[Ord. 1722A, 4/27/1993, § 1; as amended by Ord.
1941, 7/8/2002, § 1; Ord. 2106, 2/11/2013; and by Ord. No.
2174, 4/9/2018]
The following parks are hereby established as public parks of
this Borough and are classified according to the following designations:
|
Park Name
|
Location
|
Classification
|
|---|---|---|
|
Bark Park
|
Within Memorial Park (King Street and Manatawny Street)
|
Limited-access park
|
|
Brookside Park
|
Hale Street and Virginia Street
|
Limited-purpose park
|
|
Cherry Street Park
|
Cherry Street and Evans Street
|
Tot lot
|
|
Chestnut Street Park
|
Chestnut Street and Franklin Street
|
Tot lot
|
|
Fountain of Youth Spray Park
|
Within Memorial Park (King Street and Manatawny Street)
|
Limited-purpose park
|
|
Manatawny Green
|
71 West High Street
|
Limited-access park
|
|
Maple Street Park
|
Maple Street 1/2 block east of its intersection with Moser Road
|
Limited-purpose park
|
|
Memorial Park
|
King Street and Manatawny Street
|
All-purpose park
|
|
Pollock Park
|
South Street And Cross Street
|
Limited-purpose park
|
|
Potts Park
|
Gable Street and Clay Pit
|
Limited-purpose lot and tot lot
|
|
Ricketts Community Center (outdoor area)
|
Beech Street and Adams Street
|
Limited-purpose park
|
|
Riverfront Park
|
Hanover Street and Schuylkill River
|
Limited-purpose park
|
|
Smith Family Plaza
|
High Street (adjacent to Pottstown Borough Hall)
|
Limited-purpose park
|
|
South Street Park
|
South Street 1/2 block west of Franklin Street intersection
|
Limited-purpose park
|
|
Spruce Street Park
|
Spruce Street 1/2 block south of its intersection with Wilson
Street
|
Limited-purpose park
|
|
Terrace Lane Park
|
Terrace Lane
|
Limited-purpose park
|
|
Walnut Street Park
|
Walnut Street and Adams Street
|
Tot lot
|
|
Trilogy BMX
|
Within Memorial Park (King Street and Manatawny Street)
|
Limited-purpose park
|
|
Trilogy Skateboard Park
|
Within Memorial Park (King Street and Manatawny Street)
|
Limited-purpose park
|
|
West Street and Washington Street Park
|
West Street and Washington Street
|
Limited-purpose park
|
[Ord. 1722A, 4/27/1993, § 2; as amended by Ord.
1860, 2/9/1998, § 1; by Ord. 1941, 7/8/2002, § 2;
Ord. 2086, 9/12/2011, § 2; Ord. 2106, 2/11/2013; by Ord.
No. 2174, 4/9/2018; and by Ord. No.
2202, 2/8/2021]
1.
Except as otherwise specifically permitted pursuant to § 105,
Special Regulations for Certain Parks, below, the following rules
and regulations shall apply to all Borough parks:
A.
Sale and/or consumption of alcoholic beverages is prohibited in the
parks unless authorized by Borough Council. A person is guilty of
a violation of this Part if he has in his possession or control any
alcohol or malt beverage in a public park without permission or enters
a public park in the Borough in a manifestly intoxicated condition.
B.
Motor Vehicles and Self-Propelled Vehicles Prohibited Except in Designated
Areas. A person is guilty of a violation of this Part if he operates
or permits to be operated a motor vehicle, bicycle, minibike, moped,
tri-wheeler, scooter, go-cart, skateboard, rollerblades, in-line skates
or any other self-propelled vehicle in or on a public park, except
in the designated parking areas and driveways reserved for or designated
for same.
C.
Swimming Prohibited. A person is guilty of a violation of this Part
if he enters the Manatawny Creek or the Schuylkill River for purposes
of swimming; however, this does not include licensed fishermen entering
the creek or river for the purpose of fishing.
D.
Criminal Mischief/Vandalism. A person is guilty of a violation of
this Part if he intentionally, recklessly or negligently causes destruction
to or removal of park equipment, facilities or property.
E.
Times and Hours of Use. No person shall be permitted on park property
between sunset and sunrise as designated by National Weather Service
resources without written permission.
F.
Golfing and Related Activities Prohibited. All golf and golf-related
activities shall be prohibited in Borough parks except in designated
areas.
G.
Animals Prohibited from Playground Areas. A person is guilty of a
violation of this Part if he permits an animal, either owned, controlled
or in his possession, in any playground area within a park. Animals
must be kept under leash to be permitted to traverse the walkways
and all areas, with the exception of canines in the Bark Park within
Memorial Park. Animal owners or persons otherwise responsible for
or in control of animals are required to immediately remove the animal's
feces and dispose of same at his/her residence or within a designated
receptacle. For the purpose of this subsection, "playground areas"
are defined as the area within the perimeter of the tested and attenuated
safety surfacing installed beneath play equipment.
