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BCOB PARKS

1.1            BCOB Park Use and Reservations.  Any existing or future playground equipment, recreational amenity, athletic equipment, pavilions, gazebos, turf fields and related amenities at the Parks are available for general, informal use by Users and the general public provided they have not been previously reserved, and subject to these Policies and Procedures.  Any BCOB Residents or Property Owner with a reservation will have priority over the general public regarding use of the parks amenities.  Commercial use of Parks is prohibited without prior written consent of the BCOB Manager.

Any existing or future park amenities at the Parks may be reserved for exclusive use by BCOB Residents or Property Owners provided they have not been previously reserved.  The turf areas within the Parks may also be reserved by any individual or organized team sport organization as long as any such planned use is consistent with such area.  

1.2            Prohibited Activities.  The following activities are prohibited within the Parks.

1.2.1       Place or post signs.

1.2.2       Camp overnight.

1.2.3       Enter or remain in the Parks after such facilities are closed as indicated on the posted hours of operation.

1.2.4       Deposit, leave or bury refuse, trash or litter except in designated trash receptacles.

1.2.5       Install any structure, including but not limited to, tents, booths, stands, awnings, tree houses, rope swings, inflatable amusements or canopies, except that temporary awnings and umbrellas for shade are permitted as long as such structures are not left unattended and are removed when the User leaves.

1.2.6       Operate remote control or control-line devices in the air, on or in the water, or on the ground.

1.2.7       Use any amplified sound system that produces audible sound beyond 25 feet.

1.2.8       Stick or place any handbill, poster, placard, sticker, or painted or printed matter on any public building, fence, power or light or telephone pole, or any other public structure.

1.2.9       Smoke, except in designated smoking areas provided.

1.2.10    Play or practice golf or archery.

1.2.11    Bring into, possess, or have any glass bottle or container.

1.2.12    Discharge explosives or fireworks or operate launch model rockets or other devices which may have an explosive charge.

1.2.13    Conduct any private enterprise.

1.2.14    Park motor vehicles overnight.

1.2.15    Sell, serve, dispense, possess or consume any alcoholic beverages.

1.2.16    Block, close off, or impair access to any trails or facilities.

1.2.17    Hunt, shoot, kill, injure, trap or maim any animal.

1.2.18    Permit any livestock to graze.

1.2.19    Destroy, vandalize, deface or damage any buildings, structures, signs, equipment, fences, gates or locks regulating access.

1.2.20    Enter, without authorization, those areas and facilities posted or otherwise designated as closed to the general public.

1.2.21    Dispose of trash.

1.2.22    Remove, cut down, and disfigure rocks, trees, shrubs or other features of the natural environment.

1.2.23    Build a fire, unless special circumstances apply and the fire is built in a contained device and no city-wide or county-wide fire ban is in effect.

1.2.24    Operate unauthorized motor vehicles.

1.2.25    Possess a weapon, unless authorized pursuant to C.R.S. 18-12-214, or any air rifle, spring-gun, bow and arrow, sling, paintball gun, air soft gun or any other weapon.

 

1.3            Outside Restrooms. Certain of the Parks have, or soon will have, outdoor restrooms which automatically unlock at sunrise and lock at sundown. Additional rules and regulations regarding the outside restrooms may be posted in and around the restrooms in the sole discretion of BCOB.

1.4            Compliance.  All Users and members of the general public must obey these Policies and Procedures in addition to any order, rule or regulation of BCOB and the instructions of any sign posted by BCOB.

1.5            Application for Park Reservation.  To reserve any recreational amenities within the Parks, other than use of a sports field for organized team sport activities, individuals over the age of eighteen (18) years must complete the Rental Request Form (Exhibit A-5), and submit the same to the BCOB Recreation Director or staff, along with a completed Park Amenities Permit and Indemnification Form (attached hereto as Exhibit G-1), Waiver and Release from Liability and Agreement to Indemnify Form (attached hereto as Exhibit G-2), and any applicable fees then in existence. To reserve any of the turf areas in the Parks for organized team sport use, individuals or organizations must complete the Application for Sports Field Permit Form attached hereto as Exhibit G-3, and submit the same to the BCOB Manager along with all required completed Team and Individual Waiver of Liability and Release Forms (attached hereto as Exhibit G-4), and any applicable fees then in existence. Any User who uses any of the Parks without the proper authorization may be requested to leave the Parks.  The Board and the BCOB Manager reserve the right to refuse any proposed reservation of any of the Parks facilities in their sole discretion.

1.6            Violation of Park Policy.  Should any person fail to observe and obey these Policies and Procedures, or any such order, rule, regulation or sign posted by BCOB, the BCOB’s Manager may immediately remove or cause to be removed any such person and may ban such person from the use of BCOB Parks or open space and its facilities for such period of time as may be necessary to secure compliance these Policies and Procedure. The BCOB Manager may also impose a validly approved fee in their sole discretion.

