[Amended 4-8-1983 by Ord.
No. 455; 10-13-2009 by Ord. No. 941]
Alcoholic beverages may be used in recreation areas or parks
with a permit obtained from the municipal governing body subject to
the New Jersey Alcoholic Beverages Law.
No person shall, without permission, enter into or remain within
a recreation area or park, except during the hours the recreation
area or park is open to the general public.
[Added 4-8-1983 by Ord.
No. 455]
Any person violating any of the provisions of this article shall, upon conviction thereof, be punishable as provided in Chapter
1, General Provisions, Article
III.
[Added 11-12-1991 by Ord.
No. 581]
It shall be unlawful for any person in a public park or recreation
area to:
A. Willfully mark, deface, disfigure, injure, tamper with or displace
or remove any buildings, bridges, tables, benches, fireplaces, railings,
pavings or paving materials, water lines or other public utilities
or parts or appurtenances thereof, signs, notices or placards, whether
temporary or permanent, monuments, stakes, posts or other boundary
markers or other structures or equipment, facilities or park property
or appurtenances whatsoever, either real or personal.
B. Fail to cooperate in maintaining rest rooms and washrooms in a neat
and sanitary condition.
C. Dig or remove any soil, rock, sand, stones, trees, shrubs or plants
or other wood or materials or make any excavation by tool, equipment,
blasting or other means or agency.
D. Construct or erect any building or structure of whatever kind, whether
permanent or temporary, or run or string any public service utility
into, upon or across such lands, except on special written permit
issued hereunder.
E. Damage, cut, carve, transplant or remove any tree or plant or injure
the bark or pick flowers or seeds of any tree or plant, dig in or
otherwise disturb grassed areas or in any other way injure the natural
beauty or usefulness of any area.
F. 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.
G. Tie or hitch an animal to any tree or plant.
H. Hunt, molest, kill, wound, trap, abuse, shoot, pursue or throw missiles
at, remove or have in his possession any animals, reptile or bird
found within a Borough park or disturb its habitat within a Borough
park or knowingly buy, receive, have in his possession, sell or give
away any such animal, reptile, bird or eggs so taken, except as may
be specifically provided for and being in accordance with state/federal
fish and game laws.
I. Throw, discharge or otherwise place or cause to be placed in the
waters of any fountain, pond, lake, stream or other body of water
in any park or any tributary stream, storm sewer or drain flowing
into such water any substance, matter or thing, liquid or solid, which
will or may result in the pollution of said waters.
J. Have brought in or dump in, deposit or leave any bottles, broken
glass, ashes, paper, boxes, cans, dirt, rubbish, waste, garbage or
refuse or other trash. No such refuse or trash shall be placed in
any waters in any park or left anywhere on the grounds thereof but
shall be placed in the proper receptacles where these are provided;
where receptacles are not provided, all such rubbish or waste shall
be carried away from the park by the person responsible for its presence
and properly disposed of elsewhere.
K. Drive or park any vehicle on any area except the paved park roads
or parking areas or such areas as may on occasion be specifically
designated as temporary areas by the Park and Recreation Committee.
L. Leave a vehicle standing or parked at night in established parking
areas or elsewhere in the park areas. No motor vehicle shall be parked
in said park areas from 1/2 hour after sunset until sunrise, except
as otherwise permitted.
M. Ride a bicycle without reasonable regard to the safety of others.
N. Leave a bicycle lying on the ground or paving or set against trees
or in any place or position where a person may trip over or be injured
by it.
O. Swim, bathe or wade in any waters or waterways in any park, except
in such waters and at such places as are provided therefor and in
compliance with such regulations as are herein set forth or may be
hereinafter adopted, nor shall any person frequent any waters or places
customarily designated for the purpose of swimming or bathing or congregate
thereat when such activities are prohibited by the Park and Recreation
Committee upon a finding that such use of the water would be dangerous
or otherwise inadvisable.
P. Erect, maintain, use or occupy on or in any beach or bathing area
any tent, shelter or structure of any kind nor shall any guy wire,
rope or extension brace or support be connected or fastened from any
such structure to any other structure, stake, rock or other object
outside thereof.
Q. Bring into or operate any boat, raft or other water raft, whether
motor-powered or not, upon any waters, except at places designated
for boating by the Park and Recreation Committee. Such activity shall
be in accordance with applicable regulations as are now or will hereafter
be adopted.
R. Navigate, direct or handle any boat in such a manner as to unjustifiably
or unnecessarily annoy or frighten or endanger the occupant of any
other boat.
