Township of Parsippany-Troy Hills, NJ Parks, Recreation Areas and Public Lands

Knoll West initial membership fee - Class A (C1, C2, C3, C4). Class A membership playing privileges any time the course is available as outings permit. Class A members will be permitted to schedule tee times 12 days in advance. Corporations must specify the employee names at the time of registration.

	Resident	Nonresident
Individual	$910	$1,820
Family shall consist of the member's spouse/partner and children and grandchildren 18 years and under	$1,635	$3,270
Corporate per person (minimum 2 members) - Class A privileges apply to all corporate members	$1,030	$2,060

Knoll West initial membership fee - Class B. Class B membership playing privileges as outings permit and weekend afternoons as available. Class B members will be permitted to schedule tee times eight days in advance.

	Township Resident (D2, D3, D4)	Nonresident
Individual	$665	$1,330
Corporate per person (minimum 2 members) - Class B privileges apply to all corporate members	$785	$1,570

**Insert Township employee membership

Knoll West green fee schedule (C10).

Until Twilight Rates
	Knoll West Weekday	Knoll West Weekend/Holiday
Member Rates
18 holes	$55 plus tax	$58 plus tax
Nonmember Rates
18 holes	$85 plus tax	$89 plus tax
Member-guest rates
18 holes	$72 plus tax	$77 plus tax

Junior Rates The following rates are for Junior Golf only after 1:00 p.m. for the entire calendar year. If playing prior to 1:00 p.m., regular member-guest or non-member rates will apply.
Type	Fee
Junior, under 17	$20, must be with an adult 18 years or older. Proof of age required.
Junior, 17 years to 24 years old	$30, proof of age required

Junior rates are walking only. If a junior golfer rides in a cart, the standard cart fees plus tax apply.

Juniors under 17 may not drive carts under any circumstances at any time. We will hold the driver's license of any junior renting a cart until it is returned in good order.

Twilight Rates
The following rates are for twilight golf only after 1:30 p.m. from opening through March 31, after 3:30 p.m. April 1 through October 31, after 1:00 p.m. November and December
	Knoll West Weekday	Knoll West Weekend/Holiday
Member Twilight Rates
Twilight	$48 plus tax	$49 plus tax
Twilight walking	$39	$41
9 hole, cart included only	$34 plus tax	$36 plus tax
Member-Guest Twilight Rates
Twilight	$58 plus tax	$58 plus tax
Twilight walking	$44	$44
9 hole, cart included only	$40 plus tax	$40 plus tax
Nonmember Twilight Rates
Twilight	$65 plus tax	$67 plus tax
Twilight walking	$50	$52
9 hole, cart included only	$45 plus tax	$47 plus tax (only two hours after twilight)

Senior (over 62): a $2 discount applies, weekday rates only.

(4)

Knoll West other fees schedule (C10).

Bag storage: $125 per year.

Lockers: $125 per year.

Member package: $200 for both bag storage and locker per year.

Handicap service: $35 per year.

(e)

Carts (1/2 cart is included in the green fee for the West Course):

18-hole	$38 plus tax
18-hole - 1/2 cart	$19 plus tax
9-hole - 2 people	$30 plus tax
9-hole - 1/2 cart	$15 plus tax

(f)

Outing fees for new outings: All golf outings at the West Course are subject to availability.

[1]

Non-Township and non-charities. Outings are offered on Mondays and Tuesdays only. The fee is $85 per person (The outing price includes greens fees, carts and $15 credit to be spent at pro shop). Tax will be additional for taxable items. Food and beverage is extra.

[2]

Parsippany Township charities: Parsippany-Troy Hills charities and non-profit 501(c)(3) organizations. Outings are offered on Mondays and Tuesdays only. The fee is $65 per person (The outing price includes greens fees, carts and $15 credit to be spent at pro shop). Tax will be additional for taxable items. Food and beverage is extra.

[3]

These outing rates may be adjusted and set by the General Manager and Director of Golf to secure any outings considering cancelling to another location.

(g)

Nonrefundable deposit: For those scheduling outings, a nonrefundable deposit of $500 to reserve the date must be paid.