1.7            Public Use.  Except for certain reservations as set forth in this Article 6, all open turf areas and other open space within the Parks are intended for spontaneous play, recreational use, and picnics.  Users shall report all broken or damaged equipment to the BCOB Manager, as well as any other items, such as broken glass, which could be hazardous or harmful to persons utilizing these areas.  No motorized bikes or vehicles are allowed in the Parks or on the bike paths.  

ARTICLE II  

REVOCABLE PERMITS FOR PARK RESERVATION FOR PURPOSES OTHER THAN ORGANIZED TEAM SPORTS

2.1            Issuance.  A revocable permit for use of BCOB Park Amenities for purposes other than organized team sports (“Permit”) will be issued on a first come, first served basis, starting January 1 of each year.  The following must be submitted in order to be considered for a Permit:

  1. Completed Rental Request Form;
  2. Completed Park Amenities Permit and Indemnification Form;
  3. Completed Waiver and Consent Form signed by the applicant; and
  4. Credit card for the Deposit Fee.

2.2            Informal Use. All Recreational Amenities within the Parks shall be available for the general informal use of BCOB residents and their guests, provided they have not been previously reserved.

2.3            Order of Granting.  Permits will be granted on a first-come first-served basis.  Date and time preferences will be granted in order of when the reservations are received by the office.  You may or may not get your first choice of days and times.  As such, please provide a second and third choice to ensure you get a reservation.

2.4            Cancellation. Reservations must be cancelled seven (7) days in advance of the event to receive a full refund of the use fee and deposit.

2.5            Fees and Deposit. The Deposit Fee for an application for a Permit for use of BCOB Park Amenities is two hundred fifty dollars ($250.00).  The Deposit Fee will be returned within 2 weeks following your rental, provided that there are no damages or trash clean-up charges, and provided that the permit holder has complied with the conditions of the permit. 

2.6            Additional Conditions of Use.  The following policies and procedures will apply to the application for a permit to use and the use of the Parks:

2.6.1       A Permit for use of a BCOB Park Amenity does not allow the permit holder to access or use the Fitness Center.

2.6.2       Motorized vehicles are prohibited on the fields and turf areas (this includes vehicles for purposes of unloading or loading equipment) unless a prior written approval of BCOB is granted (for such purposes as dragging the infield with ATV).

2.6.3       No commercial concessions may be operated, nor charge or donation requested, of the public on the premises.

2.6.4       Upon completion of each event, the area shall be restored to a litter free condition.  The applicant agrees to be responsible for costs incurred by BCOB for repairs or cleanup by BCOB necessitated by the use.

2.6.5       Tents, booths, stands, awnings, canopies, or other structures are prohibited without the prior written approval of BCOB.

2.6.6       Destruction, damage, or removal of any vegetation or defacement of BCOB property is prohibited.  The applicant agrees to be responsible for all such damage.

2.6.7       Disorderly conduct and/or abusive language are prohibited and shall be cause for revocation of the Permit.  The activity may not unreasonably interfere with or detract from the general public’s enjoyment of surrounding areas.

2.6.8       Any machine or device for the purpose of amplification of human voice, music or any other sound is prohibited without the prior written approval of BCOB.

2.6.9       No alcoholic beverages are permitted.  Consumption of alcoholic beverages on the premises shall be cause for revocation of Permit and immediate expulsion.

2.6.10    A copy of the Permit must be in the possession of the approved applicant and shown to BCOB personnel upon request.

2.6.11    BCOB parks and facilities are patrolled by local law enforcement agencies.  Use of the facilities is subject to all applicable state and local laws and regulations.

2.6.12    The Permit is non-assignable.

2.6.13    All reservations will be subject to time limitations and use limitations, and may be subject to other conditions or restrictions, as set forth in the Permit.  Users must vacate the area at the time designated on the permit.  Failure to comply with the time restraints may be considered a forfeiture of the Deposit Fee.

2.6.14    VIOLATION OF ANY OF THE PERMIT CONDITIONS OR ANY OF BCOB’S POLICIES MAY RESULT IN IMMEDIATE REVOCATION OF THE PERMIT.

ARTICLE III  

REVOCABLE SPORTS FIELD USE PERMIT FOR YOUTH SPORT TEAM PRACTICES

3.1            Issuance.  Revocable Sports Field Use Permit for Youth Sport Team Practices (“Practice Permit”) will be issued seasonally on a first come, first served basis, starting January 1 of each year.  The following must be submitted in order to be considered for a Practice Permit:

  1. Completed Application for Sports Field Permit Form;
  2. Formal roster of all team players with their addresses or addresses of schools they attend;
  3. Completed Waiver and Consent Form signed by a parent or guardian for each player;
  4. Completed Waiver and Consent Form signed by each coach;
  5. Completed Waiver and Consent Form signed on behalf of the sponsoring organization;
  6. Check for the Practice Permit fee; and
  7. Check for the Deposit Fee.

