[Adopted 12-16-2003 by Ord. No. 2237-03]
The following rules are established for persons
using the Maplewood skate park and are to be posted in conspicuous
locations at the skate park:
A.Â
The skate park is an unsupervised facility. Please
skate responsibly exercising common sense and courtesy to other users.
Children under 10 years must be accompanied by an adult. Spectators
must stay clear of skaters and equipment.
B.Â
All skate park users must wear helmets and protective
equipment. Gear and clothing not in use must be stored outside of
the skate park. Shirts must be worn at all times. Horseplay, fighting
and disruptive behavior will not be tolerated.
C.Â
The skate park is for skateboards and in-line skates
only. BMX bikes, bicycles, scooters and motorized vehicles are not
permitted at any time. Skateboarding and/or in-line skating is not
permitted in the parking lots adjacent to the skate park.
D.Â
The use of drugs, alcohol, profanity, abusive language/behavior
and/or vandalism is strictly prohibited. All applicable rules and
regulations governing parks, cited in the Township's ordinances, will
apply.
E.Â
Boomboxes are not permitted at this facility. Headphones
must be used with all radios and CD players, etc.
F.Â
No food, drink, chewing gum, plastic and/or glass
containers or tobacco products may be brought onto the skate park.
G.Â
No pets are allowed at the skate park.
H.Â
The skate park closes at sundown.
I.Â
The skate park is closed when the skating surface
is wet, snow-covered or icy. The Director of the Department of Recreation
and Cultural Affairs or his/her designee will determine unsafe conditions
and may close the park as circumstances warrant.
J.Â
The Township of Maplewood is not responsible for lost
or stolen items.
K.Â
All inquiries or concerns are to be addressed to the
Maplewood Department of Recreation at (973)763-4202.
L.Â
Skateboarding and in-line skating are inherently risky
activities. All skate park users assume these risks by participating
in these activities.
