[HISTORY: Adopted by the Township Committee of the Township
of Riverside 12-19-2016 by Ord. No. 2016-13. Amendments noted where applicable.]
The term "park," as used in this article, means all lands owned
or leased by the Township, including but not limited to the following
described areas:
A.
A. Field. Bounded on the north by 50 Street, on the east by Rancocas
Avenue, on the south by Washington Street and on the west by Chester
Avenue.
B.
Reeder Field. Beginning at a point in the westerly line of Pulaski
Avenue (60 feet wide) corner to Lot 2, said point being distant 86.98
feet measured southwardly along the westerly line of Pulaski Avenue
from the point of curvature of the curve forming the southwesterly
intersection of Pulaski Avenue and Adams Street; and runs:
(1)
Southwardly along the westerly line of Pulaski Avenue, 20 feet to
a point corner to Lot 3; thence
(2)
Westward along Lot 3 and parallel to Adams Street 131.39 feet to
a point; thence
(3)
Southwardly along the rear line of Lots 3, 4 and 5 and at right angles
to Lincoln Street 167.88 feet to a point, corner to Lot 11; thence
(4)
Westward, along the rear line of Lots 11, 12, 13 and 14, and parallel
to Lincoln Street 203.47 feet to a point; thence
(5)
Northwardly along the rear line of Lots 17, 18 and 19, 226.61 feet
and parallel to Chester Avenue to a point corner to Lot 10; thence
(6)
Eastwardly along the rear line of Lots 2, 8, 9 and 10 and parallel
to Adams Street, 295.82 feet to the place of beginning.
C.
Whomsley Field. Beginning at a point marking the intersection of
the northerly line of Monroe Street and the easterly line of Reeder
Avenue; and runs:
(1)
Along the easterly line of Reeder Avenue north 9 degrees 59 minutes
20 seconds, west 130.30 feet to an angle in the same; thence
(2)
Still along the easterly line of Reeder Avenue north 16 degrees 13
minutes 30 seconds, east 553.56 feet to a point corner to lands of
the Township of Riverside; thence
(3)
Along said Township lands south 88 degrees 00 minutes 30 seconds,
east 215 feet to a point; thence
(4)
Southwardly through lands of the Riverside Sewerage Authority 630
feet more or less to a point in the northerly line of Monroe Street;
(5)
South 85 degrees 34 minutes 20 seconds, west 300 feet to the place
of beginning.
D.
The area known as "Spring Garden Park," bounded on the east by Middleton
Street, the north by Spring Garden Street, the west by Carroll Street
and the south by Morton Street, is dedicated in perpetuity for recreational
purposes only.
E.
Bob Kenney Field.
(1)
Beginning at a point in the southeasterly line of Hooker Street (50
feet wide) corner to lands now or formerly of Richard Rossi, said
point being distant 204.07 feet northeastwardly measured along the
southeasterly line of Hooker Street from its intersection with the
northeastwardly line of Fairview Street; and runs:
(a)
Northeastwardly along the southeasterly line of Hooker Street
754.88 feet to a point corner to lands now or formerly of Andrew Kona;
thence
(b)
Southeastwardly along said Kona lands now or formerly of Catherine
McKeen, and crossing Sylvan Avenue (40 feet wide) 315 feet more or
less to a point in the southeasterly line of Sylvan Street; thence
(c)
Southwestwardly along the southeasterly line of Sylvan Avenue
42 feet more or less to a point corner to lands now or formerly of
Robert Wilson; thence
(d)
Southeastwardly along said Wilson and crossing Progress Street
(50 feet wide) 316.16 feet to a point in the southeasterly line of
Progress Street; thence
(e)
Southwestwardly along the southeasterly line of Progress Street
500 feet more or less to a point corner to lands now or formerly of
the Burlington County Publishing Company; thence
(f)
Southeastwardly along said Burlington County Publishing Company
150 feet to a point; thence
(g)
Southwestwardly along the rear line of lots fronting on Whittaker
Street five feet to a point corner to lands now or formerly of Archie
Butcher; thence
(h)
Northwestwardly along said Butcher and crossing Progress Avenue
200 feet to a point in the northwesterly line of Progress Avenue;
thence
(i)
Northeastwardly 150 feet to a point corner to lands now or formerly
of Joseph Borelli; thence
(j)
Northwestwardly along said Borelli 150 feet to a point corner
to the same; thence
(k)
Southwestwardly along said Borelli and along lands now or formerly
of Pasquale Borelli 176.48 feet to a point corner to lands now or
formerly of Louise Vogelman; thence
(l)
Northwestwardly along said Vogelman and crossing Sylvan Avenue
232 feet more or less to a point in the northwesterly line of Sylvan
Avenue corner to lands now or formerly of D & D Lepesha; thence
(m)
Northwestwardly along said Lepesha, 81.86 feet to a point corner
to the same; thence
(n)
Northwestwardly along said Lepesha and along lands now or formerly
of Richard Rossi 118.81 feet to the place of beginning.
