Terms & Conditions
Anne Springs Close Greenway
Rules
Leroy Springs & Company, Inc., a South Carolina non-profit corporation (“LSC”), operates The Anne Springs Close Greenway℠ in Fort Mill Township, York County, South Carolina (the “ASC Greenway℠” or “Greenway℠”). The Greenway offers a variety of activities including, without limitation, ropes courses, horseback riding, mountain biking, fishing, hiking, camping, kayaking, canoeing, games, dog parks, running and biking races, events and group initiative problems / team building (each, an “Activity,” and collectively, the “Activities”). In consideration of LSC allowing me and any family member(s) set forth in the Application / Registration to participate in one or more Activities at the Greenway, I / we agree to comply with all applicable laws and all rules adopted by LSC from time to time with respect to any Activity, and further agree as follows (as used in this Agreement and except as stated otherwise, “I” shall refer individually and collectively to all persons set forth in the Application/Registration).
Rules. When using the trail system at the Anne Springs Close Greenway, please be adhere to the following:
‐ In case of emergency, dial 911.
‐ Enjoy and respect the property and its resources.
‐ All individuals accessing the Anne Springs Close Greenway may be asked for member identification upon entrance. Greenway memberships are available for individuals and families. Daily admission fees apply ($14 adult, $7 for youth 5-12.)
‐ All Federal, State and Local laws are enforced within the Greenway.
‐ Obey all directions given by Rangers and Staff or posted on signs.
‐ Trails open daily at 7 a.m. and close at sunset. Those on property after sunset and when gates are closed are considered trespassing in accordance with SC Code 16-11-600.
‐ All equestrians must access the Greenway from the Lake Haigler Entrance located off of Highway 21 Bypass. Use designated horse trailer parking and horse trails only.
‐ Trails may be closed following rain or other inclement weather. Please call 803.547.1019 for updated trail information or visit ASCGreenway.org.
‐ Hikers may use all trails.
‐ Cyclists yield to hikers; hikers yield to equestrians.
‐ Leave no trace. If you pack it in, pack it out. Trash and recycle containers are located at major trailheads. Glass containers are not allowed.
‐ Dogs must be leashed at all times and waste must be picked up and removed.
‐ Do not harm wildlife or the Greenway landscape. Stay to designated trails and paths. This applies to members, visitors and their animals.
‐ Do not scratch, injure or deface trees; pick flowers, cut branches, remove plants or dig into Greenway soil.
‐ Amplified sound devices are not allowed without a permit.
‐ All motorized vehicles, including e-bikes, are prohibited on trail system.
‐ Hunting and possession of firearms is prohibited.
‐ Open fires are prohibited.
‐ Swimming is prohibited in lakes and streams.
‐ Fishing is restricted to members only; South Carolina DNR fishing license is required.
‐ Outside alcohol is prohibited.
- No tobacco products allowed.
- Professional photography by permit only.
- No drones allowed. See photography policy for more information.
- LSC is committed to maintaining a safe and welcoming environment that is free of racism, discrimination, and harassment and in which all employees, members and guests are treated with dignity and respect. Racism, discrimination, and harassment of any kind is contrary to our core values and undermines our mission to connect all people to nature through conservation, recreation and education. Racism, discrimination, and harassment of any kind will not be tolerated on any LSC property or within LSC programs operating within or outside of the property. This policy enforces zero tolerance for any forms of racism, harassment, and/or discrimination, regardless of intention. Any person who violates this policy is subject to having his or her individual or family membership or guest status immediately revoked, and/or being immediately removed from any LSC program or property.
‐ Failure to comply with these rules may result in revocation of membership, summons or arrest.
