[Amended 11-15-2004 by Ord. No. 2004-2784]
A. The rules and regulations set forth in this article for the government,
use, maintenance and policing of the parks located within the municipal
boundaries of Middletown Township shall be observed by all persons
using the same.
B. Facility permit required. Refer to §
240-25 for facility permit provisions.
[Amended 2-6-2017 by Ord.
No. 2017-3185]
The following acts are prohibited:
A. Cutting, defacing, injuring, removing or disturbing any tree, shrub,
building, fence, bench or other structure, apparatus or property or
picking, cutting or removing any shrub, bush or flower or mark or
writing upon any building, fence, bench or other park structure.
B. The use of abusive or profane language.
C. The possession or use of firearms or the throwing of stones or other
missiles.
D. The consuming, possessing or presence while under the influence of
any illegal drugs in the park.
H. Any other activity constituting a disorderly persons offense under
N.J.S.A. 2C:33-1 et seq.
[Amended 2-6-2017 by Ord.
No. 2017-3185]
I. The use or possession of fireworks.
[Added 7-29-1992 by Ord.
No. 92-2293]
J. Paint ball, except in areas specifically designated by the department.
[Added 11-15-2004 by Ord.
No. 2004-2784]
K. Skateboard riding is prohibited on all park walks, paths, drives,
and courts; skateboarding is permitted at the skate park/rinks.
[Added 11-15-2004 by Ord.
No. 2004-2784]
L. Use of motorized vehicles, including but not limited to all-terrain
vehicles, is prohibited in all parks, properties and Township-owned
open spaces, unless specifically authorized by the Township.
[Added 9-5-2017 by Ord.
No. 2017-3206]
[Amended 5-29-1990 by Ord. No. 90-2184; 11-15-2004 by Ord. No. 2004-2784; 6-18-2007 by Ord. No. 2007-2918; 7-18-2016 by Ord. No. 2016-3175; 12-21-2020 by Ord. No. 2020-3301]
The following activities in parks are regulated:
A. Fires are permitted in grills only.
B. All animals must be leashed.
C. Horseback riding is not permitted except in areas to be clearly marked
and designated by the Department of Recreation.
D. The soliciting, selling or offering for sale of any goods is permitted
only by special permit, which may be obtained from the Department
of Recreation.
E. No person may consume, serve or possess alcoholic beverages or other
intoxicating substances within any park or facility, except that the
possession, serving and consumption of alcoholic beverages may be
permitted at the Middletown Arts Center, Poricy Park and Bodman Park
by special event permit to be issued by the Township Administrator,
pursuant to terms and conditions as set forth by the Township Administrator,
including but not limited to compliance with all state alcoholic beverage
control laws and regulations, presentment of adequate insurance coverage
and indemnification requirements being met.
F. Baseball, softball, golf and other sporting activities are permitted
only in areas specifically marked and designated by the Department
of Recreation for those purposes.
G. Non-sports- or non-recreation-related public assemblage, including
but not limited to protests and marches, are prohibited except by
special permit obtained from both the Middletown Police Department
and the Department of Recreation. Requests must be received at least
seven business days prior to the event.
H. No person shall distribute any circulars, cards or written matter
or post, paste or affix any placard, notice or sign except by written
permit from the Middletown Police Department and Department of Recreation.
I. Entertainment or exhibitions are permitted only by written permit
obtainable from the Department of Recreation.
J. No one is permitted in a park between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and
7:00 a.m. except by permission from the Department of Recreation.
Hours at public beaches shall be limited to 7:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m.
from Memorial Day to Labor Day.
K. Motorized vehicles are restricted to parking lots and roadways. Nonlicensed
operators and nonregistered vehicles are prohibited from all park
areas, provided that minibikes with wheels no larger than 10 inches
and engines no larger than 50 cubic centimeters shall be permitted
in areas designated by the Department of Recreation and shall be operated
in accordance with rules and regulations established by the Department.
L. No non-Township-owned vehicle or trailer shall be parked overnight
in any park and will be subject to a summons and removal at owner's
expense.
M. The speed limit on all drives, roads, and parking areas within any
park area shall be 10 miles per hour.
N. The department is hereby authorized and empowered to adopt and enforce
such further rules and regulations as may be necessary for the proper
control and regulation of the parks facilities.
O. Metal detecting is permitted with the following restrictions on Township
property:
(1) One hundred feet away from any building, facility, athletic field/court,
garden, or activity.
(2) Recovery tools may only cause minimal disturbance to the ground.
(3) Digging may not exceed a depth of six inches.
(4) Sod must be restored to its original condition after digging.
(5) Articles found that are of apparent historical significance or personal
value, such as jewelry and rings, must be turned in to the Department
of Recreation.
P. The use of model rockets and radio controlled model aircraft is permitted,
with appropriate permit, in designated areas within specified parks.
A permit is required from the Department of Recreation.
Q. Drones. The use of manned or unmanned, powered or powerless flying
objects or devices, either for landing or taking off, shall not be
permitted in any Township park unless it has been specifically designated
and posted for this purpose or written permission has been granted
by the Recreation Department. All such usage shall be done in accordance
with the rules and regulations of the FAA and any other state or federal
agency with appropriate jurisdiction.
R. All synthetic turf fields within the Township of Middletown, specifically
Croydon Hall Park, two fields at Nut Swamp School and all fields at
Normandy Park, can only be used with a valid permit issued by the
Department of Recreation. Without a valid permit these fields should
not be accessed for any use. The only exception is use by the Middletown
Public School system during normal school hours, including after-school
sports and maintenance by authorized staff of Middletown Township
or the Middletown Board of Education.
[Added 5-12-1986 by Ord.
No. 1874]
Roosevelt Park is hereby designated as a "passive recreation
area" that is restricted in use to senior citizens [persons 60 years
of age and older] and toddlers [persons six years of age and younger]
and those persons who are accompanying the senior citizens and toddlers
and who are responsible for their safety and well-being.
[Amended 3-24-1986 by Ord. No. 1860]
A. The Township park located on Port Monmouth Road and Wilson Avenue
is hereby dedicated and named as "Butler Park" in memory of Pfc. Gregory
W. Butler.
B. The Township park located in the Crestview Section of Middletown
is hereby dedicated and named "Schulz Park" in memory of Corporal
William A. Schulz.