(2)
And all roads and paths located within the bounds of said lands.
The aforesaid parks shall be closed between the hours of 8:00
p.m. and 6:00 a.m. EST daylight saving time and 6:00 p.m. and 6:00
a.m. EST the balance of the calendar year, unless permission is granted
by the Township Committee.
A.
The following acts are prohibited in the parks delineated in § 197-1:
(1)
Use threatening, abusive or insulting language.
(2)
Do any obscene or indecent act.
(3)
Throw stones or other missiles.
(4)
Annoy persons, including adjacent property owners.
(5)
Interfere with, encumber, obstruct or render dangerous any public
way, path, walk, bridge or public place.
(6)
Do any act tending or amounting to a breach of the peace.
(7)
Climb or stand upon any fence, shelter, seat, bridge railing or support,
statue or other erection.
(8)
Introduce, carry or fire any firecrackers, torpedoes or fireworks.
(9)
Engage in, instigate, aid or encourage a contention or fight.
(10)
Assault any person.
(11)
Participate in betting, gambling, gaming, or use or operate
any slot machine or gaming table or other gambling instrument, or
sell fortunes.
(12)
Solicit gifts or contributions for any purpose without permission
of the Township Administrator.
(13)
Possess or consume alcoholic beverages without permission of
the Township Administrator.
(14)
Be under the influence of intoxicating alcoholic beverages.
(15)
Possess, use or be under the influence of drugs, as defined
and prohibited by New Jersey statutes.
(16)
Give entertainment of any kind, transact business of any kind
or hold public meetings or assemblies without permission of the Township
Administrator.
(17)
Occupy a camp or campground, or sleep overnight, without permission
of the Township Administrator.
(18)
Sell, vend or give away any articles of merchandise or other
matter, or distribute handbills or circulars, without permission of
the Township Administrator.
(19)
Kindle, build, maintain or use a fire, except in fireplaces
provided or in an approved container. All fires shall be completely
extinguished before leaving.
(20)
Post, paint or affix or erect any sign, advertisement, banner
or any other matter for attracting attention without permission of
the Township Administrator.
(21)
Possess or use guns, knives, slingshots or other dangerous weapons.
(22)
Possess or use any explosive material that may cause an explosion
when used either alone or in combination with some other material
to produce rapid flaming combustion or administer a destructive blow
to surrounding objects.
(23)
Kill, injure or disturb any animal or bird, or damage any grass, tree, shrub or plant or any building, sign, structure or equipment upon any premises under the jurisdiction of the Township. The cutting or felling of any trees, limbs or portions of trees is specifically prohibited and subject to the mandatory penalties set forth in § 231-8.[1]
[1]
Editor's Note: So in original.
(24)
Ride, drive or bring any horse upon or within any park, playground
or recreational area.
(25)
Allow any dog on premises.
