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ARTICLE I. - IN GENERAL

Part of the Code of Ordinances of Hopkinton, RI.

Local law · Updated May 4, 2026 · 995 sections

The text

Sec. 11-1. - Recreation system established.#

The town council hereby establishes a system of public recreation for the town.

(Ch. 29, § 1, 6-5-72)

State Law reference— Authority to establish public recreation system, G.L. 1956, § 32-3-2.

Sec. 11-2. - Restricted activities in public recreational areas.#

No person shall operate a snowmobile, mini-bike, motorcycle, all-terrain vehicle, or motorized scooter, nor engage in the striking of golf balls or the riding of any animal on any public playground, athletic field, bathing place or community recreation center without the permission of the town council or a person or entity so designated by law to authorize said activity upon said land.

(Ch. 169, 2-18-03)

Editor's note— Ch. 169, adopted February 18, 2003, set out provisions intended for use as 11-30(a). For purposes of classification, and at the editor's discretion, these provisions have been included as § 11-2.

Sec. 11-3. - Smoking prohibited on town fields and parks.#

(a)

Smoking prohibited. Smoking is prohibited on the following town-owned fields and parks: Crandall Field and Langworthy field.

(b)

Enforcement. A sign or signs notifying individuals of the smoking prohibition shall be posted at each of the above locations. Anyone violating the terms of this section shall be subject to immediate removal from the site by the Hopkinton Police Department. Repeat offenders shall be subject to banishment from all town recreational areas by the recreation director. Any such imposed ban may be appealed to the town manager.

(Ch. 242, 9-21-15)

Secs. 11-4—11-25. - Reserved.#