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The following sections are found under Ordinance No. 42 of the Springfield Township Ordinances.
| 1. Hours are 8:00 am to dusk |
| 2. Open fires are prohibited |
| 3. Glass containers are prohibited |
| 4. No littering or dumping allowed |
| 5. Park in designated areas only |
| 6. ORV's, ATV’s, snowmobiles and motorcycles are prohibited |
| 7. Lawful hunting and trapping are permitted in designated areas only. Trap and skeet shooting are prohibited |
| 8. Damaging or removing park property is prohibited |
| 9. Business of a commercial nature is allowed by permission only |
| 10. Loud music; profanity; or loud, abusive, and/or disorderly conduct is prohibited |
| 11. Alcohol consumption is prohibited |
| 12. Swimming is prohibited except in designated areas |
*This list is not inclusive. Please visit the park office for a complete list of rules for each park. The Shiawassee Basin Preserve properties have additional rules, which can be found at the Springfield Township Parks and Recreation office.
Please report all violators of park rules to the Oakland County Sheriff at 248-858-4950
Violation of park rules is a civil infraction and may lead to court action. A $250 reward to anyone who leads to the conviction of a park vandal.
**All park restrooms close October 15th (weather permitting).
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Section 9- Liability Insurance Requirements
- In the event the organization is an athletic league, a certificate of insurance indicating comprehensive general liability coverage of not less than $ 100,000.00 C.G.L. is required from all leagues. Certificates must be delivered to the Parks and Recreation Director or his/her designee prior to issuance of any permit under this Policy.
- The liability of Springfield Township Parks and Recreation for failure to honor an issued permit for use of the athletic fields in any park as a result of 1) an act of God; 2) condition of the facilities; 3) or other condition beyond the reasonable control of Springfield Township Parks and Recreation, shall be limited to:
- Providing a mutually satisfactory alternate date and/or time for the event or activity scheduled under the permit.
- Refund of any monies received by Parks and Recreation from the applicant/permit holder as a result of a specific permit.
- Liability waiver: Participants on teams must sign a hold “harmless liability waiver” indemnifying Springfield Township Parks and Recreation from any and all claims resulting from injuries, damages or losses sustained or associated with the use/program.
Section 10- Certification of Coaches
Priority consideration within category use groups will be given to those teams, leagues, associations and organizations whose coaches have completed an approved certification course in their field of involvement with emphasis upon good sportsmanship, ethics and good conduct.
Section 11- Amendments
Amendments to this policy shall be made on the recommendation from the Parks & Recreation Director and/or the Springfield Township Park Commission.
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