(26)
Drive or park any motor vehicles, including minibikes, snowmobiles
or other power-driven equipment, on or within any park, playground
or recreational area without permission of the Township Administrator.
Township maintenance vehicles and those of Township officials and
employees and emergency vehicles shall be permitted.
(27)
Swim, wade or otherwise go into any body of water within the
parks, playgrounds and recreational areas of the Township. No power-driven
boats of any type shall be permitted on any body of water within the
parks, playgrounds and recreational areas of the Township.
(28)
Ice skate on any pond, lake or any other body of water, except
in designated areas.
(29)
Dump, deposit or leave any ashes, paper, boxes, cans, rubbish,
waste, garbage or refuse or other trash, or fail to place such materials
in a receptacle placed for such purpose.
(30)
Throw, discharge or otherwise place or cause to be placed in
the waters of any fountain, pond, lake, stream or other body of water,
or in any storm sewer or drain, any substance or thing, liquid or
solid which will or may result in the pollution of such waters.
(31)
Throw debris on the ice of any lake or pond, or throw debris
on any water of any lake or pond.
(32)
Dig, trench or excavate by tool, blasting or other means any
earth or other materials from the area.
(33)
Smoke tobacco, marijuana, or other illegal substances.
(34)
Deface or damage park equipment or structures.
(35)
Persons more than 12 years of age are prohibited from using
or sitting on any playground equipment.
(36)
Use athletic equipment or facilities outside of those events
sanctioned by the Township Committee. The use of the dugouts by anyone
other than team players or staff is strictly prohibited.
A.
Purpose. This section embodies the policies and procedures which
govern facility use and users in order to insure optimal maintenance
of athletic fields and other recreational facilities, owned by the
Township of Riverside and to assure fair and efficient access to those
facilities. Factors to be considered in determining permission for
use, as well as permission for type of use, are current capital improvements
or rehabilitation, regular maintenance, extent of wear and tear to
be caused by use, coordination of uses, efficient scheduling, location
of facility, and availability of services at a facility. All parties
must comply with federal and state antidiscrimination laws. All facility
users shall comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws;
such user shall pay all the costs, expenses, fines, penalties, and
damages which may be imposed upon the owner of the property by reason
of, or arising out of, the user's failure to fully and promptly comply
with all legal requirements and observe all the provisions of this
policy
B.
Fields governed. These policies and procedures apply to all park areas delineated in § 300-1, and apply to both the athletic fields and basketball courts.
C.
Priority of use by category. Permits for field/facility use are issued
by category in which the organization or event is placed. Category
I user/event has priority over Category II, III and IV user/event.
Permits must be available for review at time of field use. All Category
II and III permits will bear the notice that a program carried on
by a Category I organization can claim priority in unusual circumstances.
The Recreation Department reserves the right to request written copies
of all team rosters, complete with names, addresses, phone numbers,
and/or places of employment.
(1)
Category I permit use recreation directly sponsored activities. These
activities include all athletic and non-athletic program offerings
and special events.
(2)
Category II permit use Riverside teams in established leagues. These
teams are independent organizations that have been established to
serve the recreational interest of the participants. A written roster,
proof of insurance and a hold harmless agreement must be submitted
at the time of application to the issuing entity. No permits will
be issued unless this criterion is met.
(3)
Category III permit use private group field requests. These groups
are made up of citizens of Riverside, or businesses based in Riverside,
who request the use of facilities on an occasional basis when space
is available. A written roster and proof of insurance must be submitted
at the time of application to the issuing entity. No permits will
be issued unless this criteria is met.
(4)
Category IV permit/use private group(s) and privately operated program(s)
field requests. Township facilities may not be made available for
organizations, entities, individuals or groups for the purpose of
providing recreational services to youth or adults if the event to
be operated is on a for-profit basis, unless no Category I, II or
III uses are in need of the field or facility.
D.
