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Township of Marlboro, NJ
Monmouth County
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[Adopted 11-10-1977 by Ord. No. 28-77 (Ch. 105 of the 1981 Code)]
All parks and public playgrounds not equipped with lights and appropriately designated by signs posted thereon shall be closed to the public for all purposes one hour after sundown on each day.
[Amended 3-5-2009 by Ord. No. 2009-14]
No person shall consume any alcoholic beverage or have in his possession any intoxicating beverage while in a municipal park or playground as set forth in this article, except if such person is attending an authorized public event which has been issued a valid liquor license authorizing the sale of alcoholic beverages in a municipal park or playground.
[Amended 3-5-2009 by Ord. No. 2009-14]
No person shall exhibit or engage in unruly behavior while in a municipal park or playground.
[Added 12-10-1992 by Ord. No. 44-92]
No person shall stop or stand a vehicle upon any of the areas within the Marlboro Township Parks System, except in the areas prescribed and marked for such stopping or standing, and for the time periods provided therein.
[Added 12-10-1992 by Ord. No. 44-92; amended 7-15-1999 by Ord. No. 1999-27; 9-23-2004 by Ord. No. 2004-20; 12-10-2009 by Ord. No. 2009-35; 5-3-2012 by Ord. No. 2012-5]
No person shall utilize the recreation facilities at the Marlboro Township Parks System for anything except what the facility was intended for and as posted by the Department of Recreation (example: "Tennis Only").
A. 
The Department of Recreation shall, for purposes of public health, safety and welfare during special events, cause signs to be clearly posted indicating those public areas and events where pets shall not be permitted. Such signs shall read "No Pets Permitted" or language substantially similar. During such events, in duly designated and posted areas, domestic pets shall be prohibited. Any person in possession of a domestic pet shall not be permitted to enter parks or other areas so designated during special events. For the purposes of this section, "special events" shall be those events coordinated for the purpose of exhibitions, theatrical productions, athletic competitions, musical presentations or other entertainment or educational events meant for public admission and enjoyment.
B. 
The Department of Recreation shall, for purposes of public health, safety and welfare during special events, cause signs to be clearly posted indicating those public areas and events where smoking shall not be permitted. Such signs shall read "No Smoking Permitted" or language substantially similar. During such events, in duly designated and posted areas, smoking shall be prohibited. Any person in possession of a lit substance, including, but not limited to, a cigarette, cigar or pipe, shall not be permitted to enter parks or other areas so designated during special events. For purposes of this section, "special events" shall be defined as stated in Subsection A of this section.
C. 
The Township Police Department shall be responsible for the enforcement of these provisions. Any person violating this section shall be subject to penalties as set forth in § 265-14 per violation.
D. 
Notwithstanding anything contained to the contrary herein, this section shall not apply to pets used for the purposes of assisting persons with disabilities, e.g., service dogs, Seeing Eye dogs or hearing ear dogs.
[Added 12-10-1992 by Ord. No. 44-92; 12-10-2009 by Ord. No. 2009-35; 5-3-2012 by Ord. No. 2012-5]
Permits shall be required on all Township facilities for reservation purposes and shall be issued according to policies and procedures established by the Department of Recreation.
[Added 12-10-1992 by Ord. No. 44-92]
The Marlboro Township Parks System and facilities shall include the following areas:
A. 
Municipal Complex Park.
B. 
Nolan Road Park.
C. 
Hawkins Road Park.[1]
[1]
Editor's Note: Former Subsection D, Tennent Road Park, which followed this subsection, was repealed 7-9-1998 by Ord. No. 15-98.
D. 
Marlin Estates Park.
E. 
Marlboro Country Park and Swim Club.
F. 
Wicker Place Park.
G. 
Falson Lane Park.
[Added 7-9-1998 by Ord. No. 15-98]
H. 
Recreation Way Park.
[Added 7-9-1998 by Ord. No. 15-98]
I. 
Union Hill Recreation Complex.
[Added 7-9-1998 by Ord. No. 15-98]
J. 
Marlboro Soccer Complex.
[Added 7-9-1998 by Ord. No. 15-98]
K. 
Marlboro Township Board of Education Outdoor Facilities.
[Added 7-9-1998 by Ord. No. 15-98]
L. 
Marlboro Swim Club.
[Added 5-3-2012 by Ord. No. 2012-5]
M. 
Marlboro Aquatic Center.
[Added 5-3-2012 by Ord. No. 2012-5]
[1]
Editor's Note: Former § 265-14, Violations and penalties, as amended, was repealed 4-23-2020 by Ord. No. 2020-4. See now Ch. 265, Parks and Recreation, Art. I, General Provisions.