HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolutions - 2001.09.06 - 26672MISCELLANEOUS RESOLUTION #01223 September 6, 2001
BY: General Government Committee, William R. Patterson, Chairperson
IN RE: PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION - GENERAL INFORMATION AND REGULATIONS
REVISIONS
To the Oakland County Board of Commissioners
Chairperson, Ladies and Gentlemen:
WHEREAS the Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission was established
by the Oakland County Board of Supervisors in 1966 under P.A. 261; and
WHEREAS P.A. 261 includes a provision to allow county parks commissions to
make rules for the protection, regulation and control of all its facilities and
areas with the approval of the Oakland County Board of Commissioners; and
WHEREAS the Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission has established
rules and regulations for this protection, regulation and control; and
WHEREAS revisions for clarification purposes are requested, which have been
reviewed and approved by Oakland County Corporation Counsel; and
WHEREAS the Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission approved these
revisions at their regular meeting on March 28, 2001, for forwarding and approval
by the Oakland County Board of Commissioners.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners approves the revisions to the Oakland County Parks and Recreation
Commission's General Information and Regulations.
Chairperson, on behalf of the General Government Committee, I move the
adoption of the foregoing resolution.
GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE
GENERAL GOVERNMENT COMMITTEE:
Motion carried unanimously on a roll call vote.
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, the Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission was
established by the Oakland County Board of Supervisors in 1966 under P.A. 261;
and
WHEREAS, P. A. 261 includes a provision to allow county parks
commissions to make rules for the protection, regulation and control of all its
facilities and areas with the approval of the Oakland County Board of
Commissioners; and
WHEREAS, the Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission has
established rules and regulations for this protection, regulation and control; and
WHEREAS, revisions for clarification purposes are requested, which have
been reviewed and approved by the Oakland County Corporation Counsel.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Oakland County Parks
and Recreation Commission approves the revisions to the General Information
and Regulations as reviewed by Oakland County Corporation Counsel.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that these revised
General Information and Regulations be forwarded to the Oakland County Board
of Commissioners for approval.
Moved by
Supported by
Date: March 28, 2001
PARK RULES AND REGULATIONS
REVISIONS
OLD
Page 4
Section 2. HOURS
No person shall remain upon property
administered by A or under the jurisdiction
of the Commission between A and 8 a.m., --
Section 3. EMERGENCY POWERS
B. Prohibit the Commission, Manager
Page 5
A. FAMILY AND SINGLE CAMPS
7. Occupancy
a. Limited to immediate family or A four
single persons----
b. Any child under age 18 must be
accompanies by a parent or a
responsible adult 18 years or order.
Page 6
10. Renewals — Must be made at the
contact station before 10 a.m. on the date
the permit expires (add).
Page 7 •
18. All Gray Water Must be disposed of
at a slop sink or the park A station
24. Concession Stand — A Open 8 a.m. —9
Page 15
Section 15 — Animals and Birds
D. Suffer his dog or pet to enter any public
building or to be upon any designated
beach, A except a trained and working
leader dog.
NEW
Page 4
Section 2. HOURS
by DARKNESS; Vz HOUR AFTER
SUNSET and 8 a.m., ----
Section 3. EMERGENCY POWERS
B. Prohibit the Commission, Executive
Officer,
Page 5
A. FAMILY AND SINGLE CAMPS
7. Occupancy
a. Limited to immediate family or UP TO
four single persons ----
b. Any child under age 18 must be
accompanied by a parent.
Page 6
10. Renewals — (add) or the day before
the permit expires.
Page 7
18. All Gray Water park DUMP
station
24. Concession Stand — (Weather
permitting) Open ----
Page 15
Section 15 — Animals and Birds
D. Suffer his dog or pet to enter any public
building or to be upon any designated
beach, OR PICNIC AREA, except ----
Page 15
Section 16.
Add
"G." Dog Parks: These are areas that
have been designated by the Commission
for the purpose of exercising dogs off
leach. While in the areas, all dogs
guardians must obey the posted rules.
Section 16. MOLESTING ANIMALS ETC
No person shall hunt ----
No person shall trap, catch ---
Section 16. MOLESTING ANIMALS ETC
A. No person shall hunt any animal ----
B. No person shall trap, catch, wound, ---
C. HUNTING: Will be permitted on
Commission property specific
selected parks and area. All hunting
will be in accordance with the laws of
the Michigan Department of Natural
Resources. All hunters must also
abide by any additional rules by the
Commission established.
Page 20
(ADD)
Section 37. Special Use Areas
Special use areas will have posted
Commission rules and regulations
specific to the area's use and users
conduct.
Areas include, but not limited to:
beaches, wave pools, BMX track, dog
park, disc golf, driving range, ski trails,
mountain biking, etc.
Back Page:
Add Lyon Oaks to golf courses
FORWARD
The Mission of Oakland County Parks and Recreation
Commission is to provide all people of Oakland County with
recreational, leisure and learning experiences, parks, open
spaces, facilities, professional staff and fiscal management
resulting in a comprehensive county parks system that enhances
the individual's quality of life.
