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Parks<\/strong> typically have developed facilities such as paved parking, restrooms, picnic shelters, playgrounds, and marked trails. Some are still unimproved but will be developed in the future. Parks have more rigid rules<\/a> and hunting is not allowed except by special permit.\u00a0<\/p>\n Open Space Lands<\/strong> are more natural and less developed. Many lack formal trails; where trails exist, they are narrow, unpaved, and unsigned. Parking is limited and usually gravel. <\/span>Dogs are allowed off-leash in most Open Space Lands and most are open to some form of hunting.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text admin_label=”General Park Rules” module_id=”alcohol” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_toggle title=”Alcohol” admin_label=”Alcohol” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=”Bicycles & E-Bikes” admin_label=”Bicycles & E-Bikes” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Bicycles:<\/strong><\/p>\n E-Bikes:<\/strong><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=”Commercial Photography & Videography” admin_label=”Commercial Photography & Videography” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Ottawa County Parks prohibits commercial activity in all parks and open spaces (Rule 6.1k<\/a>). Acknowledging that many residents enjoy having family photos taken on park property, the Parks Commission voted in 2018 to allow photographers to apply for a commercial photography\/videography permit and created a\u00a0Commercial Photography Policy<\/a>. If you are a commercial photographer or videographer who uses Ottawa County Parks as a location, please review the policy and\u00a0complete the permit application<\/a>.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=”Dogs” admin_label=”Dogs” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=”Events & Outdoor Weddings” admin_label=”Events & Outdoor Weddings” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Planning a gathering, class, or wedding? You may need a permit or to contact the Parks office.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n [\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=”Hammocking, Geocaching, & Metal Detecting” admin_label=”Hammocking, Geocaching, & Metal Detecting” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Hammocking: <\/strong><\/p>\n Geocaching: <\/strong><\/p>\n Metal Detecting: <\/strong><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=”Horses” admin_label=”Horses” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Equestrian trails are available at Pigeon Creek Park<\/a> (3 miles), Eastmanville Farm<\/a> (4.5 miles) and the Musketawa Trail<\/a>\u00a0(10 miles). Horses are allowed on designated trails at Pigeon Creek Park from March 15 through November 30, if weather and trail conditions permit. Horses are welcome on designated trails at Pigeon Creek Park from March 15 through November 30, if trail conditions permit. Because of cross country skiing at Pigeon Creek Park and snowmobiling on the Musketawa Trail, these trails are unavailable for horseback riding during the winter. The trails at Eastmanville Farm are clay-based and become slippery during heavy rainfall throughout the year. Trails at the farm will close under these conditions. For trail conditions at Pigeon Creek or Eastmanville Farm, visit\u00a0miOttawa.org\/trails<\/a>.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=”Hunting” admin_label=”Hunting” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Ottawa County Parks & Recreation offers hunting on over 4,500 acres of selected properties with some restrictions intended to protect hunters and park visitors alike. Before you head out to hunt, please review the rules and permit requirements.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=”Prohibited Activities” admin_label=”Prohibited Activities” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_toggle title=”Trespassing & Enforcement” admin_label=”Trespassing & Enforcement” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Please respect private property boundaries near parklands. If a visitor trespasses onto adjacent property, contact local law enforcement first and then notify Ottawa County Parks so staff can monitor problem areas.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_toggle][et_pb_blurb _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column_inner][\/et_pb_row_inner][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Official Park Rules<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n Official Open Space Land Rules<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n Commercial Photography Policy<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n Dog Rules<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n Facility Rental Rules<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n Geocaching Rules<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n Special Use Permit<\/a> <\/span><\/p>\n\u00a0<\/h2>\n
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