(h)

Exception to nonrefundable deposit: In the event a previously reserved outing is canceled by a nonprofit organization in enough time for another outing to be scheduled for the previously reserved date, thereby resulting in no loss of revenue to the Township, the deposit may be refunded to such nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization.

(i)

Any agreements signed prior to adoption of this section will be honored as contracted.

Knoll East.

Initial membership fee:

Township resident (C3)	$75
Nonresident	$175

Knoll East green fee schedule (C6)(C7).

Rates
Weekday	Knoll East	Weekend/Holiday	Knoll East
18 holes until twilight	Member: $23 Nonmember: $43	18 holes until twilight	Member: $28 Nonmember: $53
9 holes until twilight	Member: $20 Nonmember: $38	9 holes until twilight	Member: $25 Nonmember: $48

The following rates are for twilight golf only after 1:30 p.m. from opening through March 31, after 3:30 p.m. April 1 through October 31, after 1:00 p.m. November and December:

Twilight weekday walking

Member: $21

Nonmember: $37

Twilight weekend walking

Member: $24

Nonmember: $47

Senior (over 62) and youth rates (under 18): a $2 discount applies, weekday rates only.

Industrial League Rates (Weekdays Only)
Member	Nonmember
$21	$27

Carts (not included in the green fee for the East Course):

18-hole	$38 plus tax
18-hole - 1/2 cart	$19 plus tax
9-hole - 2 people	$30 plus tax
9-hole - 1/2 cart	$15 plus tax
Hand cart	$6 plus tax

(4)

Outing fees/deposits - weekends and weekdays when scheduling permits:

$57 per person (includes greens fees and carts). Cart charges will be plus tax.

$42 per person (includes greens fees and carts) for charities and nonprofit 501(c)(3).

Notes:

For purposes of this fee schedule, an individual will be considered a Township resident if their principal place of residence is located in Parsippany-Troy Hills and/or they own real property and the individual seeking the status of a Township resident for this fee schedule is personally liable for real property taxes on same. A corporation shall be considered to be a Township resident if the corporation owns or leases property in Parsippany-Troy Hills for the purpose of conducting a business. All applicants who seek resident status for purposes of the Knoll West fee schedule shall produce, at the request of the Township, such proof of residence as the Township may require.

All Knoll West members pay member rates at the Knoll East.

Must provide proof of residence.

(4)

A senior is 62 years of age. Senior discount of $2 is on weekdays only on Knoll West and East.

(5)

Exemptions. The following individuals or groups are exempt from the payment of Knoll Country Club utility fees:

The members of the two high school golf teams and their two coaches (one per school) for practice on course and the opposing team and coach for matches, provided that practices and matches are played on weekdays.

The General Manager, Golf Superintendent, Golf Greens Superintendent and Golf Pro are exempt from driving range fees.

The General Manager, Golf Superintendent, and Golf Pro(s) are exempt from golf greens fees.

(6)

All Township employees and active volunteer members of the six fire districts, two volunteer ambulance squads, the rescue and recovery squad and the Office of Emergency Management shall pay the member rate for greens fees and golf cart rental at both the East and West Courses.

(7)

The General Manager and Director of Golf have the discretion to reduce or increase daily greens fee rates and outing fees with approval of the Business Administrator. Backup documentation required for auditors.

(8)

Daily/weekend twilight times shall be as follows:

Opening day through March 31 after 1:30 p.m.

April 1 through October 31 after 3:30 p.m.

November 1 to closing after 1:00 p.m.

(9)

All Knoll West members will be issued a range card once per year upon membership payment:

A Membership = $125.

B Membership = $75.

Range ball card refills will be discounted by 20%.

(10)

Golf range is available for use to members and nonmembers. Golf range fees:

Large bucket of balls: $15.

Medium bucket of balls: $11.

Small bucket of balls: $7.

(11)

Memberships for both the East and West Golf Courses will begin registration in January of each year. Early bird signup will begin at this time. A $50 late registration fee will be assessed to each membership submitted with full payment after February 14 of each year.

§ 290-5 Parsippany-Troy Hills Community Center fees.

