These rules apply to all residents and their guests; it is the responsibility of each property owner to ensure all property occupants and guests are aware of all posted LCRA rules and regulations and follow them accordingly.

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All members and their guests are solely responsible for any loss, accidents, or injuries to themselves or others as a result of access to, or use of, the LCRA property and facilities. All park amenities and activities are unsupervised.

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Beach & Swimming

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• The LCRA does not provide any form of supervision or lifeguards; all swimming and beach activities are done at the risk of the members and guests.

• Parents or legal guardians are responsible for the supervision of their children at all times.

• Floatation devices (e.g., inner tubes, air mattresses, beach toys, etc. are only permitted inside the marked swimming area; lifejacket rules apply (see Boating, below).

• The backyards, houses, and associated private docks across the lake are privately owned; access to these areas is considered trespassing.

• Members and guests wanting to distance swim the lake are required to sign in and out at the LCRA Office as a safety precaution.

• Changing and disposal of used diapers must be completed in the Lakehouse washrooms, where receptacles are provided; diaper disposal in garbage cans is prohibited.

• Clothing is required for everyone accessing the beach and lake.

• Water depth off the beach area can vary; the float balls indicate the swimming area boundary and an average depth of 10 feet.

• Diving (non-scuba) is not permitted in the lake or associated waterways.

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Boating

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• The LCRA does not provide any form of supervision or lifeguards; all swimming and beach activities are done at the risk of the members and guests.

• The LCRA Boathouse provides lifejackets; any equipment rented from the Boathouse is to be returned immediately after use.

• Rentals are restricted to members only; members must provide a valid LCRA membership card at the time of rental that matches the person signing out equipment.

• Usage of boats and stand-up paddleboards (SUPs) requires at least one member on the boat/SUP; only members 16 years and older are permitted to use the boats alone.

• Boating, fishing, and swimming are only permitted in designated areas; wind-surfing is not permitted on LCRA property.

• In conjunction with the City of Calgary bylaw, lifejackets are required while using any floatation device or watercraft, including those owned by members.

• All boats are to be operated in a safe manner; reckless or dangerous operation of any equipment will result in membership restrictions, suspensions, or bans.

• Gas motors are not permitted for use on any watercraft (except for the LCRA safety motorboat); only electric trolling motors are permitted (MAX 30 lbs of thrust, 7-8km/hr).

• Battery-operated toys/boats may be operated off the shoreline between the docks and the first stream bed; these devices are not to exceed 20 lbs of thrust (4-5 km/hr).

• Any rented LCRA equipment must not be pulled up onto the shoreline, rocks, beach area, lake access area, private properties, or docks.

• All boats must come ashore immediately when potentially hazardous conditions exist, such as lightning, high winds, storms, or other inclement weather.

• If the water conditions are deemed hazardous by LCRA staff, announcements will be made in addition to three marine air horn blasts to notify all boaters to come to shore. 

• During busy times, boat, SUP, and equipment rentals are restricted to 1/2 hour (30 mins); rentals are not provided after 8:00pm.

• All boats, SUPS, and rental equipment must return to the Boathouse no later than 8:00pm.

• All boats, SUPS, battery-operated toys/boats, and other equipment must stay at least 12 feet away from any scuba dive-down flag/float to avoid endangering the divers.

• Large, multi-person floating devices must be kept within the swim line, just outside of it (must be anchored/tethered at the swim line) or anchored/tethered closely to a dock (private use only).

  • If a floating device leaves these approved areas (i.e., goes out across the lake), all occupants must wear a lifejacket.

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Scuba Diving

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• All members and teaching divers must sign-in at the LCRA Office and show current proof of certification before any diving activities can commence.

• The underwater course was designed for scuba diving; any other activity in this area is considered an extremely hazardous safety risk.

• Management suggests calling the LCRA Office 12-48 hours prior to diving to book dive dates and times; availability is on a first-come, first-served basis.

• Certified members can dive during operating hours on weekdays, weekends, and holidays; this is only permitted if the waterfront is open and if there are no events.

• Certified members may bring up to 5 guests if all are certified.

• Diving is not permitted along the west shoreline fishing area or inside the marked swimming area.

• Only 20 certified divers are permitted to be diving in the lake at any given time.

• Dive gear is only permitted to be temporarily stored on the grass area on the north side of the walkway by the beach area, before the bridge.

• Any certified divers under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a certified adult diver.

• No scuba diving lessons or programs are permitted on Saturdays and Sundays.

• All scuba divers are required to:​​

  • Present lake membership card

  • Sign in and out at the facility office and must provide proof of their certification card at each dive

  • Sign current waiver form

  • Use a diver down float and flag

  • Dive with a certified partner

  • Exit the water one hour prior to park closure (or sunset, whichever is sooner), or if signaled to come in by LCRA staff