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 restrooms 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 seed 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 Township park, nor disturb its habitat within a Township
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 shall 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 Greenwich Township Chief of Police.
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
at places designated for boating by the Mayor and Council of the Township
of Greenwich. Such activity shall be in accordance with applicable
regulations as are now or will hereafter be adopted.
P. 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 Mayor and Council of the Township of Greenwich.
Such activity shall be in accordance with applicable regulations as
are now or will hereafter be adopted.
Q. Navigate, direct, or handle any boat in such a manner as to unjustifiably
or unnecessarily annoy or frighten or endanger the occupant or any
other boat.
R. Shooting into park areas from beyond boundaries is forbidden. 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 and fire blank cartridges,
or any kind of trapping device.
S. 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 of the comfort and convenience of all. Visitors shall comply with
any directions given to achieve this end.
T. 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.
U. Set up tents, shacks, or any other temporary shelter for the purpose of overnight camping without approval as required by §
500-3.
V. 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.
X. Leave a child or children unattended. All children shall be under
adult supervision.
While in 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 the same at any time in a park, playground or recreation area, or possess or be under the influence of any controlled dangerous substance or other behavior altering substance. Violators shall be subject to the penalties listed in §
500-6.
B. Smoke, including the inhaling, exhaling, burning or possession of
any lighted cigar, cigarette, pipe or other combustible tobacco or
cannabis product in any manner or in any form. This shall include
e-cigarettes (defined as an electronic device that can be used to
deliver nicotine or other substances to the person inhaling from the
device) including, but not limited to, an electronic cigarette, vape
pen, cigar, cigarillo, or pipe, or any other type of artificial cigarettes
that produce emissions.
C. 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 or 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 Chief of Police permits may be given for conducting properly
supervised fireworks in designated park areas.
D. Be responsible for the entry of a dog or other domestic animal into
areas clearly marked 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. Dog owners shall be responsible
for the cleanup of any dog feces voided by their pet.
E. Solicit alms or contributions for any purpose, whether public or
private.
F. Build or attempt to build a fire except in such areas and under such
regulations as may be designated by the Chief of Police or Fire Chief
of the Township of Greenwich. 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.
G. Enter an 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.
H. Gamble, or participate in or abet any game of chance except in such
areas and under such regulations as may be designated by the Mayor
and Council.
I. Go on the ice on any of the waters except such areas as are designated
as skating fields, and provided a safety signal is displayed.
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 be 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 Mayor and Council or their designee.
L. 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 whatsoever on any park lands or highways or roads
in any park.
The Township Council, park attendants hired by said Council
and/or the Township Police Department shall enforce the provisions
of this chapter. Any park attendant shall have the authority to eject
from the park area any person or persons acting in violation of this
chapter.
Any person violating any of the provisions of this chapter 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 of not exceeding $1,000
and in default of payment thereof may be sentenced to imprisonment
for a term not exceeding 90 days, in the discretion of the Municipal
Judge.
The Mayor and Council may from time to time, with the advice
of the Recreation Committee, prescribe such additional and reasonable
rules and regulations for the use of the township parks, playgrounds
and recreation areas as it deems proper. Such additional rules and
regulations shall be adopted by resolution and shall be posted at
prominent places in the subject areas.