Assumption of Risk, Waiver, Release and Indemnity Agreement
Leroy Springs & Company, Inc., a South Carolina non-profit corporation (“LSC”), operates The Anne Springs Close Greenway℠ in the Town of Fort Mill, York County, South Carolina (collectively, with any facilities, buildings, fixtures and improvements thereon, the “ASC Greenway℠” or “Greenway℠”). The Greenway offers a variety of activities including, without limitation, archery, horseback riding, mountain biking, fishing, hiking, disc golf, camping, kayaking, paddleboarding, canoeing, stream stomping, games, concerts, dog parks, running and biking races, an interactive children’s farm featuring a variety of animals, events, group initiative problems, venue and facilities rentals, preschool, afterschool care, use of playground facilities, outdoor birthday parties, gardening, field trips, youth camps, and low and high ropes course elements (each, an “Activity,” and collectively, the “Activities”). In consideration of LSC allowing me to participate in one or more Activities at the Greenway, I agree to comply with all applicable laws and all rules adopted by LSC from time to time with respect to any Activity, and by entering the Greenway property, I further agree to the following Assumption of Risk, Waiver, Release and Indemnity Agreement (this “Agreement”):
Acknowledgment and Assumption of Risk. I acknowledge, understand and agree that: (a) the Activities can cause loss or damage to my property, or accidental injury, illness, or in extreme cases, permanent trauma or death; (b) participation in these Activities can be very dangerous and may entail high risk of injury or death to any participant; (c) the description of these risks is not complete and that other unknown or unanticipated risks may result in injury or death; (d) I assume and accept full responsibility for the risks identified herein and those risks not specifically identified; (e) my participation in these Activities is purely voluntary, no one is forcing me to participate, and I elect to participate in spite of and with full knowledge of the risks; (f) engaging in these Activities may require a degree of skill and knowledge different than other activities and that I have responsibilities as a participant to ensure I am capable of performing the Activities; (g) for certain Activities, the ASC Greenway staff may be available to more fully explain to me the nature and physical demands of each Activity and the inherent risks, hazards and dangers associated with these Activities, but the ASC Greenway assumes no responsibility to explain all risks to me, and I am solely responsible for determining whether I should participate in a certain Activity; (h) certain Activities may involve participation or close contact with other individuals, some of whom may have communicable illnesses or diseases such as COVID-19, among others, and I assume all risk of contracting an illness or disease (including, without limitation, COVID-19) while on the Greenway or participating in an Activity; and (i) I assume all risk of death or bodily injury to me or a Minor, or damage to or loss of personal property belonging to me or a Minor, related to or arising out of any criminal acts, negligence or other wrongful misconduct of any third party occurring while I am participating in an Activity or otherwise on the Greenway (collectively, “Third Party Act”). I certify that I and any Minor (defined below) for whom I sign this Agreement are in good health, free from any communicable illnesses or diseases (including, without limitation, COVID-19), and are fully capable of participating in these Activities. Therefore, I assume and accept full responsibility for myself, including all minor children under the age of 18 in my care, custody and control (each, a “Minor”), for bodily injury, illness, death or loss of personal property and expenses as a result of the risks and dangers identified herein and those risks and dangers not specifically identified, and as a result of my or a Minor’s negligence in participating in any Activities or any Third Party Act. I also understand and acknowledge that the ASC Greenway cannot foresee or predict every possible risk or danger which may result in illness, injury or death, or loss of or damage to my property, including, without limitation, a Third Party Act, and it is my responsibility to participate, and to ensure that each Minor participates, in a responsible and careful manner at all times. For certain Activities, the Greenway may require me to complete a Participant Information form containing basic information about my or a Minor’s physical condition and medical history. I represent and warrant that any Participant Information form I have completed is accurate and complete.
