The purpose of this chapter and the rules and regulations authorized
hereunder is to harmonize, organize, clarify, and collect all laws
relating to the governance of the use of the parks and facilities
in the Village of Warwick so that they may endure and be used and
enjoyed in peace and safety by the citizens of and visitors to the
Village of Warwick in perpetuity.
As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the
meanings indicated:
PARK(S) and PARK FACILITIES
All lands and facilities under the jurisdiction, supervision,
and control of the Village of Warwick, including but not limited to
park lands, ball fields, playgrounds, basketball courts, skate park,
water courses, historic sites, nature preserves, and all other recreation
facilities; and shall also include buildings, structures, parking
areas, and all other Village of Warwick owned property.
USER(S)
All persons entering upon and/or using the parks and/or park
facilities for any purpose, other than to carry out their duties and
responsibilities as agents or employees of the Village of Warwick,
to be interpreted herein in the singular or plural as the sense shall
require.
All users of the Robert Newhard, Sr. Skate Park must adhere
to and be in compliance with all rules and regulations pertaining
to this chapter, including:
A. Robert Newhard, Sr. Skate Park general rules.
(1) Children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult.
(2) Pets are not allowed in the skatepark.
(3) Motorized equipment is not permitted within the skatepark.
B. Protective equipment required:
(1) Helmets are required for those under 14.
(2) Elbow and knee pads and wrist guards are strongly recommended.
C. All users of the Robert Newhard, Sr. Skate Park may not:
(1) Ride, operate or use any device other than roller blades, skateboards,
scooters, or BMX bikes.
(2) Ride or operate devices unless that person is wearing an approved
helmet and proper safety equipment, in good repair, at all times during
use.
(3) Place or utilize additional obstacles or other materials (including
but not limited to ramps or jumps).
(4) Ride, operate, or use roller blades or a skateboard before or after
the posted hours of operation.
(5) Fail to obey any rule or regulation posted on or near the skate park.
Fifteen miles per hour is hereby established as the maximum
speed at which vehicles may proceed on or along roadways in Memorial
Park.
Any person who violates any of the sections of Chapter
90 shall, for a first violation thereof, be liable for a civil penalty of not less than $250 nor more than $400; for a second violation, both of which were committed within a period of 12 months, be liable for a civil penalty of not less than $500 nor more than $1,000; and for a third or subsequent violation, all of which were committed within a period of 12 months, be liable for a civil penalty of not less than $1,000 nor more than $2,000. The continuation of an offense against the provisions of this chapter shall constitute, for each day the offense is continued, a separate and distinct offense hereunder.