[HISTORY: Adopted by the Board of Supervisors of the Township
of East Bradford 1-13-2004 by Ord.
No. 1-2004; amended in its entirety 9-13-2016 by Ord. No. 5-2016.
Subsequent amendments noted where applicable.]
The following rules and regulations for all East Bradford Township
active parks, including but not limited to East Bradford Park, Copeland
School Park, and Jane I. Reed Park, must be complied with by all persons
within those parks:
A.
Parks are open daily from sunrise to sunset and closed to all uses
from sunset to sunrise except by special permit issued by East Bradford
Township.
B.
Barbecues, cookouts, grilling and open fires are prohibited except
within the picnic grills provided for such purpose. Any fire must
be completely extinguished before the person who started the fire
leaves the park. Hot ashes or burning materials shall not be dumped
into any trash receptacles or elsewhere within the park.
C.
Parking is restricted to the parking areas provided. Overnight parking
and camping/sleeping is prohibited except by special permit issued
by East Bradford Township.
D.
Pets must be leashed and under control at all times with a leash
no longer than six feet. Pets are not allowed on any amphitheater,
playgrounds, ball fields, volleyball courts, basketball courts or
tennis courts at any time. Pet owners are required to clean up after
their pets and deposit any used pet waste bags in a trash receptacle.
(Pet owners are encouraged to use pet waste bags when provided in
the park.)
E.
Skateboards and rollerblades are prohibited within the parks.
F.
Alcoholic beverages are prohibited within the parks.
G.
Disorderly conduct, including the use of indecent language, excessive
noise or sound amplification equipment, is prohibited. Any noise shall
be deemed excessive and in violation of this regulation if it disturbs
the peace of any individual or impedes the peaceable use of the park
or any adjacent residence or business.
H.
Littering is prohibited, and all refuse shall be placed in trash
receptacles (if provided) or removed by the person(s) generating the
refuse. Recycling is required within all parks. Recycling bins should
be used when provided, or, alternatively, recycling should be removed
and taken home.
I.
Vandalism to park property and facilities, including defacing or
damaging park property, unauthorized trail construction, and destroying/removing
vegetation, is prohibited. Disturbing wildlife, unless part of an
organized wildlife management program authorized by East Bradford
Township, is prohibited. Driving whitetail deer as defined by the
Pennsylvania Game Commission within or from park property is considered
disturbing wildlife and is prohibited. Additionally, baiting/feeding
wildlife or placing wildlife attractants within park property is considered
disturbing wildlife and is prohibited. Violators will be prosecuted.
J.
Discharge of firearms is prohibited. Slingshots, air-soft and paintball
guns, BB and pellet guns, air rifles, archery equipment, rockets,
fireworks, explosives or other dangerous materials are prohibited
unless a special permit has been issued by East Bradford Township.
Hunting is prohibited on and across park property unless it is part
of a Township-approved wildlife management program.
K.
Motorized vehicles are allowed only in designated areas, except for
official business, emergencies, or power-driven mobility devices for
use by persons who have mobility impairments.
L.
Golfing is prohibited.
M.
Radio-controlled vehicles, including but not limited to cars, trucks,
airplanes, drones and helicopters, are prohibited.
N.
Use of ball fields, picnic pavilions and amphitheaters by organized
groups of 15 or more persons is prohibited without a permit obtained
from East Bradford Township.
O.
Use of ball fields or tennis courts for professional lessons is prohibited,
except by professionals hired by East Bradford Township for that purpose
or a special permit issued by East Bradford Township.
P.
The following specific rules and regulations shall be followed by
anyone using a park tennis or pickleball court:
(2)
Use of tennis courts is on a first-come-first-served basis; no reservations.
(3)
No professional lessons are allowed, except by professionals hired
by East Bradford Township for that purpose or a special permit issued
by East Bradford Township.
(4)
Players are expected to observe all rules of tennis etiquette.
(5)
Only tennis shoes shall be worn. Black-soled shoes or boots are not
permitted.
(6)
Put all trash in appropriate receptacles. Recycling is required.
Recycling bins should be used when provided, or, alternatively, recycling
should be removed and taken home.
