Willow Springs Park Rules and Regulations

RULES AND REGULATIONS

Welcome to Willow Springs! Please help us to continue to provide a fun, clean and safe environment for diving. You can help us by following these simple rules.

  • All persons entering Willow Springs Dive Park must read, fill out and, sign a combined Lake liability waiver.
  • All scuba divers must present proof of certification by a nationally recognized agency to participate in scuba. Exceptions for proof of certification include only those participating in classes, under the direct supervision of a certified Instructor for an entry level scuba certification. (Scuba Diver or Open Water Diver, or equivalent)
  • Required equipment for all divers include:
    • Buoyancy compensator Device (BCD)
    • Submersible Pressure Gauge (SPG)
    • Timing and Depth Gauges, or Computer
    • An Alternate Air Source of some type, either a dedicated 2nd Stage, or BCD mounted Air Source.
  • SOLO DIVING is NEVER permitted at Willow Springs regardless of certification level. The buddy system must be strictly adhered to. Any pass holder (day, monthly or seasonal) found to be solo diving will have their privileges revoked without reimbursement.
  • Diver Propulsion Vehicles (aka DPVs or Scooters) may be used by DPV certified divers, or those training in their use while actively under the direct supervision of a certified DPV Instructor.
  • No spear guns, pole spears or other weapons are permitted on the property.
  • Please observe the property speed limit of 5 mph.
  • Scuba Divers must be packed up and ready to leave the property by the posted closing time.
  • Children under 12 years old must be accompanied by an adult.
  • No alcoholic beverages or illegal drugs are allowed on the site.
  • No motorboats or sailboats are permitted at the lake.
  • No jumping or diving from the cliffs or walls of the lake.
  • No wading, swimming, snorkeling or kayaking is allowed at the lake at any time unless participating in a class under the supervision of a certified instructor
  • No artifacts, property, or underwater structures may be chipped, damaged, marked, moved or removed from the site.
  • Picnic tables are available on a first come basis.
  • No exceptions.
  • No open fires on the ground. You may bring your gas grill or camp stove.
  • No fishing, no exceptions.
  • Please be advised that you are on camera while on the property.  You will be invoiced for any damage to the property caused by you or your guest.  Anyone trespassing on the property will be prosecuted.
  • All rates are subject to change without notice.