[Adopted 8-27-1996 by Ord. No. 5-96]
For purposes of this article, a "public park"
is any area owned by Mullica Township, including municipal parks,
open spaces, recreation facilities and historic areas to which the
general public has access and a right to resort for entertainment,
recreation or other lawful purpose.
[Amended 4-22-2003 by Ord. No. 6-2003]
The hours of operation of public parks varies
by location and season. The hours that the site is open shall be posted
at each entrance to the property. Use of a public park by the public
is limited to the hours posted. Except for unusual and unforeseen
emergencies, parks and recreation areas shall be open to the public
during said designated hours. The opening and closing hours for each
individual park and recreation facility shall be posted and shall
be as determined by the Township Committee from time to time in its
sole discretion. The Township specifically reserves the right to close
any park or public facility or any section or part thereof, at any
time and for any length of time, either on a temporary basis or at
regularly stated intervals whenever the Township finds the same necessary
for any reason.
No person shall possess, dispense, consume,
sell or use any alcoholic beverage in any public park except as permitted
by a license lawfully issued by the Township of Mullica and the New
Jersey Division of Alcoholic Beverage Control.
[Added 3-13-2001 by Ord. No. 3-2001]
A.
The fields will be used for practices, intramural
games and all-star tournaments.
B.
Any equipment needed to be installed temporarily on
a field, playground or court must be removed after use. No permanent
installation of equipment may be installed without permission from
the Township Recreation Association.
C.
All practices and games will be conducted under the
supervision of certified coaches.
[Added 3-13-2001 by Ord. No. 3-2001]
A.
No person in public park and/or recreation facility
located within the Township of Mullica shall do any of the following,
unless specifically authorized by the Township of Mullica or the Mullica
Township Recreation Association or during the conduct of employment
with the Township which has specifically been authorized by the Township:
(1)
Willfully mark, deface, disfigure, injure, tamper
with, displace or remove any buildings, bridges, tables, benches,
fireplaces, railings, paving, paving materials, waterlines, water
fountains, fields, sporting equipment, public utilities, signs, monuments,
stakes, or any other structures, equipment, or facilities located
at, in or on a public park or recreation facility in the Township
of Mullica. However, if any such activity amounts to a violation of
N.J.S.A. 2C:17-3, Criminal Mischief, any person so violating said
statute shall be charged with so violating said statute and shall
be charged with a violation of the same and shall not be charged with
a violation this article.
(2)
Damage, cut, carve, transplant or remove any tree
or part thereof or injure the bark or pick flowers or seeds of any
tree or plant, or dig, mark or otherwise disturb grass areas.
(3)
Tie or hitch an animal to any tree, plant, post or
other such item.
(4)
Hunt, molest, harm, frighten, kill, trap, pursue,
chase, tease, shoot, or throw missiles at any animal, wildlife, reptile
or bird, nor shall any person remove or have in his/her possession
the young of any wild animal or the eggs or nestlings of any reptile
or bird.
(5)
Throw, discharge, or otherwise place or caused 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,
storm sewer, drain, catch basin, retainage pond, or any body of water
flowing to any of the same any substance, matter or thing, liquid
or solid, which may result in the pollution of said waters.
(6)
Bring in, dump, or deposit or leave any bottles, broken
glass, ashes, paper, boxes, cans, dirt, rubbish, waste, garbage or
refuge, or other trash in any public park and/or recreation facility.
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 receptacles are not provided,
all such rubbish or waste shall be carried away from the park by the
person responsible for its presence and shall be properly disposed
of.
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If any of the above activity amounts to a violation
of N.J.S.A. 13:180-99.3, any person violating said statute shall be
charged pursuant to said statute and not with the violation of this
article.
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(7)
Drive any vehicle upon any area except the park roads
or parking areas or such areas as may on occasion be specifically
designated as temporary driving or parking areas. Notwithstanding
anything to the contrary, all terrain vehicles and dirt bikes shall
be banned and prohibited from all recreational facilities and fields.
(8)
Leave a vehicle standing or parked at night in established
parking areas or elsewhere in a park or recreation facility.
(9)
Ride a bicycle without reasonable regard to the safety
of others.