(7)
Activities other than tennis and pickleball are not permitted on
the courts.
(8)
Skateboards, rollerblades or bicycles are not permitted.
(9)
Pets are not allowed on the courts.
Q.
The following specific rules and regulations apply to anyone using
a park basketball court:
(1)
Use of courts is on a first-come-first-served basis; no reservations.
(2)
Players are expected to observe the rules of basketball etiquette.
(3)
Skateboards, rollerblades or bicycles are not permitted on courts.
(4)
Pets are not allowed on the court.
(5)
No professional lessons are allowed except by professionals hired
by East Bradford Township for that purpose, or a special permit issued
by East Bradford Township.
(6)
Activities other than basketball are not permitted on the court.
(7)
All trash shall be placed in appropriate receptacles. Recycling is
required. Recycling bins shall be used when provided, or, alternatively,
recycling shall be removed and taken home.
The following rules and regulations for all East Bradford Township
passive recreation parks and open space lands and eased lands, including
but not limited to Shaw's Bridge Park, Harry J. Waite Nature
Area, Ingram's Mill Nature Area, Sugars Bridge Nature Area, Harmony
Hill Nature Area, M. John Johnson Nature Area, Sconnelltown Park,
Paradise Valley Nature Area, Starr Farm Park, and Mt. Bradford Preserve,
must be complied with by all persons within those parks:
A.
Parks are open daily from sunrise to sunset and closed to all uses
from sunset to sunrise except by special permit issued by East Bradford
Township.
B.
Barbecues, cookouts, grilling and open fires are prohibited except
within the picnic grills provided for such purpose. Any fire must
be completely extinguished before the person who started the fire
leaves the park. Hot ashes or burning materials shall not be dumped
into any trash receptacles or elsewhere within the park.
C.
Parking is restricted to the parking areas provided. Overnight parking
and camping/sleeping is prohibited except by special permit issued
by East Bradford Township.
D.
Pets must either be leashed or under immediate control at all times
by a responsible person. Pet owners are required to clean up after
their pets and deposit any used pet waste bags in a trash receptacle.
(Pet owners are encouraged to use pet waste bags when provided in
the park).
E.
Skateboards and rollerblades are prohibited within the parks.
F.
Alcoholic beverages are prohibited within the parks.
G.
Disorderly conduct, including the use of indecent language, excessive
noise or sound amplification equipment, is prohibited. Any noise shall
be deemed excessive and in violation of this regulation if it disturbs
the peace of any individual or impedes the peaceable use of the park
or any adjacent residence or business.
H.
Littering is prohibited, and all refuse shall be placed in trash
receptacles (if provided) or removed by the person(s) generating the
refuse. Recycling is required within all parks. Recycling bins should
be used when provided, or, alternatively, recycling should be removed
and taken home.
I.
Vandalism to park property and facilities, including defacing or
damaging park property, unauthorized trail construction, and destroying/removing
vegetation, is prohibited. Disturbing wildlife, unless part of an
organized wildlife management program authorized by East Bradford
Township, is prohibited. Driving whitetail deer as defined by the
Pennsylvania Game Commission within or from park property is considered
disturbing wildlife and is prohibited. Additionally, baiting/feeding
wildlife or placing wildlife attractants within park property is considered
disturbing wildlife and is prohibited. Violators will be prosecuted.
J.
Discharge of firearms is prohibited. Slingshots, air-soft and paintball
guns, BB and pellet guns, air rifles, archery equipment, rockets,
fireworks, explosives or other dangerous materials are prohibited
unless a special permit has been issued by East Bradford Township.
Hunting is prohibited on and across park property unless it is part
of a Township-approved wildlife management program.
K.
Motorized vehicles are allowed only in designated areas, except for
official business, emergencies, or power-driven mobility devices for
use by persons who have mobility impairments.
L.
Golfing is prohibited.
M.
Radio-controlled vehicles, including but not limited to cars, trucks,
airplanes, drones and helicopters, are prohibited at all parks except
Starr Farm Park, which allows radio-controlled airplanes and helicopters
only.
