[HISTORY: Adopted by the Township Board of the Township of
Grosse Ile as indicated in article histories. Amendments noted where
applicable.]
[Adopted 10-27-2008 by Ord. No. 08-02]
A.
Both active and passive recreational activities are permitted in
the park within designated areas. This includes field sports in the
ball field areas; sledding on the sled hill, hiking and other events
as approved or specifically permitted by the Grosse Ile Community
Recreation Commission.
B.
Certain facilities within the park, such as the ball fields may be
reserved for use by individuals or organizations by permit from the
Grosse Ile Community Recreation Commission (Township). Such actions
may be subject to fees and other specific rules and regulations adopted
by the Township. These facilities, when reserved, are closed to the
general public.
A.
The Recreation Commission may adopt rules concerning use of the park.
The Commission may designate from time to time portions of the park
for specific uses.
B.
Rules adopted by the Commission and/or the Township Board are enforceable
by any Township officer, including but not limited to employees of
the Grosse Ile Public Safety Department.
A.
No person shall injure, deface, disturb or pollute 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 assist in depositing in any part
of the park, any garbage, ashes, sewage, refuse, waste or other noxious
material, unless these materials are disposed of in waste receptacles
provided for such purposes; nor may any person dump or assist in dumping
any earth within the park without specific written permit from the
Township Board.
A.
No person within the confines of the park, unless authorized by written
permit of the Township Board, shall hunt, pursue with dogs, trap or
in any other way assault any wild bird or wild animal found within
the confines of the park, or therein, nor take any bird nest or take
the eggs of any bird.
B.
No person shall fish in any waters in the park in any manner.
A.
No person, other than a police officer or other person specifically
authorized by law to do so, shall discharge a firearm in the park.
B.
No person except a police officer, Sheriff or other person authorized
by state law, shall carry firearms of any description, or air rifle,
slingshot, arrow or similar device within the park, or discharge any
firearms, fireworks or explosive substances, air rifle or similar
device therein without specific permit from the Township Board.
A.
No person shall, either by word or deed, engage in any excessively
noisy, boisterous, disorderly or indecent conduct, or act in any manner
intended to disturb the peace or good order of the community within
the park; nor shall any person gamble or play betting games, nor do
any indecent, lascivious, lewd or improper act therein.
B.
No person may visit the park while intoxicated by alcohol or while
acting in a manner that appears that he or she is visibly under the
influence of alcohol, illegal narcotic drugs or opiates.
C.
No person shall bring into the park any alcohol, illegal narcotic
drugs or opiates.
D.
No person shall remain within the 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.
E.
The use of loud speakers, public address systems, or sound-amplifying
equipment is prohibited without a permit. Excessively loud radios,
televisions or similar devices are also prohibited.
F.
No person shall enter a restroom set apart for the opposite sex.
G.
No persons shall violate any of the rules adopted by the Recreation
Commission.
A.
All dogs shall be controlled and on a chain or retractable leash
not exceeding 20 feet in length. Cats shall also be under direct control
and leash. No controlled animal shall be destructive to other birds
and animals.
B.
The riding of horses or other animals is prohibited.
C.
The animal owner must remove and properly dispose of all animal waste.
A.
No persons shall drive, 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 so as 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.
State laws relating to lights on vehicles shall apply to vehicles
within the park, including off-road vehicles.
A.
Fires. No person shall start a fire or assist with starting a fire
in the park.
B.
Commercial activities.
(1)
No person shall sell or offer for sale any article, thing, privilege
or service within the park without a permit from the Township Board.
(2)
No person shall do any begging, peddling or soliciting therein.
(3)
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 a specific permit from the Township Board.
C.
Camping. No person shall establish or maintain any camp or temporary
lodge in the park, without specific written permit from the Township
Board.
D.
Golf. The use of the park for the hitting of golf balls is prohibited.
A.
The park 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 closing,
it shall be unlawful for anyone to enter upon or occupy the parks
without a permit to occupy the premises issued by the Township.
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 the 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.
Any person in violation of the article will result in the individual being responsible for a municipal civil infraction and subject to the fines and costs as set forth in § 1-13 of the Code of Ordinances of Grosse Ile Township.
[Adopted 9-10-2012 by Ord. No. 12-03]
The following regulations shall be observed when using the Grosse
Ile Parkway/East River Road End:
A.
The Grosse Ile Parkway/East River Road Waterfront Area may only be
used between dawn and dusk. "Dawn" shall be defined as the actual
time of sunrise for that particular day the Grosse Ile Parkway/East
River Road Waterfront Area is being used, and "dusk" shall be defined
as the actual time of sunset for that particular day the Grosse Ile
Parkway/East River Road Waterfront Area is being used. The site will
be closed during winter months as determined by the Township.
B.
No alcoholic beverages or glass bottles are allowed on the premises.
C.
Picnicking is permitted.
D.
Bonfires, littering, camping, fishing, hunting, and docking of motorized
boats is prohibited on or from the shore.
E.
Swimming is prohibited.
F.
Kayak, canoe, and nonmotorized watercraft launching and landing will
be permitted.
G.
Dogs are permitted while on a leash no longer than six feet.
A sign shall be posted on the premises setting forth these regulations.
The Community Recreation Commission (CRC) shall be responsible
for the oversight of the Grosse Ile Parkway/East River Road Waterfront
Park.
