[Ord. 2012-6, 5/15/2012, § 1]
This Part shall be known and may be cited as the "Stroud Township Park Use Regulations Ordinance."
[Ord. 2012-6, 5/15/2012, § 2]
1. 
The following acts and conduct are hereby prohibited in park, conservation, and recreational areas owned and/or operated by the Township, to wit:
A. 
Disorderly conduct or criminal mischief, and any other acts in violation of the Pennsylvania Crimes Code, 18 Pa.C.S.A. § 101 et seq.
B. 
Use of illegal drugs or being in a state of intoxication or under the influence of illegal drugs.
C. 
Consumption of alcoholic beverages.
D. 
The throwing of stones or similar missiles.
E. 
The use of profane, offensive, or indecent language.
F. 
Disturbing the peace by any conduct so as to cause a nuisance to other persons or wildlife in the park, conservation, or recreational land (e.g., loud and offensive playing of musical instruments, radios, boom boxes, etc.).
G. 
Littering, throwing or depositing of trash, garbage or litter, except into containers provided for that purpose.
H. 
Starting or using open fire, or the burning of any wood or other materials, in any location. Charcoal only may be burned in grills, as provided by the Township, for the sole purpose of cooking.
I. 
Damaging, defacing, destroying or moving any Township-owned property, vegetation, turf, signs, buildings, bridges, structures, lights, fixtures, equipment or other material of the Township.
J. 
Climbing on any fencing, backstop, or goal.
K. 
Contamination of any waterway.
L. 
Hunting or trapping of live animals or reptiles.
M. 
Capturing, harassment, injuring, or killing of wildlife.
N. 
Bringing any animals, except dogs or domesticated pets, into a Township park, conservation, or recreational area. Dogs and household pets must be kept on a leash and under control at all times and are allowed except where prohibited in specific areas as designated by the Board of Supervisors.
O. 
Non-removal and disposal of pet defecation by the pet owner in an unsanitary manner.
P. 
Begging or soliciting subscriptions. Selling of goods or services is prohibited except as approved by the Board of Supervisors.
Q. 
Operation of motorcycles or other self-propelled motor vehicles and automobiles, except in parking and other designated areas, and except for law enforcement officers on duty.
R. 
Operation of minibikes, ATV's or other unlicensed motor vehicles, except in specifically-designated areas.
S. 
Carrying or discharging of firecrackers, fireworks, or similar propelling explosives.
T. 
Cleaning, polishing, greasing, changing oil or making repairs to any vehicle, except those of a minor nature and then only in cases of emergency.
U. 
Sleeping within the recreational area after hours, except as approved by the Board of Supervisors.
V. 
Vehicles parked after closing hours of a park, conservation, or recreation area.
W. 
Driving any motor vehicle in excess of 10 miles per hour.
X. 
Driving any motor vehicle on other than a roadway provided for such purposes.
Y. 
Smoking.
Z. 
Discharging of firearms (except as otherwise authorized by law) or bow and arrows, without the prior approval of the Board of Supervisors.
[Ord. 2012-6, 5/15/2012, § 3]
The hours of park operation shall be established by the Board of Supervisors, may vary from park to park, and may be extended at any park upon recommendation and approval by the Park and Recreation Board and/or the Board of Supervisors. Normal daytime hours for public use shall be from sunrise to sunset.
[Ord. 2012-6, 5/15/2012, § 5]
1. 
The free use and enjoyment of Pinebrook and Brodhead Creek Parks is hereby limited and restricted to the residents and taxpayers of Stroud Township, and of such other municipalities within Monroe County, Pennsylvania, that may enter into reciprocal recreational use agreements with the Board of Supervisors of Stroud Township.
2. 
Those persons seeking to freely use and enjoy Pinebrook and Brodhead Creek Parks shall exhibit, upon request, to an authorized agent or representative of Stroud Township or Stroud Region Open Space and Recreation Commission (SROSRC), an appropriate proof of residency within Stroud Township, or such other municipality within Monroe County, Pennsylvania, that may have entered into reciprocal recreational use agreements with the Board of Supervisors of Stroud Township.
3. 
Any other person who enters Pinebrook and Brodhead Creek Parks, who is not authorized hereunder to the free use of the said park lands, is hereby required and mandated to pay a "daily use fee" in such amount and in such manner as may be designated by resolution approved by the Board of Supervisors, and as may be amended, from time to time.
4. 
All officers of the Stroud Area Regional Police Department, all Pennsylvania State Constables, Township-appointed or SROSRC-hired security personnel, and other authorized Township personnel are hereby authorized and directed to remove any person(s), who enter Pinebrook and Brodhead Creek Parks, who do not qualify for entry to the said park lands as herein provided.
5. 
The Board of Supervisors of Stroud Township hereby declares that the Township property interests in and to the aforesaid parcels of land have been purchased and maintained, and have been established, for park and recreational purposes, for the free use and enjoyment by the citizens and taxpayers of Stroud Township, who bear the financial burden and expense for the said parks lands.
[Ord. 2012-6, 5/15/2012, § 6]
The Park and Recreation Board and/or Board of Supervisors may, from time to time, adopt additional rules and regulations governing the operation and conduct of the recreational facilities operated by the Township.
[A.O.]
1. 
Any person who violates the above rules and regulations commits a summary offense.
2. 
Any person who violates the above rules and regulations shall be subject to immediate eviction from park, conservation, and recreational areas owned and/or operated by the Township, to be enforced by all officers of the Stroud Area Regional Police Department, all Pennsylvania State Constables, Township-appointed or SROSRC-hired security personnel, and other authorized Township personnel.
3. 
Any person who shall be found guilty of a violation of this Part, upon conviction thereof in an action brought before a magisterial district judge in the manner provided for the enforcement of summary offenses under the Pennsylvania Rules of Criminal Procedure, shall be sentenced to pay a fine of not more than $1,000 plus costs and, in default of payment of said fine and costs, to a term of imprisonment not to exceed 90 days. Each day that a violation of this Part continues or each section of this Part which shall be found to have been violated shall constitute a separate offense. All fines and penalties collected for the violation hereof shall be paid to the Township Treasurer.
4. 
The Township, by means of other appropriate legal proceeding, including a complaint in equity, may compel any person to comply with the above rules and regulations, or seek any such other relief as any court of competent jurisdiction is empowered to afford.