Oakland County is a better place to live because its parks
system not only provides open green areas, but also offers
many opportunities for leisure time and recreational activities.
The Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission wants
to preserve open spaces and provide recreation for all citizens
of Oakland County.
Most people use the Oakland County Parks thoughtfully, but
there are always those who lack the understanding, willingness,
or appreciation to protect our natural treasures and leave them
for others to enjoy.
These rules and regulations have been established to benefit the
large majority of people who appreciate the parks owned and
operated by the Oakland County Parks and Recreation -
Commission. we' -
History of Oakland County Parks
and Recreation Commission
The Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission was
established in 1966. Since that time more than 5,600 acres of
land have been acquired by the Commission with assistance
from the state and federal governments.
The Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission
consists of 10 members appointed by the County Board of
Commissioners. They are responsible for the development of
a parks system that provides unique and specialized facilities
and programs to complement those provided by local
agencies.
A manager is appointed by the Commission to oversee
facilities and programs.
A one-quarter millage, renewed every 10 years by Oakland
County residents, helps continue development of the parks. It
is the Commission's goal to maintain the parks system on a
self-supporting basis, with tax dollars spent primarily for
acquisition and capital improvements.
The Oakland County Parks offer a wide variety of
year-round recreational opportunities ranging from camping,
boating and golfing in warm weather to cross-country skiing
and ice fishing in the winter months.
The 11 Oakland County Parks include Addison Oaks north
of Rochester; Glen Oaks Golf Course in Farmington Hills;
Groveland Oaks near Holly; Independence Oaks north of
Clarkston; Lyon Oaks in Lyon Township; Orion Oaks in
Orion Township; Red Oaks Golf Course, Driving Range,
Sports Village and Waterpark in Madison Heights; Rose
Oaks in Rose Township; Springfield Oaks Activity Center
and Golf Course in Davisburg; Waterford Oaks in Waterford;
and White Lake Oaks Golf Course in White Lake.
The parks system operates additional facilities including two
unique wave-action pools and waterslides, the country's first
dome-covered driving range, Michigan's first refrigerated
toboggan run - "The Fridge", a nature center, conference and
banquet facilities, a tennis complex and a mobile recreation
program, as well as numerous special activities, events and
classes.
Your comments and suggestions are welcome. Please forward
them to:
Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission
Executive Officer Ralph Richard
2800 Watkins Lake Road
Waterford, Michigan 48328-1917
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Section 1 - GENERAL PUBLIC 4
Section 2 - HOURS 4
Section 3 - EMERGENCY POWERS 4
Section 4- SWIMMING, BATHING AND WADING...4-5
Section 5 - CAMPING 5-10 Section 6 - BOATING 11
Section 7- FEES AND CHARGES 11 Section 8 - PERMITS 11-12
Section 9 - MOTOR-DRIVEN VEHICLES 12
Section 10 - PARKING IN PROHIBITED AREAS 12
Section 11 - OPERATION OF BICYCLES 13
Section 12 - SKATING AND COASTING 13
Section 13 - PERSONAL CONDUCT 13-14 Section 14 - PUBLIC EXHIBITION 14
Section 15 - ANIMALS AND BIRDS 14
Section 16 - MOLESTING ANIMALS AND BIRDS 15
Section 17 - FISHING 15
Section 18 - DESTRUCTION OF PLANT LIFE AND
NATURAL SURROUNDINGS 15-16
Section 19 - LITTERING AND POLLUTION
OF WATERS 16
Section 20 - FIRES 16
Section 21- DESTRUCTION OF BUILDINGS,
MARKERS AND OTHER PROPERTIES 16
22- CONTRABAND 17
23 - FIREARMS 17
24 - FIREWORKS 17
25 - METAL DETECTORS 17
26 - USE OF LOUDSPEAKER 18
27 - PEDDLING AND SOLICITING 18
28- CONTINUOUS WALKING OR CRUISING
IN OR NEAR CAMPGROUNDS 18 Section 29 - HORSES 18 Section 30 - LIVESTOCK 18
Section 31- HOT AIR BALLOONS, AIRPLANES
AND PARACHUTES 19
Section 32 - UNLAWFUL OBSTRUCTION 19
Section 33 - HINDERING EMPLOYEES 19 Section 34 - RESISTING PARK EMPLOYEES 19 Section 35- IMPERSONATION OF
PARK EMPLOYEES 19
Section 36 - FINES AND IMPRISONMENT 19
DEFINITIONS 20 ACTIVITIES CHART 21
OAKLAND COUNTY PARKS MAP 22
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PARK RULES
Pursuant to Act 261 of the Public Acts of the State of
Michigan of 1965, as amended, the Oakland County Parks
and Recreation Commission herewith promulgates and
publishes the following rules for use, protection, regulation
and control of all of its services, facilities and parks,
recreation, conservation, education, historic, and scenic areas
and preserves and parkways.
