The Parks In The Pinery

Contents:

• Park Rules & Regulations

• Bingham Lake Rules, Regulations & Fishing Limits

• Wintertime Bingham Lake Warning Danger Thin Ice!

Park Rules And Regulations
For All Park Properties

   The Pinery Homeowners' Association has approved new rules and regulations for all park properties owned or leased by the PHA. These rules have been drawn, based on park rules and regulations established for Douglas County, but are not exactly the same. These new rules will be posted at all park areas and will be filed with the Douglas County Sheriff's Dept. for proper enforcement. These rules were established to provide a safe and secure environment for Pinery families to use. We hope that all Pinery residents will report any violation observed to the Douglas County Sheriff for enforcement.

The rules and regulations are:

• No motorized vehicles are allowed within park boundaries.
• Parks are closed between dusk and dawn.
• All pets must be on a leash.
• NO alcoholic beverages on premises.

For everyone's enjoyment, the following activities are prohibited:

• Remaining in the parks during times they are closed.
• Damaging any property.
• Littering.
• Igniting fires in other than installed metal barbecue facilities.
• Possession or discharge of a firearm or fireworks.
• Camping.
• Any commercial activity.
• Possession of any glass containers.
• Any activities which could be a hazard or nuisance to any person.

Although these rules may seem obvious to many residents, all of these rules and regulations have been unstated and not in the form of policy. Now that the PHA, which owns or leases certain park areas has established a policy, the Douglas County Sheriff's Dept. will enforce them. Again, your comments and/or suggestions are always solicited.

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Rules & Regulations At Bingham Lake

   Bingham Lake is privately owned by the Pinery Water & Wastewater District (PW&WD) and is managed by Douglas County Parks and Trails Division. Bingham Lake operates under a private lake provision through the Colorado Division of Wildlife. This allows fishing on the lake without the need for a fishing license from the Colorado Division of Wildlife or Douglas County Parks and Trails. The Douglas County Parkland surrounding the water is open to the public for hiking, biking, and picnicking under Douglas County Parks rules during its posted hours.

   Fishing: Colorado fishing licenses do not apply to Bingham Lake because the lake is the private property of the (PW&WD). See fishing rules below.

   Boating: Non-motorized craft such as canoes and rowboats are permitted on the lake. Motorized or wind-driven craft are not allowed on the lake. However, an exception to this rule is made for electric trolling motors.

General Rules

1. Access to the lake area is allowed during the hours from sunrise to sunset.
2. Group events must be separately permitted through Douglas County Parks and Trails Division. At termination of permitted group events, the area shall be restored to its original condition.
3. Harassment of wildlife is prohibited.
4. No swimming is allowed.
5. No fires except in designated grills and in designated places are allowed.
6. All trash shall be placed in receptacles provided around the Lake property or must be removed from the property.
7. Only 3.2 alcohol beverages are allowed on Lake property.
8. No aircraft of any kind shall be allowed to operate on the property.
9. No fireworks, firearms, archery, or air guns, are allowed on Lake property.

Boating

1. All boats shall be launched and retrieved at the launching ramp.
2. Manned motorized boats using gasoline as a fuel are strictly prohibited on the lake.
3. Maximum boat length allowed on the Lake is 20 feet except for canoes.
4. All persons using boats must wear Coast Guard approved flotation devices.

Fishing

1. Bow fishing is not permitted on the Lake.
2. Live bait is allowed.
3. There are no limits regarding the size of fish caught; catch and release is encouraged.
4. Fish cleaning at the Lake is considered littering and people will be fined accordingly.

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Danger Thin Ice!  - Winter Bingham Lake Warning.
     Winter is a time of contrast here in Colorado. One day it can be 60 degrees, and the next it can be 20 degrees. We bring this up to point out a safety issue for Bingham Lake. In years past, people have attempted to go out on the ice of Bingham for various reasons. While the ice may appear to be sound, because of the constant temperature changes and the effects of sunshine on the structure of the ice, it never really "sets" long enough to be able to support the weight of a person on it. This also applies to children. We ask that you, your children and your guests be mindful of this. Please heed warnings and posted regulations on the use of the lake for safety’s sake.
   Pinery Water District.

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