Section SAF.02.21 — Park Rules
(a) Regular Park Rules. All persons using the tribal park facilities shall abide by the following special terms and conditions:
(1) Camping is permitted in designated camping areas only.
(2) No fires are permitted except in designated campfire areas. Only firewood that was gathered from within the geographic boundaries of the townships of Bartelme or Red Springs may be used for campfires.
(3) There shall be no littering of any kind inside park boundaries. Garbage and recycling containers shall be used, as appropriate, to dispose of waste materials. If no garbage or recycling container is provided, then waste materials must be packed out.
(4) Defacing of any park property or vegetation is strictly prohibited.
(5) The maximum speed limit on park and campground roads is 15 m.p.h.
(6) Through traffic is prohibited on the campground road when the Pow Wow or other tribal functions are scheduled in the park area.
(7) Fishing (by tribal member or those with required permits) in the river is prohibited in designated swimming areas, when swimmers are present.
(8) Excessive noise is prohibited.
(9) Campers shall observe established campground rules.
(10) No alcohol shall be allowed in any tribal parks from the hour of 10 p.m. until the hour of 10 a.m.
(11) After 8 p.m., no minors are allowed except if accompanied by a responsible adult, such as a parent or guardian.
(12) Fireworks are not permitted.
(13) Any visibly intoxicated, boisterous, or discourteous person(s) will be subject to immediate removal in addition to any other penalties.
(14) There shall be no parking in private driveways without the land assignee's permission.
(15) No weapons or firearms are permitted at any time, other than those carried by official law enforcement personnel.
(16) Camping is by permit only.
(A) Permits are available to Tribal members from the Property and Equipment Department, Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and shall be available online at the Tribe's website.
(B) Tribal Members and their family and/or guests may camp.
(C) All campers must abide by all Tribal rules and regulations.
(D) If the camper will utilize electricity, a $3.00 charge per night must be paid prior to permit being issued.
(E) Permits are subject to revocation if rules and regulations are violated and the applicant may be barred from applying for camping permits in the future.
(17) Use of the park, including the campground, by others may be granted by Tribal Council upon such terms and conditions as the Tribal Council shall deem appropriate.
(b) Additional Rules for Pow Wow Weekend and Other Special Tribal Events. During the annual Pow Wow weekend and five (5) days before and after Pow Wow weekend, and other special Tribal events that may arise, the following additional rules apply:
(1) Stockbridge-Munsee Police Department shall coordinate overall security at the event(s). The Police Department will work with the event's organizers to identify security needs and security personnel that the organizers need to provide.
(2) No alcohol is allowed in the entire park, including the campground, at any time.
(3) Quiet time shall be from 8 p.m. to 10 a.m.
(4) Camping, parking, and vending shall only be in designated areas.
(5) No pets or other animals are permitted at any time, other than service animals.
(c) Penalties and Enforcement. In addition to any other penalty, including criminal charges:
(1) Citations against minors may also be issued against the parent(s) or guardian of the minor.
(2) Violators are subject to immediate removal and eviction from the event and are subject to being banned for up to 12 months.
(3) Vehicles may be towed from the park at the owner's expense.
(4) Alcohol, fireworks, weapons, firearms or other dangerous or illegal items are subject to confiscation.
