For the purpose of this article, the following terms, phrases, words and their derivations shall have the meanings given herein. When not inconsistent with the context, words in the singular number include the plural number, and words in the plural number include the singular number. The word "shall" is always mandatory and not merely directory.
A park, playground, recreation center or any other area in the City of Corning, New York, owned or used by said city, and devoted to active or passive recreation.