Recreation Facilities

 

Lakes, Beaches, Parks, Picnic Areas, Sports Areas, and Common Areas

1. These facilities are for the exclusive use of Lakewood Hills property owners and, with the restrictions described below, members of their families and guests.

2. Lakewood Hills residents are entitled to full and unlimited use of Lakewood Hills Recreational Facilities, with the following restrictions:

   1. The equivalent rights of other users of the Recreational Facilities are not discounted.

   2. The surrounding landscaping and other properties are not damaged.

   3. The facilities remain in a clean and orderly state.

3. Guests of property owners are permitted use of these facilities within the same restrictions stated for other users, so long as they qualify as guests as defined in item 4 below.

4. To qualify as a guest of a property owner, a person must have been specifically invited to use the facility for that particular day.  This restriction specifically excludes open-ended invitations to friends or relatives to "use the facilities at any time," but includes house guests that may be resident in a property owner's absence.

5. Legitimate users of these facilities are those described in items 2 through 4 above.  All others are trespassers and are subject to prosecution under state and local trespass laws.

6. Each legitimate user of the lake and beach facilities is expected to provide proper identification.  Guests are required to have a current day pass signed by a Lakewood Hills property owner.

7. Residents of Lakewood Hills may make reservations for using the Recreational Facilities through the Homeowners' Association.  Reservations will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis.

8. If the park and picnic facilities are not reserved, they shall be available to legitimate users on a first-come first-served basis.

9. Users of these facilities are expected to leave them in a clean and orderly state that same day and to make prompt restitution if any items damaged due to their user of the facilities.

10. Parents are responsible for the supervision and conduct of minors.

11. Pets brought to any of these facilities must be kept under strict control to prevent damage to property or annoyance of other users.  Horses are prohibited in the parks.  Additionally no pets are allowed on the beach areas.

12. In general, a 9:30 pm curfew applies to all Lakewood Hills facilities.

13. Violations of any of these restrictions should be brought to the attention of Lakewood Hills Board of Trustees.

14. Burning household trash, garbage, or other waste materials is prohibited.

15. Burning required to clear property is restricted to proper weather conditions, availability of water, and supervision.  Note that you must contact Jefferson County prior to burning.

Beach Regulations

1. Fires are not allowed.

2. Do not deface or mar rocks, trees, or shrubs.

3. Do not litter; leave beach clean and collect all personal items when leaving.

4. Keep the beaches clear of glass, cans, cigarette butts, trash, etc.

5. Do not throw foreign material or articles in the water.

6. Dogs and other pets are not permitted in the water or on the beach.

7. Beach parties that involve swimming must include one or more experienced swimmers.

8. All guests must be accompanied by a property owner or have a "Guest Pass" for that day.

9. Gasoline motors are not allowed in the lakes.

10. Personal Boats / Canoes may not be stored or docked at the lakes.

Fishing Regulations

When lakes are used as "Fish for Fun" or sport fishing basis, they tend to maintain a healthy balance of fish.  These lakes will provide good fishing today and in the future.  The Missouri Department of Conservation recommended the rules below for Lakewood Hills.

1. Minnows may not be used as bait.  Bait minnows may escape and establish a permanent, unwanted population in the lake.  Artificial lures are preferred over worms, crickets, etc.

2. Keep all Blue Gill caught.  Blue Gill multiply quickly; the lake's population is soon restored.

3. Only one Bass over 14" in length may be kept per person per day.  All other Bass must be released. Bass multiply slowly; keeping more than one Bass decreased the lake's population significantly. 

4. Fish and other animal life may not be gigged, netted, snared, or trapped.

5. Guests must be accompanied by an owner or have a "Guest Pass" for that day.

Conservation Regulations

All of Lakewood Hills is a dedicated bird and game sanctuary.  Hunting is not allowed.  Firearms may not be used.

1. Do not disturb any bird nest or birdhouse.

2. Unless you are on your own property, do not pick flowers.  Do not deface or mutilate trees, shrubs, or bushes.

3. Do not litter. Pick up any litter that you do find.

4. In the parks and recreational areas, "take only pictures, and leave only footprints." 

5. Limit the use of insecticides and pesticides.

6. Avoid creating unnecessary noise.

7. Keep your pets contained.  Unattended dogs and cats are dangerous to the wildlife.