The following rules and regulations apply to the paved East
Branch Brandywine Trail and must be complied with by all persons using
the trail:
A.
The following uses are permitted on the East Branch Brandywine Trail:
B.
The following uses are prohibited on the East Branch Brandywine Trail:
(1)
Equestrian use; horseback riding.
(2)
Motorcycles/dirt bikes.
(3)
Powered scooters and toy cars.
(4)
Snowmobiles.
(5)
ATVs, except for official business or emergencies.
(6)
Rockets and radio-controlled vehicles, including but not limited
to cars, trucks, airplanes, drones and helicopters.
(7)
Sleeping/camping without a special permit obtained from East Bradford
Township.
C.
Parking is restricted to the parking areas provided. Overnight parking
and camping/sleeping are prohibited without a special permit obtained
from East Bradford Township.
D.
Pets must be leashed and under control at all times with a leash
no longer than six feet. Pet owners are required to clean up after
their pets and deposit any used pet waste bags in a trash receptacle.
(Pet owners are encouraged to use pet waste bags provided along the
trail.)
E.
Alcoholic beverages are prohibited on the trail and adjoining Township
properties.
F.
Discharge of firearms is prohibited. Slingshots, air-soft and paintball
guns, BB and pellet guns, air rifles, archery equipment, fireworks,
rockets, explosives or other dangerous materials are prohibited. Hunting
is prohibited.
G.
Disorderly conduct, including the use of indecent language, excessive
noise or sound amplification equipment, is prohibited. Any noise shall
be deemed excessive and in violation of this regulation if it disturbs
the peace of any individual or impedes the peaceable use of the park
or any adjacent residence or business.
H.
Littering is prohibited, and all refuse shall be placed in trash
receptacles (if provided) or removed by the person(s) generating the
refuse. Recycling is required within all parks and open space. Recycling
bins should be used when provided, or alternatively, recycling should
be removed and taken home.
I.
Vandalism to park/trails property and facilities, including defacing
or damaging park property, unauthorized trail construction, and destroying/removing
vegetation, is prohibited. Disturbing wildlife, unless part of an
organized wildlife management program authorized by East Bradford
Township, is prohibited. Driving whitetail deer as defined by the
Pennsylvania Game commission within or from the park property is considered
disturbing wildlife and is prohibited. Additionally, baiting/feeding
wildlife or placing wildlife attractants within park property is considered
disturbing wildlife and is prohibited. Violators will be prosecuted.
J.
Use of picnic areas by organized groups of 15 or more persons is
prohibited without a permit obtained from East Bradford Township.
K.
Motorized vehicles are allowed only in designated areas, except for
official business, emergencies, or power-driven mobility devices for
use by persons who have mobility impairments.
The following rules and regulations apply to any park specifically designed as a dog park and posted as a dog park within East Bradford Township and must be complied with by all persons within the fenced areas of those parks. Dog parks are also subject to those regulations as stated in §§ 22-1, Active parks, and 22-2, Passive parks and open space lands:
A.
The dog park is open daily from sunrise to sunset and closed to all
uses from sunset to sunrise except by special permit from East Bradford
Township.
B.
Dog owners must remain in the fenced park and keep their dog in view
at all times.
C.
Owners are legally responsible for their dogs and any injuries caused
by them.
D.
Dogs must be leashed before entering and prior to leaving the fenced
area.
E.
Owners must have a leash in hand at all times while in the fenced
area.
F.
All dogs must be at least four months old to use the park.
G.
No more than three dogs per person at a time are allowed.
H.
All dogs must be properly licensed, inoculated, and healthy.
I.
Dogs in heat are not allowed in the park.
J.
All dogs must wear a collar at all times with license attached.
K.
Owners must clean up after their dogs. Please use the bags and receptacles
provided.
L.
Dogs showing aggression toward people or other dogs will be removed
from the park.
M.
Dogs who exhibit a history of aggressive behavior will not be permitted
to enter.
N.
No children under the age of 16 may enter the park unsupervised.
O.
Grooming of dogs is prohibited.
P.
Violators will be subject to removal from the park and suspension
of park privilege.