Section 1. GENERAL PUBLIC
Any group or gathering may use certain designated areas
within Commission property to the exclusion of others by
making application, depositing a fee, and being granted a
permit by the Supervisor, or his designated representative of
the Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission.
Section 2. HOURS
No person shall remain upon property administered by or
under the jurisdiction of the Commission between sundown
and 8 a.m., except at designated park areas. Provided,
however, that upon application to the Commission or its
authorized agent said hours may be extended. It shall be
unlawful for any person to enter any portion of park lands or
waters which have been designated as closed to public use
or entry.
Section 3. EMERGENCY POWERS
Nothing in these rules shall:
A. Prohibit or hinder duly-authorized agents of the
Commission or any peace officers from performing
their official duties.
B. Prohibit the Commission, Manager, or park
supervisor from establishing emergency rules
required to protect the health, welfare, and safety of
park visitors and to protect park property, and to
maintain order.
Section 4. SWIMMING, BATHING AND WADING
No person shall:
A. Swim, bathe, wade or scuba dive in any of the
watercourses, lakes, ponds, or sloughs, located within
or upon the properties administered by or under the
Commission's jurisdiction except at such times and
places as may be provided or designated for such
purpose. Persons must abide by posted swim rules.
B. Carry or consume any food or beverage of any kind,
or have in their possession any glass or metal
container on any beach or in the water adjacent
thereto.
C. Use any flotation devices, inflatable or otherwise, in
any watercourses, lakes, ponds, or sloughs under the
Commission's jurisdiction except in specifically
designated areas where posted.
D. Public indecency is prohibited. Persons on park
lands or facilities managed and/or controlled by the
Oakland County Parks and Recreation Commission
(including but not limited to lands, water and
beaches) shall not intentionally or recklessly do any
of the following under circumstances in which his or
her conduct is likely to be viewed as an affront
to others.
1. Expose his or her private parts, including
buttocks, with less than a full opaque
covering;
2. Engage in any actual or simulated sexual
conduct;
3. Violate any Michigan statute provision relating to
nudity and/or public indecency.
Section 5. CAWING
A. FAMILY AND SINGLE CAMPS
1. Registration - Upon arrival, the head of
the family must register. (A family consists
of father and/or mother and unmarried
children of the same household.)
2. Permits - Issued for not more than 14
consecutive nights, but may be renewed.
3. Vehicle Pass - Every vehicle registered
must display the vehicle pass on the
driver's side of the windshield while the
vehicle is in the park.
4. Assignment of Sites - All campers are
assigned a site. Site changes must be
approved by the park supervisor.
5. Parking of Trailers - The tongue of
camping trailer hitches must face the road.
This permits removal in case of fire or to
prevent "boxing" in trailers.
6. ORV's - Campers must park off-road
vehicles in designated areas.
7. Occupancy -
a. Limited to immediate family or
four single persons 18 years or
older
b. Any child under age 18 years must
be accompanied by a parent or a
responsible adult 18 years or older.
c. Only one permit will be issued
per lot.
d. Not more than one house trailer and
one tent, OR two tents and no
trailer will be permitted per lot. No
more than two vehicles are allowed
per lot.
e. Campers must erect their shelter
immediately after registration and
occupy the site.
f. Campers shall not leave their
children unattended.
Campers shall not sublet camping
sites, register a site for another
person or transfer permits and
equipment.
h. Campsites shall not be left
unoccupied for more than 48 hours.
8. Reservations - Campsites are available on a
"first-come, first-served" basis. Reservations
will not be accepted at Groveland Oaks.
Advanced reservation is available at
Addison Oaks according to the processing of
the campsite reservation system.
9. Check-Out Time - 3 p.m. on the date of
camping permit expiration. If a camper
desires to remain in the park after this time,
he must break camp and move all
equipment from the campground to the
day-use parking lot.
10. Renewals - Must be made at the contact
station before 10 a.m. on the date the permit
expires.
11. Waiting Lists - A camper on a non-electric
lot who requests an electric lot must sign up
at the contact station (adult signature, date
and time.) When an electric lot is available,
the camper will be notified. The requestor
will have until 9 p.m. on the day notified to
move. If the requestor has not reported to
the contact station by 9 p.m., the next
person on the list will be notified and the
original requestor's name will be moved to
the end of the list. If a camper refuses an
electrical lot, he must go to the contact
station and re-sign the waiting list for
another lot.
12. Rainchecks - Must be approved by the park
supervisor. They will be honored any day
during the same year issued.
13. Visitors - All visitors must pay the day-use
entrance fee. Cars will be parked in the
day-use lot or designated parking areas. No
visitors will be allowed in the park between
sundown and 8 a.m.
14. Quiet Hours - Observed between 11 p.m.
and 7 a.m. All campers must stay at their
own campsites after 11 p.m. No walking or
driving through the campgrounds after
11 p.m. will be tolerated. No power
generators shall be operated between
10 p.m.-8 a.m.
