General Prohibitions.

 In order to maintain consistency of our purpose and goals, the following rules apply to everyone:

1.     No alcohol, drugs, vaping, or smoking of any kind.**

2.     With the exception of activities in the church building, all activities are restricted from dawn to dusk.  Activities after dusk or before dawn are prohibited, including using the lake and trails.**

3.     No ATVs, RVs, etc.

4.     No horses.

5.     No motorized vehicles on the trails, with the exception of electric bicycles. 

6.     The use of fireworks, weapons, or the discharging of firearms is prohibited.

7.     No hunting and trapping.

8.     No loud music or other disturbing noises.**

9.     No open flames or campfires.**

10.  Owners are responsible for their pets and must clean up after their pets. Pets must always remain close to their owner. When other people or pets are present, pets must be on a leash.

11.  All children under the age of 18 must be under the supervision of a parent or guardian and are the sole responsibility of the parent or guardian.

12.  Do not disturb or harm wildlife. Poisonous snakes do exist and should be avoided. DO NOT handle or go near the snakes! Similarly, there are many snapping turtles. Do not touch or go near the turtles – they bite!

13.  No littering or dumping.

14.  Take all waste and trash with you when you depart. Bathroom facilities do not exist outside the worship facility so plan accordingly.

15.  Failure to abide by these prohibitions may result in loss of the use of facilities and amenities.

Lake & Dam Safety Rules

1.     No swimming or diving

2.     Currently, fishing is catch and release only! DO NOT release fish caught outside our lake into our ecosystem. 

3.     Diving or jumping off the docks is prohibited. No running on the docks.

4.     No diving or jumping into the lake from boats

5.     Electric Motors only are permitted on the lake**

6.     Permitted watercraft include kayaks, canoes, paddle boats, paddle boards, inflatable boats, and row boats, small fishing boats, and small sailboats. Check with staff before using other types of watercraft.**

7.     In accordance with state laws, all persons using any watercraft must have an approved personal floatation device (PFD) on board. Any person ages 13 or under using a watercraft must wear the PFD at all times.

8.     Persons under the age of 18 using the docks or watercraft must be accompanied by a member.

9.     Currently, fishing, jumping, or diving from the dam is prohibited. 

10.  Climbing on the dam’s concrete spillway is prohibited.

11.  Motorized vehicles on the dam are prohibited, except for electronic bicycles on the marked trail.

12.   The lake dam road is for pedestrians and bikers only. Further restrictions may apply at various times so be aware of and abide by all signage around the dam.