[Adopted 10-14-2003 by Ord. No. 1838]
This article hereby recognizes and establishes
an area known as "Willis Park," being the area and facilities bounded
roughly by Grand Avenue on the east, Linden Avenue on the north, Conrail
railroad tracks and right-of-way on the west and the continuation
of Elm Avenue on the south. The article recognizes that Willis Park
is owned jointly by the Borough of Ridgefield and the Ridgefield Board
of Education.
The following regulations be and hereby are
established for the use of Willis Park:
A.
Smoking. Willis Park is a smoke-free facility. Smoking
of tobacco products or use of chewing tobacco or other similar tobacco
substances is prohibited.
B.
Pets. Pets, including but not limited to dogs, are
not permitted in Willis Park. Guide dogs for the blind are permitted
in the park.
C.
Spikes. Metal spikes are not allowed on the turf field
area. Spikes or cleats of any kind are not permitted on the track
area.
D.
Food or drink. Drinks, food, candy, gum, sunflower
seeds or other form of food or snack are not permitted on the track
or turf field area.
E.
Wheeled vehicles. Bicycles, skateboards and all other
wheeled vehicles of any kind are not permitted on the track or field
area. Wheelchairs for handicapped persons are permitted.
F.
Shot put or javelin. Shot put or javelin are not permitted
on the track or on the turf field area.
G.
Use of track. Residents may use the track area at
all times except when such use is made impossible because of the use
by an organized event. Practice, as opposed to a game, does not constitute
an organized event.
H.
Use of turf field. Use of turf field is by permit
only issued by the Mayor and Council.
I.
Violations. Violations of the foregoing regulations
are punishable by a fine of between $100 and $1,000 and imprisonment
not to exceed 30 days.
J.
Vandalism. No person shall cause or allow vandalism
or damage to any part of the facilities of Willis Park.