15. Pets - Household pets are permitted if
confined on a leash not exceeding six feet in
length. No pets will be permitted in any
area used as a bathing beach or picnic
ground. Pets are not allowed in any
building, pavilion or waterway. All pets
must have proper vaccinations. Pets must
not be left unattended or left in a car or
trailer. Owners must clean up pet
droppings.
16. Dog Bites - All dog bites must be reported
immediately to the park supervisor who will
contact Oakland County Animal Control.
The dog must be confined in the trailer
or vehicle.
17. Water Outlets - Available to obtain water
for campsites. Washing of vehicles, dishes,
clothes, pets or your person at these outlets
is prohibited. No hose will be permanently
attached to any water outlet.
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B. ORGANIZED CLUBS/GROUPS
Groups such as travel trailer clubs do not qua45; for
organizational youth rates and will be required to pay the
regular individual camping fee. They will be assigned to
designated group areas only through advance reservation.
1. Reservations - Must be made in advance by
calling or writing the park supervisor. A
minimum of 10 trailers for each group area
must be guaranteed before a reservation will
be accepted.
2. Deposit - The first night's camping fee will
be required to reserve an area. This fee will
be applied toward the total camping fee.
There will be no refunds on cancellations
within 60 days.
3. Registration - Once the reservation has
been confirmed, a reserved area will be
assigned. Group members will be issued a
vehicle pass at the control station when they
register their name. A camping permit will
be issued to the group after all members
arrive and fees are collected by the
club leader.
4. Collection of Fees - A designated person
from each group will take fees to the control
station as soon as all members of the group
arrive. An additional charge will be made
for each camping unit with two cars.
5. Renewals - Any club member wishing to
stay longer than the club's expiration day
must first check with the park supervisor to
be sure another club will not be coming into
the area, then register individually at the
control station.
6. Visitors - Must pay the day-use park fee
and leave by sundown.
18. All Gray Water - Must be disposed of at a
slop sink or the park station..
19. Picnic Areas - Open 8 a.m.-sundown
20. Air Mattresses - Air mattresses and other
inflatable devices are prohibited outside the
non-swimming area.
21. Emergencies - If you are expecting an
emergency message, register your name and
campsite number with the park office.
22. Clotheslines - Must be removed at
sundown. At no time shall a clothesline or
any other line be attached to any electrical
or lot posts, trees, fences, etc.
23. Conduct - It is prohibited to engage in any
violent, abusive, loud, boisterous, vulgar,
lewd, obscene, or otherwise disorderly
conduct; to disturb or annoy other persons;
to become drunk and intoxicated or possess,
use, deliver or sell controlled substances; or
to lie upon walks, roads or paths obstructing
the free passage of other persons.
24. Concession Stand - Open 8 a.m.-9 p.m.
daily or as otherwise posted. The
concession will provide camping items
i.e. milk, bread, ice.
25. Trash - All garbage is to be placed in
receptacles provided for that purpose. All
campsites are to be kept clean and
presentable. Trash will be picked up each
morning. Check with the park management
to fmd out the exact time.
26. Excessive Noise - Sound amplifying
equipment, loudspeakers, or public address
systems are prohibited unless written
permission is given by the parks
commission. It is also prohibited to operate
a motor vehicle, radio, television, large
electrical appliance, refrigerator, or any
device in a manner that produces
excessive noise.
27. Large Electrical Appliances -
Refrigerators, etc. are not permitted
outside trailers.
28. Speed Limit - Maximum vehicle speed is
20 m.p.h. unless otherwise posted.
C. YOUTH ORGANIZATION CAMP
1. An organization camp is a group of
youngsters, who are members of a
recognized organization, camping with
their adult leaders. These campers will be
placed in an organized campground area or
special area set aside for such use. Each
group must have one adult leader for
every five youths.
2. Camping area should be reserved in
advance. No deposit is required.
3. Tent camping only, unless a trailer or
camper will be used as a first aid station
or headquarters.
4. No trenching around tents. No ground
fires are permitted unless in designated
fire circles.
5. Dishwater should be deposited in
designated receptacles. All garbage shall be
placed in plastic bags and deposited in
a central pick-up spot each evening. No
clothesline will be left up after sundown.
6. All persons will be restricted to their
campsites after dark. There is a curfew
after dark. Quiet hours will be observed.
7. It is unlawful to cut, injure, destroy or
pick any plant, tree, flower or shrub;
or to damage any property operated
by the Oakland County Parks and
Recreation Commission.
8. The "buddy system" must be enforced.
All injuries must be reported to the
park supervisor.
IMPORTANT
VIOLATIONS OF ANY OF THE ABOVE RULES AND
REGULATIONS MAY BE CAUSE FOR REMOVAL
FROM THE PARK. The violators may also be subject to
civil and criminal penalties.
