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Is there a child/chaperone ratio enforced at this playground? Does anyone feel there should be? During the week, I repeatedly notice two adults bring in a total of 37 children. This happens almost every week day. The same group. They are unable to attend to such a large group. They get very rowdy, and do dangerous things. (Like 5 children climbing up the wrong end of the slide at the same time). In that particular incident one of the kids was inadvertently pushed off the slide and banged his head on the metal post below. Everytime this group arrives I notice many other parents (including myself) are just forced out
I would like to add photos but feel it’s inappropriate to post photos of children without parents consent. Can signage be posted to provide guidelines on what is appropriate use of this playground so it can remain a safe place for children to have fun? I think 2 adults to 37 rowdy kids might be pushing it. if there are no guidelines. Should we consider making some?
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RRC <small class="fwn">(Membre officiel vérifié)</small>
Mechistas (Utilisateur inscrit)
I’m glad someone mentioned this. I completely agree and know exactly which group you’re talking about. Last Friday I counted the same group at 42. They make an incredible amount of noise as well. They are so loud I can’t have a phone call with my windows closed until after they leave. I usually end up making phone calls from my bathroom because it’s the only place I can get to without noise.
I was there when the kid banged his head. Poor kid cried so loud I ran out to see what was going on.
I think a line should be drawn between using this playground as a community, and turning it into a theme park. This group is too loud. And 2 adults are not capable of watching them.
Maurelius (Utilisateur inscrit)
To “concerned resident”: also noticed this group. Agree they are dangerous. Personally for me the biggest problem is the noise that comes with them. I measured them at 80 decibels from my property line. 55 decibels with my window shut. (55 decibels for a straight two hours though). Coupled with general noise the rest of the day, the playground which should bring us all joy is turning into a source of disruption and seriously effecting quality of life for more than a few of us here at Hamilton Park condominiums.
They have been giving me headaches.
Really hope there is something that can be done here
I think enforcing a ratio is reasonable and fair. Let’s not forget some families are large. We would not want a ratio enforced that excludes them. But 5 children to 1 adult sounds reasonable to me.
Maybe the town should hold a hearing on this topic because I know we’re not the only ones
Henry L (Utilisateur inscrit)
Concerned (Utilisateur inscrit)
Maurelius (Utilisateur inscrit)
An anonymous SeeClickFix user (Utilisateur inscrit)
An anonymous SeeClickFix user (Utilisateur inscrit)
Reconnu Ivette (Membre officiel vérifié)
Good morning residents,
This is a tough one so I will apologize in advance for how little I can do about this situation. As you know this is a public park. I have spoken to the resident who inputted this concern and have come to an agreement if he can get me the school's name I can try to reach out to suggest other options; more staff for the children, splitting the children into groups so they are not all there at the same time, maybe some can stay at the school playground and some at the park and then alternate daily (just a few ideas). Unfortunately, we cannot put signs up and Parks and Forestry does not have any rules regarding adult/child ratio at the park. In regards to the noise, usually noise is a police matter however I don't suggest calling the police as these are children and it's a public park.
I will wait for the resident to get back to me with the school's information and keep you updated with the conversation I have them. Please note, I will only make suggestions to the school as I cannot tell the school not to bring children to the park.
If you have any other questions or concerns, please feel free to reach out to me at 201-547-4900 or icruz@jcnj.org
Maurelius (Utilisateur inscrit)
Henry L (Utilisateur inscrit)
Maurelius (Utilisateur inscrit)
@Henry are you referring to the noise as well?
To answer your question: I have not been here as long as you but love the community in general. And overall have few complaints.
I suppose it makes sense the noise was not as bad when the playground was first built. Population has grown but the park has not grown.
every single day this summer and spring (except for when it rained) I had to wear earplugs in my own home because the noise has become a source of major stress. I love kids. It’s not about the kids. The noise on weekends when schools aren’t there is not bad at all. It’s just the high volume of children that come during the week and the fact that is it all day long every day of the week. There is no escape. There must be something that can be done. Maybe not now. But in the future.
From my research it seems 100% beyond regulation proposed for noise by the city itself. I think a long term study should be performed on noise levels here. They are not healthy
Henry L (Utilisateur inscrit)
Maurelius (Utilisateur inscrit)
Yes agreed. Can anyone recommend a channel to go through to have a discussion with the city? It’s a very sensitive topic. No one wants to limit children’s ability to enjoy our parks. But we should also consider the health and quality of life of those paying taxes and living nearby.
I can bring it up to the city in a sensitive way to get a discussion going. Anyone have a recommendation for proper outreach?
An anonymous SeeClickFix user (Utilisateur inscrit)
Bekindrewind (Utilisateur inscrit)
Clos Ivette (Membre officiel vérifié)
Unfortunately, I have not received any information for the school. As mentioned in my previous comment, I do apologize about how little I can do regarding this sensitive topic. After much review, Our City ordinance does not include any language which prohibits children from making noise in a public park. In addition, I reached out to Hudson Regional to determine if they can test the noise however they follow state laws and NJAC 7:29:1.5 number 11 states the un-amplified voice is exempt.
Should you have any other questions please feel free to call me at 201-547-4900 or Hudson Regional at 201-223-1133