[Adopted 10-14-2004 by Ord. No. 2004-16]
A.
All users must obtain a nontransferable ID card from
the Borough of East Rutherford, at which time the user will receive
a copy of the rules and regulations. The ID card will be forfeited
for violating the rules and regulations. The user must have the ID
card in possession at all times when using the facility and shall
display same at the request of a representative of the Borough of
East Rutherford or its Recreation Department. To obtain an ID card,
a person who is under the age of 18 years must have written permission
from his or her parent or legal guardian. The intended user, in order
to obtain said ID card, must also show proper safety equipment at
the time of application to the person issuing ID cards.
B.
The skate park will not be supervised. Use of the
skate park will be at the user's own risk. The facility shall only
be used for skateboards with a maximum length of 34 inches and in-line
skaters. Bicycles, roller skates, scooters, go-peds, and any other
kind of motorized vehicles are not permitted at any time.
C.
All users must skate responsibly. All users must wear
full safety equipment which shall include helmet, elbow and knee pads,
gloves and wrist protection. In addition, users must have proper shoes
satisfactory for participating in the activity. All equipment is to
be worn in accordance with the manufacturers' specifications.
D.
Use of the skate park and facility shall only be permitted
in accordance with the dates and hours posted. The facility shall
be closed during periods when the equipment or services are wet and/or
icy. The facility shall also be closed to allow for reasonable inspection
and maintenance.
E.
Organized events involving participation of seven
or more people shall require the prior approval of the Borough's Recreation
Department.
F.
No food, drinks, drugs, smoking, amplified music,
or pets shall be permitted at any time within the skate park facility.
G.
Participants are required to inspect the skating surface
before use and to remove any trash, debris or objects. Participants
are required to report any damage to the skate park to the Borough
of East Rutherford Recreation Department or to its Department of Public
Works.
H.
Signs shall be posted at the skate park, setting forth
the requirements to wear safety equipment and advising the users of
the rules and regulations for the use of the skate park.
I.
This article may be enforced by representatives of
the Borough of East Rutherford Police Department and the Borough of
East Rutherford Recreation Department. Violations of this article,
or any rules and regulations of the skate park facility will result
in the forfeiture of the ID card.
J.
Any violations of this article, in addition to the
forfeiture of the ID card, shall carry a fine of not less than $25
nor more $500.
