Boat Launch Rules

​​BEAR POINT CIVIC ASSOCIATION BOAT LAUNCH RULESTHIS IS A PRIVATE BOAT LAUNCH FOR MEMBERS ONLY
All BPCA Members with Boat Launch Access are expected to abide by all rules below.  Failure to comply with these rules may result in your access being denied with NO REFUND of your boat launch dues.
 
GENERAL RULES

• Each member paying for Boat Launch Access will be provided with a Member Access Code to be used on the keypad at the boat launch gate.  Members are expected to protect their unique Member Access Code and do not give the code to unauthorized individuals.  If it is determined a member is allowing someone to use their code, their Member Access Code may be disabled to deny access and no refund will be issued for their boat launch access. 
• Members will receive two windshield parking decals to be displayed on their tow vehicle or golf cart.  Vehicles parked in the boat launch area without this parking decal are subject to being towed at the member’s/owner’s expense and the BPCA will not be responsible for damage to vehicle, trailer or cart in the event of a tow.
• Members must park only in the designated parking spaces provided at the launch.  Parking in undesignated areas will result in the vehicle/trailer or cart being towed.
• VEHICLES WITHOUT TRAILERS (other than golf carts) will be towed out of the parking area at the owner’s expense.  Exceptions may be granted by a member of the board of directors for kayaks, small sailboats, or other small watercraft.
• NO overnight parking or storage of your boat and trailer at the boat launch without prior approval from a Board member is allowed.  BPCA is not responsible for theft or damage to your vehicle/trailer.
• Memberships expire on December 31st of each year.
• Damage to the entry gate, whether intentional or not, will be the responsibility of the member causing any damage to the gate or actuators.

 
ACCESS/EXITING AND PARKING

• When launching your boat, DO NOT BACK IN from the street.  This is a safety and security issue.  
• DO NOT allow “tailgating” (allowing someone to closely follow you in) of unauthorized vehicles.  Cameras are monitoring access.  Members allowing other vehicles to “tailgate” for entry will put their membership/access at risk.

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Park & Beach Rules

We invite all of our members to enjoy the park and property of the BPCA, but we do ask that you help us keep the park clean and maintain the property. Members are responsible for their pets, their guests, and helping monitor the property.  If you observe abuse of the property, please contact your Board Representatives and/or the Orange Beach Police Department for leash law violations.

• Do not destroy the protected sand dunes by digging or throwing debris into the dune.  It will take some time for these dunes to permanently establish in this area, so please help maintain it.
• Do not leave debris behind after you visit the beach.  Leave Only Footprints.
• NO GLASS in the park/beach area.  Broken glass can severely injure other members/guests.  Those with glass containers will be asked to leave the area.
• NO PETS on the beach area and NO UNLEASHED PETS in the park in general.  While many pet owners like to enjoy the pleasure of their pets along the beach, pets may accidentally defecate/urinate on the new, white sandy beach.  NO ONE wants to walk in or lay out near where your pet pooped/ or peed regardless of whether it was picked up or not.   Members with pets on the sandy shore will be asked to leave the area. 
• For pets in the park area behind the beach, please keep them leashed and use the pet waste bags to clean up after your pet.
• NO CARTS on the sandy beach area, the ramp to the pier or on the pier.  Respect the new beach area and help us maintain it by not destroying it with cart traffic.

Park and Beach use is for members and their accompanied guests only.
The use of the gazebos and grills in the park are first come, first served.
Children under 13 must be accompanied by an adult.
No cars/trucks may enter the park/beach area.
No overnight parking without permission of the BPCA.

PETS
All pets must be under restraint
Pets are NOT ALLOWED on the beach or in the playground area.
Owners are responsible for and must dispose of pet waste properly.
Orange Beach Leash Laws apply to the park and beach area.  If a member observes violations to those laws, they should contact the OBPD.

FISHING
Fishing is allowed from the fishing pier only.
Fishing IS NOT allowed from the swimming pier.
BPCA is not responsible for any traps left in the water near the fishing pier.
Members are responsible for disposing of fishing line, hooks, lures and other debris.

SWIMMING
There are no lifeguards on duty at the beach - members and guests should swim at their own risk.
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Stay off of the rock jetty structures and do not move the rocks.
No diving from the swim pier

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