The City of Gloucester City has attempted to provide certain
areas within the city that are set out for recreational use. It is
the intention of the city to provide these facilities and maintain
the order and dignity for the usage of same that is in keeping with
the inhabitants of the city. By establishing certain rules and regulations,
it is believed that the parks and recreational areas will afford the
inhabitants a safe, sanitary and wholesome location for recreational
purposes.
[Amended 4-3-1997 by Ord.
No. 5-1997]
Except as provided for in §
15-19.1, Exceptions, of Chapter
15, Alcoholic Beverages, of the Code of the City of Gloucester City, the use of alcoholic beverages, the possession of alcoholic beverages, vandalism or destruction to any city property or being in the park or recreational area other than the designated hours shall be a violation and subject to the penalty provisions set forth hereinafter.
[Amended 6-3-1999 by Ord.
No. 11-1999]
There shall be no open fires or barbecues unless an application
has been made to the City Council and permission granted by that body.
The application shall set forth the purpose for the open fire or barbecue
as well as the exact date and time to which permission is sought for
the open fire or barbecue. Permits for open fires or barbecues shall
be issued only for public purposes and not for private functions or
affairs from which the public is barred from participating. Authorization
shall not be for more than one day.
[Amended 5-6-1999 by Ord.
No. 1999; 6-17-2021 by Ord. No. O09-2021]
Any person who is found loitering on or using or occupying any
public playground during prohibited hours or committing any act prohibited
in this chapter shall, upon conviction thereof, be punished by a fine
not to exceed $2,000 or by imprisonment not to exceed 90 days, or
by both fine and imprisonment.
[Added 6-3-1999 by Ord.
No. 10-1999]
Any person who violates the following subsection: § 65-7A2,
which states "No pets permitted" may plead guilty to the violation
without appearing before the Municipal Judge and, upon such pleading,
shall be required to pay a municipal penalty of $30, in addition to
the State of New Jersey A.T.S. Surcharge, for each offense, provided
that the violation has been abated.
The use of park and recreational areas shall be limited exclusively
to residents of the City of Gloucester and their guests.
[Added 5-6-1999 by Ord.
No. 6-1999; amended 8-16-2012 by Ord. No. O15-2012; 10-23-2014 by Ord. No. O22-2014]
A. The following list of prohibitions and rules of play shall hereby
be adopted, conspicuously posted and enforced at all public parks,
playgrounds, open spaces and recreation areas/ballfields.
PROHIBITIONS
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1. No pets allowed on ballfields and/or playing surfaces or
recreation areas. [Amended 2-26-2015 by Ord. No. O03-2015]
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2. No bicycles, skateboards, cleats or skates permitted.
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3. No playing Tag, running or running games permitted.
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4. No jumping over fences or from equipment permitted.
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5. No barbecue or open fires permitted.
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6. Playgrounds shall be closed daily from dusk to dawn and,
other times as posted for necessary maintenance.
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RULES
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1. Play at your own risk.
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2. Climb only on equipment intended for climbing.
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3. Use playground equipment properly.
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4. Dispose of trash/recycling in proper receptacles.
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5. Use only equipment designed for your age group.
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6. Be considerate of small children.
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7. Park bicycles in bike rack.
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Playgrounds are designed and intended for children ages 13 and
under. We encourage families to come and play together but ask that
the older children use restraint and common sense in the playground.
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C. It is prohibited to fish, crab or otherwise seek to remove live items
from the Delaware River from the Freedom Pier, Block 48 Lot 2. Common
Council is authorized to suspend enforcement of this ordinance in
appropriate circumstances by motion adopted at a public meeting.