It shall be unlawful for any person in any public
park within the City limits of the City of North Wildwood to:
A. Building structures, equipment facilities and other
public property.
(1) Willfully mark, deface, disfigure, injure, tamper
with or displace or remove any buildings, bridges, tables, benches,
fireplaces, railings, pavings or paving materials, waterlines 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.
(2) Fail to cooperate in maintaining rest rooms and washrooms
in a neat and sanitary condition. No person over the age of six years
shall use the rest rooms and washrooms designated for the opposite
sex.
(3) Dig or remove any soil, rock, sand, stones, trees,
shrubs or plants or other wood or materials, or make an excavation
by tool, equipment, blasting or other means or agency.
(4) 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 upon special
written permit issued hereunder.
(5) 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 grass areas or in any other way
injure the natural beauty or usefulness of any area.
(6) 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.
(7) Tie or hitch any animal to any tree or plant.
B. Hunting of wild animals, birds, etc. Hunt, molest,
harm, frighten, kill, trap, pursue, chase, tease, shoot or throw missiles
at any animal, wildlife, reptile or bird; nor shall he remove or have
in his possession the young of any wild animal or the eggs or nest
or young of any reptile or bird.
C. Sanitation.
(1) 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 or adjacent to any park or any tributary stream,
storming 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.
(2) Bring and dump, deposit or leave any bottles, broken
glass, ashes, paper, boxes, cans, dirt, rubbish, waste, garbage or
refuse or other trash in the parks except as hereinafter set forth.
No such refuse or trash shall be placed in any waters in or contiguous
to 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.
D. Driving. Drive any vehicle on any area except the
paved park roads or parking areas or such areas as may upon occasion
by specificity be designated as temporary areas by the Superintendent
of Recreation and Recreation Commission.
E. Parking; cars and bicycles.
(1) Park a vehicle in other than an established or designated
parking area, and such shall be in accordance with posted directions
or with the instruction of any attendant who may be present.
(2) Leave a vehicle standing or parked at night without
lights clearly visible for at least 150 feet from both front and rear
on any driveway or road area, except legally established parking areas.
(3) Double-Park a vehicle on any road or parkway unless
directed by a recreation official.
(4) Leave a bicycle in a place other than a bicycle rack
when such is provided and there is space available.
(5) Ride a bicycle without reasonable regard for the safety
of others.
(6) Leave a bicycle lying on the ground or paving or set
against trees or in any place or position where other persons may
trip over or be injured by them.
F. Swimming.
(1) Swim, bathe or wade in any waters or waterways in
or adjacent to any park, except in such waters and at such places
as are provided therefor and in compliance with such regulations as
are herein set forth or may be hereinafter adopted; nor shall any
person frequent any waters or places customarily designated for the
purpose of swimming or bathing, or congregate thereat when such activities
are prohibited by the Recreation Commission upon a finding that such
use of the water would be dangerous or otherwise inadvisable.
(2) Indecently expose one's person.
(3) Dress or undress on any beach or in any vehicle, toilet
or other place, except in such bathing houses or structures as may
be provided for that purpose.
G. Boating.
(1) Bring into or operate any boat, raft or other watercraft,
whether motorpowered or not, upon any waters, except at places designated
for boating by the Recreation Commission. Such activity shall be in
accordance with applicable regulations as are now or may hereafter
be adopted.
(2) Navigate, direct or handle any boat in such a manner
as to unjustifiably or unnecessarily annoy or frighten or endanger
the occupant of any other boat.
(3) Launch, dock or operate any boat of any kind on any
water between the closing hour of the park at night and the opening
hour of the park the following morning, nor shall any person be on
or remain on or in any boat during said closed hours of the park.
H. Fishing and firearms.
(1) Fish in any waters except in waters designated by
the Recreation Commission for that use and under such regulations
and restrictions as have been or may be prescribed by the Recreation
Commission.
(2) Fish in any area where bathing is permitted.
(3) Carry or possess firearms of any description, or air
rifles, spring guns, bows 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. Shooting into park areas from beyond
park boundaries is forbidden.
I. Picnics.
(1) Picnic or lunch in a place other than those designated
for that purpose. Attendants shall have the authority to regulate
the activities in such areas when necessary to prevent congestion
and to secure the maximum use for the comfort and convenience of all.
Visitors shall comply with any directions given to achieve this end.
(2) Violate the regulation that use of individual fireplaces,
together with tables and benches, follows the generally accepted rule
of "First come, first served."
