[HISTORY: Adopted by the Board of Supervisors
of the Township of Athens as indicated in article histories. Amendments
noted where applicable.]
[1]
Editor's Note: This ordinance also superseded
former Ch. 116, Parks and Recreation Areas, adopted 8-28-1974 by Ord.
No. 33, as amended.
As used in this chapter, the following terms
shall have the meanings indicated, unless a different meaning clearly
appears from the context:
Unless specifically limited, shall be deemed to include all
parks, playgrounds, recreation areas, tennis courts, beaches, boat
access ramps, recreation structures and facilities, and also entrances
and approaches thereto, and all other land or property or structures
under the jurisdiction of the Recreation Board, now or hereafter owned
or acquired by the Athens Township for park or recreational purposes.
Any natural person, corporation, organization of persons,
company, association or partnership.
Any rules and regulations hereby or hereafter promulgated
by the Recreation Board under the authority herein conferred.
[Amended 12-26-2007 by Ord. No. 2007-06
All parks shall be opened daily to the public
at such hours as the Recreation Board may from time to time designate.
Presently, the park hours are from dawn until dusk in all parks. However,
fishing will be permitted at Tozer's Landing at all times.
[Amended 8-29-2007 by Ord. No. 2007-05; 12-26-2007 by Ord. No. 2007-06
All persons in attendance at any of the parks
shall conduct themselves in accordance with the rules prescribed by
the Board of Supervisors and/or the Recreation Board. The current
rules of conduct are set forth in Exhibit A which is attached hereto
and fully incorporated by reference into this article.[1]
[1]
Editor's Note: Exhibit A is included at the
end of the chapter.
[Added 12-26-2007 by Ord. No. 2007-06
The operation of recreational vehicles is only
allowed within Round Top Park and all such vehicles must be operated
in accordance with the Rules and Regulations of the Recreation Board.
The current rules and regulations are as set forth on Exhibit B which
is attached hereto and fully incorporated by reference into this article.[1]
[1]
Editor's Note: Exhibit B is included at the
end of the chapter.
All laws pertaining to fishing and hunting in
the commonwealth shall apply to fishing and hunting in parks and recreation
areas, and provisions thereof are hereby incorporated by reference.
The use of all parks shall be on a first-come,
first-served basis unless otherwise reserved:
A.
By annual permission granted by the Recreation Board
for the scheduling of various league games, etc.;
B.
For school or college athletic games, practice, contests
or exhibitions;
C.
For regularly scheduled school district or municipal
recreation and education programs; or
D.
By permission granted by the Recreation Board for
a specific requested use.
The Recreation Board is authorized to establish
additional rules and regulations as deemed necessary and with approval
of the Athens Township Supervisors.
Recreation facilities which become hazardous
for public use due to weather, water, fire or unforeseeable conditions
may be closed only at the discretion of the Recreation Board or the
Board of Supervisors or the Police Chief of Athens Township.
The police officers of the Athens Township are
charged with enforcement of the provisions of this chapter and of
rules and regulations promulgated by the Recreation Board.
[Amended 10-27-1999 by Ord. No. 159; 12-26-2007 by Ord. No.
2007-06
Any person who violates any of the provisions
of this article commits a summary offense and shall, upon conviction
thereof, be sentenced to pay a fine of not more than $500 plus costs
of prosecution and, in default of payment, to undergo imprisonment
for a term not to exceed 90 days. Each day that a violation of any
of the provisions of this article continues shall constitute a separate
violation.
[Adopted 3-31-2004 by Ord. No. 183]
All persons attending, using, or otherwise occupying
any portion of Round Top Park on and from November 15 to and on December
15 of each year shall wear a minimum of 250 square inches of fluorescent
orange material on their chests and backs or heads. Said fluorescent
orange material shall be visible from any angle within 360° of
the person.
This provision shall not apply to members of
any federal or state law enforcement agency, Game Commission Officer,
or Township police officer while on or engaged in active law enforcement
duties.
Any persons violating any of the provisions
of this article shall, upon conviction, be ordered to pay a fine not
less than $25 nor more than $100 per offense, plus the costs of prosecution
and, in default thereof, to undergo imprisonment for not more than
10 days.
