Village Parks – Thefts & Trespassing

The Village would like to reiterate the rules for our parks (ALL of them). As established by ordinance, parks are closed from 10 p.m. to 7 a.m. unless you are a paid camper or have a shelter reservation for a special event. These are the only exceptions to the park closure hours.

Recently, there have been incidents of items being stolen from campsites, as well as several cases of individuals taking water from Shelter #1 without a paid campsite or event reservation. Attached are photos of two of these individuals filling their camper and barrels with water – also previously washing their vehicle, cleaning off law mowers, etc – none of which is the intended use for this newer well paid for and donated by the Lions Club, or the park in general.

Please be advised that any person found taking large quantities of water from the park, stealing, damaging property, or violating any laws or ordinances within the Village Parks will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law. Additionally, offenders will be permanently trespassed and banned from our parks, AND IT WILL BE ENFORCED.

We have zero tolerance for illegal activities, including drug use. Recently, a needle was found in the women’s restroom at the park – this is being tracked down as well. This zero tolerance also extends to dumping in the dumpster, which is reserved, again, for campers and shelter reservations.

We are monitoring the parks closely, and there will be no warnings provided.

Thank you for your cooperation.