[HISTORY: 1968 Code Chapter 47A §§ 47A-1 — 47A-20 as amended through 4-3-2019 by Ord. No. 1302. Amendments noted where applicable.]
Such Borough-owned or -leased property, as may be designated by the Board of Commissioners as park areas as set forth herein, are hereby dedicated for public park purposes and for the purpose of conservation of natural resources, to promote the public health, safety, prosperity and general welfare of the community, to preserve open space in its natural and open condition and to facilitate the protection of the natural resources as well as the preservation of scenic, aesthetic and cultural values and the public's enjoyment thereof.
"Parks" such municipal property owned or leased by the Borough that the Board of Commissioners may designate and name, from time to time by resolution, as park areas which shall include all streets, avenues, sidewalks and rights of way adjoining same; pavilions, stands, shelters, docks, piers, wharfs or other buildings or structures located thereon, with the apparatus and furniture used in connection therewith; that are used for public parks, resort or recreation; and shall further include all places otherwise subject to management, regulation or control by the Borough pursuant to the provisions of N.J.S.A. 40:61-1 et seq.
A. 
All park areas may be used, in the discretion of the Board of Commissioners, for any or all of the purposes set forth in this chapter including but not limited to all municipal uses deemed necessary and proper.
B. 
It shall be unlawful for any person in any park or recreation area to engage in any of the following:
(1) 
The littering or dumping of trash of any kind other than in designated receptacles, so authorized and provided for such purpose, shall be prohibited.
(2) 
Damage, cut, carve, transplant or remove any tree or plant or injure the bark or pick flowers or seed of any trees or plant, dig in or otherwise disturb grass areas or in any other way injure the natural beauty or usefulness of any area.
(3) 
Climb any tree or walk, stand or sit upon monuments, vases, planters, fountains, railings, fences or upon any other property not designated or customarily used for such purposes.
(4) 
Drive any vehicle on any area except such areas as may on occasion be specifically designated as temporary areas, including motorized vehicles such as minibikes, mopeds, scooters.
(5) 
Leave a bicycle lying on the ground or paving or set against trees or in any place or position where other persons may trip over or be injured except in a bicycle rack when such is provided and there is space available.
(6) 
Swim, bathe, or wade in any waters or waterways in any park, except in such waters and at such places as may be specifically designated for such activities.
(7) 
Set up tents, shacks, or any other temporary shelter for the purpose of overnight camping, nor shall any person leave in a park after closing hours any movable or temporary structure.
(8) 
Solicit alms or contributions for any purpose whether public or private, except in such areas and under such regulations as may be designated and specifically permitted by the Borough.
(9) 
Expose, advertise, announce or offer for sale, any article or service, nor place any stand, cart, or vehicle for the transportation, sale, or display of any such article or thing except permitted or licensed by and under the authority of the Borough.
(10) 
Paste, glue, tack, or otherwise post any sign, placard, advertisement, or inscription whatever, nor shall any person erect, or cause to be erected, any sign on any parklands or roads in any park.
(11) 
Bring into or operate any boat, raft, kayak, paddle board or other watercraft, whether motor-powered or not, upon waters, except at places designated for such activity and in accordance with applicable regulations as are now or hereafter may be adopted.
(12) 
Build fires or operate charcoal or any other type of burner or cooking device.
(13) 
Usurp any seats, benches or other areas in a park by protracted lounging, camping, sleeping, or by erecting any tent, shelter, or utilization of any other apparatus for the purpose of same.
(14) 
Kayak launch facility, pier and dock at Louisville Avenue shall be utilized only for the purpose of entering and exiting the water for persons and nonmotorized water craft, all other uses, including but not limited to the following, are prohibited:
[Added 7-10-2019 by Ord. No. 1309; amended 7-1-2020 by Ord. No. 1329]
(a) 
No fishing or crabbing.
(b) 
No diving.
(c) 
No sunbathing, chairs, or lounge chairs.
(d) 
Motorized vessels shall not moor, dock, or pick up or drop off passengers directly or indirectly from the launch facility; swimming from the launch facility to a waiting motorized vessel is prohibited.
(e) 
Nonmotorized craft may moor temporarily only for such time as is necessary in connection with preparation for departure or arrival.
(f) 
Storage of loading and unloading equipment on the launch facility is prohibited; all such equipment must be removed from the facility.
(g) 
Hours of operation: the kayak launch shall be open from sunrise to sunset.
(15) 
Fireworks prohibited.
[Added 4-13-2022 by Ord. No. 1379]
(a) 
Use of fireworks in all areas designated as parks is prohibited.
(b) 
As used herein, the term "fireworks" shall mean any combustible or explosive composition, or any substance or combination of substances, or article prepared for the purpose of producing a visible or an audible effect by combustion, explosion, deflagration or detonation, and shall also include sparkling devices and novelties, handheld or ground-based sparkling devices which are nonexplosive and nonaerial, which may produce a crackling or whistling effect, and contain 75 grams or less of pyrotechnic composition per tube or a total of 500 grams or less for multiple tubes; and snakes and glow worms, smoke devices, and trick noisemakers, which include party poppers, snappers, and drop pops, each consisting of 25/100 grains or less of explosive mixture.
(c) 
The prohibition on use of fireworks shall not apply to Borough-approved events.
The Commissioner of Public Works and Parks is authorized to promulgate such additional rules and regulations governing the use of municipal parks and property by members of the public as deemed necessary and appropriate to effectuate the purposes, intent and provisions of this chapter which shall be approved by resolution adopted by the Board of Commissioners.
Park areas shall be open to the public every day of the year during the designated hours. The opening and closing hours for each individual facility shall be posted therein for public information and shall be determined from time to time by action of the Commissioner of Public Works and Parks. Any section or part of any facility may be declared closed to the public at any time and for any interval of time, either temporarily or at regular and stated intervals and entirely or temporarily to certain uses, as the Superintendent of Recreation or Recreation Commissioner shall find reasonably.
For violation of any provision of this chapter, the maximum penalty shall, upon conviction of a violation, be a fine not exceeding $2,000 or imprisonment for a period not exceeding 90 days, or both.