[HISTORY: Adopted by the Borough Council of the Borough of New Freedom 12-19-1983 by Ord. No. 1983-8 (Ch. 16 of the 1983 Code of Ordinances). Amendments noted where applicable.]
GENERAL REFERENCES
Outdoor amusements — See Ch. 71.
Animals — See Ch. 74.
Bicycles — See Ch. 79.
Open burning — See Ch. 95.
Curfew — See Ch. 106.
Skateboards — See Ch. 176.
Weapons — See Ch. 216.
As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the meanings indicated, unless a different meaning clearly appears from the context:
PARK or PARKS
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 Recreation Council, now or hereafter owned or acquired by the Borough for park or recreational purposes.
PERSON
Any natural person, corporation, organization of persons, company, association or partnership.
RULES AND REGULATIONS
Any rules and regulations hereby or hereafter promulgated by the Recreation Council under the authority herein conferred.
[Amended 4-8-1996 by Ord. No. 1996-4]
It shall be unlawful for any person to use for any purpose whatsoever the facilities of any playgrounds and parks owned or leased and maintained by New Freedom Borough and administered by the New Freedom Recreation Council between 6:00 p.m. (Eastern standard time) or 9:00 p.m. (daylight saving time), whatever time is prevailing, and 7:00 a.m. the following day. Subject, nevertheless, that the New Freedom Recreation Council may alter park hours for authorized activities that would otherwise be prohibited hereunder.
[Amended 4-8-1996 by Ord. No. 1996-4]
It shall be unlawful for any person to do or assist in the doing of any of the following enumerated acts in any of the playgrounds or public parks of the Borough:
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 Borough 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.
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 Recreation Council.
D. 
Remove any bench, seat, table or other appliance without permission of the Recreation Council.
E. 
Injure, deface, destroy or remove any notice, rule or regulation posted at any place within the park by authority of the Recreation Council; nor shall any notice or placard be posted within the park other than by authority of said Council.
F. 
Set up any booth, table or stand for the sale of any article or service whatsoever within the limits of the park without permission of the Recreation Council; distribute, sell, service or rent any services or commodity or solicit for any purpose without permission of the Recreation Council.
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 Recreation Council, 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. 
Discharge any firearms, slingshots, firecrackers, fireworks or other missile propelling instruments or explosives or arrows, or other dangerous weapons which have such properties as to cause annoyance or injury to any person or property, unless permission has been granted by the Recreation Council in designated areas; police officers in the performance of their duties will be exempt from these provisions.
[Amended 1-14-2013 by Ord. No. 2013-1A]
K. 
Play ball, swim, golf, pitch horseshoes, engage in archery, camp or launch, dock or land any boat, engage in finding buried objects with special detectors, or participate in any other form of recreation, sporting endeavor or pastime, except in those areas which may be designated from time to time for that purpose by the Recreation Council.
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 except on designated roads, trails, or areas set aside for their use.
O. 
Use threatening, abusive, insulting, profane or obscene language or words.
P. 
Commit any disorderly or immoral acts.
Q. 
Hold any public meeting or rally with more than five persons or engage in any marching or driving as members of a military, political or other organization without permission of the Recreation Council, which requires a statement of information, including the name of the organization, its purpose, number of persons expected to be invited, expected duration and name(s) of person(s) in charge.
R. 
Disobey a proper order of a police officer or Recreation Council member, 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 Recreation Council 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.
[Amended 1-14-2013 by Ord. No. 2013-1A]
T. 
Allow any pet into a public park or playground unless said pet is on a leash at all times. Allow any pet to defecate in the public park or playground without immediately removing any feces from such surface and disposing in an authorized container.
U. 
Beg or solicit alms, contributions or subscription of money or other valuable items.
V. 
Post any sign, banner, advertisement or circular without the written permission of the New Freedom Recreation Council.
[Added 4-8-1996 by Ord. No. 1996-4]
In the case of uses excepted hereunder, it shall be unlawful for any person to use for any purpose whatsoever the facilities specifically lighted for playground purposes after dark when such facilities are not lit or when there is no recreational program being operated by or with the authority of the New Freedom Recreation Council.
All laws pertaining to fishing in the commonwealth shall apply to fishing in parks and recreation areas, and provisions thereof are hereby incorporated by reference.
The use of all parks shall be on a first-come-first-served basis unless otherwise reserved:
A. 
By annual permission granted by the Recreation Council 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;
D. 
By permission granted by the Recreation Council for a specific requested use.
Recreation facilities which become hazardous for public use due to weather, water, fire or unforeseeable conditions may be closed only at the discretion of the Recreation Council.
The police officers of the Borough of New Freedom are charged with enforcement of the provisions of this chapter.
[Amended 4-8-1996 by Ord. No. 1996-4]
Any person, firm or corporation who shall violate any provision of this chapter shall, upon conviction thereof, be sentenced to pay a fine not more than $600 and/or to imprisonment for a term not to exceed 90 days.