[Adopted 7-24-2002 by Ord. No. 14-2002]
A.
Both active and passive recreational activities are permitted in
the park within designated areas. This shall include picnics and gatherings
in the pavilion areas, hiking, fishing 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.
Only the Wisner Pavilion, together with the Lower Terrace area, may
be reserved for use by individuals or organizations by permit from
Cascade Charter Township ("Township").
D.
The reservation shall be subject to fee and other specific rules
and regulations adopted by the Township. Only the pavilion and terrace
area, 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, sculpture, 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 the 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. Fishing is permitted in the park.
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, indulge 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 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 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 devices are also prohibited.
E.
No person shall enter a rest room set apart for the opposite sex.
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.
A.
No persons shall drive any motor vehicle, propel or cause to be driven
any motor vehicle, along or over any road within the park, 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 (except authorized Township
vehicles and any vehicle needed for handicapped persons) shall be
driven in the park except the parking lot areas.
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, nor shall any person park a car, motorcycle,
bicycle, wagon or other vehicle in the park overnight or for periods
of longer than 15 hours.
D.
The state laws relating to lights on vehicles shall apply to vehicles
within the park, including off-road vehicles.
E.
No trailer or other loading vehicle shall be brought into the park
unless permitted as part of an activity or event that has received
permission from the Township.
F.
Nothing in this section shall apply to any Township maintenance vehicle
or equipment or any emergency vehicle or equipment.
A.
Camping. No person shall establish or maintain any camp or other
temporary lodging place in the park.
B.
Fire. Fires are only permitted in the designated Community Fire Ring
area as shown on Leslie E. Tassell Park Plan. 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. Swimming in the Thornapple River is permitted at one's
own risk.
E.
Picnic tables. The moving of picnic tables and other pieces of park
equipment is prohibited unless specifically approved by park personnel.
F.
Rollerblades .In-line skates (e.g., Rollerblades), roller skates,
roller blades, skateboards and other similar devices are prohibited
from use in the park.
G.
Golf. The use of the park for the hitting of golf balls is prohibited.
A.
The parks shall open at 8:00 a.m. and close at dark, but no later
than 11:00 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.
