[Ord. No. 91-887 § 1]
The Somerset County Park Commission Rules and Regulations governing
real property within Somerset County under jurisdiction of the Commission
and adopted effective May 9, 1991, as the same may be supplemented
and amended, are hereby adopted by reference as if fully set forth
herein. Such Rules and Regulations shall remain on file in the office
of the Borough Clerk and shall be made available to members of the
public.
[Ord. No. 91-887 § 2]
The Police Department is empowered to enforce the Somerset County
Park Commission Rules and Regulations on behalf of the Somerset County
Park Commission on real property situated in the Borough and under
the jurisdiction of the Commission.
[Ord. #91-887 § 3]
The Somerset County Park Commission Rules and Regulations shall
be in addition to and not in lieu of any and all other applicable
ordinances and State statutes.
[Ord. No. 91-887 § 4]
In the event that there is a variation between the Somerset
County Park Commission Rules and Regulations and an applicable Borough
of Bernardsville Ordinance, the more restrictive provision shall control.
[Ord. No. 317 § 2]
a.
The swimming pool, wading pool, equipment, structures and other facilities
related thereto located upon premises known as Lot 7, Section 5 of
the Borough of Bernardsville, together with all bank accounts and
other assets now held by the Bernardsville Swimming Pool Association
are hereby accepted by the Borough of Bernardsville in accordance
with the provisions of N.J.S.A. 40:61-22.21, et seq.
b.
The Bernardsville Swimming Pool Association is hereby relieved from
any further responsibility for the care, custody, control or ownership
of the swimming pool and related facilities aforesaid.
[Ord. No. 317 § 3;
Ord. #579 § 1; Ord. No. 756 § 1; Ord. No. 2005-1391 § 1]
The general supervision and control over the maintenance, operation
and regulation of the swimming pool and related facilities aforesaid,
together with any recreation in conjunction therewith is hereby assigned
to the Borough Recreation Advisory Committee, subject to the ultimate
control of the governing body.
[Ord. No. 317 § 4]
The fees for admission to and use of the swimming pool and related
facilities shall be fixed and established annually by Resolution.
[Ord. No. 317 § 5;
New; Ord. No. 2005-1391 § 2]
The following rules and regulations shall govern the supervision,
regulation and control of all activities related to the swimming pool
facilities:
a.
Identification badges must be shown for admission to the pool. Lost
badges may be replaced upon payment of $5 fee.
b.
All persons are required to take a cleansing shower before entering
the pool.
c.
All children 10 years and under must be accompanied by a member 14
years of older who will be responsible for that child's behavior.
d.
Anyone signed up as a childcare member must accompany the family
they are registered under at all times on pool grounds.
e.
An adult must accompany all children under the age of 10 years when
using the restroom.
f.
Lounge chairs are not permitted on pool decks. If there is a shortage
of lounges, children under the age of 16 may be asked to vacate their
lounges.
g.
As per State regulations, any person having a communicable disease,
open blisters, cuts, sores, inflamed eyes, nose, ear or mouth infections,
or any other type of skin disease will be excluded from the pool.
h.
No pets or animals will be allowed in the pool complex.
i.
Children eight to 12 years of age must pass the prescribed test in
order to swim in the main pool unaccompanied and they must wear ankle
band at all times. Children under the age of eight must be accompanied
by an adult. If band is lost there is a $5 replacement fee. Pool test
schedules will be posted at the office. If a child fails the test
he or she must wait three days to retake it. However, he or she may
swim in the main pool when accompanied by an adult.
j.
All persons must pass a swim test in order to swim in the deep end
of the main pool and must wear an armband, which signifies that they
have passed the test. A lifeguard may at any time require a swimmer
to take a swimming test in order for that person to enter the deep
end.
k.
An adult must accompany children using the wading pool.
l.
All children five years and under must have poolside adult supervision
at all times.
m.
As per the Board of Health, all babies must wear a swim diaper or
rubber pants in the water. This rule will be strictly enforced.
n.
Babies are only permitted in the baby pool; they are not allowed
in the main pool.
o.
Alcoholic beverages are not permitted within the complex and no one
under the influence of alcohol or drugs will be permitted within the
complex.
p.
Food and beverages are allowed in designated areas only. No food
is allowed on any of the decked areas other than at the picnic tables.
q.
Glass and rigid plastic containers are not allowed in the pool complex.
r.
No balls, kickboards, flotation equipment, masks, fins, snorkels
or swimmies are allowed in the main or learners' pools during free
swim. The management reserves the right to exclude these from the
baby pool.
s.
