OSCEOLA
COUNTY PARKS RULES & REGULATIONS
1. A vehicle permit is required for entrance
into the parks. Vehicle permits must be
permanently affixed to the vehicle’s windshield. There shall be no moving of permits from vehicle
to vehicle. The permit issued must be
visible to park employees. Vehicles shall be kept in designated areas.
2. It shall be unlawful to camp without a
written permit. Checkout time is 12:00
p.m. and check in is at 2:00 p.m.
3. Campsite occupancy is limited to eight
people, one recreational unit per site and one small tent per site.
4. Campers shall not move from assigned sites
to a different site unless authorized by park employees. A campsite is considered to be occupied if it
is paid for, do not occupy any campsite even if unoccupied until it is paid
for.
5. It shall be unlawful to make excessive
noise, and quiet will be observed after 11:00 p.m. Visitors must leave by 11:00 p.m. No entry into park after 11:00 p.m. except by
registered campers. Children 16 and
younger must be accompanied by an adult 18 years of age or older.
6. Parents are responsible for the safety and
supervision of their children. All
children must be supervised when they are using the restrooms, playgrounds and
beach. Parents please advise children to
respect the rights and privacy of others by not cutting through campsites.
7. It shall be unlawful to sublet any trailer
or camping unit.
8. The beach and swimming area are open
during daylight hours only. Swimming is
at your own risk; there is no lifeguard on duty.
9. No glass containers are permitted in beach
area.
10. For safety reasons, no bikes or roller
blades after dark.
11. No ORV’s allowed in parks except on
trailers.
12. Golf Carts may be operated by a licensed driver
only, and can be operated on park roadways only.
13. Fireworks are not permitted at any time.
14. Upon departure from the park, the campsite
or picnic site shall be left neat and clean.
15. Garbage shall be disposed of in containers
provided by the park. No garbage shall
be burned within the limits of park.
16. It is unlawful to dispose of private
household garbage in receptacles provided on
17. No liquid waste of any kinds, such as; but
not limited to human excreta, sink, lavatory, shower, and laundry liquid waste
shall be discharged onto the surface, onto the ground, or into the water.
18. No person shall dispose of sanitary napkins,
disposable diapers, or paper towels, and/or other such items into toilets.
19. Fish cleaning shall be carried on in
designated areas only.
20. No animal washing or vehicle washing any
place within the park.
21. All animals shall be under control and on a
leash not exceeding 6 feet in length. No
animals are permitted within water or land area designated as a swimming
beach. No animals are permitted to
create a disturbance. Any animal
creating a disturbance or running loose may be removed from the park. Owners will be responsible to clean up animal
droppings.
22. It shall be unlawful to remove, destroy or
mutilate
23. No person or persons shall take it upon themselves
to install septic systems, water lines, electrical systems, or tamper with any
park facilities.
24. The Osceola County Parks Commission reserves
the right to refuse services or accommodations to anyone. You do not have the right to disturb the normal
operations of the park by being intoxicated, or through disruptive or
disorderly behavior. Alcohol may be
consumed only at campsites or picnic sites.
25. All park rules are enforced. If you fail to comply with any park rule
after being contacted by park employees, the manager may evict you from the
park. If you refuse to leave, you can be
charged with trespassing and could be arrested.
26. Complaints shall be directed to
employees. If there is no resolution to
your complaint, direct your concerns to the Parks Director. If the Parks Director fails to resolve your
complaint, your concerns can be submitted in writing to the parks
administrative office, so that they may be brought before the full Parks Commission
at their next meeting.
Osceola County Parks Commission
(231) 832-6130 Fax: (231) 832-6130 (call first)
Email: oscparks@live.com