General Notice
Lockport Township Park District programs and facilities are available to all citizens regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, age or disability. Reasonable accommodation may be requested to provide participation in desired programs and activities. If you have special needs and would like more information and support for accessibility of programs and facilities call (815) 838-1183.
Special Event Policy
No refunds will be granted on special events even if cancellation occurs before the event starts. The only exception to this rule is if the participant has a doctor’s note excusing them from the activity.
Photographs
Lockport Township Park District reserves the right to photograph or videotape participants in its’ programs and/or facilities. These photos/videos are strictly for LTPD publications, flyers, brochures, videos, advertisements and social media.
Park Notice
Metal detectors are not allowed in any of the Lockport Township Park District’s parks.
Sec. 3.1 Domesticated Animals and Pets in LTPD Parks
a) No owner or person having control of any domesticated dog or cat, shall cause or permit such animal to be on District property unless the animal is on a leash which shall not exceed six (6) feet in length and such person has in his immediate possession a device for removal and a depository for the transportation of animal excrement from District propertyb) All other animals, including horses, are prohibited unless authorized by the Executive Director.
b) All owners or persons having control of any domesticated dog or cat, shall remove any excrement from District property left by such animal.
c) No person shall bring a domesticated dog or cat, onto or permit any animal to remain on any portion of District property where the presence of animals is prohibited, except (i) in conjunction with an activity or event conducted or sponsored by the District, or (ii) dogs or other domesticated animals, including miniature horses, specially trained to assist the visually impaired or other persons with disabilities when they are accompanying the persons with disabilities for purposes of providing such assistance.
d) Any animal found on District property in violation of subsections (a) through (c) may be apprehended, removed to an animal shelter, public pound, or other place provided for that purpose, and, unless the owner claims the animal and is financially responsible for violations of this Ordinance, disposed of pursuant to the applicable laws or ordinances of the State of Illinois and Will County. The owner or person responsible for such animal shall be responsible for all costs and expenses incurred or encumbered in the removal and boarding of such animal and such charge shall be in addition to and not in lieu of any other penalties provided for in this section and any other applicable federal, state, local or district laws, ordinances, rules or regulations.
Sec. 4.3 Aircraft/Model Aircraft/Drones
a) “Drone” means any unmanned aircraft system that is capable of sustained flight or suspension in the atmosphere including unmanned aircraft commonly referred to as model airplanes, small unmanned aircraft or aerial systems, aerial hover craft and any other remotely piloted or unmanned aircraft or any kind.
b) No person shall land, cause to be landed, or permit or authorize the landing of any aircraft or drone on District property unless a Permit therefore has first been obtained from the District, except when necessitated by unavoidable emergency.
c) No person shall fly or cause to be flown or permit or authorize the flying of model aircraft or drone on or over District property unless a Permit has first been obtained from the District.
d) No person shall parachute or otherwise descend from an aircraft or drone into or onto District property or cause, permit or authorize another person to parachute or otherwise descend from any aircraft or drone into or onto District property unless a Permit has first been obtained from the District, except when necessitated by unavoidable emergency.
e) No person shall, upon or in connection with any property of the District: start, fly or use any fuel-powered, battery-powered or electric-powered model or toy or any radio controlled model car, aircraft, boat or rocket or any like controlled or powered toy or model or drone subject to FAA Part 101, unless the Park District has designated such areas for such activities or issued a permit for such activities. The Director may grant, upon due application no less than 30 days in advance, a permit for use of like toys or models or drones subject to FAA Part 101 for special events, instruction classes or other functions on a case by case basis.
f) No person shall operate, launch, take off, land, cause to launch, take off or land, or authorize the operation, take off, launching or landing of any Drones subject to FAA Part 107 of any kind from or on Park District Property without a permit, nor any Drones subject to FAA Part 101 except in designated areas or pursuant to a permit, and in no case:
(1) in violation of the Federal Aviation Administration rules, regulations and safety guidelines governing such flight;
(2) over or within fifty (50) horizontal feet of the property line of the following facilities: playground, tennis court, aquatic facility, golf course or skate park;
(3) directly over any person, group of people or occupied space;
(4) for the purpose of conducting surveillance (which is defined as the gathering of images, sounds, data or other information in a manner that intrudes upon the solitude, privacy or seclusion of a person or his/her private affairs or concerns), unless expressly permitted by law;
(5) that is equipped with a firearm or other Weapon or with the intent to use the Drone or anything attached to the Drone to cause harm to persons or property;
(6) whenever weather conditions would impair the operator’s ability to do so safely; or
(7) in a reckless or careless manner.