[HISTORY: Adopted by the Town of Greenfield (now City Council of the City of Greenfield) as indicated in article histories. Amendments noted where applicable.]
GENERAL REFERENCES
Alcoholic beverages — See Ch. 209, Art. I.
Public assemblies — See Ch. 217.
Littering — See Ch. 293.
Noise — See Ch. 311.
Peace and good order — See Ch. 333.
[Adopted as amended 1-18-2012 by Order No. FY 12-073 (Ch. 967 of the 2002 Bylaws)]
[Amended 4-17-2019 by Order No. FY 19-125]
The City of Greenfield conservation areas are open all year from sunrise until sunset for the purposes of walking, cross-country skiing, snow-shoeing, biking, horseback riding, nature viewing, or other passive recreation.
[Amended 10-16-2019 by Order No. FY 20-047]
Dogs are permitted if leashed and under control at all times. The owner or person in charge and control of the dog must remove any waste left behind by his/her dog and properly dispose of it in a receptacle appropriate for that purpose.
The cutting of trails, the erection of signs, or the construction of dams, shelters, bridges, handrails, towers, or other structures is not permitted without written permission from the Conservation Commission.
[Amended 10-16-2019 by Order No. FY 20-047]
Permission for overnight camping may be granted to adults or groups having an adult leader(s) present at all times. Camping shall require prior written permission from the Conservation Commission or its designee. All open fires shall require a permit obtained from the Conservation Commission and the Fire Department. All persons camping must notify the Chief of Police of both the exact dates of occupancy and the identity of all persons present.
Fires are not permitted without written permission of the Conservation Commission and Fire Department.
Violations of these regulations shall be punished by fines of $100 for a first offense, $200 for a second offense and $300 for a third or subsequent offense.
[Adopted 6-20-2012 by Order No. FY 12-208 (Ch. 1302 of the 2002 Bylaws); amended 4-17-2019 by Order No. FY 19-125; 10-16-2019 by Order No. FY 20-047]
The Facility Use Request Form is available from the City offices and on the City website: www.greenfield-ma.gov.
Parks and recreation facilities of the City of Greenfield shall be used by a user in accordance with the following policies and procedures:
A. 
Reservations must be made with the Recreation Department, with an outline of event plans, no later than two weeks prior to the proposed use of facility.
B. 
The applicant hereby assumes responsibility and liability for any and all injury or damage to the person or property of the user or others connected therewith, whether business or personal invitees, and further shall indemnify and hold the City of Greenfield harmless from any and all claims, awards or attorneys’ fees in the event of any such injury or damage.
C. 
The applicant will abide by all county, City and other ordinances, rules of the Board of Health, Police and Fire Departments regarding public assemblies.
D. 
In the event the user wishes to provide amplified music, the music shall be at a volume that cannot be heard beyond the park boundaries and shall not be used before 10:00 a.m. or after 8:00 p.m.
E. 
The restrooms will be locked at 8:00 p.m. (where available). Additional charges may apply for use of temporary facilities at Energy Park if additional cleaning is necessary.
F. 
No glass bottles or containers are allowed on City park/recreational facilities.
G. 
The user shall be responsible for its own clean up immediately following the event; the user must leave the area in the same condition in which it was found.
(1) 
The user will remove any and all streamers, balloons, ribbon, tape, posters, signs, etc. from pavilion and picnic tables. Only blue painter's tape is permitted for hanging decorations.
(2) 
In the event that the City must clean up the area following the event, the user shall be charged that expense. The Director of Recreation will determine "same condition," and the Director's decision is final.
H. 
A refundable damage deposit of $50 must be paid with the application. The deposit shall be returned in full following the event, provided that the park/recreational facility was left as set forth in Subsection G above.
I. 
Special events attracting more than 75 people may necessitate having a police officer(s) on duty, at the expense of the user, to assist with traffic control and parking, at the discretion of the Director of Recreation.
J. 
Additional stipulations may be set forth by the City in the permit application.
A. 
The user assumes full responsibility for any damages to City of Greenfield property and/or equipment that occur as a result of the requested use. Furthermore, the user understands that the City of Greenfield, its staff, and members of the Recreation Department will not be held liable for any injury or damage which may occur to the user, his/her guests, and/or members of the organization named in the application and/or property during the requested use of the property.
