Park Rules and Regulations / Bridgestone MUD

Definitions. The following are terms used through these Rules and Regulations:
1. Board - The Board of Directors of the District.
2. Bridgestone Park - Park and all Recreational Amenities located at 20202 Rhodes Road, Spring, Texas 77388, owned and operated by the District.
3. District - Bridgestone Municipal Utility District.
4. District Representative - Individual(s) designated by the Board to represent the District in administering the Rules and Regulations contained herein.
5. Recreational Amenities - All recreational facilities, constructed, owned and/or operated by the District, including playground equipment, splash pads, ponds with fountains, pavilions, walking trails, boardwalks, fitness stations, event lawns, dog park, and climbing structures, located within Bridgestone Park.
6. Rules and Regulations - As used herein means these Bridgestone Park Rules and Regulations.
General Bridgestone Park Rules.
1. The District owns and operates Bridgestone Park for the benefit of the community served by the District.
2. The District does not discriminate against any user of Bridgestone Park or the Recreational Amenities on the basis of age, sex, race, national origin, ancestry, creed, religion, marital status or handicap.
3. Compliance with these Rules and Regulations and any posted notices, warnings or rules within Bridgestone Park is a condition of use.
4. No person shall use any part of Bridgestone Park for any purpose other than for the purpose for which it was designed or dedicated.
5. From time to time, the District may host events for the public at Bridgestone Park ("District Events"). The District reserves the right to allow uses outside the specific rules cited herein when the Board determines it is in the best interest of the District.
6. Bridgestone Park and the Recreational Amenities are not to be used for any purpose that violates any federal, State or local law, ordinance or regulation, or any laws to which the District is subject or the District's own rules and policies.
7. Bridgestone Park is open from 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., seven (7) days a week.
8. Use of Bridgestone Park is at your own risk and on a first-come, first-served basis.
9. Use of bicycles, tricycles, scooters, segways and skateboards in Bridgestone Park is prohibited.
10. Use of cleated shoes in Bridgestone Park is prohibited.
11. Sleeping and camping is strictly prohibited within Bridgestone Park.
12. Hunting or the use of firearms is prohibited. Unlicensed guns are prohibited in Bridgestone Park.
13. Where allowed, pets must remain on a leash at all times. All pet owners are responsible for any damage caused by their pets and for cleaning up after their pets.
  1. Pets are not allowed on any areas with artificial turf and rubber areas around the park.
  2. Pets are not allowed within the playground area and splash pad.
  3. Any service animal within the playground must be clearly identified by service animal vest and can remain on sidewalks or mulch bed areas.
14. Smoking, alcohol, and drug use is prohibited within Bridgestone Park.
15. No fireworks or pyrotechnics. No person shall build or cause to be built any fires within Bridgestone Park.
16. No gambling of any kind is permitted including bingo, lottery or other games of chance.
17. No excessively loud music at any time that might unduly affect or disturb other users or the residences that neighbor Bridgestone Park.
18. The following activities are prohibited in all areas of Bridgestone Park to preserve the facilities and the safety of users:
  1. Use of any equipment that causes any harm to the Recreational Amenities, landscaping, trees, or any other facility within Bridgestone Park.
  2. Water activities such as slip and slides, water balloons, or inflatables.
  3. Candles, rice, confetti, smoke or fog machines, silly string, birdseed, glitter, sidewalk chalk, or any substance of a similar nature.
  4. Attaching anything to the exterior or interior of any property within Bridgestone Park which will cause permanent change or alteration.
  5. Use of tape, nails, or staples on anything within Bridgestone Park, including trees.
  6. Hitting golf balls, except in designated areas.
19. Glass containers or receptables of any kind are prohibited. This prohibition shall not apply to baby bottles, baby food jars, or glass lined beverage coolers.
20. No unauthorized signs.
21. No profanity or otherwise inappropriate behavior.
22. No person shall play any game of baseball, football, golf, cricket, lacrosse, polo, soccer, kickball, hockey or other game of like character in Bridgestone Park except at the places designated for such activities.
23. No person shall ride or drive any horse or other animal through Bridgestone Park.
24. No person shall disturb or catch or throw any stone or object of any kind at, or strike with any stick, object or weapon, any person, animal, fowl or fish in Bridgestone Park, except in areas designated for fishing.
