§ 152-6. Park use regulations., Chapter 152. Parks and Recreation, Part II. General Legislation, Code of Ordinances, Canandaigua, Town

Except for special events or programming, park hours shall be established by the Town Parks and Recreation Committee, subject to approval by the Town Board;

Park hours of operation at Town parks shall be from sunrise to sunset, unless otherwise designated by the Town Board;

The consumption of alcoholic beverages, including beer and wine, and the bringing of such items into a park are not allowed;

Pets or domestic animals may be allowed at any Town-owned or -operated park, with the exception of the lakeside portions of Onanda Park and West Lake Schoolhouse Park. Where pets or domestic animals are allowed, they shall be:

(1)

Under the full control by the owner, including the owner being responsible for the picking up of the pet's or domestic animal's fecal matter; and

(2)

Restrained by means of a secure leash or lead in the manner set forth in Chapter 79 of the Town Code; or

(3)

Confined to an enclosure, such as a cage or motor vehicle, in such manner that the pet or domestic animal may not roam freely upon public or private lands.

Fires are permitted in designated grills only which have been provided by the park;

No firearms or weapons of any variety, including air rifles, slingshots, splat balls or similar weapons, are permitted in any Town park;

There is no hunting allowed on any Town parkland or on any other land owned or operated by the Town.

Legal fish cleaning/scaling knives may be used on park property only while fishing;

Smoking is not permitted at any park owned or operated by the Town;

Excessive noise is prohibited. This includes yelling, musical instruments, radios, televisions and other electronic devices;

Campers, trailers and RV units are not permitted in any Town park;

Tent camping may be allowed at any Town park with the written permission of the Director of Parks and Recreation;

Parking at any park is permitted only in designated areas;

Boat launching, at Onanda Park, is only permitted between November 15 and April 15, in accordance with the Winter Boat Launch Operating Procedures adopted by the Town Board and approved by the Regional Director of the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, and as said agreement may be amended from time to time. Copies of this agreement are on file in the Office of the Town Clerk and the Onanda Park Office;

Launching of nonmotorized vehicle-top canoes, kayaks, paddle boards, and recreational sculling vessels at Onanda Park is permitted, except when conditions on the lake prohibit the Ontario County Sheriff's boat from launching;

Launching of motorized fishing boats at Onanda Park is permitted only from November 15 of any given year to April 15 of the next year and when access to the lake from the New York State boat launch located at the north end of the lake is unavailable;

Launching of all motorized fishing boats at Onanda Park shall only be from the boat ramp into the waters of Canandaigua Lake;

Launching of vehicle-top canoes, kayaks or recreational sculling vessels, and paddle boards shall be permitted only from within the designated portion of the shoreline at Onanda Park located between the boat ramp and the fishing dock;

No motorized boats, or nonmotorized boats such as vehicle-top canoes, kayaks, paddle boards, or recreational sculling vessels, shall be allowed within the delineated swimming area, nor will they be allowed to interfere with the line of sight between the lifeguard chairs and people swimming in the designated swim area at Onanda Park;

Launching and loading at Onanda Park will be limited to park patrons during the posted park hours of operation, sunrise to sunset year round;

No organized multiboat event(s) for kayaking, canoeing, paddle boards, or recreational sculling vessels will be allowed without permission from the Town Board;

The unloading, loading and/or launching of nonmotorized vessels, such as vehicle-top canoes, kayaks, paddle boards, and recreational sculling vessels, shall only be permitted through the Onanda Park gatehouse entrance at West Lake Road (County Road 16);

All equipment for boats, including nonmotorized vessels such as vehicle-top canoes, kayaks, paddle boards, and recreational sculling vessels, shall be stored either on top of or inside of vehicles when not in use. All nonmotorized vehicle-top canoes, kayaks, paddle board, or recreational sculling vessels are to be hand carried or transported by a small carrier device. In no event shall small carrier devices be allowed to be stored on the lakeside portion of Onanda Park while the nonmotorized vehicle-top canoe, kayak, paddle board, or recreational sculling vessel is being used;