S. Fish in any area where bathing is permitted.
T. Shoot into park areas from beyond park boundaries. No person shall
carry or possess firearms of any description or air rifles, spring
guns, bow and arrows, slings or any other forms of weapons potentially
inimical to wildlife and dangerous to human safety or any instrument
that can be loaded with fire- blank cartridges or any kind of trapping
device, except as may be specifically provided for and being used
in accordance with state/federal fish and game laws.
U. Picnic or lunch in a place other than those designated for that purpose.
Attendants shall have the authority to regulate activities in such
areas when necessary to prevent congestion and to secure the maximum
use for the comfort and convenience of all. Visitors shall comply
with any directions given to achieve this end.
V. Violate the regulation that use of individual fireplaces, together
with tables and benches, follows the generally accepted rule of first
come, first served.
W. Use any portion of the picnic area or any of the buildings or structures
therein for the purpose of holding picnics to the exclusion of other
persons, nor shall any person use such areas and facilities for an
unreasonable time if the facilities are crowded.
X. Leave a picnic area before the fire is completely extinguished and
before all trash is placed in the disposal receptacles, where provided.
If no such trash receptacles are available, then trash shall be carried
away from the park area by the picnicker to be properly disposed of
elsewhere.
Y. 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 structure or special vehicle to be used or that
could be used for such purpose, such as house trailer, camp trailer,
camp wagon or the like, except in those areas designated by the Park
Committee for those purposes.
Z. Take part in or abet the playing of any games involving thrown or
otherwise propelled objects such as balls, stones, arrows, javelins,
horseshoes, quoits or model airplanes, except in those areas set apart
for such forms of recreation. The playing of rough or comparatively
dangerous games such as football, baseball and lacrosse is prohibited,
except on the fields and courts or areas provided therefor. Roller-skating
shall be confined to those areas specifically designed for such pastime.
AA. Ride a horse, except on designated bridle trails. Where they are
permitted, horses shall be thoroughly broken and properly restrained
and ridden with due care and shall not be allowed to graze or go unattended,
nor shall they be hitched to any rock, tree or shrub.
[Added 11-12-1991 by Ord.
No. 581]
While in a public park or recreation area, all persons shall
conduct themselves in a proper and orderly manner, and in particular,
no person shall:
A. Bring alcoholic beverages or drink same in recreation areas or parks
without a permit obtained from the municipal governing body.
[Amended 10-13-2009 by Ord. No. 941]
B. Have in his possession or set or otherwise cause to explode or discharge
or burn any firecrackers, torpedo rockets or other fireworks, firecrackers
or explosives of inflammable material or discharge them or throw them
into any such areas from lands or highways adjacent thereto. This
prohibition includes any substance, compound, mixture or article that,
in conjunction with any other substance or compound, would be dangerous
from any of the foregoing standpoints. At the discretion of the Park
and Recreation Committee, permits may be given for conducting properly
supervised fireworks in designated park areas.
C. Be responsible for the entry of a dog or other domestic animal into
areas clearly marked by the Park and Recreation Committee by signs
bearing the words "Domestic Animals Prohibited in this Area." Nothing
herein shall be construed as permitting the running of dogs at large.
All dogs in those areas where such animals are permitted shall be
restrained at all times on adequate leashes not greater than six feet
in length.
D. Solicit alms or contributions for any purpose, whether public or
private.
E. Build or attempt to build a fire, except in such areas and under
such regulations as may be designated by the Park and Recreation Committee.
No person shall drop, throw or otherwise scatter lighted matches,
burning cigarettes or cigars, tobacco paper or other inflammable material
within any park or on any highways, roads or streets abutting or contiguous
thereto.
F. Enter any area posted as "Closed to the Public," nor shall any person
use or abet in the use of any area in violation of posted notices.
G. Gamble or participate in or abet any game of chance, except in such
areas and under such regulations as may be designated by the Park
and Recreation Committee.
H. Go onto the ice on any of the waters, except areas as are designated
as skating fields and provided that a safety signal is displayed.
I. Upon request, fail to produce and exhibit any permit from the Park
and Recreation Committee he claims to have to any authorized person
who shall desire to inspect the same for the purpose of enforcing
compliance with any ordinance or rule.
J. Disturb or interfere unreasonably with any person or party occupying
any area or participating in any activity under the authority of a
permit.
K. Expose or offer for sale any article or thing, nor shall he station
or place any stand, cart or vehicle for the transportation, sale or
display of any such article or thing. Exception is here made as to
any regularly licensed concessionaire acting by and under the authority
and regulation of the Park and Recreation Committee.
L. Paste, glue, tack or otherwise post any sign, placard, advertisement
or inscription whatsoever or erect or cause to be erected any sign
whatsoever on any parklands or highways or roads in any park.