Waiver and Release. I, for myself and any Minor present at the Greenway, waive, release, discharge and agree not to sue or bring any claim against LSC, the Greenway, or any of their respective directors, members, managers, shareholders, officers, employees, or agents (collectively, “Released Parties”), for or with respect to any and all claims, liabilities, judgments, damages, costs, fees or expenses, including without limitation, attorneys’ fees and expenses (collectively, “Claims”), arising out of or related to this Agreement, any Third Party Act, my or any Minor’s participation in any Activity, my or any Minor’s presence in or around the Greenway, or my or any Minor’s use of any equipment or other personal property I, a Minor or another person may have brought onto the Greenway or equipment provided by the Greenway (collectively, “Equipment”), including, without limitation, any Claims for personal injury, illness, death, or damage to property and specifically including, without limitation, any and all Claims based on the alleged negligence of any of the Released Parties to the extent allowed by applicable law, but excluding Claims based on gross negligence.
Indemnity. I, for myself and any Minor present at the Greenway, agree to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless each of the Released Parties (i.e., I agree to pay or reimburse each of the Released Parties) from and against any and all Claims arising out of or related to this Agreement, my or any Minor’s participation in any Activity, my or any Minor’s presence in or around the Greenway, or my or any Minor’s use of any Equipment, including, with-out limitation, any Claims for personal injury, illness, death, or damage to property and specifically including, without limitation, any and all Claims based on (a) the alleged negligence of any of the Released Parties or (b) any Third Party Act.
Additional Terms. LSC has the right to require me to provide proof of insurance as a condition to my participation in an Activity. I acknowledge that I and any Minor may be photographed, recorded or videoed while participating in Activities, and I hereby (a) waive any right of privacy and (b) authorize LSC and the Greenway to use, copy, reproduce and distribute any photograph, video, sound or digital recording for any purpose at no charge. I agree to comply with any rules adopted by the Greenway or LSC from time to time with respect to any Activity. I agree that this Agreement will be interpreted and enforced under the laws of South Carolina, and that venue for any legal proceeding regarding this Agreement shall be in York County, South Carolina. If any part of this Agreement is held by a court to be unenforceable, the unenforceable part of this Agreement will be deleted without any effect on the remainder of this Agreement. By entering the Greenway, I agree to the terms and conditions herein and intend to place my hands and seals on this Agreement so that this Agreement will be considered a sealed instrument for all purposes under South Carolina law. I have carefully read, clearly understood and accept the terms and conditions stated herein and acknowledge that this Agreement shall be effective and binding upon myself, my heirs, assigns, personal representative and estate and for all members of my family, including each Minor. To the extent this Agreement applies to a Minor, I represent and warrant that I have legal authority to consent to this Agreement for the Minor, and I hereby agree to all of the foregoing terms, covenants, representations and warranties for and on behalf of such Minor. My covenants under this Agreement will survive termination of this Agreement or my participation in any Activity.
WARNING!: Under South Carolina law, an equine activity sponsor or equine professional is not liable for an injury to or the death of a participant in an equine activity resulting from an inherent risk of equine activity, pursuant to Article 7, Chapter 9 of Title 47, Code of Laws of South Carolina, 1976.
WARNING!: Under South Carolina law, an agritourism professional is not liable for an injury to or the death of participant in an agritourism activity resulting from an inherent risk associated with the agritourism activity. (Chapter 53, Title 46, Code of Laws of South Carolina, 1976).