Nonmotorized vessels, such as vehicle-top canoes, kayaks, paddle boards, and recreational sculling vessels, and associated equipment used in conjunction with cabin rentals shall be stored beside the cabin, away from the cabin entrance and behind the front of the cabin when not in use;

The fee for launching nonmotorized vessels, such as vehicle-top canoes, kayaks, paddle boards, and recreational sculling vessels, shall be included in the daily entrance fee or in the fee of a season pass. Persons renting cabins will be permitted to bring up to two nonmotorized vehicle-top canoes or kayaks, paddle boards or recreational sculling vessels to the park for their use during their stay at Onanda Park without having to pay a daily launch fee;

Persons not renting cabins at Onanda Park shall not leave their nonmotorized vessels, such as vehicle-top canoe, kayak, paddle board, or recreational sculling vessel, overnight at Onanda Park;

AA.

No vehicle will be permitted to trailer nonmotorized vessels, such as vehicle-top canoes, kayaks, paddle boards, or recreational sculling vessels, into Onanda Park;

BB.

Consistent with New York State boating regulations, no minor child shall be allowed to use a nonmotorized vessel, such as vehicle-top canoe, kayak, paddle board, or recreational sculling vessel, unless accompanied at all times by an adult;

CC.

Docking of nonmotorized vessels, such as vehicle-top canoes, kayaks, paddle boards or recreational sculling vessels, at Onanda Park and the West Lake Road Schoolhouse Park is not permitted at any time, except in an emergency situation;

DD.

Mooring of boats at Onanda Park and the West Lake Road Schoolhouse Park is not permitted within 100 feet of the shoreline;

EE.

No fireworks are permitted on Town park property;

FF.

Children 10 years of age or younger must be accompanied at all times by an adult at any Town park;

GG.

Entry into the lake is permitted only within the designated swimming areas at Onanda Park and West Lake Road Schoolhouse Park and only when a lifeguard is on duty;

HH.

No entry is permitted into West Lake Road Schoolhouse Park from the waters of Canandaigua Lake.

[Amended 2-11-2019 by L.L. No. 2-2019]

II.

The lifeguard has the authority to create and enforce rules regarding the swimming area for the benefit and safety of all swimmers;

JJ.

Licensed fishermen may shoreline and/or stream fish at Onanda Park year round except in the designated swim areas;

KK.

No shoreline fishing shall be allowed at the West Lake Road Schoolhouse Park;

LL.

No peddling, selling or hawking is allowed without prior authorization by the Town Board;

MM.

Pavilions and ball fields must be reserved in advance by contacting the Town Park Reservationist a minimum of seven days in advance of intended use. A fee to insure exclusive use for these facilities may be charged in accordance with the established parks and recreation fees;

NN.

The Director of Parks and Recreation shall authorize the use of the park for groups of 20 or more when it is found that:

(1)

The proposed activity or use of the park will not unreasonably interfere with or detract from the enjoyment of the park by the general public;

(2)

The proposed activity or use of the park will not unreasonably interfere with or detract from promotion of the public health, welfare, safety and recreation;

(3)

The proposed activity or use is not reasonably anticipated to incite violence, crime, or disorderly conduct;

(4)

The proposed activity will not entail unusual, extraordinary, or burdensome expense upon the Town or upon police operations;

(5)

The requested facilities have not been reserved for another use on the day and at the hour requested; and

(6)

The Director of Parks and Recreation shall refuse any activities that do not comply with this chapter.

OO.

Liability insurance, in an amount determined by the Town Board, may be required for groups using the park facilities, buildings and grounds; and

PP.

The Town Board may amend these rules and regulations, from time to time, by formally amending the provisions of this chapter.

QQ.

No entry is permitted into Onanda Park from the waters of Canandaigua Lake, unless receipt of a proper payment is presented to Town Park Staff upon request, per the Town Board's adopted fee schedule. Only nonmotorized canoes, kayaks, paddle boards, recreational sculling or similar nonmotorized vessels may be permitted.

[Added 2-11-2019 by L.L. No. 2-2019]