Park Rules

Park Rules

A. All terms, definitions, Rules, and Regulations set forth in Chapter 114 of the Limerick Township Code are incorporated herein. 

B. The parklands are open daily from sunrise until sunset. No person or persons shall be allowed in the parklands between the hours of sunset and sunrise, unless authorized by Limerick Township. 

C. Persons shall enter and leave parklands by the entrance and exit provided for that purpose. 

D. Vehicles. 

  • (1) All vehicles must be parked on paved areas or designated parking areas. Vehicles shall be parked in the parklands only while occupants of the vehicle are using the parklands. Overnight and long-term parking is prohibited. 
  • (2) No unlicensed vehicle shall be permitted within the parklands at any time. 
  • (3) No person may operate any recreational vehicle within the parklands. 
  • (4) The washing, maintenance, or repair of any vehicle is prohibited within the parklands. 

E. Intoxicating beverages or any illegal substances shall not be possessed, used, sold, or distributed in parklands. 

  • (1) Exception. The possession and use of alcoholic beverages is prohibited in all parklands owned or acquired by Limerick Township unless such alcoholic beverages are being served and possessed at an event sponsored by Limerick Township, with Limerick Township's consent, and the vender serving the alcoholic beverages has signed an associated agreement in a form satisfactory to the Township Solicitor.

F. Fires shall be permitted only in designated areas where fire grills or stoves are provided by the Township. Fires must be completely extinguished before leaving the site. 

G. Activities, sports, or games shall take place only in areas designated by the Township for such. Ball playing, including, but not limited to, baseball, softball, whiffle ball, football, soccer, rugby, or any other activity similar thereto, is prohibited in the following areas of the parklands: 

  • (1) The playground areas; 
  • (2) Any picnic area; 
  • (3) Any memorial area; 
  • (4) Any road or parking area. 

H. There shall be no camping, swimming, or scuba diving in the parklands. 

I. There shall be no playing or practicing of golf, except in areas specifically provided for such purpose. The practice of golf is prohibited while fields within the parklands are in use . In no case shall the practice of golf be permitted on any playing field.

J. Archery and hunting, by any means, are prohibited in the parklands, except during a regulated hunt times permitted and by the Township and Pennsylvania Game Commission. 

K. It shall be unlawful for any person to bring a pet animal in or upon the park lands unless such person keeps the animal, at all times, firmly secured by means of a collar and leash or other device so that the animal cannot stray beyond the control of the owner or person who has control of the animal. Any person bringing a pet animal in or upon the parklands shall immediately remove any animal's dung, manure, or excreta, and dispose of the same at such person's residence. No animals of any kind are permitted in any playground areas at any time. 

L. Horses are permitted only in designated equestrian areas. 

M. No person or group may make any improvements or alterations, perform any maintenance, construct any improvements, or place any equipment upon the parklands without first obtaining the written consent from Limerick Township. 

N. The following rules and regulations apply to playground areas. 

  • (1) No bare feet in the playground area; 
  • (2) No food or drinks are permitted, except water in unbreakable container; 
  • (3) No smoking; 
  • (4) No climbing on the hill under the castle in Manderach Memorial Playground; 
  • (5) No motorized vehicles except as required by the American with Disabilities Act; 
  • (6) No rollerblading, bicycles, h'icycles, or skateboards in the playground areas; 
  • (7) Parents or guardians shall at all times be responsible for their children. 

O. No person or entity shall be permitted to ignite or discharge fireworks of any kind within all parklands owned or acquired by Limerick Township, unless such fireworks are ignited or discharged at an event sponsored by Limerick Township, with Limerick Township's consent, and said person or entity igniting or discharging the fireworks has obtained the appropriate permit from the Township Fire Marshal.