Rent Pavilions &
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The following activities are prohibited and it shall be unlawful for any person or persons to do any of the following on Township Parkland;

A. To remain on Township Parkland outside of the stated or posted hours of operation; 1/2 hour before sunrise until 1/2 hour past sunset, unless otherwise posted.

B. To enter any area that is posted or in any other way identified as being “closed.”

C. To camp at any time unless written permission is obtained from the Parks Administrator.

D. To have an open fire, outside the designated charcoal grills provided for the purpose of cooking, without written permission of the Parks Administrator. (Private grills shall be allowed, either gas or charcoal, so long as the ashes will not be deposited on the ground) No fires may be built directly on the ground.

E. To operate motorized vehicles of any kind on designated trails, except for maintenance or patrol as authorized by the Parks Administrator.

F. To operate or park any motorized vehicles of any kind except in established driveways and parking areas.

G. To commit vandalism of any kind, including but not limited to;

a. Removing, damaging, destroying or defacing Township owned property and equipment.

b. Destroying, damaging, injuring or removing any trees, shrubs, wildflowers or vegetation.

H. To have a pet that is not on a leash or otherwise restrained and in control of its keeper. Animal leashes shall not exceed 16 feet in length. Animal excrement must be picked up, contained in a sealed bag and removed from Township Parkland or placed in trash receptacles as provided.

I. To litter or otherwise dispose of or discard refuse of any kind except by placing said refuse in containers provided for that purpose.

J. To dispose of any household refuse on Township Parkland or in garbage receptacles on Township Parkland.

K. To solicit, post, advertise or in any way sell or attempt to sell any goods or services on Township Parkland without written permission of the Parks Administrator.

L. To display & or consume beer, wine or any intoxicating liquors on Township Parkland.

M. To display, use, & or smoke / vape marijuana, tobacco or any other products on Township Parkland.

N. To discharge projectiles by air, explosive substance or any other force by any firearm, revolver, pistol, shotgun, rifle, air rifle, air gun, paint ball gun, bow or other weapon that discharges a projectile. This section shall not apply to any peace officer, or duly appointed law enforcement officer while carrying out their duties. This section shall also not apply to any person lawfully hunting game as provided for in Ordinance No. 50 of Garfield Charter Township and as allowed by federal and state game laws.

O. To in any way harass and intentionally disturb any and all wildlife on Township Parkland other than while hunting or fishing as provided for in Ordinance No. 50 of Garfield Charter Township and as allowed by federal and state game laws.

P. To feed any wildlife at any time.

Q. To refuse to comply with these Rules and Policies when requested by a local enforcement officer or in any way hinder the Parks Administrator, any employee or designee of the administrator while performing their official duties, including the enforcement of Garfield Charter Township Parkland Ordinance No. 50.

I certify that I have read the rules and policies and agree to abide by them. I understand that violation of parkland regulations by myself or members of my party may result in the future denial of any parkland reservation application, removal of myself and/or my party from public parkland, and/or legal action to the extent of the law. I also agree to defend, indemnify and hold harmless Garfield Charter Township from any claim, demand, suit, loss, cost of experience, or any damage which may be asserted, claimed or recovered against or from Garfield Charter Township by reason of any damage to property, personal injury, including death, sustained by any person whomsoever and which damage, injury, or death arises out of or is incident to or in any way connected with the performance of this contract, and regardless of which claim, demand, damage, loss, cost of expense if caused in whole or on part by the negligence of my/ours, or by third parties, or by the agents, servants employees or factors of any of them.