Park Policies
The Town of Eliot's
Carry-In, Carry-Out Trash Policy
Pilot Program 2012
Effective April 1, 2012 the Eliot Community Service Department will be adopting a “Carry-In, Carry-Out” policy for waste management at the fields and parks in Eliot. Trash & recycling barrels will no longer be provided at the Town of Eliot’s Facilities; therefore visitors, spectators, and all who use the Community Service Department’s Recreational Facilities will be asked to carry-out their waste, and dispose of it in a proper manner, or to recycle it when applicable.
There are numerous benefits to this new program, some of which are listed below:
- Removal of garbage and recycling containers eliminates the smells and the mess they create, thereby creating a more pleasant atmosphere for all to enjoy.
- Less wildlife rummaging through trash barrels and littering the parks/fields.
- Terminates the swarms of bees around barrels, creating a safer environment for everyone.
- Less time spent on trash pick-up that will be re-directed for field improvements.
Carry-In, Carry-Out policy will begin at these facilities beginning April 1, 2012:
Boat Basin
Frost Tufts Park
William Murray Rowe Park
Dixon Road Recreation Area (to include Skate Park, Ice Skating Rink)
Please assist us to help keep our recreation areas clean by
carrying out what you’ve carried in!
Animal Control Ordinance
An owner or responsible party must remove and dispose of any feces left by his or her animal on any sidewalk, street, beach, public property or private property (other than the property of the owner of the animal or of the person who has consented to the presence of the animal on his or her property) and deposit such feces into an appropriate litter receptacle. (continued, section 61-9)
No dogs shall be present on a beach or in a park unless on a leash held by an owner or responsible party who is capable of controlling the dog. An owner or responsible party with multiple dogs must have adequate leashes for the number of dogs under his or her control. (section 61-10)
For the complete Animal Control Ordinance please visit the Eliot Police Department site.
No Tobacco Policy
In order to promote the health and safety of all Eliot residents, the board of selectmen have established all public park property in Eliot as tobacco free.
Through appointing this policy, town of Eliot prohibits the use of tobacco products, including, but not limited to cigarettes, cigars, and chewing tobacco on, in or at any athletic/recreation facility operated by the Community Service Department.
Your cooperation to effectively maintain this policy is appreciated.
The boat launching area (only) as part of the Piscataqua River boat launching facility is exempt from this policy.
Adopted 4/15/05