Allocation of fields and facilities. The fields/facilities use schedule
created by the Township Administrator and/or the BOE Athletic Director
will establish the opening and closing dates for field/facilities
use as well as the period of time affected by that schedule. The schedule
will serve as a permit for use of the facility named. Responsible
officials within the Township (police, emergency services, employees,
and others) and within the BOE (building principals, custodial staff,
and others) will receive a copy of the fields/facilities schedule.
The fields/facilities schedule will be divided into at least the following
such parts: school days (after school until 5:30 p.m., school days
after 5:30 p.m., Saturdays (am/pm) and Sundays (am/pm); they may be
further subdivided if desired to accommodate needs and not to reserve
more time than necessary for a function or event. Special note will
be made of time slot variations due to special events. Communication
is the key to efficient maximization of use of scarce facilities.
Consistent with that goal, any assigned user must notify the Township
Administrator or the Administrator's designee, of expected nonuse
of a particular facility, at a particular time. Every effort should
be made to do so at least seven calendar days in advance. This nonuse
does not apply to weather cancellations.
(1)
Notes concerning scheduling priority of assignment is made based upon the categories established in Subsection C above. Priority is given within a particular sport's designated season. In-season sports have equal status to each other; out of season sports have equal status to each other. Recognizing that most sports have some program on more than an in-season basis, consideration should be made to accommodate the out-of-season sport's minimum necessary allocation for a) games as a first priority and b) practices as a second priority. Assignment of particular fields will be done with an effort towards accommodating such use rather than simply on a preference basis. Permits will be granted equitably to applicants who have submitted all required information and paperwork on dates of assignment. Under unusual circumstances, the Township Administrator reserves the right to bump a previously scheduled activity provided at least 24 hours' notice is given to the assigned user at the original site. Every effort should be made to limit such late rescheduling.
(2)
Field closings due to weather. All users of athletic fields are subject
to the determination of field playing conditions on a daily basis.
Determination is made by the Township Administrator, or his/her assigned
designee. Generally, all users are subject to the same standard for
closure. Nevertheless, determination will be made on a field-by-field
basis, as well as a user-by-user basis where conditions are such that
some fields may be playable while others are not, and some users may
do less damage by use than others.
E.
Facility use rules and regulations.
(1)
Use of any active recreation area by a group of more than 10 participants
is authorized by permit only. Permits must be available for review
at time of facility/field use.
(2)
Use of alcoholic beverages or controlled substances of any kind,
use of profane, loud, threatening, insulting, indecent and abusive
language is prohibited.
(3)
Use of amplifiers for music, announcements or otherwise is not permitted
to be unreasonably loud. The limit to such volume must be so that
it is barely audible 30 yards from the limits of the playing area.
No public address systems may be used after 10:00 p.m. PA systems
may be used for games at the recreation complex until 10:00 p.m. or
the completion of half time (whichever is earlier). No loudspeaker
use is permitted before 9:00 a.m.
(4)
Use of loudspeakers in all other cases will require a special use
permit from the Township Administrator.
(5)
Athletic fields/facilities may not be used before 8:00 a.m. or after
dusk, except where lights are utilized. Each park/field has a 10:00
p.m. lights out time for all outdoor facilities. Practices and games
should be scheduled to end before this time with the lights to be
turned off as soon as the pickup of players allows.
(6)
All trash must be placed in proper receptacles. Users are expected
to leave the facility in the same condition in which it was found
or better.
(7)
Concession sales and games of legalized are by separate permit only
in compliance with all Township ordinances and/or state statutes.
(8)
Warm-ups for the next scheduled event must be performed so as not
to interfere with existing event and so as not to endanger the welfare
of all participants, spectators and facilities.
(9)
All managers, coaches, or persons in charge of a group using the
fields will be responsible for the conduct of all participants, spectators
and others connected with the activity, including visiting teams and
opponents.
(10)
Clothes must be changed in restrooms only.
(11)
Field modifications are prohibited.
(12)
All coaches must complete the required municipal background
checks.