Members must be present at the pool when their guests are in attendance.
t.
Vandalism or destruction of property at the pool complex or designated
recreational areas will result in the revocation of membership, prosecution
and forfeiture of fees. This is in accordance with Borough Code.
u.
Barbecue grills are available in the picnic area. Only these grills
are allowed for cooking. Personal grills are not permitted.
v.
No roughness, rowdiness, profanity or other conduct affecting the
safety and welfare of others will be permitted.
w.
No wrestling, running, gymnastics, ball playing or other similar
activities will be allowed, on grass area or in the pool.
x.
Smoking is only permitted in designated areas in accordance with
NJ State regulations.
y.
Diving is permitted from the diving board only. No diving is permitted
from the side of the pool.
z.
Diving board rules are as follows:
1.
Children five and under are not allowed to use the diving boards.
2.
Children six, seven and eight must have adult supervision to use
the diving boards.
3.
One person at a time is allowed on a diving board.
4.
Only one bounce is allowed.
5.
Diving is allowed only from the end of the board only and only after
the diving area is clear.
6.
Divers must leave the area under the diving board immediately after
diving.
7.
Swimming is prohibited in the diving area.
8.
Only front dives are allowed from the board. No back dives, gainers,
acrobatics or other dangerous stunts will be permitted. This rule
will be strictly enforced to ensure the safety of others.
aa.
The pool manager or assistant may close or limit the swimming facility
whenever, in his or her judgment, such action is deemed necessary
or desirable — for example, weather condition or attendance
at capacity per State regulations.
bb.
A lifeguard has the right to ask children who have passed their main
pool test to leave he training pool if it becomes too crowded.
cc.
Spitting or spouting water is prohibited.
[Ord. No. 317 § 6]
The Board of Recreation Advisory Committee shall have power
and authority to promulgate additional rules and regulations for the
proper administration of swimming pool and related facilities.
[Ord. No. 2018-1762]
The 'Turf Field Rules and Regulations' adopted by the Borough Recreation Advisory Committee on November 22, 2017, are hereby adopted and may be found in subsection 10-3.5.
[Ord. No. 2018-1762]
The Borough Police Department and the Borough Code Enforcement
Officer are empowered to enforce these rules and regulations.
[Ord. No. 2018-1762]
The following fees shall be charged for the use of the turf
field:
[Ord. No. 2018-1762]
[Ord. No. 2018-1762]
a.
Field Scheduling Rules.
The Polo Grounds turf field is available for approved uses only
(soccer, lacrosse, football, field hockey, baseball, softball) All
Practices and games require a field reservation managed by the Bernardsville
Borough Recreation Department pursuant to the Recreational Policy
and Procedures.
Users must obtain a field use permit from the Bernardsville
Recreation Department prior to using the turf field.
Field request considerations are based on in-season, in-area
organizations first. In-season priority sports are defined as:
Winter - Open Nov 16th - Feb 29th (by request only)
Spring - Baseball, Softball, Lacrosse - March 1st to June 15th
(early usage by request only)
Summer - Open June 16th to July 31 (by request only)
Fall - Soccer, Football, Field Hockey — Aug
1st - Nov 15th (late usage by request only)
Scheduling Request Deadlines:
1.
One organization per youth sport will be recognized as the primary
organization for that sport and season. That organization is the one
with the largest number of Bernardsville youths participating. One
primary contact per organization will be designated to represent each
organization.
2.
That organization has right to reserve space first. The organization
cannot reserve the field for the entire season if there are other
requests pending. Facility must be available for other uses and other
organizations as needed and the Recreation Director, with support
from the Recreation Advisory Committee as needed, will determine the
amount of time that the organization can reserve the facility, taking
into account the size of the organization and the needs of other groups
and events. Priority attention is given to "in-season primary" sports.
3.
The primary recognized youth organization
must contact the Recreation Department in writing before their deadline
(below) with their space reservation request. At the discretion of
the Recreation Director, additional information may be required including
proof of organization nonprofit status, insurance certificate, etc.
Rosters: All team organizations, excluding the schools, must
submit team rosters that include names and addresses of all participants
along with the field usage request.
Along with rosters, all teams must submit the dates, days times
and field/fields requested. Every organization's authorized representative
must sign and return the form provided that they have read and understand
all rules and regulations.
