As used in this chapter, the following terms
shall have the meanings indicated, unless a different meaning clearly
appears from the context:
PARK or PARKS
Unless specifically limited, shall be deemed to include all
parks, playgrounds, recreation areas, tennis courts, recreation structures
and facilities, and also entrances and approaches thereto, and all
other land or property or structures under the jurisdiction of the
Park Commission, now or hereafter owned or acquired by the Borough
of Millersville for park or recreational purposes.
[Amended 4-24-2012 by Ord. No. 2012-6]
PERSON
Any natural person, corporation, organization of persons,
company, association or partnership.
RULES AND REGULATIONS
Any rules and regulations hereby or hereafter promulgated
by the Park Commission under the authority herein conferred.
[Amended 4-24-2012 by Ord. No. 2012-6]
[Amended 2-22-2000 by Ord. No. 2000-1; 4-24-2012 by Ord. No.
2012-6]
All parks shall be open daily from 7:00 a.m.
until sunset. No persons or vehicles shall be permitted in any park
after sunset or before 7:00 a.m. without special permission from the
Park Commission.
No person in attendance at a park shall:
A. Injure, deface, remove, cut or damage any of the trees,
plants, shrubs, turf, buildings, structures, signs or fixtures, or
any other property of the Borough of Millersville located within the
park.
B. Litter any area of the park with garbage, paper, bottles,
cans or other waste material, nor dispose of the same in any way except
in receptacles designated for such purpose.
C. Kindle or maintain any fire in the park except in
fireplaces or areas specially designated for that purpose.
D. Remove any bench, seat, table or other appliance.
E. Injure, deface, destroy or remove any notice, rule
or regulation posted at any place within the park by authority of
the Park Commission; nor shall any notice or placard be posted within
the park other than by authority of said Commission.
[Amended 4-24-2012 by Ord. No. 2012-6]
F. Set up any booth, table or stand for the sale of any
article or service whatsoever within the limits of the park without
permission of the Park Commission; distribute, sell, service or rent
any services or commodity or solicit for any purpose without permission
of the Park Commission.
[Amended 4-24-2012 by Ord. No. 2012-6]
G. Operate, stop or park any vehicle, bicycle or other
means of conveyance except in areas where permitted, or operate the
same in a reckless or negligent manner or in excess of any posted
speed limit or in such a manner as to become a nuisance to other area
users.
H. Operate commercial vehicles, unless providing authorized
services.
I. Bring onto the premises, possess or consume any alcoholic
beverage or illegal drugs of any kind; no person shall enter the park
in an intoxicated state or otherwise be under the influence of alcohol
or illegal drugs.
J. Discharge any firearm, as that term is defined by
Section 6120(b) of the Pennsylvania Uniform Firearms Act, except for the justifiable use of force as authorized
by Chapter 5 of the Pennsylvania Crimes Code, or use or possess any bow and arrow, slingshot, air rifle, paintball gun, or any other device (other than firearms as defined above) capable of throwing any projectile of any sort, including the hand throwing of rocks or stones intended to be used as weapons. This Subsection
J shall not be operative in any specific area now designated or to be designated in the future by the Borough as a rifle range, archery range, or any other specific area whose purpose is to allow the activities otherwise prohibited by this subsection.
[Amended 10-28-2008 by Ord. No. 2008-2]
K. Play ball, pitch horseshoes or participate in any
other form of recreation, sporting endeavor or pastime except in those
areas which may be designated from time to time for that purpose.
L. Disrobe or change clothing except in buildings or
facilities made available for that purpose.
M. Disturb the peace by any conduct so as to annoy any
other person using the park for recreational purposes.
N. Operate a snowmobile, minibike, motorcycle or any
vehicle, recreational or otherwise, except on designated roads, trails
or areas set aside for their use.
O. Use threatening, abusive, insulting, profane or obscene
language or words.
P. Commit any disorderly or immoral acts.
Q. Hold any public meeting or rally with more than five
persons or engage in any marching or driving as members of a military,
political or other organization without permission of the Park Commission,
which requires a statement of information, including the name of the
organization, its purpose, the number of persons expected to be invited,
the expected duration and the name(s) of the person(s) in charge.
[Amended 4-24-2012 by Ord. No. 2012-6]
R. Disobey a proper order of a police officer or Park
Commission member, or disobey or disregard or fail to comply with
any rule or regulation, warning, prohibition, instruction or direction
given by an authorized person and posted or displayed by sign, notice,
bulletin, card, poster or when notified or informed as to its existence
by the Park Commission or an authorized person.
[Amended 4-24-2012 by Ord. No. 2012-6]
T. Allow pets to run freely and unleashed.
U. Allow prohibited defecation by pets (see Chapter
118, Article
II, Animal Defecation).
[Amended 7-25-1995 by Ord. No. 1995-5; 12-27-1996 by Ord. No.
1996-14]
Fees are to be established from time to time
by resolution of the Borough Council. Fees are to be paid at the time
of reservation.
The use of the park shall be on a first-come,
first-served basis, unless otherwise reserved:
A. By annual permission granted by the Borough officials
for the scheduling of various league games, etc.
B. For municipal recreation programs.
C. By permission granted by the Borough officials for
a specific requested use.
[Amended 4-24-2012 by Ord. No. 2012-6]
The Park Commission is authorized to establish
additional rules and regulations as deemed necessary and with approval
of the Borough Council.
[Amended 4-24-2012 by Ord. No. 2012-6]
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 Park Commission.
[Amended 4-24-2012 by Ord. No. 2012-6]
The police officers of the Borough of Millersville
are charged with enforcement of the provisions of this chapter and
of rules and regulations promulgated by the Park Commission.
[Amended 7-25-1995 by Ord. No. 1995-5]
Any person, firm or corporation who shall violate
any provision of this chapter shall, upon conviction thereof, be sentenced
to pay a fine of not more than $600 plus costs and, in default of
payment of said fine and costs, to a term of imprisonment not to exceed
30 days.