[R.O. 1997 § 235.090; Ord. No. 1230 § 1, 10-24-2005]
A. 
Show courtesy for other trail users at all times.
B. 
Keep dogs on leash, maximum length six (6) feet.
C. 
Obey all trail signs and regulations.
D. 
When entering or crossing a trail at an uncontrolled point, yield to traffic already on the trail.
E. 
No group of trail users shall occupy more than half of the trail as to impede the normal movement of trail users.
F. 
Motor vehicles are not allowed on City of Wildwood trail corridors.
G. 
Being sensitive to how others perceive you will ensure a positive image for your sport and minimize the restrictions that follow negative encounters.
H. 
The trail surface may become slippery and muddy when wet; ride or walk around ruts and puddles or you'll just make them worse.
I. 
Be alert for debris and low light conditions through wooded areas.
J. 
Notify a park security officer about fallen trees or large limbs across trail.
K. 
Animals occasionally wander onto the trail. Use caution to avoid accidents with wildlife.
L. 
An adult should supervise small children using these multi-use trails.
[R.O. 1997 § 235.100; Ord. No. 1230 § 1, 10-24-2005]
A. 
Listen for audible signals and help faster trail users pass safely.
B. 
Joggers must yield to walkers. Use caution when passing other trail users.
C. 
Avoid jogging or walking in large groups. Large groups create a hazard by crowding the trail.
[R.O. 1997 § 235.110; Ord. No. 1230 § 1, 10-24-2005]
A. 
Cyclists are required to wear safety helmets on all trails in the City of Wildwood.
B. 
Yield to pedestrians.
C. 
Always give an audible (voice, bell, horn) warning before passing another trail user.
D. 
Always yield, pass with care and keep to a slow, safe speed.
E. 
Approach each bend as if someone were just around the corner. Preparation is the key to a successful and enjoyable ride. Prepare by reviewing trail regulations, wearing the proper equipment, being alert for the unexpected and understanding your personal ability.
[R.O. 1997 § 235.120; Ord. No. 2169 § 1, 4-11-2016]
A. 
With an inch of measurable precipitation, the natural surface trail network would be closed for a minimum of twenty-four (24) hours thereafter. For each additional inch of precipitation, the natural surface trails would remain closed for another twenty-four-hour period of time, i.e., two (2) inches of precipitation in forty-eight (48) hours, three (3) inches of precipitation in seventy-two (72) hours, etc.
B. 
The City's wet weather policy regarding trail use is applicable year-round, with particular focus during spring and fall seasons.
C. 
The determination of natural surface trail closures relative to this policy will also be based upon field inspections, whenever possible, by City staff. Otherwise, if no field inspection is completed, the described precipitation, time frames, and on-site conditions will be used for the purposes of protecting the trail from undue damage.
D. 
The City will use a combination of private consultants and the National Weather Service's station at Spirit of St. Louis Airport (KSUS) to gauge the extent of rainfall relative to its decision to close the trail to use. The use of private consultants is intended to refine precipitation amounts to the highest level of accuracy to the specific trail locations.
E. 
The City will place information pertaining to all trail closures on its website, Facebook, and Twitter accounts, along with posting the park entry areas, when capable of such.
F. 
The closures will be applied to all users.
G. 
The notice of the opening of the trail, after a weather-related closure, will be placed on the City's website, Facebook, and Twitter accounts.
H. 
The enforcement of this policy can be undertaken by the City's Code Enforcement staff, St. Louis County Police Department Officers, and St. Louis County Park Rangers, with penalties set forth in Section 100.140, General Penalty, of the City of Wildwood Municipal Code.