[HISTORY: Adopted by the Mayor and Council
of the Borough of Atlantic Highlands as indicated in article histories.
Amendments noted where applicable.]
GENERAL REFERENCES
Harbor use — See Ch. 196.
[Adopted 5-22-1979 by Ord. No. 748]
The rules and regulations set forth in this
article for the government, use, maintenance and policing of the parks
located within the municipal boundaries of the Borough of Atlantic
Highlands shall be observed by all persons using same.
The following acts are prohibited:
A.
Cutting, defacing, injuring, removing or disturbing
any tree, shrub, building, fence, bench or other structure, apparatus
or property; or picking, cutting or removing any shrub, bush or flower
or mark; or writing upon any building, fence, bench or other park
structure.
B.
The use of abusive or profane language.
C.
The possession or use of firearms or the throwing
of stones or other missiles.
D.
The consuming, possessing or presence while under
the influence of any illegal drugs in the park.
E.
Hunting or trapping.
F.
Gambling or betting.
G.
Dumping or littering.
I.
Any fires.
J.
Horseback riding.
K.
Consumption or possession of beer, wine, liquor or
other intoxicating substances within any park.
L.
Posting of bills.
M.
Distribution of circulars, cards or written matter
or posting or affixing any placard, notice or sign.
N.
Motorized vehicle.
O.
Bicycle riding.
The following activities in parks are regulated:
A.
All animals must be leashed.
B.
The soliciting, selling or offering for sale of any
goods is permitted only by special permit which may be obtained from
the Municipal Clerk.
C.
Baseball, softball and other sporting activities are
only permitted in park areas specifically marked and designated by
the Borough. Baseball and softball shall only be permitted in the
Center Avenue Park.
D.
Participation in a public assembly is prohibited except
by special permit obtained from the Municipal Clerk.
E.
Entertainment or exhibitions are permitted only by
written permit obtainable from the Municipal Clerk.
F.
Except by special declaration of the Borough Council,
all parks and recreation areas shall close 1/2 hour after sundown
as defined by the United States Weather Bureau for the Atlantic Highlands
area. All parks shall open at 9:00 a.m.
G.
Where posted and where nets and courts are provided,
basketball may be played in those areas.
[Amended 2-23-2011 by Ord. No. 03-2011]
[Adopted 8-13-2008 by Ord. No. 11-2008]
Harbor Skate Park.
A.
The skate park is open from 8:00 a.m. until dusk.
No trespassing when park is closed.
B.
The park will be closed during wet, snow or icy conditions
or during park maintenance periods.
C.
The Borough reserves the right to close the skate
park or modify its hours of operation for any reason at the direction
and discretion of the Borough Administrator, Harbor Manager or his/her
designee.
[Amended 1-25-2012 by Ord. No. 01-2012]
A.
All persons entering the skate park are deemed to
have knowledge that the skate park is a nonsupervised activity site
designed for skateboarding and in-line skating only, and that all
use of the skate park is at the risk of the user.
B.
All persons entering the skate park are deemed to
have agreed to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the Borough of
Atlantic Highlands and the Atlantic Highlands Harbor Commission, its
officers, employees, agents, and volunteers for, from and against
any accident, injury, including death, and/or loss of property or
damage thereto sustained as a result of using the skate park.
A.
All participants must skate with due care and circumspection
as to avoid accidents or collisions with other skaters and use the
equipment in the proper manner. No reckless or dangerous skating permitted.
Reckless or dangerous skaters will be required to leave the skating
area and the premises immediately.
B.
Helmets, kneepads, elbow pads, appropriate closed
toe footwear and wrist guards are required for skaters within the
park.
C.
Participants 10 and under must have a responsible
adult present.
D.
All bicycles; scooters; motorized vehicles of any
kind; and skateboards with wheelbases longer than 20 inches are prohibited.
E.
Personal ramps, rails, boxes, other apparatus or modifications
to the skate surface are prohibited.
F.
Food, beverages or glass containers are not allowed
inside the skate park.
G.
Spectators and pets are prohibited inside the skate
park.
H.
All skaters are to act in an orderly, safe and considerate
manner while on the premises and in the skating area.
I.
Smoking and the use of tobacco products, drugs, alcohol,
profanity or abusive language is strictly prohibited and shall result
in automatic and/or permanent expulsion from this facility.
J.
Vandalism, graffiti and the placement of unauthorized
stickers is strictly prohibited. Any violation of this provision shall
result in automatic and/or permanent expulsion from the facility and
the violator shall be subject to all costs incurred to clean, repair
and/or replace damaged equipment.
K.
Use of radios, stereos or any type of amplified sound
is prohibited in the skate park. Wearing headphones while in the skating
area is prohibited.
L.
Each user of the skate park should have personal identification
that includes name, address, and telephone number in his/her possession
at all times during use of the skate park.
Any person(s) who is found to be in violation
of the provisions of this article shall be subject to expulsion from
this facility, a fine not to exceed $300, community service and/or
revocation of any privileges for its use.