[Amended by Ord. No. 96:6; 1-11-2022 by Ord. No. 2021:30]

The Parsippany-Troy Hills Community Center shall be open to Township residents and resident groups, with appropriate proof of residency required. The Director of the Department of Human Services shall maintain a list of certain nonresidents individuals registered with the Department as of January 1, 2022, who shall be eligible for membership upon payment of an annual membership fee of $75 for a nonresident individual and $150 for a nonresident couple.

The following hourly fees shall be charges and are hereby authorized for use of facilities at the Parsippany-Troy Hills Community Center:

Organization Type	Room	Fee per Hour
Nonresident individuals, businesses and organizations	Room A or Room B	$100
	Room A and B (Full)	$200
	Theatre	$275
	Atrium	$95
	Conference room	$60
	Library	$80
	Game room	$80
	Studio C	$100
	Kitchen annex	$90
	Ping pong room(s)	Up to $100
	Outdoor patio	Up to $200
Resident for-profit businesses and organizations	Room A or Room B	$75
	Room A and B (Full)	$150
	Theatre	$200
	Atrium	$70
	Conference room	$45
	Library	$60
	Game room	$60
	Studio C	$75
	Kitchen annex	$65
	Ping pong room(s)	Up to $100
	Outdoor patio	Up to $200
Resident individuals and 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations	Room A or Room B	$50
	Room A and B (Full)	$100
	Theatre	$125
	Atrium	$45
	Conference room	$30
	Library	$40
	Game room	$40
	Studio C	$75
	Kitchen annex	$40
	Ping pong room(s)	Up to $100
	Outdoor patio	Up to $200

NOTES:
(a)	Use of chairs and tables included. The organization shall comply with all local laws, rules and regulations and shall provide the Township with all requested information, including, but not limited to, the following: 1) proof of insurance coverage naming the Township as additional insureds and 2) indemnification to the Township. Execution of Township's standard form of agreement may also be required.
(b)	Rates for the ping pong room(s) and outdoor patio are dependent on use and will be posted on the Township website and available in the office of the Director of the Department of Recreational Services.

§ 290-6 Fees for use of public gardens.

[Amended by Ord. No. 96:6; 1-11-2022 by Ord. No. 2021:30]

The following fees shall be charged and are hereby authorized for use of Parsippany's Victory Gardens:

	Use	Fee
	Full garden (10 feet by 20 feet)	$40
	Senior citizens	$20
	Half garden (10 feet by 10 feet)	$20
	Senior citizens	$10

Article II Use Regulations; Permit Requirements

[Adopted 10-28-1986 by Ord. No. 86:72 as Ch. XV of the 1986 Code]

§ 290-7 Definitions.

[Amended 8-16-2005 by Ord. No. 2005:18; 12-18-2007 by Ord. No. 2007:56;5-20-2014 by Ord. No. 2014:06; 1-11-2022 by Ord. No. 2021:30]

As used in this article and in any Parsippany-Troy Hills Division of Parks and Forestry and Department of Recreational Services rule or regulation, the following terms shall have the meanings indicated:

BRIDLE PATH

Any path maintained for persons riding on horseback.

CROSSING

The extension of any sidewalk space across any intersection drive, street, highway or bridle path, whether or not marked.

CURB

Any boundary of any street, road, avenue, boulevard, drive or bridle path, whether or not marked by a curbstone.

DEPARTMENT

The Division of Parks and Forestry and/or the Department of Recreational Services.

DRIVE

Any street, road, avenue or boulevard maintained by the Department for vehicular use, including parts thereof under or over any bridge.

DRIVE INTERSECTION

Any area bounded by the side line, real or projected, of one or more drives or streets which meet or cross other drives or streets.

DRIVER

Any person who propels, operates or is in charge of a vehicle.

FOOTPATH

A walk or any path maintained for pedestrians.

MUNICIPALITY

The Township of Parsippany-Troy Hills.

NONRESIDENT GROUP

An entity comprised of more than 15 persons from an association, firm or partnership, religious organization, corporation, company or family residing in or having offices outside the Township.