Q.
Use of the dog park by paid trainers or for organized events is prohibited
unless a permit has been issued by East Bradford Township.
The following rules and regulations apply to properties where property owners have granted recreational/conservation easements to East Bradford Township, but are not owned by the Township, with the exception of Timber Top Trail and Hogs' Hollow Trail at Paradise Farm, which are regulated by §§ 22-5 and 22-6, respectively, below. These rules and regulations shall be complied with by all persons within those lands:
A.
Public access trail easements are open daily from sunrise to sunset
and closed to all uses from sunset to sunrise except by special permit
issued by East Bradford Township.
B.
Parking is restricted to the parking areas provided. Overnight parking
and camping/sleeping is prohibited except by special permit issued
by East Bradford Township.
C.
Public access is limited to the marked trails only. The public is
not permitted on areas that are not marked trails.
D.
Smoking is prohibited.
E.
Open fires are prohibited.
F.
Alcoholic beverages are prohibited.
G.
Motorized vehicles are prohibited except for official business, emergencies,
or power-driven mobility devices for use by persons who have mobility
impairments.
H.
Pets must be leashed and under control at all times with a leash
no longer than six feet.
I.
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
J.
Hunting is prohibited within recreational easements.
K.
Discharge of firearms is prohibited. Slingshots, air-soft and paintball
guns, BB and pellet guns, air rifles, archery equipment, rockets,
fireworks, explosives or other dangerous materials are prohibited.
L.
Bicycles, skateboards and rollerblades are prohibited.
M.
Rockets and radio-controlled vehicles, including but not limited
to cars, trucks, airplanes, drones and helicopters, are prohibited.
N.
Disorderly conduct, including the use of indecent language, excessive
noise or sound amplification equipment, is prohibited. Any noise shall
be deemed excessive and in violation of this regulation if it disturbs
the peace of any individual or impedes the peaceable public use of
the lands or any adjacent residence or business.
O.
Littering is prohibited, and all refuse shall be placed in trash
receptacles (if provided) or removed by the person(s) generating the
refuse.
P.
Vandalism, including defacing, damaging or removing property, unauthorized
trail construction, disturbing wildlife and destroying/removing vegetation,
is prohibited. Disturbing wildlife, unless part of an organized wildlife
management program authorized by the property owner or East Bradford
Township, is prohibited. Driving whitetail deer as defined by the
Pennsylvania Game Commission within or from the property is considered
disturbing wildlife and is prohibited. Additionally, baiting/feeding
wildlife or placing wildlife attractants within the property is considered
disturbing wildlife and is prohibited. Violators will be prosecuted.
The following rules and regulations apply to Timber Top Trail.
These rules and regulations shall be complied with by all persons
within those lands:
A.
The trail easement is open daily from sunrise to sunset and closed
to all uses from sunset to sunrise except by special permit issued
by East Bradford Township. Hours may be further restricted during
hunting season.
B.
Parking is restricted to the parking areas provided. Overnight parking
and camping/sleeping are prohibited without a special permit obtained
from East Bradford Township.
C.
Public access is limited to the marked trails only. The public is
not permitted on areas that are not marked trails.
D.
Smoking is prohibited.
E.
Open fires are prohibited.
F.
Alcoholic beverages are prohibited.
G.
Overnight camping/sleeping is prohibited.
H.
Motorized vehicles are prohibited except for official business, emergencies,
or power-driven mobility devices for use by persons who have mobility
impairments.
I.
Pets are prohibited, with the exception of horses for equestrian
use.
J.
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
K.
Hunting is permitted only with written permission of the landowner.
Written permission to hunt must be carried by hunters at all times
while on the site. Public access hours may be further restricted during
the hunting season.
L.
Except those lawfully hunting on the property, the discharge of firearms
and archery equipment is prohibited. Slingshots, air-soft and paintball
guns, BB and pellet guns, air rifles, rockets, fireworks, explosives
or other dangerous materials are prohibited.
M.
Bicycles, skateboards and rollerblades are prohibited.
N.