Spring sport deadline for space reservation — Primary
youth sport organizations: February 1st
All other organizations (other youth sports, adult leagues,
etc): February 15th Summer sport deadlines for space reservation -
Primary youth sport organizations: May 1st
All other organizations (other youth sports, adult leagues,
etc): May 15th Fall sport deadlines for space reservation - Primary
youth sport organizations: July 1st
All other organizations (other youth sports, adult leagues,
etc): July 15th Winter sport deadlines for space reservation — Primary
youth sport organizations: Oct. 1st
All other organizations (other youth sports, adult leagues,
etc): October 15th
The group will be notified of their space allocation no later
than 14 days after the deadline. The organization has four days thereafter
to petition the recreation department if they are not satisfied. The
Recreation Director will bring the petition to the Recreation Advisory
Committee's next meeting for review and recommendation if needed.
Application schedule for field usage
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Season
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Primary in season sports*
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Season dates
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In Season Field request Due Date
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In Season Notification Date
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Field Request Due for Other Programs**
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Other Programs Notification Date
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Start
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End
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Spring
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Baseball, Softball, Lacrosse
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March 1
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June 14
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February 1
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February 15
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February 16
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February 23
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Summer
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Open
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June 15
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July 31
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May 1
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May 15
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Fall
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Soccer, Football, Field Hockey
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August 1
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November 14
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July 1
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July 15
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July 16
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July 23
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Winter
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Open
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November 15
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February 28/29
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October 1
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October 15
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In season Primary follow the Somerset Hills Board of Education
schedule
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Other Programs include but are not limited to Youth Sports-(in/out
season), Travel Teams AAU, Adult Leagues
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All groups must notify the Rec. Dept. if scheduled dates are
not going to be used immediately. Failure to do so will jeopardize
their standing as a primary usage organization.
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All reservations must be made in person at the Parks & Recreation
Department during office hours: Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
according to the reservation application schedule
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Proof of insurance and Hold Harmless agreement is required at
the time of booking.
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Payment is required within 48 hours after notification of approved
usage and can be made by check, cash or credit card (credit card has
3% processing fee). Checks are payable to "Bernardsville Recreation".
All payments must be either the renter's personal check or from the
organization they are representing.
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Cancellations & Facility Closings
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Fields can be closed at the recreation director's discretion
at any time. The point of contact for all groups will be notified
accordingly.
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Field rentals are non-refundable once paid.
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Transfers will be issued only if the fields are deemed unplayable
and closed by the Borough. The rescheduled date is based on availability
and must occur within the same calendar year.
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Equal Opportunity: No applicant shall, be discriminated against
and no applicant shall be denied use of the fields on the basis of
race, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender, religion
or disability.
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Code of Conduct: The Recreation Committee supports sportsmanship
on behalf of all involved in events conducted on Borough of Bernardsville
property. In accordance with NJ Statutes Chapter 74 of Title 5 (August
25, 2002), applicants are required to submit their Code of Conduct
for athletes, parents, coaches, and officials addressing their guidelines
for verbal threats, physical threats, profanity and initiation of
fighting or contact. This should include policies for banning and
reinstitution of persons who violate the code of conduct.
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All Fields Usage Rates — Under separate cover (See subsection 10-3.3)
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It is the goal of the Bernardsville Recreation Committee to
encourage the usage of its recreational fields for worthwhile, non-profit
purposes when such uses do not interfere with the Borough sponsored
recreational programs.
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The Department of Recreation reserves the exclusive right to
determine the eligibility of an organization and to assign a classification
and prioritization to any application for the use of fields.
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These organizations whose aim and intended use are consistent
with the general policy-entitled Terms for Use of Fields — shall
be considered eligible and classified as follows:
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1.
Recreation shall be construed as any program sponsored by the Recreation
Department.
2.
School shall be construed to mean any program sponsored by the Somerset
Hills School District.
3.
Community shall be construed to mean an organization whose membership,
the majority (80%) of whose membership is domiciled in Bernardsville.
4.
Area shall be construed to mean an organization whose members reside
in neighboring towns and at least 25% are Bernardsville residents.
5.
Out of Area shall be construed to mean an organization that has less
than 25% of its members residing in Bernardsville.
6.
Any Area or Out of Area group will be required to submit its game/practice
schedule to determine its field allocation, which will be based upon
its resident ratio.
7.
Profit Organizations shall be assessed a use fee in accordance with
the fee schedule.
8.
Non-Profit Organizations must submit proof of their 501-(c) status.
b.
Terms for Use of Fields.
