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.
The Town Board of the Town of Lawrence has the specific authority
under § 60.77, Wis. Stats., and the general authority under
its village powers to adopt this chapter. The Town Board of Supervisors
is authorized to adopt additional rules and regulations as may be
necessary for the management of parks and the use thereof and may
implement and enforce the same.
Auto radios, portable radios, CD players, recording devices
and television sets must be turned low at all times so as not to be
heard from a distance beyond 50 feet from the instrument. No bands
or disc jockeys (DJ) are allowed to set up and perform outside without
a permit from the Town Board or its designee.
No person shall carry, fire, or discharge any gun, air gun,
pistol, or firearm, nor any rocket, torpedo or any other fireworks
of any description, nor shall any person hunt with bow and arrow within
any park or parkway.
No person shall throw stones or missiles in or into any park,
parkway, or waterways. No person shall hit golf balls in or into any
park, parkway, or waterways unless a designated area is provided and
authorized by the Town Board.
No person shall kill, injure, or attempt to injure or unnecessarily
disturb any waterfowl or other birds or animals, wild or domestic,
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.
Any person violating this chapter shall be subject to a penalty as provided in §
1-3 of this Code.