Driving and Parking.
1. Use of designated parking areas is for Bridgestone Park users only.
2. Vehicles are prohibited off roadways and beyond designated parking areas.
3. No parking on grass, unpaved areas, trails and sidewalks.
4. Improperly parked vehicles will be towed.
Trash and Recycling.
1. Littering and dumping of any trash, debris, garbage, waste, fill or other material is prohibited except in designated waste receptacles.
2. No person shall misuse a container designated for specific recycled material by placing other types of materials in said container or by retrieving items already deposited in said container.
3. All refuse must be disposed of in the proper receptacles.
Pond and Bodies of Water.
1. Swimming is prohibited in all Recreational Amenities containing bodies of water.
2. Fishing shall only be authorized in designated areas within Bridgestone Park or as otherwise authorized, at District-sponsored events.
3. No person shall introduce fish or wildlife into any body of water within Bridgestone Park.
4. Canoeing, kayaking, boating or use of any vessel of any type on any body of water within Bridgestone Park is prohibited.
Landscaping, Trees and Open Lawn Area.
1. No person shall walk, stand or sit on or in any border, flower bed, monument, fountain, railing or fence unless it is clearly designed or designated for such purpose.
2. No person shall remove or cut any flower, shrub, vine, tree or other plant.
3. No person shall plant any flower, shrub, vine, tree or other plant.
4. Staking, drilling or hammering into the ground is prohibited.
Sales and Vending.
1. Use of Bridgestone Park for the for-profit sale of goods or services at any time is prohibited.
2. Marketing and advertising within Bridgestone Park is prohibited.
3. No structures, including tents and canopies that exceed 10’ x 20’ or of any size that advertise a commercial product of any kind, may be erected without the permission of the District.
Splash Pad Rules.
1. All rules for Bridgestone Park also apply to the Splash Pad areas.
2. Splash Pad shall be turned off and access prohibited if there is thunder or lightning in the vicinity of Bridgestone Park and at the sole determination of the District Representative.
3. Persons using the splash pads must be wearing street clothing, swimming suit or swim diapers. Swim diapers are required for infants and toddlers.
4. Use of water shoes is strongly encouraged.
5. The following activities are prohibited within the Splash Pad area:
  1. Running.
  2. Dogs and any other animal, except service animals.
  3. Use of bathing soap, detergent or shampoo.
  4. Balls or other toys.
  5. Food, drinks or smoking.
  6. Sitting on or near fountain jets.
  7. Fighting or reckless behavior.
6. Adults must be accompanied by a child aged 13 or under.
Dog Park Rules.
1. Hours of Operation are from 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., seven (7) days a week.
2. All Rules for Bridgestone Park also apply to the Dog Park.
3. Owners are solely liable for damage or injury inflicted by their dog(s). This means owners are legally and financially responsible for their dog's behavior. The District has no liability or responsibility for injuries or loss that occurs in the Dog Park.
4. Limit of two (2) dogs per person per visit.
5. Dogs must be properly licensed and vaccinated with registration and rabies tags displayed on each dog's collar.
6. No dogs under four (4) months of age, or without all necessary vaccinations irrespective of age, are allowed in the Dog Park.
7. Dogs must be leashed before entering and upon leaving the Dog Park as well as in the transition corridor. Owners must have a visible leash for each dog at all times.
8. Owners must have visible pet waste disposal materials at all times and must collect and properly dispose of dog fecal matter in designated dog waste receptables or garbage receptacle.
9. Owners must be in verbal and sight control of their dog(s) at all times and prevent aggressive behavior, biting, fighting and aggressive barking. Dog(s) shall never be left unattended.
10. Dogs with a known history of dangerous or aggressive behavior are prohibited. Dog(s) found to be aggressive must be immediately leashed and removed from the Dog Park by its owner.
11. No female dogs in heat are allowed in the Dog Park.
12. No children age 12 or younger are allowed in the Dog Park. Children ages 13 through 17 must be accompanied by an adult. Permitted children must be supervised by the accompanying adult and behave appropriately: No running, shouting, chasing dogs, or petting other people’s dogs without the owner’s permission.
13. No food, for dogs or humans, is allowed in the Dog Park.
14. No other types of animals are permitted in the Dog Park.
15. No use of any type of vehicle is permitted within the gated areas of the Dog Park.

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