OFF-ROAD VEHICLES

Powered vehicles designed for or capable of cross country travel on or over land, water, sand, snow, ice, marsh, swampland, or other terrain, including, but not to be limited to, four-wheel drive vehicles, motorcycles, snowmobiles, amphibious and air cushion vehicles; except those vehicles utilized for fire, emergency or law enforcement purposes.

OMNIBUS

Any vehicle constructed for, or adapted to, the carrying of more than 12 persons.

ONE-WAY DRIVE

Any drive whereon traffic is restricted to one direction.

OWNER

Any person, firm, association, partnership or corporation owning, operating, or having the use of a vehicle, under a lease or otherwise, for a period greater than 30 days.

PARKING PLACE

Any part of any drive or space designated as a place for the standing or parking of vehicles.

PARKS

Parks, parkways, park areas, golf courses, ball fields, reservations, recreation areas and all other properties situated in the Township under the jurisdiction of the Department of Recreational Services.

PERMIT

A written license issued by or under the authority of the Department permitting the performance of a specified act or acts.

PERSON

Any person, entity, corporation, company, association, firm or partnership.

RESIDENT GROUP

An entity comprised of more than 15 persons from an association, firm or partnership, religious organization, corporation, company or family residing in or having offices located within the Township.

RULES AND REGULATIONS

Any rule or regulation governing conduct in the parks.

SAFETY ZONE

A space within a drive established for pedestrians.

SMOKING

The burning of, inhaling from, exhaling the smoke from, or the possession of a lighted cigar, cigarette, pipe, or any other matter or substance which contains tobacco or any other matter that can be smoked, or the inhaling or exhaling of smoke or vapor from an electronic smoking device.

SPECIAL EVENTS

Activities for which a special event permit has been issued.

VEHICLE

Powered conveyances, bicycles, tricycles, sleds, sleighs, push carts, and horses.

§ 290-8 Permits.

[Amended by Ord. No. 87:57]

Permits for certain uses required.

Permits are required for the following uses:

Camping;

Group use by more than 15 people;

[Amended 12-18-2007 by Ord. No. 2007:56]

Special events;

Nonprofit vending;

(e)

Possession and consumption of alcoholic beverages;

(f)

The use of fields with an artificial surface;

[Amended 12-18-2007 by Ord. No. 2007:56]

(g)

The use of Township fields for an organized game;

[Added 12-18-2007 by Ord. No. 2007:56]

(h)

Any other uses listed in the Department's rules and regulations as requiring a permit.

[Added 12-18-2007 by Ord. No. 2007:56]

(i)

All picnic pavilions.

[Added 1-11-2022 by Ord. No. 2021:30]

No such utilization of the parks and recreational facilities of the Township of Parsippany-Troy Hills shall be permitted without a permit, which must be in the user’s possession at the parks and recreation facility at the time of use. Any person desiring such permit shall file a request with the Department stating the following:

[Amended 12-18-2007 by Ord. No. 2007:56; 12-17-2013 by Ord. No. 2013:35]

The name and address of the applicant.

The name and address of the person, corporation or organization sponsoring the activity, if any.

The name and address of a contact person or group leader who will be present at all times during the activity for which the permit is desired.

The type of activity proposed (e.g., fund-raiser, club, political or charitable activity, etc.).

(e)

The days and hours for which the permit is desired.

(f)

The park or portion thereof for which the permit is desired.

(g)

The approximate number of persons participating in the activity.

(h)

For alcoholic beverage permits, the specifics with respect to the use of alcoholic beverages, including amount, type of container, plan for removal of refuse, and such other information as shall be requested by the Department.

(i)

Any other information which the Department shall find reasonably necessary to a determination as to whether a permit should be issued hereunder.

(j)

An insurance waiver/release and insurance requirements form shall be completed, and a certificate of insurance in compliance with same shall be submitted for all parks and recreational facility uses.

Issuance of permit. The Department shall issue a permit hereunder if it finds that:

The proposed activity will not unreasonably interfere with or detract from the general public enjoyment of the park or the promotion of public health and welfare, safety and recreation. The Township reserves the right not to schedule activities so that the maintenance staff can complete work.

