The rules and regulations promulgated herein shall apply to all public parks, playgrounds and recreation areas.
[HISTORY: Adopted by the Township Committee of the Township of New Hanover 9-9-1980 by Ord. No. 1980-3 (Ch. XIV of the 1974 Code). Amendments noted where applicable]
The Township Committee may, from time to time, by resolution, adopt such regulations as it may choose to facilitate the effective operation and control of all parks, playgrounds and recreation areas under its jurisdiction.
A.
It shall be unlawful for any person on Township property as contemplated by § 127-1 hereof to:
(1)
Use threatening, abusive or insulting language.
(2)
Do any obscene or indecent act.
(3)
Throw stones or other missiles.
(4)
Annoy persons.
(5)
Interfere with, encumber, obstruct or render dangerous any public way, path, walk, bridge or public place.
(6)
Do any act tending or amounting to a breach of the peace.
(7)
Climb or stand upon any fence, shelter, seat, bridge railing or support, statue or other erection.
(8)
Introduce, carry or fire any firecrackers, torpedoes or fireworks.
(9)
Engage in, instigate, aid or encourage a contention or fight.
(10)
Assault any person.
(11)
Participate in betting, gambling or gaming or use or operate any slot machine or gaming table or other gambling instrument or sell fortunes.
(12)
Solicit gifts or contributions for any purpose without permission of the Township Committee.
(13)
Possess or consume alcoholic beverages without permission of the Township Committee.
(14)
Be under the influence of intoxicating alcoholic beverages.
(16)
Give entertainment of any kind or transact business of any kind or hold public meetings or assemblies without permission of the Township Committee.
(17)
Occupy a camp or campground or sleep overnight without permission of the Township Committee.
(18)
Sell, vend or give away any article of merchandise or other matter or distribute handbills or circular without permission of the Township Committee.
(19)
Kindle, build, maintain or use a fire except in fireplaces provided or in an approved container.
(20)
Post, paint or affix or erect any sign, advertisement, banner or any other matter for attracting attention without permission of the Township Committee.
(21)
Possess or use guns, knives, slingshots or other dangerous weapons.
(22)
Possess or use any explosive material that may cause an explosion when used either alone or in combination with some other material to produce rapid flaming combustion or administer a destructive blow to surrounding objects.
(23)
Kill, injure or disturb any animal or bird or damage any grass, tree, shrub or plant or any building, sign, structure or equipment upon any premises under the jurisdiction of the Township.
(25)
Allow any dog to run at large. Dogs shall be permitted, provided that they are restrained by a leash not exceeding six feet in length and let or controlled by a person capable of controlling the dog and, further, provided that the person in control of the dog shall be responsible for the removal of any feces deposited by the animal on Township property. The provisions of this subsection requiring the removal of feces shall not apply to blind persons who use dogs as guides and other persons who, because of a physical disability, would be unable to comply with the requirements hereof.
[Amended 8-11-1992 by Ord. No. 1992-3; at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. II)]
(26)
Drive or park any motor vehicle, including minibikes, snowmobiles or other power-driven equipment, on Township property as contemplated by § 127-1 hereof without permission of the Township Committee. Township maintenance vehicles and those of Township officials and employees and emergency vehicles shall be permitted.
(27)
Swim, wade or otherwise go into any body of water within the parks, playgrounds and recreation areas of the Township of New Hanover except in accordance with the rules and regulations relating to the use thereof. No power-driven boats of any type shall be permitted on any body of water within the parks, playgrounds and recreation areas.
No parent, guardian or custodian of any minor shall permit or allow said minor to do any act prohibited by this chapter.
A.
Organizations desiring to use park facilities on a group basis will make application, in writing, to the Township Clerk 30 days prior to the date desired. Applications shall be available at the New Hanover Municipal Building.
B.
Organizations utilizing facilities are responsible for the care of equipment and grounds utilized and the cleaning of the area at the completion of the event.
C.
Organizations utilizing park areas must present proof of liability insurance, covering injuries to participants during the period the facility is being used, in amounts as determined by the Township Committee based upon probable risk.
D.
Organizations utilizing park areas will be responsible for the coordination of traffic control and parking with the Township Police Department.
E.
The Township Committee shall have the right to refuse or cancel the use of any facility to organizations or individuals for reasons of repair, construction or other reasons that may be detrimental to the care and upkeep of the area.
F.
The use of alcoholic beverages by an organization may be permitted by the Township Committee in the park areas.
G.
The use of posted baseball fields will be by permit issued by the Township Committee.
[Amended 8-11-1992 by Ord. No. 1992-3]
There shall be a deposit of $150 to ensure the cleanup of and no damage to the park. Such deposit will be returned upon inspection by the Township Committee, which may waive such deposit.
The provisions, prohibitions and requirements of this chapter shall be enforceable by state and Township police and supervisory personnel designated by the Director of Recreation.
[Amended 6-11-2019 by Ord. No. 2019-04]
Any person who shall violate any provision of this chapter shall be subject to a $200 fine payable to the New Hanover Township Municipal Court.