(3) Use any portion of the picnic area or any of the buildings
or structures therein for the purpose of holding picnics to the exclusion
of all other persons, nor shall any person use such areas and facilities
for an unreasonable time if the facilities are crowded.
(4) 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.
J. Camping. Set up tents, shacks or any temporary shelter
for the purpose of overnight camping, nor shall any person leave in
a park after closing hours any movable structure or special vehicle
to be used or that could be used for such purpose, such as a house
trailer, camp trailer, camp wagon or the like, except in those areas
specifically designed for such pastime.
K. Games, sports and horseback riding.
(1) 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.
(2) Ride a horse except on designated bridle trails, where
permitted; horses shall be thoroughly broken and properly restrained
and ridden with due care and shall not be allowed to graze or go unattended,
nor shall they be hitched to any rock, tree or shrub.
L. Alcoholic beverages. Bring or consume alcohol beverages,
except that one may bring alcoholic beverages for consumption only
during a meal in a designated picnic area.
[Amended 10-21-2008 by Ord. No. 1549]
M. Fireworks. 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 flammable 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.
The term "fireworks" in this section shall not be deemed to include
sparkling devices and novelties as defined in N.J.S.A. 21:2-2.
[Amended 4-16-2019 by Ord. No. 1779]
N. Domestic animals. To permit the entry of a dog or
other domestic animal owned or possessed by such person into areas
clearly marked by the Recreation Commission by signs bearing these
or similar 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 10 feet
in length.
O. Reservation of facilities. Occupy any seat or bench
or enter into or loiter or remain in any pavilion or any other park
structure or section thereof which may be reserved and designated
by the Recreation Commission for the use of the opposite sex. Exception
is made for children under six years of age.
P. Fires. Build or attempt to build a fire except in
such areas and under such regulations as may be designated by the
Superintendent of Recreation and Recreation Commission. No person
shall drop, throw or otherwise scatter lighted matches, burning cigarettes
or cigars, tobacco paper or other flammable material within any park
or on any highways, roads or streets abutting or contiguous thereto.
Q. Vending. Expose or offer for sale any article or thing,
nor shall one 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 Recreation Commission.
R. Advertising. Announce, advertise or call the public
attention in any way to any article or service for sale or hire, except
when licensed by the Recreation Commission so to do.
S. Signs. 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 whatever on any public lands
or highways or roads contiguous to a park, except when licensed by
the Recreation Commission so to do.
T. Miscellaneous.
(1) Appear at any place in other than proper clothing.
(2) Solicit alms or contributions for any purpose, whether
public or private.
(3) Gamble or participate in or abet any game of chance,
except in such areas and under such regulations as may be designated
by the Superintendent of Recreation and Recreation Commission.
(4) Go onto the ice on any of the waters except such areas
as are designated as skating fields, provided that a safety signal
is displayed.
(5) Sleep or protractedly lounge on the seats or benches
or other areas or engage in loud, boisterous, threatening, abusive,
insulting or indecent language or engage in any disorderly conduct
or behavior tending to breach the public peace.
(6) Fail to produce and exhibit any permit from the Recreation
Commission one claims to have upon request of any authorized person
who shall desire to inspect the same for the purpose of enforcing
compliance with any ordinance or rule.
(7) Disturb or interfere unreasonably with any person
or party occupying any area or participating in any activity under
the authority of a permit.
[Added 6-1-2004 by Ord. No. 1458]
The Recreation Commission, in consultation with
the Superintendent of Recreation, is authorized to promulgate such
rules and regulations governing the use of municipal parks by members
of the public as it deems necessary to effectuate the purposes, intent
and provisions of this article. No regulation promulgated by the Recreation
Commission shall be effective until approved by a resolution adopted
by City Council and approved by the Mayor. Upon approval of any regulation
as required by this section, such regulation shall be posted prominently
in the parks affected by the regulation.
[Amended 3-20-1991 by Ord. No. 1054; 5-21-2002 by Ord. No. 1411; at time of adoption
of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. I)]
Any person or persons or association of persons
violating any of the provisions of this article or any rule or regulation
promulgated pursuant hereto shall, upon conviction thereof, be subject
to a fine not to exceed $2,000, imprisonment for not more than 90
days, or community service for not more than 90 days, or any combination
thereof. In addition thereto, such person, persons or association
of persons shall also be subject to requirement of replacement, repair
or restoration of damaged or removed park property.