Recreation Department

 Mountain Lakes Rules for Birchwood and Island Beaches

Beach Rules and Enforcement

• Recreational facilities are open dawn to dusk. Volleyball is open until 11pm.
• Lifeguards are in full charge of the beach
• Beach is open to residents only
  1. Beach tags are required for residents 3 years and older when lifeguards are on duty
  2. Proof of residency is required at all other times
  3. Beach tags are non-transferable
• Beach tags and privileges attached may be withdrawn for misconduct or using a tag not registered to you
• Children who must be accompanied by a person 16 years of age or older:
  1. All children under 10 years of age
  2. Children 10 years through 12 years who have not passed the swim test and received a swim badge
• Swim badges must be worn on the suit
• Children 12 years and under without a swim badge are restricted to shallow water areas
• Swimmers over 12 years of age and those who are wearing swim badges:
  1. May use deep water areas (swim lanes, rafts, and diving boards)
  2. Swim Pre-Team members may utilize the swim lanes during Swim Practice only.  Must be supervised by Swim Coach
• No personal floatation devices (bubbles, vests, floaties, lifejackets, etc.) of any kind except in swim classes
• No running, pushing, or roughhousing on beach, rafts, or docks
• Ball playing only at the far end of the beach
• No glass containers on the beach
• No alcoholic beverages permitted
• No dogs permitted on the beach
• Special events require permits
• No fishing allowed on the docks at Birchwood Lake any time during the summer

• No fishing allowed on the beaches while beaches are open
• No sitting or waiting on the floating docks
• Restrooms will be open during beach hours and will be maintained

PUBLIC PARKS, PLAYGROUNDS AND FIELDS:

ALL township parks, playgrounds and fields are currently open.  Please adhere to all posted rules and regulations.

For further details, contact the Recreation Department through email at recreation@mtnlakes.org.