[Adopted 7-24-2002 by Ord. No. 13-2002]
A.
Both active and passive recreational activities are permitted in
the parks within designated areas. This shall include tennis in the
tennis courts only, field sports in the ball fields area; playground
activities in the playground area; picnics and gatherings in the pavilion
areas, hiking and other events as approved or specifically permitted
by the Township Park and Recreation Committee.
B.
The Committee may designate from time to time portions of the park
for specific uses. Specific uses may be prohibited by the Committee.
Notices of prohibited uses shall be posted.
C.
Certain facilities within the park, such as the ball fields, pavilions,
tennis courts and picnic tables may be reserved for use by individuals
or organizations by permit from Cascade Charter Township ("Township").
Such actions shall be subject to fee and other specific rules and
regulations adopted by the Township. These facilities, when reserved,
are closed to the general public.
A.
No person shall injure, deface, disturb or befoul any part of the
park nor any building, sign, equipment or other property found therein;
nor shall any tree, shrub, rock or other mineral be removed, injured
or destroyed.
B.
No person shall deposit, permit or suffer to be deposited, in any
part of any park, any garbage, ashes, sewage, refuse, waste or other
noxious material, otherwise than in receptacles or pits provided for
such purposes, nor dump any earth within the park without a specific
written permit from the Township Board.
A.
No person within the confines of any park, unless authorized by written
permit of the Township Board, shall hunt, pursue with dogs, trap or
in any other way molest any wild bird or animal found within the confines
of the park, or therein rob or molest any bird nest or take the eggs
of any bird. No person shall fish in any waters in the park in any
manner.
B.
Except as provided by law, no person shall possess or discharge any
firearms, fireworks, explosive substances or air rifles within the
park without a specific permit from the Township.
[Amended 6-9-2010 by Ord. No. 9-2010]
A.
No person shall, either by work or act, engage in any noisy, boisterous,
disorderly or indecent conduct, or in any manner disturb the peace
or good order of the community within the park; nor shall any person
play at games of chance, or do any indecent, lascivious, lewd or improper
act therein.
B.
No person intoxicated by alcohol or under the influence of alcohol,
narcotic drugs or opiates shall enter or remain within the park, nor
shall any person bring into the park any alcohol, narcotic drugs or
opiates.
C.
No person shall remain within the a park who does not abide by conditions
adopted and posted by the Township for the preservation of good order
and the protection of property within the park, and no person shall
remain within the a park who does not abide by the instructions and
directions of duly authorized police officers or agents of the Township
in the lawful performance of their duties. Any person directed by
a police officer or agent of the Township to leave the park shall
do so promptly and peaceably. No person shall resist or obstruct,
or be abusive of or address in a profane or obscene manner, any police
officer or agent of the Township.
D.
The use of loud speakers, public address systems, or sound-amplifying
equipment is prohibited without a permit. Excessively loud radios,
televisions or similar deices are also prohibited.
E.
No person shall enter a rest room set apart for the opposite sex.
A.
No persons shall drive, propel or cause to be driven, along or over
any road within the park, any vehicle at a rate of speed greater than
15 miles per hour; nor shall any motor vehicle be driven in a reckless
manner or in a manner to endanger the life, limb or property of pedestrians,
or the drivers or occupants of other vehicles, or any other person.
B.
No vehicle, including off-road-type vehicles, shall be driven in
the park except upon roads or trails for that purpose.
C.
No person shall park or store any car, motorcycle, bicycle, wagon
or other vehicle within the park, except in places designated by the
Township for such purposes.
D.
The state laws relating to lights on vehicles shall apply to vehicles
within the park, including off-road vehicles.
A.
Camping. No person shall establish or maintain any camp or other
temporary lodging place in the park, without a specific written permit
from the Township.
B.
Fire. No person shall start a fire in the park, except small fires
for cooking purposes in designated places unless otherwise provided
by the Township Board. All fires shall be put out by the person or
persons starting or using the same before leaving the immediate vicinity
of the fire.
C.
Commercial activities. No person shall sell or offer for sale any
article, thing, privilege or service within the park without a permit
from the Township, and no person shall do any begging, peddling or
soliciting therein. Further, no person shall expose, distribute or
place any sign, advertisement, circular, notice or statement, or display
any banner, emblem or design, within the park, without specific permit
from the Township.
D.
Swimming and ice skating. Swimming in the park pond is prohibited.
Ice skating is permitted at one's own risk.
E.
Picnic tables. The moving of picnic tables, grills and other pieces
of park equipment is prohibited unless specifically approved by park
personnel.
F.
Tennis courts.
(1)
Use of the tennis courts are on a first-come-first-served basis.
The party using the court shall only be permitted one hour's use if
others are waiting for the courts.
(2)
In-line skates (e.g., Rollerblades), roller skates, roller blades,
skateboards and other similar devices are prohibited from use on the
tennis court surfaces.
G.
Golf. The use of the park for the hitting of golf balls is prohibited.
A.
The parks shall close at dark, but no later than 10:00 p.m. All park
users must leave at closing time unless a written permit for later
hours has been issued by the Township. Upon the park's so closing,
it shall be unlawful for anyone to enter upon or occupy the parks
without said permit.
B.
The park or portion thereof may be closed entirely or closed to certain
uses during any specified period of time by officers of the Township
where it is determined that the physical condition of the park or
portion thereof is such that intended use of the park or portion thereof
would cause damage and deterioration to the park or portion thereof
in a degree greater than ordinary park wear and tear, or that the
intended use of the park or portion thereof would create a health
hazard or safety hazard to the proposed user or other citizens. During
such period of time as the park or portions thereof are closed, these
closings shall be prominently posted, and it shall be unlawful for
anyone to enter upon or occupy such park or portions thereof contrary
to the posted regulations.
