[Ord. 2-1994, 8/1/1994, § I]
As used in this Part, the following terms shall have the meanings indicated, unless a different meaning clearly appears from the context:
PARK or PARKS
Unless specifically limited, shall be deemed to include all parks, playgrounds, recreation areas, tennis courts, beaches, recreation structures and facilities, and also entrances and approaches thereto, and all other land or property or structures under the jurisdiction of the Recreation Board and/or the Board of Supervisors of the Township of North Lebanon, now or hereafter owned, leased or acquired by the Township of North Lebanon for park purposes, recreational purposes or other municipal purposes.
RULES AND REGULATIONS
Any rules and regulations hereby or hereafter promulgated by the Parks and Recreation Board under the authority herein conferred.
[Ord. 2-1994, 8/1/1994, § I]
All parks shall be opened daily to the public at such hours as the Recreation Board may from time to time designate, but in no event shall any person be permitted to be in attendance in any park between dusk and dawn, unless special permission be granted by the Park and Recreation Board.
[Ord. 2-1994, 8/1/1994, § I]
1. 
The following are rules and regulations established by the Parks and Recreation Board and any person in attendance at any Township recreational area shall abide by the following:
A. 
Removing, molesting, injuring or damaging of anything natural or physical or defacing of public property shall be punishable by arrest, fine or both.
B. 
Do not litter any area of the park with garbage, paper, bottles, cans or other waste material; nor dispose of the same in any way except in receptacles designated for such purposes. The items shall be limited to materials accumulated during the use of the park facility.
C. 
Glass containers are prohibited in all Township parks.
D. 
Do not remove any bench, seat, table or other appliance without permission of the Recreation Board.
E. 
It is prohibited to bring onto the premises, possess or consume any alcoholic beverages or illegal drugs of any kind; no person shall enter the park in an intoxicated state or otherwise be under the influence of alcohol or illegal drugs. The North Lebanon Township Police Department reserves the right to inspect coolers, ice chests or any other containers for alcoholic beverages and/or illegal drugs.
F. 
Do not discharge any firearms, slingshots, firecrackers, fireworks or other missile-propelling instruments or explosives or arrows or other dangerous weapons which have such properties as to cause annoyance or injury to person or property unless permission has been granted by the Park and Recreation Board in the designated areas; North Lebanon Township police officers in the performance of their duties will be exempt from these provisions. No hunting or trapping shall be permitted unless otherwise designated.
[Amended by Ord. 1-2016, 10/17/2016]
G. 
Do not play ball, golf, pitch horseshoes, engage in archery, camp or launch, dock or land any boat, engage in finding buried objects with special detectors, or participate in any other form of recreation, sporting endeavor or pastime, except in those areas which may be designated from time to time for that purpose by the Park and Recreation Board.
H. 
Swimming at the lake is prohibited unless otherwise designated.
I. 
Ice skating and ice fishing on the lake is prohibited unless otherwise designated.
J. 
Horseback ride in any Township park is prohibited.
K. 
Disrobing or changing clothing is prohibited except in buildings or facilities made available for that purpose.
L. 
Camping is permitted, only with special permission from the Park and Recreation Board, and only in designated or approved areas. In any case, pets may not stay overnight in the camping area. No person under the age of 18 may camp at any Township park without the direct and constant supervision of a parent or guardian.
M. 
Fishing is permitted at Lions Lake as outlined in the Pennsylvania Fish Commission regulations and laws, and only in permitted areas. No fishing is permitted from the dam breast or the wildlife island.
N. 
The feeding of wildlife is prohibited.
O. 
Boat launch parking areas are reserved for vehicles towing and/or carrying boats only. Boating is permitted for small water craft. Motors, with the exception of electric motors, are prohibited. All craft shall meet the U.S. Coast Guard requirements (i.e., life jackets will be worn by all in watercraft). Children under the age of 16 shall be accompanied by a parent or responsible guardian.
P. 
No setting up any booth, table or stand for the sale of any article or service whatsoever within the limits of any park without permission of the Park and Recreation Board; distribute, sell, service or rent any services or commodity or solicit for any purpose without permission of the Park and Recreation Board. This regulation shall not apply to authorized concessionaires.
Q. 
No public meeting or rally with more than five persons shall be held, or engage in any marching or driving as members of a military, political or other organization without permission of the Park and Recreation Board, which requires a statement of intent, including the name of the organization, its purpose, number of persons expected to be invited or attend, expected duration and names of person(s) in charge.
R. 
