RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR USE OF CARLISLE CONSERVATION LAND

1. HOURS, NIGHT USE BY PERMIT.

All people are welcome to enjoy themselves on the conservation lands of the Town of Carlisle, and do so at their own risk from sunrise to sunset if such use is consistent with other rules and regulations. Between sunset and sunrise, people may not use the land and parking lots except by permit from the Carlisle Conservation Commission. For groups of six or less people a permit may be granted by one Commissioner or the Administrator; for groups of seven or more people a permit may be granted by vote of the Commission.

2. FIRES BY PERMIT.

No one shall light an open fire on conservation land except by permits obtained from the commission and from the Carlisle Fire Department. Use of a portable stove does not require a permit. Precautionary fire safety measures such as having a fire extinguisher or bucket of water on the site are compulsory.

3. CAMPING BY PERMIT.

Overnight camping on conservation lands is permitted. An adult leader must be present at all times. A permit must be granted by vote of the commission, and a fire permit must be obtained from the Fire Department if an open fire is planned (SEE SECTION 2). The Police Department must be notified of exact dates of occupancy and of identity of accompanying adult. Human body wastes shall be buried individually at lease 200’ from a pond or stream.

4. FIREARMS BY PERMIT.

Permit applications will be considered only for Foss Farm. Otherwise, no one shall possess or discharge firearms, ammunition, bows or arrows on conservation land. Historically, the activities which have received permits include the colonial musters and dog training.

5. SPONSORED EVENTS AND CONCESSIONS BY PERMIT.

No one shall engage in business, sell or expose for sale or give away goods or circulars without a permit. Applications for sponsored events will be accepted only from non-profit organizations. No admission or parking fees may be charged, but donations to the organization may be requested by posting a sign at the entrance to the event. Registration fees may be charged to participants as opposed to spectators in events organized by the sponsoring group. The Commission will ordinarily authorize only concessions for food to be consumed on the premises. In limited circumstances, when the Commission deems it in the public interest, additional concessions may be permitted. Although primary use of the land may be reserved for a specific event, other regular activities on the land shall continue on any given day.

CARLISLE CONSERVATION LAND USES

1. Uses allowed on all Conservation Land.

Walking, hiking, jogging, running

Picnicking

Kite-flying

Horseback riding

Showshoeing

Cross country skiing

Nature study

Other uses of a passive recreational nature

Uses prohibited except by special permission from a majority of the Commission

Camping (groups of 6 or less people need one signature on permit)

Discharge of firearms

Fires (Fire department must also issue permit)

Uses prohibited on all Conservation Land

Hunting, trapping

Swimming

Driving motorized vehicles (except as regulated on Foss Farm)

Use by large organized groups

To be scheduled through the Conservation office

2. Additional uses allowed on specific parcels of land

Greenough Land

Ice skating

Fishing, ice fishing

Canoeing

Foss Farm

Pony Club activities

Dog shows

Dog field trials

Dog sledding

Dog training classes

Horse show

4-H Club activities

Fairs

Colonial Minutemen Historical Muster

Plot gardens

Snowmobiling, except within 100’ from property lines

Towle Field

Bill Koch Ski League

Date Adopted: January 1991