[Amended 12-18-2007 by Ord. No. 2007:56]

The facilities sought to be used are available at the day and time specified in the application and the activity will not conflict with any other scheduled activities.

Past activities of the applicant under previous permits issued hereunder, if any, have been conducted in accordance with all applicable ordinances, regulations and the conditions of such permit(s).

Appeal of permit denial. Within five days after receipt of a permit application, the Department shall apprise an applicant in writing of the reasons for refusing a permit, and the applicant shall have the right to appeal the denial to the Parsippany-Troy Hills Township Council by serving written notice thereof on the Township Clerk within five days of the date of said denial. The applicant may include in such notice a request for a hearing, which shall be scheduled as soon thereafter as possible. The Township Council shall consider the application under the standards in Subsection B hereof and sustain or overrule the Department's decision. If no hearing has been requested, such decision shall be rendered on the papers within 10 days. The decision of the Township Council shall be final.

Cancellation and changes to reservations. Permit holders must provide two weeks' notice for cancellation or changes to reservations. Any such cancellation or change to reservations shall be subject to a $10 fee.

[Added 12-18-2007 by Ord. No. 2007:56;[1]; amended 12-17-2013 by Ord. No. 2013:35; 1-11-2022 by Ord. No. 2021:30]

[1]

Editor's Note: This ordinance also relettered former Subsections D through F as Subsections E through G, respectively.

Violation of permit. Strict compliance with permits is required. Any violation of any terms and/or conditions thereof shall constitute grounds for revocation of the permit by the Department. In case of the revocation of any permit, permit fees shall be retained by the Department. The permit forfeiture shall not in any manner relieve such person from liability for the violation of the items listed under disclaimers on the permit or for civil damages. Any violation of the permit is grounds for denying any future permits.

[Amended 12-18-2007 by Ord. No. 2007:56; 12-17-2013 by Ord. No. 2013:35]

Fees for permits.

[Amended by Ord. No. 94:20; Ord. No. 94:35; Ord. No. 95:8; Ord. No. 96:23; Ord. No. 97:6; Ord. No. 98:17; Ord. No. 2000:36; Ord. No. 2002:7; 10-8-2002 by Ord. No. 2002:38; 3-25-2003 by Ord. No. 2003:06; 8-16-2005 by Ord. No. 2005:18; 3-27-2007 by Ord. No. 2007:05; 4-24-2007 by Ord. No. 2007-08; 12-18-2007 by Ord. No. 2007:56; 3-17-2009 by Ord. No. 2009:05; 12-15-2009 by Ord. No. 2009:43; 7-20-2010 by Ord. No. 2010:17; 6-21-2011 by Ord. No. 2011:14; 2-14-2012 by Ord. No. 2012:03; 3-19-2013 by Ord. No. 2013:06; 12-17-2013 by Ord. No. 2013:35; 6-16-2015 by Ord. No. 2015:11; 5-14-2019 by Ord. No. 2019:24; 1-11-2022 by Ord. No. 2021:30]

Type of Program/Permit		Fee Range
(1)	Recreational activities
	Various youth programs (per person)	$10 to $1,500
	Various adult programs (per person)	$10 to $1,500
	Various Township-sponsored adult travel teams and leagues (per person)	$5 to $1,500
	Various tennis programs and memberships (per person)	$5 to $1,500
	Trips, special events and programs	Cost rounded to highest dollar amount

Type of Program/Permit		Fee
(2)	Facility use
Natural grass fields (per hour)
With lights
Residents		$40
Nonresidents		$80
League/business use-Township		$60
League/business use-out of Township		$120
No lights
Residents		$20
Nonresidents		$40
League/business use-Township		$30
League/business use-out of Township		$60
Artificial turf fields (per hour)
With lights
Residents		$50
Nonresidents		$100
League/business use-Township		$80
League/business use-out of Township		$160
No lights
Residents		$25
Nonresidents		$50
League/business use-Township		$40
League/business use-out of Township		$80

