Dog Training Activities

E. A. Cummings Center

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The Genesee County Parks & Recreation Commission (GCPRC) prohibits the use of all terrain vehicles (ATV’s) at the E.A. Cummings Center (the Park). Under the following conditions, ATV’s are allowed at the E.A. Cummings Center when used in conjunction with sled dog teams:

1. Only ATV’s attached to and towed by a team of sled dogs are permitted.

2. Persons operating ATV’s will do so within the following safety parameters:

(a) Each team of sled dogs must have a bell or other sound emitting equipment on the lead dog to warn others of their use in the area.

(b) ATV’s shall operate at speeds that will allow them to stop within the assured clear distance ahead within the Park.

(c) When sunrise or sunset (dusk) occurs during the regular operating hours of 8 a.m. to sunset, within an hour before said sunrise or sunset, the ATV’s shall be illuminated in such a way so as to be clearly visible from 50 feet in front of the ATV and reflectorized so that, if illuminated by oncoming lights, reflector will be visible from 50 feet behind the ATV.

(d) Operators and riders of the ATV’s will wear helmets.

3. To the extent possible, teams of ATV’s and sled dogs will minimize the environmental impact of their use upon the Park.

4. E.A. Cummings Center is a multiple-user area. ATV’s are expected to operate in a safe manner, so as not to present a safety hazard to themselves or other users of the Park, or the environment.

5. E.A. Cummings Center will post in a conspicuous manner the following sign:

WARNING: THIS IS A MULTIPLE-USER AREA. TRAILS IN THIS PARK HAVE LIMITED VISIBILITY AND USERS SHOULD BE ALERT TO ONCOMING OR INTERSECTING USERS AT ALL TIMES.

6. Each owner and/or operator of an ATV must purchase an annual ATV Operator-Sled Dog Team Identification Permit from the Genesee County Parks & Recreation Commission Administrative Offices, 5045 Stanley Road, Flint, Michigan.

7. A valid State of Michigan ORV (off-road vehicle) permit is required, and all State of Michigan laws and regulations related to the operation of ATV’s/ORV’s will be enforced.

8. All configurations of three- or four-wheel ATV’s will meet the following sound/emission requirements:

(a) 1986 or newer vehicle: 94dbA @ ½ the rated RPM @ 20” & USFS approved spark arrestor.

(b) 1985 or older vehicle: 99dbA @ ½ the rated RPM @ 20” and USFS approved spark arrestor.

Note: The published test RPM should be used in all cases, except when no listing is provided. Then, the closest application for the same make and model should be used.
 

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