Do not disobey a proper order of a North Lebanon Township Police Officer or authorized persons, or disobey or disregard or fail to comply with any rule or regulation, warning, prohibition, instruction or direction given by an authorized person and posted or displayed by sign, notice, bulletin, card, poster or when notified or informed as to its existence by the authorized person.
S. 
The use of threatening, abusive, insulting, profane or obscene language or words is not permitted. Disturbing the peace by any conduct so as to annoy any other person using the park for recreational or approve purposes is not permitted.
T. 
Do not commit any disorderly or immoral acts.
U. 
Pets are not allowed to run at large out of control. Pets are permitted provided they are on a leash not exceeding six feet in length and attended at all times; provided, however, that nothing in these rules shall be deemed to prohibit the controlled training of unleashed dogs in any Township park where the areas are specifically designated for that purpose. It is the responsibility of the pet owner to insure that droppings are removed immediately.
V. 
Washing, waxing or any type of mechanical repairs to vehicles while in any Township park is not permitted.
W. 
Licensed vehicle operators shall use only parking areas open to public vehicular traffic, unless otherwise posted. The operation of nonlicensed motor vehicles, including snowmobiles, minibikes, motorcycles, dirt bikes, or any other vehicles, recreational or otherwise, except on designated roads, trails or areas set aside for their use, is prohibited unless otherwise designated.
X. 
Cooking fires are allowed, however, you may not kindle or maintain any open fire in the park except in permitted facilities or areas specially designated for that purpose, including the disposal of hot coals from charcoal grills. Fires may not be higher than the fire ring.
Y. 
No person is permitted to carry any kind of lighted pipe, cigar, cigarette or any other lighted smoking equipment, including electronic cigarettes or similar devices, within 25 feet of athletic fields, athletic courts, and playground areas.
[Added by Ord. 4-2017, 7/17/2017]
Z. 
The use of inflatable bounce houses, trampolines, and similar equipment is prohibited unless a hold-harmless agreement and certificate of liability insurance in a minimum amount of $500,000 naming North Lebanon Township as an additional insured is submitted to North Lebanon Township no less than seven days prior to the event.
[Added by Ord. 4-2017, 7/17/2017]
[Ord. 2-1994, 8/1/1994, § I]
All laws pertaining to fishing in the Commonwealth and set forth in the Pennsylvania Fish Commission regulations and laws shall apply to fishing in parks and recreation areas, and provisions thereof are hereby incorporated by reference.
[Ord. 2-1994, 8/1/1994, § I]
1. 
The use of all Township parks shall be on a first come, first served basis unless otherwise reserved:
A. 
By annual permission granted by the Park and Recreation Board for the scheduling of various league games, etc.
B. 
For school or college athletic games, practice, contest or exhibitions.
C. 
For regularly scheduled school district or municipal recreation programs.
D. 
By special permission granted by the Park and Recreation Board for a specific requested use.
[Ord. 2-1994, 8/1/1994, § I]
The Township is authorized to establish additional rules and regulations as deemed necessary by the Park and Recreation Board or Board of Supervisors. The area of the Township owned by the City of Lebanon known as "Stoever's Dam, Park and Recreation Area" shall be subject to rules and regulations as may be adopted by resolution of the Board of Supervisors. The Board of Supervisors shall have the right to amend the rules and regulations by resolution.
[Ord. 2-1994, 8/1/1994, § I; as added by Ord. 1-1999, 8/16/1999, § XXI]
North Lebanon Township shall establish such rules and regulations as the Board of Supervisors deem necessary for the areas known as the Stoever's Dam Park and Recreation Area and the Union Canal Tunnel Park. Such rules and regulations shall be adopted by Resolution of the Board of Supervisors of North Lebanon Township.
[Ord. 2-1994, 8/1/1994, § I]
Recreation facilities which become hazardous for public use due to weather, water, fire or unforeseeable conditions may be closed only at the discretion of the Park and Recreation Board.
[Ord. 2-1994, 8/1/1994, § I; as amended by Ord. 1-1999, 8/16/1999, § XXI]
Police officers of North Lebanon Township are charged with enforcement of the provisions of this Part and of the rules and regulations promulgated hereunder.
[Ord. 2-1994, 8/1/1994, § I; as amended by Ord. 1-1997, 1/20/1997, § V; and by Ord. 3-1997, 7/7/1997, § II]
Any person who violates or permits a violation of this provision of the Code of Ordinances of North Lebanon Township shall, upon conviction thereof, be sentenced to pay a fine of not less than $100 and not more than $1,000, and/or to be imprisoned for a period not to exceed 90 days. A separate offense shall arise for each day or portion thereof in which a violation is found to exist.