse
and desecration; to provide for the recreational use of these areas;
to control and regulate traffic and maintain general order therein;
and to further the safety, health, comfort, morals and welfare of
all persons while within the limits of the parks and parkways.
Auto radios, portable radios, CD players, recording devices
and television sets must be turned low at all times so as not be heard
from a distance beyond 50 feet from the instrument. No portable radio
or television set shall be operated within any building unless specifically
permitted in connection with a public gathering or a temporary exclusive
use for which a permit has been granted. No bands or DJs are allowed
to set up and perform outside without written approval by the Town
Board.
No person or group shall sell or offer for sale any fermented
malt beverage in a Town park in conjunction with a picnic or other
special event without first obtaining a permit therefor from the Town
Board. Such permit may be issued by the Town Board upon receipt of
such information as it may require from the applicant. Permits shall
be valid for that period of time to be specified by the Town Board.
No person shall carry, fire, or discharge any gun, pistol or
firearm, nor any rocket, torpedo or any other fireworks of any description,
nor shall any person hunt with a bow and arrow within any park or
parkway. The word "gun" shall include air gun.
No person shall throw stones or missiles or hit golf balls in
or into any park, parkway or waterways.
No person shall kill, injure or attempt to injure, or unnecessarily
disturb any waterfowl or other birds or animals, wild or domestic,
including ponies, within any of the parks or parkways, nor shall any
person rob or disturb the nest or eggs of any bird or other animal
therein.
Parking and driving of any motorized vehicles are prohibited
on nonpaved areas in Town parks or parkways. This shall not apply
to vehicles engaged in construction, maintenance or operation of the
parks or parkways, nor to vehicles making deliveries to parks or parkways,
nor to emergency vehicles.
It will be necessary to reserve the shelter and/or the ball
field for both special events and league play. Reservations will be
scheduled by the Town Board and will be on a first come, first served
basis. Fees will be reviewed on a yearly basis and will be determined
on costs incurred during the season for the maintenance, lighting,
and other operating expense.
The responsible person in charge of a special event or softball
league will receive specific regulations on proper closing procedures
prior to each event.
Any person violating this chapter shall be fined not less than
$75 and not more than $1,000 for each offense, plus the costs and
disbursements. In default of payment of the above forfeiture plus
costs and disbursements, the person convicted shall be confined to
the county jail until such forfeiture plus costs and disbursements
have been paid, not to exceed 30 days.