Section 6. BOATING
No person shall bring into, use or navigate any boat, yacht,
canoe, raft or other watercraft upon any watercourse, lagoon,
lake, pond or slough located within or upon the properties
administered by or under the Commission's jurisdiction,
except at such time or place as may be provided or
designated for such purpose. All watercraft shall comply with
and be used in compliance with Public Act 303 of the Public
Acts of the State of Michigan, of 1967 as amended and such
regulations as may be adopted under the authority of the Act.
Air mattresses, inner tubes and other inflatable devices are
prohibited except in designated swimming areas. Belly boats
and other specialty flotation equipment may be used if
approved by the Supervisor. U.S. Coastguard approved
individual flotation jacket or vest must be properly worn by
all occupants. No gasoline powered watercrafts are allowed
on any Commission waterway. Electric motors are not to
exceed 24 foot pounds of thrust/24 volt system.
Section 7. FEES AND CHARGES
It shall be unlawful for any person to use any facility, land or
area for which a fee and charge has been established by the
Commission without payment for such fee or charge.
Section 8. PERMITS
A. Application for a permit for reserved park space shall
be made upon forms furnished by the Commission.
B. In the event more applications for reserved park
space are received than space is available, such
applications shall be considered in the chronological
order received.
C. Nothing contained herein shall operate to exempt the
users of reserved space from full compliance with all
rules of the Commission relating to use and conduct
on Commission property.
Section 11. OPERATION OF BICYCLES
A, Bicycles shall be operated as closely to the
right-hand side of the path, trail or roadway as
conditions will permit and not more than two
bicycles shall be operated abreast.
B. It shall be unlawful for the operator of any bicycle
whereupon any path, trail or roadway to carry any
person upon the handlebar or frame of any bicycle,
or for any person to so ride upon such bicycle.
C. Bicycles may be operated upon such paths, trails, or
roadways as may be posted allowing such use;
provided, however, no such use shall be allowed
between sunset and sunrise.
D. No erection, construction or maintenance shall be
made above or below ground, across or beneath the
Commission property by any person, firm or
corporation without first having obtained written
permission from the Commission authorizing such
installation or construction and a permit specifying in
detail the work to be done and the conditions to be
fulfilled to the terms of such approval.
E. Notwithstanding any of the provisions hereof, the
Commission or its agent may, upon written
application, grant specific use permits for special
uses when in the opinion of the Commission or its
agents special consideration is warranted.
Section 9. MOTOR-DRIVEN VEHICLES
Section 12. SKATING AND COASTING It shall be unlawful for any person to:
A. Operate a motor-driven vehicle of any kind or nature
except on designated roads and parking areas.
B. Operate a motor-driven vehicle on any park road at a
speed exceeding 15 miles per hour or at any speed
greater than that posted.
C. Operate any motor-driven sled, toboggan, or
snowmobile, or any other motor-driven vehicle on
any property under the management, supervision or
control of the Commission except where permitted
by posted notice.
D. Operate a trail bike, all-terrain vehicle, or similar
type of sport vehicle on any road or property under
control of the Commission except where posted.
E. Violate provisions of the Motor Vehicle Code Act
#300 of the Public Acts of 1949, as amended. This
act is hereby adopted in its entirety and made a part
and incorporated herein by reference.
Section 10. PARKING IN PROHIBITED AREAS
Standing for loading or unloading in certain places:
A. It shall be unlawful for the operator of a vehicle to
stop, stand or park said vehicle in any place marked
as a passenger or loading zone, other than for
the expeditious loading or unloading of passengers or
for the unloading and delivery or pick up and loading
of materials.
B. It shall be unlawful for the operator of a vehicle to
stop, stand or park such vehicle upon any roadway or
in any parking area in such manner as to form an
obstruction to traffic thereon.
A. No person shall use roller skates, in-line skates or
skateboards within or upon Commission property
except at such times and upon such places as may be
designated or maintained therefore.
B. No person shall skate, sled, walk or go upon any ice,
or snowshoe, or ski, except at such times and upon
such places as may be designated or maintained
therefore.
C. No person shall within or upon Commission property
coast with handsleds, bobs, carts, or other vehicles
on wheels or runners except at such times and places
as may be designated or maintained therefore.
Section 13. PERSONAL CONDUCT
A. It shall be unlawful for any person to be under the
influence of intoxicants, narcotics, or other
mind-affecting drugs, or to engage in any violent,
abusive, loud, boisterous, vulgar, lewd, wanton,
obscene or otherwise disorderly conduct tending to
create a breach of the peace, or disturb or annoy
others, while in or on any property administered by
or under the Commission's jurisdiction.
B. It shall be unlawful to conduct or to participate in
any form of gambling, lottery or game of chance
upon park property except as permitted by state law
and approved by the Commission's jurisdiction.
C. Alcoholic beverages may be brought into the parks
to be consumed in moderate amounts in conjunction
with picnics, camping, and reserved group functions.
