[Amended 9-13-1993 by Ord. No. 1,089, effective 10-3-1993; 3-21-1994 by Ord. No.
1,100, effective 4-10-1994; 3-27-1995 by Ord. No. 1,139, effective 4-30-1995; 6-16-2008 by Ord. No. 12-08, effective 7-6-2008]
The Lincoln Park Community Lake, hereinafter referred to as
"LPCL," shall consist of the Borough-maintained municipal swimming
facility and contiguous beach and picnic areas, together with appurtenances
thereto and equipment thereof. The LPCL shall also consist of all
other contiguous lake and shore areas situate in the Borough of Lincoln
Park.
The use and operation of the LPCL for recreational and park
purposes shall be subject to the following rules and regulations:
A. The LPCL season is Memorial Day through Labor Day. Lake membership
is required from Memorial Day through Labor Day. Memberships shall
be renewed annually.
B. No person shall be admitted to the facility without an LPCL issued
identification card. Any and all guests must be accompanied by their
host. Members 16 years and under must be accompanied by an adult.
C. No person shall be permitted to enter the LPCL grounds after the
facility is officially closed.
D. Swimming is permitted in designated areas only. Swimming is prohibited
when LPCL lifeguards are not present.
E. All persons shall obey the lifeguards' instructions at all times.
F. All persons shall conduct themselves in an orderly fashion so as
not to create any disturbance or inconvenience to other patrons or
to endanger the safety and welfare of other patrons.
G. Dogs, cats and other pets are not permitted on areas of the LPCL
inside the entrance (at the gate guard hut, inside the second gate)
at any time of the year.
H. Service dogs may be permitted with their owner. The owner must be
a member of the LPCL. The service dog must have proper identification
and must stay on a leash with the owner at all times.
I. Feeding of waterfowl is strictly prohibited.
J. Alcoholic beverages are prohibited at the LPCL.
K. Glass containers are not permitted.
L. Rubbish, paper or other debris shall be deposited in the proper containers
around the LPCL grounds.
M. Automobiles, bicycles, motorbikes and other conveyances shall be
parked in the appropriate designated areas.
N. Non-motorized watercraft are permitted as per Article
VII from April 1 to October 31, with the proper registration and permits. Lincoln Park residents only.
O. Smoking and vaping are not permitted on the beach.
The rules and regulations so promulgated shall be enforced by
the Superintendent of Recreation or his/her duly authorized representative.
The Superintendent of Recreation or his/her designee may suspend or
revoke the membership badge and/or swimming privileges of any person
or persons who violate or fail to comply with any of the provisions
of this article or the rules and regulations set forth herein.
The LPCL season is Memorial Day through Labor Day. Membership
is required of all persons during the season. The swimming facility
shall be open on such days and during such hours as shall be determined
by the Superintendent of Recreation. No person shall enter upon or
use the facility except upon such days and within such hours so designated.
A lifeguard shall be on duty and in charge of the swimming areas
at all times. All swimming shall be prohibited when said lifeguard
is not present or is off duty.
Membership is open to all residents of Lincoln Park and a limited
number of nonresidents, subject to payment of fees and proper registration
as hereinafter provided. A resident is defined as any person having
his bona fide domicile with the Borough of Lincoln Park. Proof of
residency is required.
A. All fees shall be specifically provided in Chapter
34, Fees, §
34-8, Parks and recreation.
B. The Department of Parks and Recreation may require proof of age,
residency or other documentation to verify address, age and/or family
relationship.
C. Each member four years of age or older shall be required to have
a membership badge.
Ice skating or other entry on the ice surface, including ice
fishing, shall be prohibited at any time on the LPCL.
The Superintendent of Recreation or his/her duly authorized
representative may close the swimming facility in inclement weather
or whenever, in the judgment of the person in charge thereof, such
action is deemed necessary or desirable as a matter of health and
safety.
A. Fees and charges for the use of tennis courts shall be provided in Chapter
34, Fees, §
34-8, Parks and recreation.
B. All fees for use of tennis courts shall be collected by the Department
of Parks and Recreation or its designee.