Renuncia de Responsabilidad, Asunción de Riesgo y Acuerdo de Indemnización
Leroy Springs & Company, Inc., una corporación sin fines de lucro de Carolina del Sur (“LSC”), opera el Anne Springs Close Greenway℠ en la ciudad de Fort Mill, condado de York, Carolina del Sur (colectivamente, con todas las instalaciones, edificios, accesorios y mejoras de los mismos, el “ASC Greenway℠” o “Greenway℠”). El Greenway ofrece una variedad de actividades que incluyen, entre otras, tiro con arco, paseos a caballo, ciclismo, pesca, caminatas por los senderos, golf de disco, campamentos, kayakismo, remo de pie, canoa, caminata en arroyos, juegos, conciertos, parques para perros, carreras de atletismo y ciclismo, una granja infantil interactiva que presenta una variedad de animales, eventos, juegos de iniciativa y resolución de problemas, alquiler de locales e instalaciones, cuido preescolar y escolar, cuido extraescolar (después de escuela), uso de las instalaciones del patio de recreo, fiestas de cumpleaños al aire libre, jardinería, excursiones, campamentos juveniles y curso de cuerdas altas y bajas. (cada uno, una “actividad” y colectivamente, las “actividades”). En consideración a que LSC me permita participar en una o más actividades en el Greenway, acepto cumplir con todas las leyes aplicables y todas las reglas adoptadas por LSC, de vez en cuando, con respecto a cualquier actividad, y al entrar en la propiedad del Greenway, acepto además el siguiente Acuerdo de Asunción de Riesgo, Renuncia, Exoneración e Indemnización (este “Acuerdo”):
Reconocimiento y Asunción de Riesgos. Reconozco, entiendo y acepto que: (a) las actividades pueden causar pérdidas o daños a mi propiedad, o lesiones accidentales, enfermedades o, en casos extremos, trauma permanente o la muerte; (b) la participación en estas actividades puede ser muy peligrosa y puede implicar un alto riesgo de lesiones o muerte para cualquier participante; c) la descripción de estos riesgos no es completa y que otros riesgos desconocidos o no previstos pueden provocar lesiones o la muerte; (d) asumo y acepto toda responsabilidad por los riesgos aquí identificados y por aquellos riesgos no identificados específicamente; (e) mi participación en estas actividades es puramente voluntaria, nadie me obliga a participar y elijo participar a pesar de los riesgos y con pleno conocimiento de los mismos; (f) la participación en estas actividades puede requerir un grado de destreza y conocimiento diferente al de otras actividades y que tengo la responsabilidad como participante de asegurar que soy capaz de realizar las actividades; (g) para ciertas actividades, el personal de ASC Greenway puede estar disponible para explicarme más detalladamente la naturaleza y las exigencias físicas de cada actividad, los riesgos inherentes y los peligros asociados con estas actividades, pero el ASC Greenway no asume ninguna responsabilidad de explicarme todos los riesgos, y yo soy el único responsable de determinar si debo participar en una determinada actividad; (h) ciertas actividades pueden implicar la participación o el contacto cercano con otras personas, algunas de las cuales pueden tener enfermedades contagiosas o enfermedades como COVID-19, entre otras, y yo asumo todos los riesgos de contraer una enfermedad o dolencia (incluido, entre otros, COVID-19) mientras estoy en el Greenway o participo en una actividad; y (i) asumo todos los riesgos de muerte o lesiones corporales a mí o a un menor bajo mi cuidado, o daños o pérdida de propiedad personal que me pertenezca a mí o a un menor bajo mi cuidado, relacionados o que surjan de cualquier acto delictivo, negligencia u otra mala conducta ilícita de un tercer participante que ocurra mientras participo en una actividad o de otra manera en el Greenway (colectivamente, "Acto de Terceros"). Certifico que yo y cualquier menor (definido a continuación) por el que firmo este Acuerdo, gozamos de buena salud, estamos libres de enfermedades contagiosas (incluyendo, entre otras, COVID-19) y somos plenamente capaces de participar en estas actividades. Por lo tanto, asumo y acepto toda responsabilidad por mí mismo, incluyendo a todos los niños, menores de 18 años bajo mi cuidado, custodia y control (cada uno, un "menor"), por lesiones corporales, enfermedades, muerte o pérdida de propiedad personal y gastos como resultado de los riesgos y peligros identificados en este documento y aquellos riesgos y peligros no identificados específicamente, y como resultado de mi negligencia o la de un menor bajo mi cuidado al participar en cualquier actividad o la negligencia de otros participantes no parte de mi grupo. También entiendo y reconozco que ASC Greenway no puede prever ni predecir todos los posibles riesgos o peligros que puedan resultar en enfermedades, lesiones o muerte, o pérdida o daño a mi propiedad, incluyendo, sin limitación, a otros participantes, y es mi responsabilidad participar, y asegurarme de que cada menor bajo mi cuidado participe, de manera responsable y cuidadosa en todo momento. Para ciertas actividades, el Greenway puede requerir que complete un formulario de Información del Participante que contenga información básica sobre mi condición física o la de un menor bajo mi cuidado y su historial médico. Declaro y garantizo que cualquier formulario de Información del Participante que haya completado es preciso y completo.