NOTE:
(a)	Groups and teams will be assessed the nonresident facility use permit fee unless at least 80% of the group or team consists of residents of the Township, as evidenced by the submittal of a team roster along with proof of address. Acceptable means of proof of address shall be determined by the Superintendent of Recreation or his or her designee.
(b)	The following organizations: Parsippany Board of Education, Par-Troy Little League East, Par-Troy Little League West, Parsippany Soccer Club, Little Vikings Football, Parsippany Police Athletic League, and Parsippany Lacrosse Club are exempt from the facility use permit fee for youth-related use, provided that:
	[1]	At least 80% of the youth registered to participate in the affiliated youth sports organization are Township residents;
	[2]	The affiliated organization collects and remits annually to the Township's Department of Recreational Services a complete roster of registrants and facility use fee of $100 for each nonresident registered participant;
	[3]	With the approval of the Township Administration each affiliated organization will be permitted to hold one special event per calendar year.
	[4]	The fee for special services pursuant to § 290-16 shall not be waived.

Type of Program/Permit	Fee
Picnic area rental; fees include garbage pickup service (per group)
Resident (number of people in group)
15 to 50	$75
51 to 100	$150
Over 100	$225
Nonresident (number of people in group)
15 to 50	$150
51 to 100	$300
Over 100	$450
Business-Township (number of people in group)
15 to 50	$125
51 to 100	$250
Over 100	$375
Business-out of Township (number of people in group)
15 to 50	$250
51 to 100	$500
Over 100	$750
Picnic area alcohol permit (per event)
Resident	$75
Nonresident	$150
Business-Township	$125
Business-out of Township	$250
Roller hockey rink (per hour)
Residents
No lights	$20
With lights	$40
Nonresidents
No lights	$40
With lights	$80
Veterans Memorial Park bandstand (per hour) with electricity and lights (4-hour minimum required)	$150
Basketball court (per court, per hour)
Resident	$5
Nonresident	$10
Business-Township	$8
Business-out of Township	$15
Tennis court (per court, per hour)
Resident	$5
Nonresident	$25
Nonresident Business — yearly pass	$220
Resident-yearly pass	$110
Pickleball court (per court, per hour)
Resident	$5
Nonresident	$25
Resident-yearly pass	$110

NOTE: A copy of the hours of operation and general rules and regulations are on file in the office of the Superintendent of the Division of Recreation.

Refund of fees.

[Amended by Ord. No. 96:30; 12-17-2013 by Ord. No. 2013:35 ]

No refunds of recreation fees paid for pursuant to Subsection F shall be given except in the following instances:

A request was made with at least two weeks’ notice, subject to the cancellation and changes to reservations fees under Subsection D. Permit fees shall be non-refundable with less than two weeks’ notice of cancellation.

[Amended 5-14-2019 by Ord. No. 2019:24; 1-11-2022 by Ord. No. 2021:30]

Illness or injury, documented by a physician, which prevents participation in the program.

If the fields are closed by the Division of Parks and Forestry or Department of Recreational Services due to hazardous playing conditions.

[Amended 1-11-2022 by Ord. No. 2021:30]

In the event weather conditions are severe enough to prevent safe use of picnic areas, as deemed by the Division of Parks and Forestry or Department of Recreational Services.

[Amended 1-11-2022 by Ord. No. 2021:30]

Where permitted, refund of permit fees shall be distributed, subject to a $10 processing fees.

[Amended 1-11-2022 by Ord. No. 2021:30]

Fees for rental of portable stage.

[Added 1-11-2022 by Ord. No. 2021:30]

Resident rental	$300 per day
Nonresident rental	$600 per day

NOTE: All stage rentals require two Division of Parks and Forestry or Recreation Department employees for minimum of two hours to deliver and set up the stage and two hours to break down and return the stage. The hourly rate for said employees shall be the hourly fee for special services established at § 290-16. Any additional and miscellaneous fees will be determined upon review of the stage rental request.

§ 290-9 Prohibited uses.

Advertising. No person shall, with the exception of municipal activities and Department-approved activities, post, paint, affix, distribute, hand out, deliver, place, cast or leave about any billboard, placard, ticket, handbill, circular or other advertisement; display any flag, banner, transparency, target, sign, blimp, balloon, airplane, searchlight, or any other matter for advertising purposes; or operate any musical instrument or drum for advertising purposes or for the purpose of attracting attention to any exhibition, show, performance or other display.