3.2            Informal Use.  All turf fields within the Parks are available for the general informal use of BCOB residents and their guests, provided that such use is consistent with the planned use of the facilities and that they have not been previously reserved.  Any activity consisting of five (5) or more players per team will require a Practice Permit prior to using the fields.  Commercial use of the fields is prohibited.

3.3            Order of Granting.  Reservations will be selected on a first come first serve basis.  Field times and preferences will be granted in order of how the reservations are received by the office.  You may or may not get your first choice of days and times.  As such, please provide a second and third choice to ensure you get a reservation.

3.4            Cancellation.  Reservations must be cancelled seven (7) days in advance of the start of the season to receive a full refund of the use fee and deposit.

3.5            Fees and Deposit.  The Deposit Fee for an application for a Practice Permit is found on the Fee Schedule in Exhibit A-6 of these Policies and Procedures.  The Deposit Fee will be returned within two (2) weeks following your rental, providing that there are no damages or trash clean up charges, and providing that the permit holder has complied with the conditions of the permit.    The Practice Permit Fee is found on the Fee Schedule in Exhibit A-6 of these Policies and Procedures and reserves up to two (2) days per week in one (1) time slot per organization/team. The applicable fees are due no less than thirty (30) days prior to the reservation date.  The fees are charged per season.  You can only reserve one (1) season at a time per deposit.  The deposit and any fees shall be personally delivered to the Venture Center along with all required forms and waivers.  

3.6            Additional Conditions of Use.  The following policies and procedures will apply to the application for a permit to use and the use of the Parks:

3.6.1       Motorized vehicles are prohibited on the fields and turf areas (this includes vehicles for purposes of unloading or loading equipment) unless a prior written approval of BCOB is granted (for such purposes as dragging the infield with ATV).

3.6.2       No commercial concessions may be operated, nor charge or donation requested, of the public on the premises.

3.6.3       Upon completion of each practice, the area shall be restored to a litter free condition.  The applicant agrees to be responsible for costs incurred by BCOB for repairs or cleanup by BCOB necessitated by the team’s use.

3.6.4       Tents, booths, stands, awnings, canopies, or other structures are prohibited without the prior written approval of BCOB.

3.6.5       Destruction, damage, or removal of any vegetation or defacement of BCOB property is prohibited.  The applicant agrees to be responsible for all such damage.

3.6.6       Disorderly conduct and/or abusive language are prohibited and shall be cause for revocation of the Practice Permit.  The activity may not unreasonably interfere with or detract from the general public’s enjoyment of surrounding areas.

3.6.7       Any machine or device for the purpose of amplification of human voice, music or any other sound is prohibited without the prior written approval of BCOB.

3.6.8       No alcoholic beverages are permitted.  Consumption of alcoholic beverages on the premises shall be cause for revocation of Practice Permit and immediate expulsion.

3.6.9       A copy of the Practice Permit must be in the possession of the resident coach and shown to BCOB personnel upon request.

3.6.10    BCOB parks and facilities are patrolled by local law enforcement agencies.  Use of the facilities is subject to all applicable state and local laws and regulations.

3.6.11    The Practice Permit is non-assignable.

3.6.12    Permits are for practice use only.  League games or tournaments shall not be held on the fields.  Scrimmages are allowed as long as both teams using the field have a permit.

3.6.13    All reservations will be subject to time limitations and use limitations, and may be subject to other conditions or restrictions, as set forth in the Practice Permit.  Users must vacate the area at the time designated on the permit.  Failure to comply with the time restraints may be considered a forfeiture of the security deposit.

3.6.14    Due to concerns about the turf conditions, BCOB reserves the right to cancel an event if it is deemed that the turf conditions are poor or the activity will cause damage.  It is the responsibility of the field user(s) to know the status of any given field to maintain safe and playable field conditions.  The fields may not be used and activities must be cancelled when any of the following conditions exists.

  • Water standing on the infields of ball fields or goal mouths/midfield of multipurpose fields
  • 1/2 inch or more of moisture has fallen within the previous 24 hours, causing ground saturation
  • Snow covers the field (Snow removal by user groups will not be permitted.)
  • Where grass is sparse or field is worn badly and ground is saturated
  • Frost is visible on the turf
  • Turf can be displaced or dislodged from the ground
  • Mud cakes or clings to shoes
  • Steady rain is falling
  • Dirt (infields) areas are muddy

3.6.15    VIOLATION OF ANY OF THE PRACTICE PERMIT CONDITIONS OR ANY OF BCOB’S POLICIES MAY RESULT IN IMMEDIATE REVOCATION OF THE PRACTICE PERMIT.