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As used in this Part, the following terms shall have the meanings
indicated, unless a different meaning clearly appears from the context:
Unless specifically limited, shall be deemed to include all
parks, playgrounds, recreation areas, recreation structures and facilities,
and also entrances and approaches thereto, and all other land or property
or structures under the jurisdiction of the Borough of Wrightsville,
now or hereafter owned, leased or acquired by the Borough of Wrightsville.
Any natural person, corporation, organization of persons,
company, association or partnership.
Any rules and regulations hereby or hereafter promulgated
by the Borough of Wrightsville under the authority herein conferred.
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All parks shall be opened daily to the public at such hours
as the Wrightsville Borough Council may from time to time designate,
but in no event shall any person be permitted to be in attendance
in any park between sunset and sunrise (a specific time of day, as
determined and published by the United States Weather Bureau locally,
at which the sun rises and the sun sets), unless special permission
is granted by the Wrightsville Borough Secretary, as designated by
the Wrightsville Borough Council.
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1.
The regulations set forth below governing the use of parks; playgrounds
and recreational centers within the Borough of Wrightsville are hereby
adopted. No person in attendance at a park within the Borough of Wrightsville
shall:
A.
Cut, break, injure, deface, mutilate, or remove trees, shrubs, plants,
turf, buildings, structures, signs, placards, fixtures, streams, fountains,
springs, or any other park, playground or Wrightsville Borough property.
This includes sand, stone, clays or minerals.
B.
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 purpose. Nor shall anyone bring refuse
onto Wrightsville Borough property.
C.
Kindle or maintain any fire in the park except in grills or areas
specially designated for that purpose and located by authority of
the Borough of Wrightsville.
D.
Remove any bench, seat, table or other appliance without permission
of the Wrightsville Borough Secretary.
E.
Injure, deface, destroy or remove any notice, rule or regulation
posted at any place within the park by authority of the Wrightsville
Borough Secretary; nor shall any notice or placard posted in any property
other than by authority of said Borough Secretary.
F.
Set up any booth, table or stand for the sale of any article or service
whatsoever within the limits of the park without permission of the
Wrightsville Borough Secretary; distribute, sell, service or rent
any services or commodity or solicit for any purpose without permission
of the Wrightsville Borough Secretary.
G.
Wash, clean, polish or repair any vehicle or any other article or
item of personal property.
H.
Indulge in any threatening, abusive, insulting or indecent language
or commit any obscene, indecent or disorderly act, to include, but
not limited to, urination, excretion, exposure, fighting, harassment,
prostitution, etc., or commit any nuisance. Any acts that would violate
Pennsylvania Crimes Code or Borough Ordinance in relation to inappropriate
behavior are prohibited.
I.
Operate a snowmobile, minibike, motorcycle or any vehicle, recreational
or otherwise, except on designated roads, trails or areas set aside
for their use.
J.
Conduct or participate in any games, athletic activities, sports,
etc., except in designated areas, and such activities are subject
to such rules and regulations prescribed by the Wrightsville Borough
Secretary.
K.
Hunt for, capture or kill, or attempt to capture or kill, or aid
or assist in the capturing or killing of, in any manner, any bird
or any animal of any description, either game or otherwise. Fishing
is permitted pursuant to Pennsylvania Fish and Game Commission regulations.
L.
Possess any illegal weapon, including, but not limited to, firearms,
knives, BB guns, slingshots, airsoft guns or any other type of weapon
unless the Wrightsville Borough Secretary grants special permission
for a designated area.
M.
Allow pets to run at large without being on a leash pursuant to 3
P.S. § 459-305.
N.
Disobey a proper order of a Police Officer or Wrightsville Borough
official or disobey or disregard or fail to comply with any rules
or regulations, warning, prohibition, instruction, or direction given
by an authorized person and posted or displayed by sign, notice, bulletin,
poster or when notified or informed as to its existence by the Wrightsville
Borough Secretary, any Wrightsville Borough Police Officers or any
other authorized person.
O.
Erect or maintain or distribute any signs, advertisements, circulars,
or other printed material without permission of the Wrightsville Borough
Secretary.
P.
Collect or solicit any funds or distribute any literature without
the permission of the Wrightsville Borough Secretary.
Q.
Sell or offer for sale any articles of any kind or any food except
when authorized by the Wrightsville Borough Secretary.
R.
Use the park or playground before sunrise or after sunset (a specific
time of day, as determined and published by the United States Weather
Bureau locally, at which the sun rises and the sun sets), unless special
permission is granted by the Wrightsville Borough Secretary.
S.
Hold any public meeting or rally for more than five persons or engage
in any marching, protesting or driving as members of any organization
without permission of the Wrightsville Borough Secretary. All meetings
of such are deemed to be entertainment and require a permit pursuant
to the Wrightsville Borough Code of Ordinances.
T.
Sell, use, possess, purchase, or transport any drugs, alcohol or
drug paraphernalia on any park, playground or Wrightsville Borough
property.
U.
Wrightsville Borough Council may, by resolution, adopt additional
regulations governing the use of the parks, playgrounds, and Wrightsville
Borough property and impose such fees therefore as they deem appropriate.
V.
Smoke within 50 feet of the ball fields, concession stand and the
playground areas where children are at play pursuant to EYC rules.
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1.
The use of all parks shall be on a first come, first served basis
unless otherwise reserved:
A.
By annual permission by the Wrightsville Borough Secretary for the
scheduling of various league games, etc.;
B.
For school or college athletic games, practice, contests, exhibitions;
C.
For regularly scheduled school district or municipal recreation programs;
D.
By the permission of the Wrightsville Borough Secretary for a specific
requested use such as birthday parties, baby showers, etc.
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Recreation facilities and property located within the Borough
of Wrightsville which become hazardous for public use due to weather,
fire, water or unforeseeable conditions may be closed only by the
Wrightsville Borough Council or persons authorized by the Wrightsville
Borough Council.
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Whoever violates any regulation set forth in this Part or any
provision or regulation adopted by the Borough Council, pursuant to
the authority granted by law, shall be fined no more than $1,000,
and costs, and in default thereof, shall be imprisoned for not more
than 30 days. Persons causing vandalism, or parents of persons under
the age of 18, will be held financially responsible for the full amount
of damages, or the maximum allowed by Pennsylvania Law.
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If any sentence, clause, section or part of this Part is for
any reason found to be unconstitutional, illegal or invalid, such
unconstitutionality, illegality or invalidity shall not affect or
impair any of the remaining provisions, sentences, clauses, sections
or parts of this Part.