Renuncia y Exoneración de Responsabilidad. Yo, en mi nombre y en el de cualquier menor bajo mi cuidado presente en el Greenway, renuncio, libero, descargo y acepto no demandar ni presentar reclamo alguno en
contra de LSC, el ASC Greenway o cualquiera de sus respectivos directores, miembros, gerentes, accionistas, funcionarios, empleados o agentes (colectivamente, "Partes Exoneradas"), por o con respecto a todas y cada una de las reclamaciones, responsabilidades, juicios, daños, costos, honorarios o gastos, incluidos, entre otros, los honorarios y gastos de abogados (colectivamente, "Reclamaciones"), que surjan de o se relacionen con este Acuerdo, cualquier acto de terceros, mi participación, o la de un menor bajo mi cuidado, en cualquier actividad, mi presencia o la de un menor bajo mi cuidado, en o alrededor del Greenway, o mi uso o el de un menor bajo mi cuidado de cualquier equipo u otra propiedad personal que yo, un menor bajo mi cuidado u otra persona pueda haber traído al Greenway o el equipo proporcionado por el Greenway (colectivamente, "Equipo"), incluyendo, sin limitación, cualquier reclamo por lesiones personales, enfermedad, muerte o daño a la propiedad y específicamente incluyendo, sin limitación, todos y cada una de las reclamaciones por lesiones personales, enfermedad, muerte o daños a la propiedad e incluyendo específicamente, sin limitación, todas y cada una de las Reclamaciones basadas en la presunta negligencia de cualquiera de las Partes Exoneradas en la medida permitida por la ley aplicable, pero excluyendo las Reclamaciones basadas en negligencia grave.
Indemnización. Yo, en mi nombre y en el de cualquier menor bajo mi cuidado presente en el Greenway, acepto indemnizar, defender y eximir de responsabilidad a cada una de las Partes Exoneradas (es decir, acepto pagar o reembolsar a cada una de las Partes Exoneradas) de y contra todas y cada una de las Reclamaciones que surjan de o estén relacionadas con este Acuerdo, mi participación o la de cualquier menor bajo mi cuidado en cualquier actividad, mi presencia o la de cualquier menor bajo mi cuidado en o alrededor del Greenway, o mi uso o el de cualquier menor bajo mi cuidado de cualquier Equipo, incluyendo, sin limitación, cualquier Reclamo por lesiones personales, enfermedad, muerte o daño a la propiedad y específicamente incluyendo, sin limitación, todos y cada uno de los Reclamos basados en (a) la supuesta negligencia de cualquiera de las Partes Exoneradas o (b) de cualquier tercer participante.
