[Ord. No. 2018-07, 7/5/2018]
1. 
Application. Written application for the reserved use of facilities or grounds must be completed on Upper Macungie Township forms provided for that purpose and submitted to Upper Macungie Township ("Township").
[Amended by Ord. No. 2019-04, 4/4/2019]
2. 
Availability. All applications for facilities are dependent upon the availability of the facilities. Applicants will be assigned space according to the order of receipt of application. Upper Macungie Township Municipal Departments shall have prior right to schedule and use all facilities.
[Amended by Ord. No. 2019-04, 4/4/2019]
3. 
Insurance. All applicants shall assume all responsibility for damages, claims or liability of any kind arising out of, or by reason of, its use of park facilities, and further agree to save and hold the Township, the Upper Macungie Township Supervisors, its employees, agents, subcontractors and consultants harmless from any claims, liability, expense, or cost in connection with the use of park facilities. In addition, all applicants shall maintain general liability insurance for bodily injuries and property damage having coverage in the amount acceptable to the Township naming the Township, its officers, employees, agents and consultants as additional insureds. Proof of said insurance must be submitted to the Township.
4. 
Subletting. An applicant may not assign, sublet or transfer its right or privileges to any other individual, group or organization.
5. 
Fund-Raising. Events for the purpose of raising funds must be authorized through a separate special events permit application.
[Amended by Ord. No. 2019-04, 4/4/2019]
6. 
Responsibility. Applicants shall designate one individual to be responsible for the use of the facility during occupancy. The designated individual shall be present during the time the facility is being used. If it is necessary to replace the designated individual, the applicant shall notify the Township immediately.
7. 
Expiration. The applicant's right to use a park facility shall expire automatically on the time and date stated on the application. If the application is for a use throughout the calendar year, it shall expire automatically at the end of calendar year.
8. 
Revocation. The Township may revoke permission if, in its judgment, proper use is not being made, or the facility is not being used, or misinformation has been received from the applicant for use of the park facility.
9. 
Payment. The fees are to be paid in full at the time the reservation form is submitted to the Township. The Township reserves the right, at its sole discretion, to require the applicant to submit a refundable security deposit to the Township to be held to insure against payment for any damages or services that may result to Township property as a result of the event. A final statement reflecting any charge for damages or additional service charges rendered shall be forwarded to the applicant within one week after the event.
[Amended by Ord. No. 2019-04, 4/4/2019]
10. 
Cancellations. All cancellations by the applicant are required five working days in advance to receive full credit. Refunds will not be issued due to inclement weather or emergency closings.
[Ord. No. 2018-07, 7/5/2018]
1. 
Right To Deny. The Township maintains the right to deny the use of park facilities should the Township determine one of the following:
A. 
The applicant fails to conduct orderly meetings, programs and/or events.
B. 
The applicant's gatherings are of a nature to incite others to disorder.
C. 
The applicant conducts meetings, programs and/or events that are abusive of other groups by reason of race, creed, color, or religion.
D. 
The applicant fails to be in compliance with either the adopted youth standards for their sport or, when they are not available, the NYSCA Standards for Youth Sports.
E. 
That the event is not in the best interest of the Township or its residents.
[Added by Ord. No. 2019-04, 4/4/2019]
2. 
Approved and Unapproved Uses.
A. 
Most park facilities may be approved for the educational, civic, social, recreational, and similar activities by nonprofit groups, citizens, and/or organizations.
B. 
Pavilions, facilities or grounds shall not be used for a purpose which is in violation of the laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and/or the ordinances of the Township.
C. 
Park facilities shall not be used for holding or conducting any clinics, classes, lessons or events for a fee unless authorized by the Township.
[Amended by Ord. No. 2019-04, 4/4/2019]
D. 
Smoking or the use of tobacco is prohibited in all park buildings.
E. 
The use of illegal substances is prohibited.
F. 
No signs, banners, pennants, etc. shall be affixed either permanently or temporarily in or on park pavilions and/or Township property by any group except those associated with activities sponsored by the Township or as approved by the Township.
G. 
It is prohibited to use nails, screws, push pins, or staples to hang any decoration, sign, banner, pennant, etc. in any pavilion and/or structure. All decorations, signs, banners, pennants, etc., are to be removed by the applicant immediately following the activity.
H. 
