[HISTORY: Adopted by the Town of Winchester as indicated in article histories. Amendments noted where applicable.]
[Adopted effective 8-9-1982; amended in its entirety 4-5-2021 (§ 128 of the prior compilation)]
The following activities are prohibited on the Town beaches known as "Holland Beach" and "Resha Beach" located at Highland Lake:
A. 
Possession of, or walking of, dogs or other animals.
B. 
Possession or use of gasoline.
C. 
Starting or maintaining a fire without a permit from the Recreation Board.
D. 
Depositing or dumping garbage or refuse anywhere other than in trash receptacles.
E. 
Use of motor vehicles or bicycles by any persons other than those utilizing an authorized Town vehicle.
F. 
Launching of motorized or nonmotorized boats from the beach.
G. 
Fishing within 50 feet of designated swimming areas.
H. 
Indecent exposure and/or nudity.
I. 
Use of inflatable toys and/or swimming devices.
J. 
Swimming beyond the swim area buoys.
K. 
No hanging on the lifeline or buoys.
L. 
Feeding of birds.
M. 
Possession or use of glass containers.
N. 
The possession of, and/or drinking of, alcoholic beverages.
O. 
Smoking a cigarette or cigar, vaping or using other tobacco-related product, on or within any beach, and disposing of cigarette butts, cigar butts or tobacco-related waste.
P. 
The use of beaches for private, paid lessons, unless given prior approval by the Recreation Director.
The following activities are prohibited on the Town athletic fields:
A. 
Bicycle riding on infield areas of athletic fields, and bicycle riding while organized activities are in progress.
B. 
Use of metal detector devices.
C. 
Catching nightcrawlers or digging for worms.
D. 
Practice of golfing.
E. 
Use of fields one-half hour after sundown until one-half hour before sun-up, except for lighted activities approved by the Town Recreation Director.
F. 
Use of motor vehicles by any persons other than those utilizing an authorized Town vehicle.
G. 
Possession or use of glass containers.
H. 
The possession of, and/or drinking of, alcoholic beverages.
I. 
Smoking a cigarette or cigar, vaping or using other tobacco-related products, on or within any field, and disposing of cigarette butts, cigar butts or any tobacco-related waste.
J. 
Use of snowmobiles, ATVs, quads or similar on any field or park.
K. 
Unauthorized maintenance to the field, including, but not limited to, installing stakes, adding dirt, clay or sod, removing water from infield, mowing grass or similar.
L. 
Unleashed dogs, and/or failing to clean up after one's dog.
M. 
The use of Town fields for private, paid lessons, unless given prior approval by the Recreation Director.
The following activities are prohibited on the Town tennis courts:
A. 
Any use other than tennis or pickleball.
B. 
Playing of tennis in any shoes other than tennis sneakers or nonmarking shoes.
C. 
Intentional throwing of rackets or striking the tennis nets or court surfaces with the rackets.
D. 
Use of bicycles, skateboards, roller blades, roller skates or similar.
E. 
Possession of, or walking of, dogs or other animals.
F. 
Possession or use of glass containers.
G. 
The possession of, and/or drinking of, alcoholic beverages.
H. 
Smoking a cigarette or cigar, vaping or using other tobacco-related products, and disposing of cigarette butts, cigar butts or any tobacco-related waste.
I. 
The use of tennis courts for private, paid lessons, unless given prior approval by the Recreation Director.
J. 
Marking and putting tape on lines, and/or marking the court surface.
A. 
The skate park and parking lot are open from March 15 through November 14, weather permitting. The skate park is open from dusk to dawn. The skate park is open to the public. Children under the age of 13 must be accompanied by a parent or adult guardian. The skate park and parking lot, once closed off by the barrier, are closed for the winter. Entering is considered trespassing.
B. 
The following activities are prohibited at the skate park:
(1) 
Possession or use of glass containers.
(2) 
The possession and/or drinking of alcoholic beverages.
(3) 
Smoking a cigarette or cigar, vaping or using other tobacco-related products, and disposing of cigarette butts, cigar butts or any tobacco-related waste.
(4) 
Dumping of refuse.
(5) 
The use of the skate park for private, paid lessons, unless given prior approval by the Recreation Director.
Town basketball courts known as "Manor Park Court" and "Rowley Street Courts" are open to the public at no charge. They are open for play approximately April 1 to October 31 depending on weather conditions. Lighted, evening play will be available on a scheduled basis as determined by the Recreation Board. The policies are:
A. 
Courts are to be used for intended sports only. The use of roller skates, skateboards, roller blades, roller skates or similar is prohibited. Street hockey is also prohibited.
B. 
Recreation Department activities take preference over all other court usage.
C. 
Courts will be available on a first-come-first-served basis.
D. 
Play is limited to one hour per playing group.
E. 
The use of Town courts for private, paid lessons is prohibited unless given prior approval by the Recreation Director.
F. 
Players must wear basketball shoes or other nonmarking athletic shoes.
G. 
Possession of, or use of, glass containers is prohibited.
H. 
The possession and/or drinking of alcoholic beverages is prohibited.
I. 
No person shall smoke a cigarette, cigar, vape or other tobacco-related product, or dispose of cigarette butts, cigar butts or tobacco-related waste.
Playscape policies are as follows:
A. 
Playscape is open at sunrise and closes at 10:00 p.m.
B. 
Playscape is open to all children up to 13 years of age with a parent or adult guardian.
C. 
The use of bicycles, skateboards, roller blades, roller skates or similar is prohibited.
D. 
The use of equipment by an appropriate number of persons should always be observed.
E. 
The gate must be kept open.
F. 
Possession or use of glass containers is prohibited.
G. 
The possession and/or drinking of alcoholic beverages is prohibited.
H. 
No person shall smoke a cigarette, cigar, vape or other tobacco-related product, or dispose of cigarette butts, cigar butts or tobacco-related waste.
Tatros Pond is open from dusk to dawn. The following are prohibited:
A. 
Dumping of refuse.
B. 
Possession or use of glass containers.
C. 
The possession and/or drinking of alcoholic beverages.
D. 
Smoking a cigarette, cigar, vape or other tobacco-related product, or disposing of cigarette butts, cigar butts or tobacco-related waste.
Any person in violation of this chapter shall be fined in the amount of $99.