Hours — Non-lighted fields: Playing time is
Monday through Saturday 8:00 a.m. to dusk and on Sundays 9:00 a.m.
to dusk. Lighted Fields: Playing time is 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Continuous Use: In Order to ensure that each field gets the
proper rest, the Recreation Department may close any field for such
length of time as it deems necessary.
Weather Conditions: Use of fields may be prohibited by the Recreation
Department when there are weather conditions that may potentially
harm the field. Recreational play in lightning and thunder is prohibited.
Play can not resume until 30 minutes after the last sign of lightning
and when the referee and coach deem conditions are safe to resume
activity.
Frequency: Requests for use of the fields for more than four
months in any one season will require special approval by the Recreation
Committee.
Special Equipment: A permit to use recreation fields does not
authorize the use of any special equipment such as lighting, sound
systems, portable generators, and tents. The use of such special equipment
must be approved in writing by the Recreation Department prior to
its use.
If any equipment, such as nets or platforms are used they must
be removed from the field after the organization has completed their
designated time. Failure to comply, may result in penalty of future
usage of the fields
Insurance: Any athletic organization using Borough fields must
provide the Borough with a certificate of insurance with a minimum
coverage of $1,000,000 and naming the "Borough of Bernardsville" as
an additional insured. All such policies of insurance are subject
to approval by the Borough Attorney and the Borough's Risk Manager.
Damage: The applicant is responsible for any damage to Borough
of Bernardsville property.
Hold Harmless: The organization is to use the facilities at
its own risk and must supply the Borough with a hold harmless agreement
in form acceptable to the Borough Attorney and the Borough's Risk
Manager.
Police Coverage: The Department of Recreation may require the
applicant to provide police coverage for safety reasons, which shall
be paid for by the applicant.
c.
General Rules.
Alcohol: No possession and or consumption of alcoholic beverages
on the field(s) or recreational grounds unless special permission
is obtained from Mayor & Council.
Parking: Cars must be parked as so not to interfere with entrance,
exit, and/or travel along the parks' service roads and must comply
with all borough regulations and ordinances. During the pool season
the pool parking lot is prohibited to field users. All participants
driving motor vehicles shall be subject to the provisions of Title
39 of the New Jersey Statutes and all other applicable statutes, ordinances,
and regulations.
No open fires: Barbecuing and cooking are prohibited on any
fields at any time without special permission from the Mayor, Council,
Recreation Committee and Fire Official,
Glass: Glass containers or glass objects are not permitted at
the fields,
Garbage: Litter must be placed in the proper public litter receptacles;
and the field must be free of litter before leaving. Any large items
such as pizza boxes or equipment boxes must be removed by the organization.
Fields will be checked periodically. If they are found with litter,
that field may need to be closed for cleanup and privilege may be
revoked.
Benches/Bleachers: Benches and or bleachers are not to be moved
from any field.
Restrooms: An application for restroom keys must be filled out
at the Recreation Office prior to the start of the program. The key
can be picked up and returned to the police dispatch department by
a designated key applicants the same day. Restrooms must be checked
periodically and before leaving to ensure no persons or articles are
left inside and for cleanliness or running water. Any graffiti or
damages to the restrooms must be reported immediately to the Police
and Bernardsville Recreation Department.
Animals: Animals must follow town ordinance for pet control.
Excessive Sound: Loud and Unnecessary noise is prohibited: i.e.
loud music, air horns, or noisemakers. All noise volumes must be in
compliance with Noise Ordinance #209-19 and Ordinance #209-20.
Borough Ordinances: Any organization using Borough fields will
be subject to all Borough ordinances and other applicable statutes,
law, and regulations.
Violations: Violations by a permit holder of any of the regulations governing the use of facilities may result in cancellation of all existing permits and the denial of any permits in the future. This includes failure to enforce a code of conduct. Anyone who violates these rules and regulations also may be subject to the penalties set forth in section 1-5 of the Borough Code.
d.
Veterans Turf Field Rules.
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• Users are responsible to leave the field clean and ready
for the next user as they found it and are to inspect the field and
remove anything left by their players or spectators, such as trash,
mouth guards, athletic tape, or equipment. In the event that a user
has left the field without cleaning up, a cleaning fee will be charged
to that organization.
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• Any Physical Damage caused by negligence of the user
will be charged to the user and sent an invoice for damages. No further
usage of the field will be permitted until that charge is paid in
full.
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• Users are responsible for the conduct and behavior of
players and their spectators on the field.
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• If a user finds a problem, defect or unclean conditions
on the turf, they must notify the Bernardsville Recreation Department
at 908 766-2546.
