(A) The Board of Commissioners of the town is enacting this chapter to establish reasonable regulations for use of town recreation and parks facilities.
(B) The Board finds that recreation and parks facilities are provided for the general benefit of the citizens of the town and surrounding area and that the recreation facilities are created and maintained for public use under G.S. Ch. 160A, Article 18. However, when there are no regulations to govern the use of recreation and parks facilities, activities can occur which threaten the safe use of the facilities by the public, may pose traffic hazards, and may have a negative impact on the aesthetic value of the recreation facility.
(C) By enacting this chapter, the Board intends to:
(1) Balance the rights of individuals to utilize recreation facilities in a constructive active or passive manner which does not infringe on the rights of others to do the same;
(2) Protect the public health, safety, and welfare;
(3) Reduce traffic and pedestrian hazards; and
(4) Ensure fair and consistent enforcement of the regulations specified below.
(Ord. eff. 12-12-2011; Ord. eff. 8-11-2014; Ord. 2015-09-0416, passed 9-14-2015)