Términos Adicionales. LSC tiene derecho a exigirme que proporcione un comprobante de seguro como condición para mi participación en una actividad. Reconozco que yo y cualquier acompañante menor bajo mi cuidado podemos ser fotografiados, grabados o filmados mientras participamos en las actividades, y por la presente (a) renuncio a cualquier derecho de privacidad y (b) autorizo a LSC y al ASC Greenway a usar, copiar, reproducir y distribuir cualquier fotografía, video, sonido o grabación digital para cualquier propósito sin cargo alguno. Acepto cumplir con las reglas adoptadas por el Greenway o por LSC, de vez en cuando, con respecto a cualquier actividad. Acepto que este Acuerdo se interpretará y aplicará de conformidad con las leyes de Carolina del Sur, y que la jurisdicción para cualquier procedimiento legal relacionado con este Acuerdo será el condado de York, Carolina del Sur. Si un tribunal considera que alguna parte de este Acuerdo no es ejecutable, la parte no ejecutable de este Acuerdo se eliminará sin ningún efecto sobre el resto de este Acuerdo. Al entrar al Greenway, acepto los términos y condiciones aquí expuestos y tengo la intención de poner mis manos y sellos en este Acuerdo para que este Acuerdo sea considerado un instrumento sellado a todos los efectos conforme a la legislación de Carolina del Sur. He leído cuidadosamente, entendido claramente y acepto los términos y condiciones aquí establecidos y reconozco que el presente Acuerdo será efectivo y vinculante para mí, mis herederos, cesionarios, representante personal y patrimonio y para todos los miembros de mi familia, incluyendo a cada menor. En la medida en que este Acuerdo se aplique a un menor bajo mi cuidado, declaro y garantizo que tengo autoridad legal para dar mi consentimiento a este Acuerdo en nombre del menor, y por la presente acepto todos los términos, convenios, declaraciones y garantías anteriores en nombre y representación de dicho menor. Mis convenios bajo este Acuerdo sobrevivirán la terminación de este Acuerdo o mi participación en cualquier actividad.
¡ADVERTENCIA!: En virtud de la legislación de Carolina del Sur, un patrocinador de actividad equina o un profesional equino no es responsable de una lesión o muerte de un participante en una actividad equina que resulte de un riesgo inherente a la actividad equina, de conformidad con el Artículo 7, Capítulo 9 del Título 47 del Código de Leyes de Carolina del Sur de 1976.
¡ADVERTENCIA!: En virtud de la legislación de Carolina del Sur, un profesional del agroturismo no es responsable de las lesiones o la muerte de un participante en una actividad de agroturismo que resulte de un riesgo inherente asociado con la actividad de agroturismo. (Capítulo 53, Título 46, Código de Leyes de Carolina del Sur, 1976).
Anne Springs Close Greenway℠
Land Management Practices
The Greenway℠ has two main prairies, the Dottie Metzler and the Schweinitz Sunflower Prairie. We manage these prairies to restore native plants and wildlife, such as the Schweintiz Sunflower and quail. Management tools include prescribed burning, mowing, discing and herbicides.
The Greenway has 6 ponds located within its boundaries. These ponds provide recreational opportunities such as fishing and kayaking. They also serve as a water quality filter that helps protect our local streams from sediments. Management activities vary from removal of trees and shrubs from the dam to cleaning the spillways. Periodically chemical treatments are necessary to reduce levels of algae.
The Greenway trails provide a high-quality experience for hikers, mountain bikers and equestrian users. Routine trail maintenance is necessary to control erosion and allow water to shed off the trails. In order to allow the heavily impacted trails to dry, we often close the bike and horse trails after a rain event. When we get a very heavy rainstorm that spills over the banks of Steele Creek, we will close all the trails on the property.
The Greenway is home to a wide variety of wildlife including eagles, turtles, fish, snakes, salamanders and deer. We actively monitor bluebirds and wood ducks. Management activities are used to maintain deer, beaver and coyote to desired population levels.
Anne Springs Close Greenway Archers Program
The Anne Springs Close Greenway Archers Program is managed by the Greenway’s Natural Resources staff under the guidance of the South Carolina Department of Natural Resources (SCDNR) to control deer overpopulation and prevent disease.
A select group of experienced bow hunters are assigned specific hunting zones within the Anne Springs Close Greenway. They are evaluated annually and granted access based on set criteria.
No firearms are allowed on Greenway property. Deer season is August 31st – December 31st. Any unauthorized hunting on Greenway property will be considered poaching and appropriate legal action will be taken for trespassing.