Tredyffrin Township Policy: No Alcohol In Parks

TREDYFFRIN TWP — Tredyffrin Township supervisors Monday set in stone its alcohol policy when updating ordinance prohibiting the sale or consumption of alcohol in township parks.

The ordinance, however, permits alcohol consumption of individuals age 21 and above at township community events with the proceeds benefiting the township and approved by the board of supervisors.

The seven-member board agreed unanimously to adopt an updated ordinance, noting the original ordinance was passed in 1979.

Supervisor Matt Holt, vice chairman, said the supervisors rarely host events with alcohol, and that alcohol is only provided during the day festivities.

David Miller, board member said he has spoken to some residents about the issue.
Other items in the updated ordinance include:

• Parks are open between 6 a.m. and dusk, unless a permit is issued for activities in a lighted area.
• No one is permitted to leave or enter a park except at designated entrances.
• No gambling is permitted without a game of chance license provided by the state Department of Revenue.
• No person is allowed to solicit money.
• No pets are allowed to run lo0se without registering the dog with the township, and excrement must be collected by the handler.
• No one except police officers are allowed to carry, possess or discharge weapons in the parks.
• No fires are allowed in the parks.
• Playing golf or hitting balls in parks are prohibited.

The penalty for violating a regulation is a summary offense and carries a

Wilson Farm Park

Wilson Farm Park in the township’s Chesterbrook development is the primary park where the township hosts festivals and an annual fireworks display.

The Chesterbrook community was recently ranked as the #1 livable community in Pennsylvania by Niche.com.

Niche creates its annual Best Places to Live rankings using data from the U.S. Census, FBI, Bureau of Labor Statistics, and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, in addition to resident reviews, according to a new release.

The survey also considers factors like affordability, housing market, diversity, and walkability.

The township has 16 other parks including Teegarden Park, Berwyn; Friendship Park, Paoli; Strafford Park and Library, Strafford-Wayne; Westover Bird Sanctuary, Devon, A full listing is available here.