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These are your trails.

Please help us keep them clean.

Trail Rules Sign


  • Bike helmets are required.
  • Helmets are advised for skaters and riders.
  • Cyclists must use head and tail lights after dark.
  • Obey 10 MPH speed limit and traffic regulations.
  • Horses must remain on designated equestrian paths.
  • Motorized vehicles are prohibited on trail corridor.(Electric wheelchairs excepted)
  • All pets must be on a leash no longer than 8 feet or confined and under control at all times.
  • Pet owners are required to remove pet waste.
  • Park only in designated areas.
  • No overnight stay.
  • No jumping from bridges or tressels.
  • Possession of alcoholic beverages are prohibited.
  • No firearms, fireworks, or open fires are allowed.
  • The Park/Trail is closed 1/2 hour after sunset and opens 1/2 hour before sunrise.


  • Obey all trail and traffic signs.
  • Cyclists and skaters must yield to pedestrians.
  • Give audible warnings before passing.
  • Respect private property and other trail users.
  • Dog owners and equestrians, police your animals. Don't allow your pet to annoy or bite other trail users.
  • Dog owners please use scoopers provided and deposit waste in garbage containers.

Shared courtesies mean shared enjoyment for all!


  • Make sure your horse has the temperament and training for riding on congested public trails. Busy multi-use trails are not the property place for schooling green horses.
  • Leave the parking area cleaner than you found it. Put any droppings, hay and garbage back in your trailer.
  • Use common sense in crowded areas.
  • Cantering/galloping on crowded trails endangers everyone.
  • Dismount and remove your horse from the trail if you begin experiencing behavior problems.
  • Stay on the equestrian trail provided on either side of the asphalt. Do not ride on the asphalt.
  • Dismount to cross bridges and wait until other users are clear before crossing.
  • Step off the trail (if possible) if your horse needs to relieve himself. Dismount and kick the droppings off the trail.
  • Protect the trail environment - do not remove things that belong on trails or blaze new trails.
  • Tie only to designated hitching posts or your trailer and don't leave horses unattended.

Become the eyes and ears of the trail system. Inform other equestrians of these guidelines.

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