[HISTORY: Adopted by the Town Board of the Town of Lancaster 6-17-1974 (Ch. 29 of the 1966 Codification). Amendments noted where applicable.]
[Amended 7-18-1994]
The purpose of this chapter shall be to preserve the public peace and good order in the areas owned by the Town of Lancaster and operated as public parks and to contribute to the safety and enjoyment of the users of the parklands by regulating the hours of use, the hours of use by organizations and for specialized purposes and the use of motorized vehicles and by prohibiting certain activities inimical to customary park recreation uses.
A. 
The parks shall be opened and closed at the time and hour designated by the Town Board of the Town of Lancaster. No person shall use the park at a time and/or hour other than that designated by the Town Board of the Town of Lancaster, and the use of the park at a time and/or hour other than that so designated is hereby prohibited and is declared to be a violation of this chapter. Opening and closing times shall be posted within the area of the park.
B. 
The operation of any motorized vehicle such as automobiles, motorcycles, minibikes, snowmobiles and the like is prohibited within the area of parklands, including the Heritage Trail Bike Path; provided, however, that the operation of licensed vehicles for the transporting of the public to and from the parklands is permitted on all improved roadways, and the parking of such vehicles is also permitted within designated parking areas. This subsection shall not be construed as dedicating any portion of the Heritage Trail Bike Path to the parks.
[Amended 8-16-2010]
C. 
Hunting, trapping or the discharge of any firearm, spring gun or air gun is prohibited within the area of any parklands.
D. 
The sale or consumption of alcoholic beverages is prohibited within the area of any parklands; provided, however, that beer in cans or bottles may be consumed by individuals in family-size groups.
E. 
No person shall take into, carry through, leave in, throw, lay, drop or discharge into or on the parklands any tin cans, bottles, refuse, garbage, rubbish or waste. No person shall throw away or discard any match, cigar or cigarettes on or under any tree or underbrush or grass unless it be to deposit the same in a suitable container provided for the reception thereof. Papers, cartons or any other type of litter shall be placed in receptacles provided for that purpose.
F. 
No person shall injure, deface, displace, remove, fill in, raise, destroy or tamper with any drive, path or walk; take up, remove or carry away any trees, shrubs, turf or any material or substance; or remove or destroy any structure, building or any appurtenances connected with the park.
G. 
No person shall utter loud and offensive or profane or indecent language; do any obscene or indecent act; throw stones or other missiles; annoy, obstruct, molest or interfere with any person, path, walk or public place; loiter or create a disturbance while under the influence of intoxicating liquor or criminally in possession of a controlled substance; introduce, carry or fire any firecrackers, torpedoes or fireworks; or engage in, instigate, aid or encourage a contention or fight.
A. 
The parks of the Town of Lancaster shall be under the supervision and control of the Parks and Recreation Department of the Town of Lancaster.
[Amended 7-18-1994]
B. 
The Chief of Police of the Town of Lancaster is hereby empowered and authorized to close any park for a period not exceeding 24 hours whenever, in his opinion, such closing is necessary to preserve the peace, safety and security of the park. Enforcement of this chapter shall be by the Town of Lancaster Police Department.
[Amended 7-18-1994]
The violation of any of the provisions of § 249-2A through G, inclusive, shall be considered an offense, and any person, upon being convicted of such offense shall be punishable by a fine of not more than $250 or by imprisonment for a term not exceeding 15 days, or both.
[Added 7-18-1994]
A. 
The Town Board of the Town of Lancaster is hereby empowered by appropriate resolution to impose identification and user fees, in an amount or amounts to be determined by resolution from time to time by the Town Board.
B. 
The Town Board may impose fees for the following activities:
[Amended 5-16-2016 by L.L. No. 1-2016]
(1) 
Issuance of recreation or senior photo identification cards identifying that person as a resident of the Town.
(2) 
Swim programs (residents and nonresidents).
(a) 
Children and youth lessons.
(b) 
Family swim.
(c) 
Open swim - Keysa Park.
(d) 
Senior swim (ages 60 years and older).
(e) 
Water aerobics.
(3) 
Instructional sports programs (residents and nonresidents).
(a) 
Boys' football camp.
(b) 
Tennis program.
(c) 
Girls' cheerleader camp.
(d) 
Boys' and girls' golf camp.
(e) 
Boys' and girls' lacrosse camp.
(f) 
Boys' and girls' volleyball camp.
(g) 
Boys' wrestling.
(h) 
Daily summer playground arts and crafts.
(i) 
Track and field.
(4) 
Adult softball leagues (residents and nonresidents).
(5) 
Adult outdoor volleyball leagues (residents and nonresidents).
(6) 
Adult indoor volleyball leagues (residents and nonresidents).
(7) 
Organized basketball (residents and nonresidents).
(a) 
Three-on-three tournaments.
(b) 
Boys' and girls' summer outdoor league.
(c) 
Boys' and girls' fall/winter league.
(d) 
Men's choose up.
(8) 
Use of Town parks and/or participation in activities by nonresidents. Town residents will have priority over nonresidents.
(9) 
Adult kickball league (residents and nonresidents).
(10) 
Various one-day special events (residents and nonresidents).
(a) 
Wrestling tournament.
(11) 
Town Park pavilions and shelters (residents only).
(a) 
Keysa Town Park shelter.
(b) 
Meadow Lea Park shelter.
(c) 
Westwood Pavilion.
(d) 
Westwood and Walden Pond Parks' large shelters.
(e) 
Westwood and Walden Pond Parks' small shelters.
Should any section or provision of this chapter be decided by any court to be unconstitutional or invalid, such decision shall not affect the validity of the ordinance as a whole or any part thereof other than the part so decided to be unconstitutional or invalid.
This chapter shall become effective immediately after 10 days from date of publication and posting as provided by statute.