RULES AND REGULATIONS
The following rules have been adopted to assure enjoyment of the park by you and other visitors. Help preserve the park’s natural areas and that of its inhabitants.
The shelter area includes the reserved shelter, 50 feet outside that shelter, horseshoe pit, volleyball standards, grill, garbage cans, plus picnic tables.
Consumption of alcoholic beverages (Beer Only -- no kegs) is limited to picnic areas and is prohibited on trails, roadways, parking lots, open play areas, and the lake area. No sale of alcohol without board permit and State license.
Pets shall be on a leash not more than six feet in length & under the owner’s control at all times. Owners are responsible for cleanup. STRICTLY ENFORCED BY STAFF. For leash free area check out Dogwood Run at Lemon Lake. The link is on the home page.
Grilling is permitted only in established grills or privately owned grills. Portable grills or stoves are not permitted on combustible picnic tables. Please extinguish your charcoal prior to disposal.
Fires are allowed by permit only.
Additional equipment such as the use of generators, awnings, tents or other equipment requires prior approval of the park manager.
Vehicles are allowed only on roadways and in parking areas. Everyone in your group should know that NO VEHICLES ARE ALLOWED ON THE GRASS. For safety reasons, motorists are to observe speed limits as posted.
Noise disturbances - Due to the close proximity of other shelters and picnic areas, amplified music or loudspeakers ARE NOT PERMITTED.
The gathering of living or non-living plant material for firewood or other purposes is not allowed.
Environmental Awareness - Due to the environmental damage that can result from the use of certain chemicals in insecticides, NO SPRAYING OR FOGGING IS ALLOWED.
Soliciting, peddling, fund-raising, collecting fees is not allowed on park property without an official permit.
Swimming and the use of water craft (except park issued) is not allowed.
Other - Golf, archery, and hunting are not allowed in the park or on park property. Horseback riding is limited only to designated areas. No horses allowed on turf. Engine powered model airplanes, boats, and cars are not allowed.
Hunting or trapping any wild bird or animal is prohibited.
Lake County Parks Refund and Cancellation Policy
Parties reserving shelters, who notify the business office no later than ten (10) working days in advance of their reservation, may obtain a full refund or reschedule another date at no additional cost. No refund will be given if notification is received by the business office less than ten (10) days.
f you have questions regarding your reservation or any questions about the Lake County Parks prior to your visit, please call the business office at 219-755-3685 or 219-945-0543. If you have questions or problems the day of your outing, we encourage you to contact any of the park staff at the park.
Receipts from admission and service charges are used to defray the operation and maintenance costs of the Lake County Parks
FOR SHELTER RESERVATIONS CALL
Phone: 219-769-PARK
Lake County Parks and Recreation Department Corporate Offices
8411 East Lincoln Highway, Crown Point, Indiana 46307
Just west of Deep River Waterpark 4.5 miles east of I-65 on Route 30