Keg beer is not allowed except by special permission
from the Commission. At reserved group areas all
beverages, whether they be alcohol or otherwise,
must be served in unbreakable containers.
Section 16. MOLESTING ANIMALS AND BIRDS
No person shall hunt any animal in or upon any land or
waters under the jurisdiction of the parks commission unless
authorized.
Section 14. PUBLIC EXHIBITION
No person shall exhibit any machine or show, or any animal,
or indulge in any acrobatic exhibitions in or upon any
property of the Commission nor shall any person carry on any
performance or do anything whatsoever, which shall cause
persons to congregate so as to interfere with the proper use of
such property by the general public or to obstruct the passage
of vehicles or persons, without first having obtained written
permission from the Commission.
Section 15. ANIMALS AND BIRDS
It shall be unlawful for any persons while on Commission
property to:
A. Cause any animal or fowl to run at large.
B. Bring, drive or lead any animal onto Commission
property; excepting that horses and other beasts of
burden and draft animals may be ridden by persons
in charge thereof or driven before a vehicle attached
thereto, on such portions of Commission property
as may be designated for riding or driving by
the Commission.
C. Bring, drive, lead or carry any dog or other animal
or pet which is unleashed, or upon a leash more than
six feet in length, under immediate control of a
competent person.
D. Suffer his dog or pet to enter any public building or
to be upon any designated beach, except a trained
and working leader dog.
E. Cause or permit any horse or other animal to stand
on any Commission property unless securely hitched
or in charge of some competent person.
F. Torture, ill-treat or neglect any animal or fowl.
No person shall trap, catch, wound, kill or treat cruelly,
attempt to trap, catch, wound or kill any bird or animal,
molest or rob any nest of any bird or lair, den or burrow of
any animal in or upon any land or waters under the
jurisdiction of the parks commission unless authorized.
Section 17. FISHING
Fishing will be permitted within or upon Commission
property in accordance with the laws of the Michigan
Department of Natural Resources in such areas designated
for such purposes.
The use of ice shanties shall be subject to the
following rules:
A. All shanties must be made of sturdy material. The
Supervisor at each park will determine if the
construction and materials are suitable.
B. All shanties must be registered at the park office.
Drivers license or similar credentials must be shown
at time of registration.
C. All shanties must have owner's name and address
displayed on all sides in accordance with the State of
Michigan Fishing Laws.
D. All shanties will be removed from the lake by
March 1 in accordance with the State of Michigan
Fishing Laws. If not removed by this date, park
personnel will remove the shanties and a service
charge will be made. Daily use and removal after
March 1 is permitted.
E. The Oakland County Parks and Recreation
Commission will not be responsible for any damage
or vandalism to shanties.
F. All shanties must be placed on lake by using
prescribed boat ramp.
Section 18. DESTRUCTION OF PLANT LIFE
AND NATURAL SURROUNDINGS
No person shall:
A. Cut, remove, or destroy any tree, sapling, seedling,
bush or shrub, whether alive or dead, or chip, blaze,
box, girdle, trim or otherwise deface or injure any
tree or shrub, or pick, gather, uproot, remove or
destroy any flower, plant or grass.
B.
B. Remove or cause to be removed any sod, earth
humus, peat, boulders, gravel or sand, without the
Commission's written permission.
SECTION 19. LITTERING AND POLLUTION
OF WATERS
It shall be unlawful:
A. To discard, to deposit refuse of any kind or nature in
or upon the property of the Commission except by
placing said refuse in containers provided for such
purpose.
B. To throw, cast, lay, drop or discharge into or leave in
waters administered by or under the jurisdiction of
the Commission any substance, matter of thing, liquid
or solid, which may or shall result in the
pollution of said waters.
Section 20. FIRES
A. No person shall willfully set or cause to be set on
fire any tree, woodland, brushland, grassland or
meadow within or upon the Commission property.
No person shall build any fire upon Commission
property except within the fireplace, receptacles or
open spaces approved and designated by the
Commission for such purposes.
No person shall drop, throw or otherwise scatter
lighted matches, burning cigars, cigarettes, tobacco,
paper or other inflammable material within or upon
any Commission property.
Section 21. DESTRUCTION OF
BUILDINGS, MARKERS, MONUMENTS
AND OTHER PROPERTIES
No person shall upon Commission property:
A. Willfully destroy, deface, alter, change or remove
any monument, stone marker, bench mark, stake,
post or blaze, marking or designating any boundary
line, survey line, or reference point.
B. Cut, break, mark upon or otherwise injure any
building, equipment, bridge, drain, wall, fountain,
lamp post, fence, gate, hedge, or other structure.
C. Deface, destroy, or remove any placard, notice or
sign, whether permanent or temporary, posted or
exhibited within or upon park property.
D. Appropriate, excavate, injure or destroy any historical
or pre-historical ruin or any object of antiquity,
without the Commission's permission.
