§ 17-3. PUBLIC USE OF MUNICIPAL TENNIS COURTS AT KENNEDY PARK.

a.

Hours. The tennis courts at Kennedy Park will be open from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. March 1st through December 1st. December 1st through March 1st the tennis courts will be open 8:00 a.m. until Dusk as conditions permit. The Recreation Department has the authority to start the season early or extend the season based on conditions forecasted.

b.

Playing Time. All courts, whether being used for singles play or doubles play, are subject to one and one-half (1½) hours playing time when players are waiting to use courts. Players waiting for playing time should not enter the tennis playing area beforehand. All spectators are requested to remain outside of the playing area. Players with young children are requested to have them sit on benches inside and remain quiet.

c.

Food and Drink. No cans, bottles, or any other disposable containers will be permitted inside the tennis court area. No alcoholic beverages will be permitted in the park. Personal thermos bottles, and/or picnic jugs, and the like will be permitted inside the court area. No food is to be taken inside the playing area.

d.

Dress Code. Shoes with heels of any kind will not be permitted. Players must wear shirts at all times as well as sneakers or rubber soled shoes. No persons will be permitted on the courts with bare feet.

e.

Recreation Classes. The recreation sponsored tennis classes, tournaments, clinics and the like shall take priority over individual play. Supervisors of such special events will have appropriate I.D. to show, when requested and these type of recreation classes shall be scheduled and posted in advance.

f.

Demeanor. Most important in the spirit of good sportsmanship, all persons using the Borough-owned premises are required to conduct themselves at all times with regard for their fellow tennis players in deportment, speech, attire and the like.

g.

Private Instruction. Private instruction or teaching classes are strictly prohibited at all times, unless a Sayreville Recreation use permit is obtained. All permits will take priority over current usage rules.

(Ord. #1015, § 6-7; Ord. #1179, § 1; New)

(Ord. No. 346-16 , 10-12-2016)