The parks, trails and sitting areas are for the enjoyment of
everyone. You are invited to use these facilities regularly but
there are some important rules that must be followed to
ensure safety and protection of the facilities.
A Guide to Proper Use
Park Use. Parks and trails are
available for use from dawn until
dusk. This includes the use of
the tennis courts.
Lighting. There are no lights
within the parks or on the trails
so the times of use must be
strictly adhered to.
Supervision. All children under
the age of 8 years of age must
have adult supervision. Do not
leave children unattended.
Emergencies. In the event of an
emergency seek help immediately,
and call 911.
Trails. Stay on all trails or sidewalks
except in park areas.
Spring Creek. Spring Creek
and wetland areas are not play
areas. They can be dangerous.
They are for quiet passive enjoyment.
Do not enter the stream
under any circumstance other
than emergencies.
Right of way. Pedestrians have
the right of way on all trails and
sidewalks. Pedestrians should
always keep to the right to allow
bicycles to pass. No motorized
vehicles are allowed in the parks
or on the trails.
Motorized vehicles. No ATV’s,
motorcycles, motor scooters or
any similar device may be used
in the parks or on the trails.
Damage. Damage caused by
improper use of equipment or an
area will be an expense to the
homeowner. Parents are responsible
for their children’s actions.
Littering. There is a $25 fine
for anyone caught littering in the
parks or on the trails. Future offenses could result in suspension
of park privileges.
Conservation areas. These are
environmentally sensitive areas
intended to be a buffer between
the development and wild
things. Until advised, you must
stay out of these areas.
Signs. Please read all warnings
and follow sign directions,
They are there for your benefit
and safety.
No Hunting (no guns) or
Fishing. The police will be called
on anyone carrying or discharging
a weapon of any kind,
including BB guns or slingshots
in the parks, trails or conservation
areas.
Strangers. If someone looks like
they don’t belong, find out who
they are. If they act suspicious,
call the police or 911. It is your
neighborhood, so please help
watch it.
No Drugs or Alcohol. Spring
Creek Ranch has a zero–tolerance
policy for the use of drugs
or alcohol in the parks, trails or
common areas.
Wildlife. Animals, plants and
birds are for your enjoyment. Do
not feed the wild animals in the
parks or the trails and please
don’t pick the flowers.
Respect. Please be respectful of
others while in the parks or on
the trails. People enjoy many
different activities, so please be
courteous. Remember that your
Homeowners Association maintains
the parks and trails. Use of
the parks and trails is a privilege,
not a right. Residents who continuously abuse these rules
will lose their privileges. Spring
Creek Ranch is a community
that needs nurturing and care. If
you cause damage to Association
property you are causing damage
to your neighbor. Please stay out
of neighboring farms.
Pets. All domestic animals must
be kept on a leash while in the
parks or on the trails. Residents
must clean up after their animals.
If a domestic animal is
found loose on the property, animal
control will be called and
the owner will be fined $25.
Future offenses may result in the
loss of common area privileges.
Resources for Learning More About the Wildlife of Spring Creek
BOOKS
Living with Wildlife: How to Enjoy, Cope with, and Protect North
America's Wild Creatures Around Your Home and Theirs by Diana
Landau, et al
Conserving Living Natural Resources : In the Context of a Changing
World by Bertie Josephson Weddell
Amphibian Conservation by Raymond D. Semlitsch
What Are Wetlands? (Science of Living Things) by Bobbie Kalman, Amanda
Bishop
Wetlands by William J. Mitsch, James G. Gosselink
Walking the Wetlands: A Hiker's Guide to Common Plants and
Animals of Marshes, Bogs, and Swamps (Wiley Nature Editions)
by Janet Lyons, et al
A Field Guide to Mammals : North America north of Mexico (Peterson
Field Guide Series) by William H. Burt, et al
A Field Guide to Western Birds (Peterson Field Guides)
by Roger Tory Peterson
A Field Guide to Western Reptiles and Amphibians (Peterson Field
Guide Series) by Robert C. Stebbins (Illustrator), Roger Tory Peterson (Series Editor)
A Field Guide to Trees and Shrubs : Northeastern and North-central
United States and southeastern and South-central Canada (The
Peterson Field Guide Series) by George A. Petrides (Illustrator), Roger Tory
Peterson (Illustrator)
A Field Guide to Western Reptiles and Amphibians (Peterson Field
Guide Series) by Robert C. Stebbins (Illustrator), Roger Tory Peterson (Series Editor)
A Field Guide to Freshwater Fishes : North America North of Mexico
(Peterson Field Guides) by Brooks M. Burr, et al
Soils in Our Environment by Raymond Miller, Duane T. Gardiner
Utah Environmental Congress
1817 So Main Street, Suite 10
Salt Lake City, UT 84115 http://www.uec-utah.org/
Utah Division of Wildlife Resources
P.O. Box 146301
Salt Lake City, UT 84114
(801) 538-4700 http://www.wildlife.utah.gov/
The Wilderness Society
350 N. 9th St., Suite 302
Boise, ID 83702
(208) 343-8153 www.wilderness.org
Natural Resources Conservation Service
Wallace F. Bennett Federal
Building, Room 4402
125 South State Street
Salt Lake City, UT 84138
Phone: (801) 524-4550 www.ut.nrcs.usda.gov
BOOKS