[Adopted 4-13-1981 by Ord. No. 4-13-81A]
51.1.1.
As used in this ordinance, the following terms shall have the meanings
indicated:
51.1.2.
PARK — Property within the Municipality of Bethel Park owned
and operated by the municipality to serve the recreational needs of
the community.
51.1.3.
PARKS-RECREATIONAL BOARD — The duly constituted Parks, Recreation
and Leisure Services Board of the Municipality of Bethel Park.
[Amended 3-11-1985 by Ord. No. 3-11-85B]
51.2.1.
The following rules and regulations shall be effective and apply
to all municipal parks:
1.
Conduct.
a.
Children under seven years of age shall at all times be under the
supervision and control of a parent, guardian or custodian.
b.
No parent or guardian or custodian of any minor shall permit or allow
him to do any act prohibited by this ordinance.
c.
There shall be no alteration, removal or placement of foreign objects
on any existing structures, markers, shrubbery or the natural habitat
of birds or animals.
d.
There shall be no interference with areas occupied by other persons.
e.
There shall be no littering throughout the parks area.
f.
No person shall throw stones or other missiles so as to annoy other
persons. Games involving throwing of missiles shall be performed only
in designated areas.
g.
It shall be the responsibility of the park permit holder, as well
as all casual users of park facilities, to be familiar with all park
rules and regulations and to ensure that such rules and regulations
are complied with during any park use.
[Amended 6-9-2003 by Ord. No. 6-9-03A]
h.
No person shall climb or stand upon any wall, fence, shelter, seat,
statue or other structure.
i.
No person shall fail to obey nor shall any person interfere with
an employee in the proper performance of his/her duties.
j.
No person shall remove or open permanent or temporary barriers, signs,
directionals, gates or fences.
k.
No person shall remove or operate any vehicle upon any grass area
unless specifically permitted to do so.
l.
There shall be no vending, posting, soliciting, dramatic performance
or games of chance unless by special permission from the Parks-Recreation
Board, Municipal Council or their representative(s).
m.
No alcoholic beverages, including wine and beer, except for on-premises
purchases only, and when the sale and consumption of alcoholic beverages
is authorized by Municipal Council during special events sponsored
by the Municipality of Bethel Park.
[Amended 3-12-2018 by Ord. No.
3-12-18]
n.
No person shall use profane language or engage in disorderly conduct.
o.
No smoking or other use of tobacco products shall be permitted in
any park area.
[Added 6-12-2017 by Ord.
No. 6-12-17A]
2.
3.
Traffic regulations. No person in a park shall:
a.
Fail to comply with all applicable provisions of the vehicle and
traffic laws of the State of Pennsylvania, together with such supplemental
regulations as herein set forth.
b.
Fail to obey all police officers, traffic officers, members or park
officials whenever such persons are directing traffic or parking in
the park, such police officers, traffic officers, members and park
officials being hereby authorized and instructed to direct traffic
and parking whenever and wherever needed in the park.
c.
Fail to observe and obey all traffic and parking signs indicating
speed, directions, caution, stopping and parking and no parking signs
posted for proper control and to safeguard life and property.
d.
Park and leave a motor vehicle overnight in any area of the park.
e.
Park a motor vehicle on park property unless the operator or owner
thereof shall use or be making use of the recreation facilities of
such park during the time that the said motor vehicle is parked in
said park.
f.
Ride a bicycle on other than a paved road or parking area, or park
said vehicle in any place other than a bicycle rack, when so provided,
or other than a parking area designed for the parking of bicycles.
g.
Park vehicles on roads or driveways used as accesses to and from
park grounds. No washing or servicing of motor vehicles.
4.
General.
[Amended 2-10-1992 by Ord. No. 2-10-92C]
a.
The Municipality or the Parks-Recreation Board shall not be responsible
for loss or theft of personal property.
b.
The Parks-Recreation Board is authorized to post such additional
special regulations at any recreational area in the Municipality of
Bethel Park as it deems necessary to promote the public health, safety
and welfare and recreation of the users thereof.
c.
Any damage to park facilities shall be wholly chargeable to those
to whom permits are issued or to individuals specifically liable for
such damage.
d.
It shall be the responsibility of the park permit holder, as well
as all casual users of park facilities, to be familiar with all park
rules and regulations and to ensure that such rules and regulations
are complied with during any park use.
[Amended 6-9-2003 by Ord. No. 6-9-03A]
e.
Permits for use of the parks may be obtained by written request addressed
to the Recreation Office. Permits will be issued in accordance with
the policy set forth by the Parks-Recreation Board of the Municipality
of Bethel Park.
f.
In the event a person, group or organization is denied a permit by
the Parks-Recreation Board or its representative, said person or group
or organization may appeal the denial of said permit to the Municipal
Council by filing a written notice of appeal to the Council within
48 hours after being officially notified of the denial of the permit
by the Recreation Office. The Council shall thereafter, as soon as
possible, ascertain all of the facts involving the application for
the permit and the Council may overrule the decision of the Parks-Recreation
Board or its representative and authorize the issuance of a permit.
[Amended 6-9-2003 by Ord. No. 6-9-03A]
51.3.1.
Any person, partnership, firm or corporation who violates this ordinance
shall pay a fine of not more than $500, which amount shall be payable
to the Municipality of Bethel Park upon conviction of violation of
this ordinance before the District Magistrate.
51.4.1.
The provisions of this ordinance are declared to be severable, and
if any section, sentence, clause or phrase of this ordinance shall
for any reason be held to be invalid or unconstitutional, such decision
shall not affect the validity of the remaining sections, sentences,
clauses and phrases of this ordinance, but they shall stand notwithstanding
the invalidity of any part.
51.5.1.
Any ordinance or part of an ordinance conflicting with the provisions
of this ordinance be and the same is hereby repealed to the extent
of such conflict.
[Adopted 9-11-1978 by Ord. No. 9-11-78G]
51.6.1.
All municipal parks shall be closed at sunset unless otherwise posted.
51.7.1.
Any persons, firm or corporation violating any of the provisions
of this ordinance, upon conviction thereof before a Magistrate of
the Municipality of Bethel Park, shall be sentenced to pay a fine
not in excess of $100, to be paid to the Municipality of Bethel Park
for the cost of prosecution, or to undergo imprisonment in the County
jail for a period of not more than 10 days, or both.
51.8.1.
Any ordinance or part of an ordinance conflicting with the provisions
of this ordinance be and the same is hereby repealed to the extent
of such conflict.