Section 22. CONTRABAND
All game animals, fowl, birds, fish and other aquatic life,
hunted, killed, taken or destroyed, bought, sold, bartered or
had in possession, contrary to any of the provisions hereof,
shall be declared to be contraband and the game shall be
turned over to the Michigan Department of Natural Resources
for disposal. Provided further, that any weapon or object
carried or used by any person in violation of these rules, shall
be subject to seizure by the Commission or its agents to be
disposed of according to law.
Section 23. FIREARMS
No person shall, at any time, bring into or upon the properties
of the Commission, nor have in their possession, nor
discharge or set off anywhere upon said properties, a revolver,
pistol, shotgun, rifle, air rifle, air gun, water gun or any gun,
rifle, firearm or other weapon that discharges projectiles either
by air, explosive substance or any other force. Use of these
items is prohibited by the Commission unless authorized.
Provided, however, this section shall not apply to any deputy
sheriff, police officer, peace officer, park officer, park ranger
or other duly-appointed law enforcement officer while
carrying out the duties and responsibilities of their position
nor to any person while upon designated target ranges or
areas.
Section 24. FIREWORKS
No person shall fire, discharge or have in his or her
possession any rocket, firecrackers, sparklers, torpedo, squib
or other fireworks or any substance of an explosive or
dangerous nature within or upon the Commission property
unless the Commission or its authorized agent shall have
authorized same by the issuance of a permit therefore. Any
permit issued hereunder shall not relieve a person desiring to
use fireworks from obtaining the necessary permits as
required by law from the local governing authority wherein
this park is located.
Section 25. METAL DETECTORS
Persons entering a park with a metal detector must register at
the park office. Metal detectors will be allowed in the picnic,
campground, and general park area. With permission from
the park supervisor, metal detectors will be allowed in the
beach area when the beach has been closed to the public.
The use of metal detectors in the water will be done by a
group of volunteers approved through the Commission's
Manager.
Section 26. USE OF LOUDSPEAKER •
It shall be unlawful to use a loudspeaker, public-address
system or amplifier within or upon Commission property
without a written permit issued by the Commission or its
representative.
Section 27. PEDDLING AND SOLICITING
It shall be unlawful for any person to peddle or solicit
business of any nature whatsoever, or to distribute handbills,
or other advertising matter, to post unauthorized signs on any
lands, waters, structures, or property administered by or under
the Commission's jurisdiction or to use such lands, waters,
structures or property unless first authorized in writing by the
Commission or its authorized agent.
Section 28. CONTINUOUS WALKING OR
CRUISING IN OR NEAR CAMPGROUNDS
It shall be unlawful to continuously walk into or cruise in any
motor-driven vehicle in, through and around campgrounds for
the purpose of attracting or distracting persons or visitors
using campsites - or for the purpose of using a boat ramp,
beach building or other camping facility, except registered
campers or bona fide visitors to a specific registered camp.
Section 29. HORSES
A. It shall be unlawful for any person to ride, lead or
cause or suffer a horse to be upon any property
administered by or under the Commission's
jurisdiction except on specifically designated and
posted areas or bridle paths or by permit on field
trail areas.
B. It shall be unlawful for any person to ride a horse in
a careless, negligent or reckless manner so as to
create a nuisance or to endanger the life, property or
persons of others on any lands administered by or
under the Commission's jurisdiction.
C. The driver of any vehicle shall yield the right of way
to any person riding a horse on marked bridle paths
where such bridle paths cross streets or roadways.
Section 30. LIVESTOCK
No person shall drive or cause to be driven any horses, cattle,
sheep, goats, swine, or other livestock upon or across any
property administered by or under the Commission's
jurisdiction without written permission.
Section 31. HOT AIR BALLOONS, AIRPLANES AND
PARACHUTES
No person shall make any ascent in any balloon or airplane or
any descent in or from any hot air balloon, airplane or
parachute on any lands or waters administered by or under the
Commission's jurisdiction.
Section 32. UNLAWFUL OBSTRUCTION
No person, firm or corporation shall by force, threats,
intimidations, unlawful fencing, enclosing or by other means,
prevent or obstruct any person from entering, leaving or
making full use of any property administered by or under the
Commission's jurisdiction.
Section 33. HINDERING EMPLOYEES
No person shall interfere with, or in any manner hinder, any
employee or agent of the Commission while performing his
official duties.
Section 34. RESISTING PARK EMPLOYEES
No person shall interfere with any park employee in the
discharge of his duties; or fail or refuse to obey any lawful
command of any park employee.
Section 35. IMPERSONATION OF PARK EMPLOYEES
No person shall impersonate any employee or contracted
employee of the Commission for any reason whatsoever.
Section 36. FINES AND IMPRISONMENT
Any person violating any provision of the foregoing rules
shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction
thereof shall be fined not more than $100 and costs of
prosecution, or imprisoned in the Oakland County Jail for a
period not exceeding 90 days or both, for each offense.