(10)
Leave a bicycle laying on the ground or paving or
set against trees or in any place or position where other persons
may trip or be injured by coming in contact with the same.
(11)
No person should carry or possess firearms of any
description or air rifles, spring guns, bows or arrows, slings or
any other forms of weapons potentially inimical to wildlife or dangerous
to human safety, or any instrument that can be loaded with and is
capable of firing blank cartridges. Shooting into a park area from
beyond park boundaries is prohibited. Employing or having possession
of any kind of trapping device is also prohibited.
(12)
Having a picnic or lunch in a place other than those
designated for that purpose. Municipal employees shall have the authority
to regulate 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 all directions given to achieve this end.
(13)
Using any portion of the picnic area or any of the
buildings or structures therein for the purposes of holding picnics
to the exclusion of other persons, nor shall any person use such areas
and facilities for an unreasonable time if the facilities are crowded.
(14)
Set up tents, shacks, or any other temporary shelter
for the purpose of overnight camping or leave in the park after closing
hours any movable structure or special vehicle to be used or that
could be used for such purposes, such as but not limited to a house
trailer, camp trailer, camp wagon, or the like, except in those areas
designated for such purposes.
(15)
Take part in or abet the playing of any games involving
thrown or otherwise propelled objects such as stones, arrows, javelins,
balls, horseshoes, quoits or model airplanes except in those areas
designated for the same.
(16)
Ride a horse except on designated trails. Horses shall
be thoroughly broken, 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, shrubs or stump.
(17)
Have in possession, set or otherwise cause to explode,
discharge or burn any firecrackers, torpedo rockets, or other fireworks,
firecrackers, or explosive or inflammable material, or discharge them
or throw them into any such areas from lands or highways adjacent
thereto. This prohibition shall include any substance, compound, mixture,
or article that, in conjunction with any other substance or compound,
would be considered dangerous and could cause injury. Notwithstanding
anything contained herein, if anyone violating this subsection is
also in violation of N.J.S.A. 21:2-6 and/or N.J.S.A. 21:3-2, said
person shall be charged with a violation of said statute and not with
a violation of this article.
(18)
Permit a dog to run at large. All dogs are required
to be restrained at all times on leashes. No dog, even if on a leash,
shall be allowed on any playing field for any reason.
(19)
Build or attempt to build a fire or bonfire. No person
shall drop, throw or otherwise scatter lighted matches, burnt cigarettes
or cigars, tobacco, paper or other flammable material within any park
or any highways, roads or streets abutting or contiguous thereto.
(20)
Gamble or participate in or abet any game of chance
except in such areas and under such regulations as may be designated.
(21)
Fail to exhibit any permit that is necessary or required
for any activity being conducted.
(22)
Unreasonably disturb or interfere with any activity
that has been permitted pursuant to a validly issued permit.
(23)
Expose or offer for sale any article or thing, or
place any station, stand, cart or vehicle for the purpose of sale
or display for sale of any such article or thing.
(24)
Paste, glue, tack or otherwise post any sign, placard,
advertisement or inscription whatsoever.
(25)
Consume, use, dispense, sell, or have in possession
any beer, wine, malt, spirit, or any alcoholic beverage of any other
nature without a valid permit issued by the Division of Alcoholic
Beverage Control of the State of New Jersey for the same.
[Added 3-13-2001 by Ord. No. 3-2001]
Maintenance of the recreational facilities is
a shared service between the Mullica Township Recreation Association,
the Mullica Township Public Works Department and community volunteer
services.
A.
Soccer fields. Fertilizing and trimming of the soccer
fields is the responsibility of the Mullica Township Public Works
Department.
B.
Baseball fields. Lining, leveling and cleaning of
debris is the responsibility of the Recreation Association.
C.
Pinecone Zone. All maintenance is performed by the
Public Works Department and volunteer groups.
Any person violating or failing to comply with
any of the provisions of this article shall, upon conviction thereof,
be subject to a fine of not more than $1,000 or may be imprisoned
in the county jail for a term not to exceed 30 days, or both. Each
day such violation is committed or permitted to continue shall constitute
a separate offense and shall be punishable as such.