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• Access to the turf is limited to players, coaches, and
assigned volunteers. For safety reasons, spectators should sit in
the bleachers or outside the playing area.
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• The Turf Rules & Regulations are in effect at all
times and apply to everyone using the field. Permit holders will be
liable, and field privileges will be suspended and/or revoked if the
rules are not followed.
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• The field is open rain or shine. The field will only
close in an instance of thunder/lightning or snow.
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• The presence of even distant thunder warrants leaving
the field, the field should be clear for 30 minutes after last bolt
of lightning or clap of thunder. 30/30 lightening rule - At a count
of 30 sec between seeing a strike and hearing thunder or signs of
an approaching storm, users are to leave the field. Normal activity
should not be resumed until 30 min after the last thunder clap is
heard.
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• Only Authorized Personnel can clear the turf of snow/ice.
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• Any training equipment such as portable lights, blocking
sleds, lacrosse nets, soccer free kick mannequin walls, etc. must
be pre-approved by the Bernardsville Recreation and Bernardsville
Maintenance Dept.
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• Always Lift and Carry (DO NOT DRAG) Goals and Equipment.
Sideline benches and bleachers are only to be moved by the Bernardsville
employees.
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• No metal spiked shoes or high heels of any kind are permitted.
Allowable footwear includes molded rubber cleats, turf shoes or running
shoes. All footwear shall be clean and free of mud.
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• Only freestanding field markers and sports equipment
are permitted to be used. No stakes, posts, poles and/or markers of
any kind are permitted to be driven into the turf field.
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• Marking, painting or taping the field is strictly prohibited.
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• No motorized vehicles, bicycles, skateboards, strollers,
tents, tables, canopies or folding chairs. Wheelchairs and electric
scooters may be used in accordance with accommodations required pursuant
to the Americans with Disabilities Act, provided that such motorized
vehicles do not cause damage to the turf field surface.
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• No food or chewing gum of any kind is allowed on the
turf field.
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• No sunflower seeds.
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• No Rockets or Fireworks are allowed on the field.
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• No glass containers for water.
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• No colored Sports drinks.
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• The use of alcohol and any tobacco products is prohibited
throughout the complex.
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• No animals (dogs or pets of any kind) are allowed on
the turf field.
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• Golfing and/or other non-authorized uses (i.e. model
airplanes, drones, rockets, shot-put, javelin, disk throwing) is prohibited.
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• Grills or other open cooking structures are prohibited.
No portable heaters or any open flame.
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• Authorized users are responsible for notifying their
guests of these policies. Failure to do so may forfeit their permission
to use the field.
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• Food trucks need to be inspected and approved by the
Bernardsville fire official.
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It is strictly understood that the Borough of Bernardsville,
and its agents, owners, members, employees, volunteers etc. are not
liable, and may not be held responsible for, any loss before, during
or after applicant's use of the facility. In addition, these groups
are not responsible for any theft or loss at any time.
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The Borough of Bernardsville, the Department of Recreation and
their agents, employees and officers
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1.
Shall not be held liable for failure to perform or fulfill its contractual
obligation for any reason within or beyond their control and
2.
Shall not be held liable for damages, loss or injury for any reason
within or beyond their control, Insurance for such loss, damages or
injury shall be the sole responsibility for each exhibitor at their
own cost.
[Added 12-12-2022 by Ord.
No. 2022-1940]
All Borough trails shall be subject to the following rules and
regulations:
a.
All Borough trails are open to the public between dawn and dusk.
Any person who is on a Borough trail between dusk and dawn shall be
in violation of this section.
b.
On those trails where dogs are permitted, they must be kept on a
leash at all times.
c.
Motorized vehicles such as ATVs, snowmobiles, motorcycles, mopeds,
and dirt bikes are prohibited.
d.
Hunting, trapping, and/or carrying of firearms of any kind, including
paintball and airsoft guns is prohibited.
e.
Smoking and/or consumption of alcohol is prohibited.
f.
Removal, destruction, or disturbance of plants, wildlife and/or soils
is prohibited.
g.
Camping and/or campfires are prohibited.
h.
All trails users must stay on marked trails and obey all trail signs
prohibiting entry into restricted areas.
i.
Littering on trails is prohibited. All trail users must bring their
trash out with them and pick up after their pets.
[Added 12-12-2022 by Ord.
No. 2022-1940]
The Borough Police Department and the Borough Code Enforcement
Officer are empowered to enforce these rules and regulations.
