[Adopted as Art. XXV of the Code of Ordinances]
A.
No person shall loiter or congregate in City Hall park (the area
located to the right of the City Hall, Cabot Street, Beverly) between
the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m.
B.
No person shall enter into or upon the City Hall park and take away,
mutilate, or destroy a tree, shrub, flower, or other vegetation therein.
C.
Any person who violates any provision of this section shall be punished
by a fine of $25 for the first offense and $100 for each additional
offense.
The plot of land now known as the "Federal Street grounds" is
hereby accepted by the City for all playground activities and is to
be the official Ward 3 grounds.
[Amended 4-16-1991 by Ord. No. 173; 5-7-2003 by Ord. No. 40; 6-4-2003 by Ord. No. 173]
A.
The Beverly Parks and Recreation Commission is the agency responsible
for the operation of all public parks in the City. As such, the Commission
offers everyone free use of all grounds within its jurisdiction with
the exception of Lynch Park and Obear Park, which are for the free
use of Beverly residents and their guests. Exceptions to this shall
be defined in the accepted rate schedule as approved by the Commission.
Admittance of vehicles to Lynch Park and Obear Park require the display
of a proper sticker indicating Beverly residency or payment of the
current parking fee.
B.
Any violation of above shall constitute trespassing. Parks will be
open from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., October 1 to March 31, and from
8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., April 1 to September 30.
[Amended 2-16-2016 by Ord. No. 013]
D.
The rules are as follows:
(1)
Speed limit for any vehicle is 10 miles per hour.
(2)
Use or possession of alcohol is prohibited.
(3)
Operation of any vehicle on other than paved surfaces is punishable
by a fine of $100 plus damages.
(4)
Defacing, destroying or removing seats, shrubbery, flowers or any
other piece of park equipment will be subject to prosecution.
(5)
Any ceremony inside the park must be licensed by the Commission or
its agent.
(6)
Soliciting, vending or advertising is prohibited except with Commission
permission.
(7)
Dumping of waste materials or litter on the grounds is prohibited.
(8)
Throwing or batting of balls and acceptable missiles is banned except
in properly designated areas. No golf is allowed.
(9)
Proper behavior and speech is expected of all persons using these
premises.
(10)
Building or use of any edifice, structure or tent on City property
is forbidden.
(11)
No external speakers shall be used without the permission of
the Commission. Acceptable levels must be maintained.
(12)
Any physical additions, plantings or changes to any park or
playground must be with the permission of the Commission.
E.
Anyone violating any of the above rules and regulations shall be
subject to immediate expulsion from the park.