No open flame decorations, firework properties or pyrotechnics equipment shall be permitted unless sponsored or specifically authorized by the Township.
I. 
No camping or overnight parking is permitted on park property or Township-owned land.
J. 
Any recreation equipment brought into any pavilion or facility to be used by the applicant must be approved by the Township.
K. 
All park grounds shall be posted and are governed by these rules and regulations (unless noted otherwise herein).
L. 
Organizations, camps, teams, businesses, or individual(s) can rent pavilions or fields for five or more consecutive days only at one-week intervals. The renting of pavilions or fields for five or more consecutive days for consecutive weeks is prohibited, unless the applicant is a designated Township recognized provider organization.
M. 
Unless authorized by the Board of Supervisors, possession or use of alcoholic beverages in the parks is prohibited.
[Amended by Ord. No. 2019-04, 4/4/2019]
N. 
With the exception of Township-approved educational programs, no animals shall be brought into the parks except domestic animals on a leash. Any person bringing a domestic animal into a park shall clean up all animal waste deposited by such animal.
O. 
No person shall engage in any kind of gambling game at which money or other valuable property may or shall be played for, staked, or abetted upon, unless written permission is granted by the Township.
P. 
No one is permitted to build an open fire, except permitted areas (charcoal grills). No person shall drop, throw or otherwise scatter lighted matches, burning cigarettes or cigars within any park area.
Q. 
No one is permitted to carry any form of waste material, trash, paper or rubbish into any park for disposal. All waste material, trash, paper or rubbish generated within any park must be deposited into designated waste receptacles or removed from park by said party, except where noted.
R. 
No person shall injure, deface, remove, cut or damage any of the trees, plants, shrubs, turf, buildings, structures or fixtures, or any other Township-owned property located within a park.
S. 
No person shall gather or remove any wood, turf, soil, rock, sand, gravel or other materials stored at a park without the written permission of the Township.
T. 
No one is permitted to discharge: firearms (to include air or spring), bow and arrow, slings, or other weapons in the parks. Hunting is not permitted within Township parks or Township-owned lands. The discharge of firearms within Township parks may occur at Township-approved observations or ceremonies.
[Amended by Ord. No. 2019-04, 4/4/2019]
U. 
No person shall use profane language within a park, or conduct themselves in any lewd, immoral or commonly objectionable manner within a park, or conduct himself so as to annoy any other person using a park for recreational purposes.
V. 
No person shall set up any booth, table or stand, mobile or otherwise, for the sale of any article whatsoever, within the limits of a park, without the written permission of the Township.
W. 
The use of drones is prohibited.
X. 
No person is permitted to drive or chip golf balls within any park area unless the use is specifically permitted by the Township.
Y. 
All pavilion facilities have set assigned capacities, as determined by the Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry Standards. These capacities cannot be exceeded.
Z. 
Children under the age of 14 must be supervised by an adult when using park facilities.
3. 
Park Hours.
A. 
Hours. All parks shall be open to the public during the hours of 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., unless otherwise posted or approved by the Township.
[Amended by Ord. No. 2019-04, 4/4/2019]
B. 
Athletic Fields. Athletic fields may be reserved for use from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., April 1 to November 1, unless otherwise posted or approved by the Township.
[Amended by Ord. No. 2019-04, 4/4/2019]
C. 
Emergency Closings. When facilities are closed for severe weather storms, other acts of God, or physical breakdowns in the facility, the scheduled use shall automatically be canceled.
D. 
Fishing Exception. Apple Park shall be open to individuals lawfully engaged in fishing activities, 24 hours per day.
4. 
Motor Vehicles.
A. 
All vehicles shall be operated only on roads, streets and driveways or other specifically designated areas and shall maintain a maximum speed limit of 15 miles per hour.
B. 
Only licensed vehicles with licensed operators are permitted. With the exception of Township-owned vehicles, no ATVs, minibikes, off-road vehicles, off-road motorcycles, or snowmobiles are permitted.
[Amended by Ord. No. 2019-04, 4/4/2019]
C. 
It is prohibited to wash vehicles within any Township-owned park.
D. 
It is prohibited to make repairs to vehicles within any Township-owned park unless the repairs are made in an emergency situation.
E. 
Vehicles may only be parked in specifically designated spaces or areas. All parks have specific spaces provided for individuals with disabilities. Official Pennsylvania (or other states) disabled license plates or placards are required to utilize these spaces.