Disorderly conduct, including the use of indecent language or excessive
noise, is prohibited. Any noise shall be deemed excessive and in violation
of this regulation if it disturbs the peace of any individual or impedes
the peaceable public use of the lands or any adjacent residence or
business. Personal sound amplification equipment is prohibited.
O.
Littering is prohibited, and all refuse shall be placed in trash
receptacles (if provided) or removed by the person(s) generating the
refuse.
P.
Vandalism, including defacing, damaging or removing property, disturbing
wildlife, unauthorized trail construction, and destroying/removing
vegetation, is prohibited.
Q.
The use of rockets or radio-controlled vehicles, including but not
limited to cars, trucks, airplanes, drones and helicopters, is prohibited.
The following rules and regulations apply to the Hogs'
Hollow Trail at Paradise Farm. These rules and regulations shall be
complied with by all persons using this trail:
A.
The public access trail easement is open daily from sunrise to sunset
and closed to all uses from sunset to sunrise except by special permit
issued by Paradise Farm Camps or East Bradford Township. Hours may
be further restricted during hunting season.
B.
Parking is restricted to the parking areas provided at Harmony Hill
Nature Area. Overnight parking and camping/sleeping is prohibited
except by special permit issued by East Bradford Township.
C.
Pets are prohibited (i.e., no dogs, no horses).
D.
Bicycling and equestrian uses are prohibited.
E.
Smoking is prohibited.
F.
Open fires are prohibited.
G.
Overnight camping/sleeping is prohibited.
H.
Alcoholic beverages are prohibited.
I.
Motorized vehicles of any kind are prohibited, except those authorized
by the East Bradford Township, CCWA - Paradise Farm Camps, emergency
personnel, or power-driven mobility devices for use by persons who
have mobility impairments.
J.
Littering is prohibited. All refuse shall be removed by the person(s)
generating the refuse.
K.
Disorderly conduct, including the use of indecent language or excessive
noise, is prohibited. Any noise shall be deemed excessive and in violation
of this regulation if it disturbs the peace of any individual or impedes
the peaceable use of the park or any adjacent residence or business.
Personal sound amplification equipment is prohibited.
L.
Vandalism to property and facilities, including defacing or damaging
property, disturbing wildlife, unauthorized trail construction, and
destroying/removing vegetation, is prohibited.
M.
Hunting is permitted only with written permission of the landowner.
Written permission to hunt must be carried by hunters at all times
while on the site. Public access hours may be further restricted during
hunting season.
N.
Except for those lawfully hunting on the property, the discharge
of firearms and archery equipment is prohibited. Slingshots, air-soft
and paintball guns, BB and pellet guns, air rifles, rockets, fireworks,
explosives or other dangerous materials are prohibited.
O.
The use of rockets or radio-controlled vehicles, including but not
limited to cars, trucks, airplanes, drones and helicopters, is prohibited.
The rules and regulations described above in §§ 22-1 through 22-4 shall be conspicuously posted in all East Bradford Township active and passive recreation parks and open spaces and shall be maintained and updated as necessary. The rules and regulations described above in § 22-5 through § 22-7 shall be conspicuously posted at all properties with recreation easements and shall be maintained, updated as necessary at properties where property owners have given recreation/conservation easements to East Bradford Township for as long as the recreation/conservation easement remains in effect. The posting required by this section shall be placed and maintained by the East Bradford Township Code Enforcement Officer or his/her designee.
In accordance with the Second Class Township Code, 53 P.S. § 67203(b),
any person who violates the rules and regulations adopted within this
chapter, as set forth above, commits a summary offense. The Board
of Supervisors of East Bradford Township or its designee shall enforce
the above rules and regulations by an action brought before the District
Justice with competent jurisdiction in the same manner provided for
the enforcement of summary offenses under the Pennsylvania Rules of
Criminal Procedure. Any person violating any one of the above-described
rules and regulations shall pay a fine not exceeding $1,000 and/or
shall be imprisoned for a period of not more than 90 days per violation.
A separate offense for violating the above-described rules and regulations
shall arise for each day the offender violates a rule or regulation
and for each rule or regulation violated. The Township may pursue
any other remedies available at law or in equity.