[Added 11-12-1991 by Ord.
No. 581]
A. Except for unusual and unforeseen emergencies, parks shall be open
to the public every day of the year during designated hours. The opening
and closing hours for each individual park shall be posted therein
for public information and shall be determined from time to time by
resolution of the Park and Recreation Committee.
B. No person shall, on the grounds of race, color, national origin,
religion, age, sex or handicap, be excluded from participation in,
be denied the benefits of or be otherwise subjected to discrimination
in any park facility, program or activity.
[Added 11-12-1991 by Ord.
No. 581]
Permits for special events in parks shall be obtained by application
to the Park and Recreation Committee in accordance with the following
procedures:
A. A person seeking issuance of a permit hereunder shall file an application
with the Park and Recreation Committee stating:
(1) The name and address of the applicant.
(2) The name and address of the person, persons, corporation or association
sponsoring the activity, if any.
(3) The day and hours for which the permit is desired.
(4) The park or portion thereof for which such permit is desired.
(5) Any other information which the Park and Recreation Committee shall
find reasonably necessary for a fair determination as to whether a
permit should be issued hereunder.
B. Standards for issuance of a use permit by the Park and Recreation
Committee shall include the following findings:
(1) That the proposed activity or use of the park will not unreasonably
interfere with or detract from the general public enjoyment of the
park.
(2) That the proposed activity and use will not unreasonably interfere
with or detract from the promotion of public health, welfare, safety
and recreation.
(3) That the proposed activity or uses that are reasonably anticipated
will not include violence, crime or disorderly conduct.
(4) That the proposed activity will not entail extraordinary or burdensome
expense of police operation by the Borough.
(5) That the facilities desired have not been reserved for other use
at the date and hour requested in the application.
C. Refusal; notification.
(1) Within five days after the receipt of an application, the Park and
Recreation Committee shall apprise an applicant, in writing, of its
reasons for refusing a permit, and any aggrieved person shall have
the right to appeal to the Borough Council by serving written notice
thereof on the Borough Clerk within five days of said refusal.
(2) A copy of said notice shall also be served on the Park and Recreation Committee within the same time, and said Committee shall immediately forward the application and the reasons for its refusal to the Borough Council, which shall consider the application under the standards set forth under Subsection
B hereof and sustain or overrule the Park and Recreation Committee's decision within 10 days from the receipt of the appeal by the Borough Clerk. The decision of the Borough Council shall be final.
D. A permittee shall be bound by all park rules and regulations and
all applicable ordinances fully as though the same were inserted in
said permits.
E. The person or persons to whom the permit is issued shall be liable
for all loss, damage or injury sustained by any person whatsoever
by reason of the negligence of the person or persons to whom such
permit shall have been issued. The Park and Recreation Committee shall
have the right to require any permittee to submit evidence of liability
insurance covering injuries to members of the general public arising
out of such permitted activities in such amounts as may be from time
to time determined by the Committee prior to the commencement of any
activity or issuance of any permit.
F. Revocation. The Park and Recreation Committee shall have the authority
to revoke a permit upon a finding of violation of any rule or ordinance
or upon good cause shown.
[Added 11-12-1991 by Ord.
No. 581]
A. The Park and Recreation Committee and park attendants shall, in connection
with their duties imposed by law, diligently enforce the provisions
of this article.
B. The Park and Recreation Committee and any park attendant shall have
the authority to eject from the park area any person or persons acting
in violation of this article.
C. The Park and Recreation Committee and any park attendant shall have
the authority to seize and confiscate any property, thing or device
in the park or used in violation of this article.
D. This article shall also be enforced by the Barrington Police Department
of the Borough.
[Added 11-12-1991 by Ord.
No. 581]
The Borough reserves the right with respect to any or all of
the public park and recreation areas and any facilities located therein
to enter into any agreement with the Board of Education of the Borough
concerning the control and use thereof, and, anything contained in
this article to the contrary notwithstanding, any use of said premises
or said facilities by the Board of Education pursuant to any agreement
with Borough Council or Park and Recreation Committee heretofore or
hereafter entered into shall be free and exclusive from any control
or supervision of or by the Park and Recreation Committee.
[Added 11-12-1991 by Ord.
No. 581]
Any person violating any of the provisions of §§
89-25 through
89-30 or any rule or regulation promulgated pursuant hereto shall, upon conviction, be subject to the replacement, repair or restoration of any damaged park property and shall be subject to a fine not exceeding $500 and, in default of payment thereof, may be sentenced to imprisonment in the county jail, in the discretion of the Municipal Court Judge, for a term not exceeding 30 days.