[HISTORY: Adopted by the City Council of the City of Altoona 4-22-1992 by Ord. No.
5235. Amendments noted where applicable.]
GENERAL REFERENCES
Skateboards, roller skates and scooters — See Ch. 597.
As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the
meanings indicated, unless a different meaning clearly appears from
the context:
Unless specifically limited, shall be deemed to include all
parks, playgrounds, recreation areas, tennis courts, beaches, recreation
structures and facilities, and also entrances and approaches thereto,
and all other land or property or structures under the jurisdiction
of the Central Blair Recreation and Parks Commission, now or hereafter
owned or acquired by the City of Altoona for park or recreational
purposes.
Any natural person, corporation, organization of persons,
company, association or partnership.
A dog, cat, or any other animal kept for the pleasure of
any person.
Any rules and regulations hereby or hereafter promulgated
by the Central Blair Recreation and Parks Commission under the authority
herein conferred.
All areas are open to the public between 8:00 a.m. and 9:00
p.m. throughout the year unless otherwise posted. In the event of
hazardous conditions endangering life or property, any City area or
facility may be closed to public use at the discretion of the City.
No person in attendance at the 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 City of Altoona 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; or bring glass containers
onto playground sites.
C.
Kindle or maintain any fire in the park except in fireplaces or areas
specially designated for that purpose and located by authority of
the Central Blair Recreation and Parks Commission, nor shall any person
leave the premises without properly extinguishing said fire.
D.
Remove any bench, seat, table or other appliance without permission
of the Central Blair Recreation and Parks Commission.
E.
Injure, deface, destroy or remove any notice, rule or regulations
posted at any place within the park by authority of the Central Blair
Recreation and Parks Commission; nor shall any notice or placard be
posted within the park other than by authority of said Commission.
F.
Set up any booth, table or stand for the sale of any article or service
whatsoever within the limits of the park without the permission of
the Central Blair Recreation and Parks Commission; distribute, sell,
service or rent any services or commodity or solicit for any purpose
without permission from the Central Blair Recreation and Parks Commission.
G.
Operate, stop or park any vehicle, bicycle or other means of conveyance
except in areas where permitted or designated by proper authority
of the Central Blair Recreation and Parks Commission, 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.
Carry or discharge any slingshots, firecrackers, fireworks or other
missile-propelling instruments or explosives or arrows, rocket-propelled
grenades, weapons of mass destruction, or other dangerous weapons
(excepting firearms as defined under Pennsylvania law) which have
such properties as to cause annoyance or injury to any person or property,
unless permission has been granted by the Central Blair Recreation
and Parks Commission in designated areas; police officers in the performance
of their duties will be exempt from these provisions.
[Amended 5-13-2015 by Ord. No. 5663]
K.
No swimming or swimming pools will be permitted without having the
body concealed by suitable covering, as defined by state law.
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, on any park property.
O.
Use threatening, abusive, insulting, profane or obscene language
or words.
P.
Commit any disorderly or immoral acts.
Q.
Hold unorganized or organized instruction, exhibition, competition,
demonstration, public meetings, or special events unless written application
and approval is obtained from the Central Blair Recreation and Parks
Commission.
R.
Disobey a proper order of a police officer or a member of the Central
Blair Recreation and Parks Commission 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 City of Altoona or an authorized person.
S.
Hunt for, capture or kill, or attempt to capture or kill, or aid
or assist in the capturing or killing of, in any manner, any wild
bird or wild animal of any description, either game or otherwise.
T.
Pets are permitted in City park areas, provided they are on a leash
not exceeding six feet in length and attended at all times. Domestic
animal waste must be picked up and properly disposed of.
U.
Be permitted to ride horseback except for on the right (side), berm
of roads open to public vehicles, and designated trails and areas.
V.
Conduct any recreational activities at locations where physical improvement
or posting designates the appropriate purpose and use.
The use of all parks shall be on a first-come first-served basis
unless otherwise reserved:
A.
By annual permission granted by the Central Blair Recreation and
Parks Commission for the scheduling of various league games, etc.;
B.
For school or college athletic games, practice, contests, or exhibitions;
C.
For regularly scheduled school district or municipal recreation programs;
or
D.
By permission granted by the Central Blair Recreation and Parks Commission
for a specific requested use.
The Central Blair Recreation and Parks Commission is authorized
to establish additional rules and regulations as deemed necessary
and with approval of the City of Altoona.
The police officers of the City of Altoona are charged with
enforcement of the provisions of this chapter and of rules and regulations
promulgated by the Central Blair Recreation and Parks Commission.
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 less than $100 nor more than $1,000 or to imprisonment
for a term not to exceed 90 days, or both.