DEFINITIONS
1. "Commission" shall mean the Oakland County Parks
and Recreation Commission or its Manager.
2. "Commission property" shall mean all lands, waters
and property administered by or under the
jurisdiction of the Oakland County Parks and
Recreation Commission.
3. "Person" or "persons" shall mean individuals, male or
female, singular or plural; firms, corporations, or any
group or gathering of individuals.
4. "Camping" means the overnight lodging or sleeping
of person or persons in a tent, trailer-coach, vehicle
camper, motor vehicle, or in any other conveyance
erected, parked or placed on the premises within any
park or recreation area administered by the Oakland
County Parks and Recreation Commission.
5. "Rules" shall mean the rules adopted by the Oakland
County Parks and Recreation Commission applicable
to all property administered by or under the
jurisdiction of the said Commission and all
amendments thereto.
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BALDWIN '011 31Y111110WA3S OAKLAND COUNTY PARKS
AND GOLF COURSES
ADDISON OAKS COUNTY PARK
1480 W. Romeo Road, Leonard
(248) 693-2432
GLEN OAKS GOLF COURSE
30500 W. Thirteen Mile Road, Farmington Hills
(248) 851-8356
GROVELAND OAKS COUNTY PARK
14555 Dixie Highway, Holly
(248) 634-9811
INDEPENDENCE OAKS COUNTY PARK
9501 Sashabaw Road, Clarkston
Park: (248) 625-0877
Nature Center: (248) 625-6473
LYON OAKS COUNTY PARK
Bordered by Pontiac Trail, 1-96 and Old Plank
Lyon Township
For information - (248) 858-0906
ORION OAKS COUNTY PARK
Bordered by Clarkston, Baldwin and Joslyn roads
Orion Township
For information - (248) 858-0906
RED OAKS GOLF COURSE
29600 John R, Madison Heights
Golf Course: (248) 541-5030
Driving Range: (248) 548-1857
RED OAKS WATERPARK
1455 E. Thirteen Mile Road, Madison Heights
(248) 585-6990 (summer)
ROSE OAKS -
Fish Lake Road, North of Rose Center Road
Rose Township
For information - (248) 858-0906
SPRINGFIELD OAKS ACTIVITY CENTER
12451 Andersonville Road, Davisburg
(248) 625-8133
SPRINGFIELD OAKS GOLF COURSE
12450 Andersonville Road, Davisburg
(248) 625-2540
WATERFORD OAKS ACTIVITY CENTER
2800 Watkins Lake Road, Waterford
(248) 858-0913
Seniors/Therapeutics: (248) 858-7596
WATERFORD OAKS WATERPARK AND
COURT GAMES COMPLEX
1702 Scott Lake Road, Waterford
Waterpark: (248) 858-0918 (summer)
Court Games Complex: (248) 858-5433 (summer)
BMX Track: (248) 858-0915
Mobile Recreation: (248) 858-0916
WHITE LAKE OAKS GOLF COURSE
991 Williams Lake Road, White Lake
(248) 698-2700
TDD: (248) 858-1684
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OAKLAND COUNTY PARKS
AND RECREATION COMMISSION
Pecky D. Lewis, Jr.
Chairman
Ruth Johnson
Vice Chairman
Richard D. Kuhn, Jr.
Secretary
Fred Korzon
George W. Kuhn
Nancy McConnell
Frank H. Millard, Jr.
Charles E. Palmer
Richard Skarritt
J. David VanderVeen
ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE
2800 Watkins Lake Road
Waterford, MI 48328-1917
(248) 858-0906
or
1-888-0CFARKS
Ralph Richard, Executive Officer
Jon J. Kipke, Assistant Manager
NOTES
Resolution #01223 September 6, 2001
Moved by Douglas supported by Moss the resolutions on the Consent Agenda,
as amended, be adopted (with accompanying reports being accepted).
AYES: Appel, Brian, Buckley, Causey-Mitchell, Coleman, Crawford, Dingeldey,
Douglas, Galloway, Garfield, Gregory, Law, McPherson, Melton, Millard, Moffitt,
Moss, Obrecht, Palmer, Patterson, Sever, Suarez, Taub, Webster, Amos. (25)
NAYS: None. (0)
A sufficient majority having voted therefore, the resolutions on the Consent
Agenda, as amended, were adopted (with accompanying reports being accepted).
I HEREE3 FOREGOING RESOLUTION
AgglIWIL ///'?/6)
L Brooks Pa eon. County Executive Date
STATE OF MICHIGAN)
COUNTY OF OAKLAND)
I, G. William Caddell, Clerk of the County of Oakland, do hereby certify that the
foregoing resolution is a true and accurate copy of a resolution adopted by the
Oakland County Board of Commissioners on September 6, 2001 with the original
record thereof now remaining in my office.
In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and .ffixed the seal of the
County of Oakland at Pontiac, Michigan this 6th ay oYSeptember/12001.
G. William Caddell, County Clerk