H.
Overnight Parking Prohibited. A person is guilty of a violation of
this Part if he permits a motor vehicle to be parked or remain parked
in a designated parking area of a public park between sunset and sunrise
as designated by National Weather Service resources without written
permission.
I.
Trapping of Animals Prohibited. Except where sanctioned and permitted
by the Borough through its Animal Control Officer or other appropriate
agents, the trapping of animals in Borough parks is prohibited at
all times. For purposes of this subsection, "trapping" shall mean
the securing or attempting to secure possession of any animal or wildlife
by means of setting, placing or using any device that is designed
to close upon, hold fast, confine or otherwise capture game or wildlife,
whether these means result in capturing or not.
J.
Camping/Sleeping Prohibited. A person is guilty of a violation of
this Part if he/she sleeps and/or camps out (with or without an RV
camper or other vehicle and/or camping equipment) in any park at any
time without written permission from the Parks and Recreation Department.
K.
The sale and/or distribution of goods, products, merchandise, and/or
prepackaged food is strictly prohibited unless it has been approved
in conjunction with the issuance of a park and recreational facilities
rental permit.
L.
Use of tobacco products and vapor-producing products is prohibited
within 25 feet of all playground areas and sports courts. For the
purpose of this section, "playground areas" are defined as the area
within the perimeter of the tested and attenuated safety surfacing
installed beneath play equipment.
M.
The deliberate launch or release of decorative balloons and/or airborne
sky lanterns, also known as Chinese lanterns, is prohibited in all
parks.
N.
Organized groups of 20 persons or more utilizing areas of the park
identified as rental areas/facilities in the Schedule of Fees are
required to obtain a permit for use.
O.
Individuals utilizing areas of the park identified as rental areas/facilities
in the Schedule of Fees are required to yield use of the area/facility
to any group holding a valid parks and recreation facility rental
permit for which all fees have been paid.
P.
Metal detecting and associated digging in the turf or soil in the
parks is prohibited.
[Ord. 1722A, 4/27/1993, § 3; as amended by Ord. No. 2202, 2/8/2021]
For any park with tennis courts and related facilities, use
and occupancy of a court is restricted to one hour when all other
courts are being utilized and other people are waiting to play, except
as modified by any valid user agreements between the Borough of Pottstown
and any outside organizations. No skateboarding, rollerblading, in-line
skating, scooter riding or bike riding shall be permitted in any portion
or area within the boundaries of the tennis sports court.
[Ord. 1722A, 4/27/1993, § 4; as amended by Ord.
No. 2174, 4/9/2018]
Activities involving any type of ball or frisbee are not permitted
within 10 feet of playground areas. For the purpose of this subsection,
"playground areas" are defined as the area within the perimeter of
the tested and attenuated safety surfacing installed beneath play
equipment.
[Ord. 1722A, 4/27/1993, § 5; as amended by Ord.
1941, 7/8/2002, § 3; Ord. 2005, 9/12/2005; Ord. 2106, 2/11/2013;
and by Ord. No. 2174, 4/9/2018]
1.
No skateboarding, rollerblading, in-line skating, scooter riding
or bike riding shall be permitted in any portion or area within the
Smith Family Plaza, the Fountain of Youth Spray Park, Maple Street
Park, Tennis Courts and/or all playground areas.
[Amended by Ord. No. 2202, 2/8/2021]
2.
No person shall wade in or enter into the fountain or water feature
located within the Smith Family Plaza at any time. No person shall
allow a pet or other animal to wade in or enter into the fountain
or water feature located within the Smith Family Plaza. For purposes
of this subsection, "wade" is defined as "swimming, bathing, walking
or otherwise entering into a fountain or water feature."
3.
In addition to the rules and regulations set forth in § 102
above, the following additional rules and regulations shall apply
to the Fountain of Youth Spray Park:
4.
In additional to the rules and regulations set forth in § 102
above, the following additional rules and regulations shall apply
to Trilogy Skateboard Park:
A.
Use of the park is specifically and exclusively at your own risk.
B.
Helmets and pads are required.
C.
Only skateboards and in-line skates are permitted; roller skates
are prohibited.
D.
Glass and glass containers are prohibited within the skate park area
as defined by the perimeter fence.
E.
Criminal mischief, vandalism or removal of park equipment or property
will not be tolerated. Violators will be subject to prosecution.
F.
Park users are required to dispose of all trash and debris properly.
G.
Vehicle parking is permitted in driveway and parking areas only.
[Ord. 1722A, 4/27/1993, § 6]
Any person violating any provisions of this Part shall be guilty
of an offense and, upon conviction thereof, shall be sentenced to
pay the costs of prosecution and a fine of not more than $600 to the
use of the Borough and, in default of payment thereof, shall be imprisoned
for a period not to exceed 30 days.