[Amended 12-18-2007 by Ord. No. 2007:56]

Animals. No person shall cause or permit any animal owned by him, in his custody or under his control, except a domesticated household pet when restrained by a leash not exceeding six feet in length, to go or be in any park area, with the exception of dogs in a designated dog park area.

[Amended 12-18-2007 by Ord. No. 2007:56]

The one in immediate control of the pet will clean up after the animal.

Fires, lighted cigars, etc. No person shall kindle, build, maintain or use a fire, whether for cooking or otherwise, except in places provided for such purposes. Designated places shall be continuously under the care and direction of an adult from the time it is kindled until it is extinguished. No person shall throw away or discard any lighted match, cigar, cigarette, tobacco, paper or other material other than in a container provided by the Department.

Remaining after closing. Except when pursuant to a permit, no person or vehicle shall be in the parks when closed except in an emergency and then after notifying a police officer or Department representative.

Utilizing any restroom located in a park or public facility to clean oneself, except for routine hand washing, or wash or dry any clothing or other articles for personal use.

[Added 7-16-2019 by Ord. No. 2019:36]

§ 290-10 Regulated uses.

Aviation. No person, except in an emergency, shall land or cause to descend or alight within or upon the parks any airplane, flying machine, balloon, parachute, or other apparatus pertaining to aviation other than in special events and in a manner approved by the Department.

Bathing. No person shall bathe, wade or swim in any park waters except at designated places and times. Nude or partially nude bathing or sunning is prohibited.

Boating, sledding, coasting, skating, etc. No person shall use or operate a boat, canoe, water skis, aquaplane, inflated float or raft in park waters, nor shall any person sled, coast, ski, or skate except at approved places and times.

Games and athletics. No person shall operate aviation models, kites, model boats, model automobiles, nor shall any person throw, cast, catch, kick or strike any baseball, golf ball, football, basketball, bean bag, arrow or any other similar object except at approved places. Athletic events or organized games shall require permits.

Horses/ponies. No person shall use, ride or drive a horse or pony upon parklands other than in designated areas.

[Amended 12-17-2013 by Ord. No. 2013:35]

Groups, meetings, exhibitions, racing and similar activities.

[Amended 12-18-2007 by Ord. No. 2007:56; 12-17-2013 by Ord. No. 2013:35]

No group of 15 or more persons shall use the park area without first obtaining a permit.

Adult supervision of children’s groups is required at all times.

No person shall hold any public meeting or give any concert or entertainment of any kind or erect any structure, including but not limited to stands, tents, platforms, or play structures, occupy any camp, or utilize any loudspeaker, public address system or amplifier without a permit.

Alcoholic beverages. No person shall possess, consume or distribute any alcoholic beverages other than at group functions sponsored by organizations for which an alcoholic beverage permit has been obtained under this article. Alcoholic beverages permitted in Township parks and recreational areas are restricted to nonglass containers such as kegs, cans and coated paper containers. Alcoholic beverages shall only be permitted in picnic areas and are specifically prohibited on other park property, including, but not limited to, playing fields, playgrounds and tennis courts. The Department can, in the interest of public health and safety, promulgate additional regulations governing this particular use.

[Amended by Ord. No. 87:57; 1-11-2022 by Ord. No. 2021:30]

Vending.

[Amended 12-18-2007 by Ord. No. 2007:56; 8-17-2021 by Ord. No. 2021:16]

No person or entity shall engage in any commercial enterprise, including, but not limited to, the offering of services or the sale of any food and/or beverages or goods, wares or merchandise, within public parks or recreation areas in the Township, except that mobile food vending shall be permitted at the Knoll Country Club at the discretion of the Knoll Golf Manager, or his/her designee, provided that the person or entity has obtained a license pursuant to § 180-3.

A nonprofit entity may sell food and/or beverages or goods, wares or merchandise within public parks or recreation areas in the Township, provided that the nonprofit entity has obtained a permit pursuant to § 290-8.