B. 
Sport groups and organizations not sponsored by the Recreation Department must provide a certificate of insurance, naming the City of Greenfield, its agents, servants and employees as additional insured, evidencing the following: certificate of general liability insurance with per-occurrence and aggregate limits of not less than $1,000,000.
A permit may be revoked at any time by the Director of Recreation, Mayor, or members of the City of Greenfield Police Department for violation of the above or any other park, City or state ordinance.
A minimum additional fee of $50 will be assessed for cleaning that is required due to failure of the reserving party to thoroughly police and clean areas after use. This fee will be itemized and billed to the reserving party once the duration of the facility reservation is completed. In addition to cleaning charges, the security/damage deposit will not be returned.
A. 
Alcoholic beverages are not allowed on premises.
B. 
Smoking is prohibited on the beach and within 30 feet of the playground.
C. 
Pets are not allowed in the swimming and recreation area June 1 through November 1.
D. 
Coast-Guard-approved flotation devices only.
E. 
Glass containers are prohibited on the beach area.
F. 
Children should be watched carefully; lifeguards cannot babysit.
G. 
Bicycles are not allowed in the waterfront areas; use the rack provided near the bath-house.
H. 
Fishing in or near the swimming area is prohibited.
I. 
Keep the waterfront and park areas clean; throw trash in containers.
J. 
Throwing sand, stones, mud or sticks is not allowed.
K. 
Motorized vehicles are not allowed on the beach, bridge or picnic areas.
L. 
Loitering around or in guard chairs, restrooms, the guardroom or concession stand is prohibited.
M. 
Due to shallow depth, diving or jumping off of the bridge and walls are prohibited.
N. 
Walk in all waterfront areas.
O. 
Climbing, playing, or swimming around the dam and bridge is prohibited.
P. 
Rough play, running, splashing, shoving or dunking is not permitted.
Q. 
Balls and throwing objects may be used in the athletic fields only.
R. 
Parking is only allowed in designated parking areas.
S. 
Nonswimmers must have a competent adult swimmer in the water with them and no further than one arm's length away.
A. 
A minimum of one person per 25 participants per area shall be assigned by a user for purposes of supervision.
B. 
Youth groups shall have a designated coordinator, with a ratio of not less than one chaperone per 10 youth ages eight and older; not less than one chaperone per six children under age eight.
C. 
Chaperones must be with the youth at all times, including but not limited to the beach, playground, restroom areas, parking lots, etc. Recreation Department staff, including lifeguards, are not responsible for supervision of visiting groups, individuals or children in the park.
D. 
Lifeguards must be notified before youth groups enter the water; water events must be scheduled with the Recreation Department in advance, and group chaperones must supervise groups. Per state law, camps must provide certified lifeguards.
E. 
It is the group supervisor’s responsibility to prevent disruptive or disrespectful behavior, vandalism and excessive noise, and to remove those causing disturbances or contact police to have offenders removed.
F. 
Groups must leave the area in the same condition in which it was found. Groups are encouraged to bring their own trash bags.
G. 
Children are never to be left alone at any park.
A. 
All animals must be leashed at all times. Pet owners are responsible for cleaning up after pets.
B. 
Skateboarding is not allowed in the park, on the stage or stairs or in the parking lot.
C. 
All food vendors, distributors, and special events must obtain permits.
D. 
Smoking is prohibited in the park.
E. 
Gas grills, charcoal grills and hibachis are prohibited.
F. 
Limited parking is available in adjacent lot; other parking is available on Miles Street, Main Street, and Hope Street.
G. 
All signage for or during events must be approved by the Events Director. Posters are to be hung on the designated board in the park and on the kiosk at the main entrance. The use of duct tape is prohibited on light posts, fences or the stage. Only blue painter's tape is permitted.
H. 
All other park and supervision rules apply.
I. 
Public events can be posted on the Energy Park website and on the events calendar which is printed at the beginning of the season. The details and a brief explanation (include highlights) of events can be provided. All additional advertising is the responsibility of the organizers.