[Amended by Ord. No. 2019-04, 4/4/2019]
5. 
Township-Owned Equipment.
A. 
Arrangements for the use of Township and/or park equipment shall be made with the Township 30 days in advance of the event.
B. 
All Township equipment shall be operated solely by Township employees.
[Ord. No. 2018-07, 7/5/2018]
The applicant is responsible for any and all damage and/or destruction to or theft of park property and, should such damage or theft occur, the applicant shall immediately report the incident to the Township. The applicant will reimburse the Township for such damage, destruction, or theft at the replacement cost of the item(s).
[Ord. No. 2018-07, 7/5/2018]
1. 
Hours of Operation; Capacity and Access.
A. 
Seasonal hours of operation are: 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., weather permitting.
B. 
The splash park may be closed at any time for maintenance.
C. 
The maximum capacity of the splash pad is 75 people.
D. 
The use of a Township-issued pass card is required to access the splash park.
2. 
Prohibited Activities in the Splash Park Area.
A. 
No covering or inhibiting the flow of water fixtures or drains.
B. 
No carrying of dirt, mud, mulch, rocks, grass and/or sand onto the splash pad.
C. 
No climbing on splash park fixtures.
D. 
No running or rough play.
E. 
No animals, except for service animals.
F. 
No glass or food containers on the splash pad.
G. 
No bicycles, heelys (or other similar wheeled shoes), rollerblades, scooters, skates, and/or skateboards.
H. 
No electrical appliances are permitted.
[Ord. No. 2018-07, 7/5/2018]
1. 
The applicant shall be responsible for the conduct of participants and spectators attending any scheduled event and shall be solely responsible for making adequate provisions in order to ensure crowds are properly controlled.
2. 
Should the Township, at its discretion, determine that police protection is necessary to provide crowd control, it shall be the applicant's sole responsibility to secure and pay for said police protection.
[Ord. No. 2018-07, 7/5/2018]
1. 
The Township, at its discretion, reserves the right to alter or amend these rules and regulations governing the use of park buildings, facilities and grounds.
2. 
All activities are subject to the review of the Township of Upper Macungie. A permit can be obtained at the Township office. Request for exceptions to foregoing rules and regulations will be directed to the Township Manager.
[Amended by Ord. No. 2019-04, 4/4/2019]
[Added by Ord. No. 2023-06, 5/4/2023]
1. 
Use at Own Risk. Owners/handlers are responsible and liable for the action and behavior of their dogs at all times. Upper Macungie Township will not be held liable for any injury or damage caused by any dog on municipal property or to any person within the park. By entering a dog park, owners/handlers assume the full risk of any and all such injuries, death, and damages, regardless of how serious, that an individual, a minor child, and/or a dog may sustain while using the park.
2. 
Aggressive Dogs Prohibited. If a dog becomes aggressive, it must be removed from the park immediately. Dogs known to be aggressive toward other dogs or people, or exhibiting any threatening behavior, may not enter the off-leash area.
3. 
General Rules.
A. 
No more than two dogs per handler shall be permitted in the off-leash area at one time.
B. 
The handler must be a responsible adult.
C. 
Puppies under four months old are not permitted in the off-leash area.
D. 
No animals other than dogs are permitted in the off-leash area.
E. 
Handlers must be present with their dog(s) inside the dog park gates and must have them under visual and voice control at all times.
F. 
Dogs in heat, ill, and/or with internal or external parasites (fleas, ticks, worms) are not permitted in the park.
G. 
Dogs must be leashed when exiting or entering the off-leash area.
H. 
Handlers must have a leash in hand at all times while in the off-leash area.
I. 
Dog waste must be collected by the handler and placed in the proper receptacle.
J. 
Owners/handlers must stop their dogs from digging and immediately fill in any holes created by their dogs.
K. 
No rawhide treats or food for pets or humans shall be allowed in the off-leash area.
L. 
All dogs must display current license and vaccination tags.
M. 
An attending adult must closely supervise all children while in the off-leash area.
N. 
The dog park may not be used for private use or gain, which includes, but is not limited to, instruction or training activities or events of any type, without written approval from Upper Macungie Township.
4. 
Upper Macungie Township reserves the right to close the dog park facility for any circumstances deemed necessary or restrict entry to the facility, suspend, and/or ask dog handlers to leave the facility if any of the rules are not followed.