Devens Rules & Regulations

Devens Rules & Regulations

    

Devens Recreation Rules & Regulations

  • RESIDENT AREAS ARE PRIVATE PROPERTY. There is no trespassing, ball playing, frisbee throwing, warming up, walking of pets, napping, using the resident property as a “cut through” to Devens Commons, etc. This includes residents’ grass, private, and open spaces.
  • NO CARS PERMITTED IN RESIDENT AREA. Parking is absolutely prohibited on Elm Road, Walnut Street, and the private alleys behind the housing on these streets. Vehicles will be ticketed and towed. THIS IS NOT AN AREA TO UNLOAD YOUR CAR.
  • NO on street or grass area parking is allowed. Parking in permitted lots only; offending vehicles will be ticketed and towed. Follow directional signage to permitted parking areas. Handicap parking is available near Rogers Field and Antietam Field.
  • NO stakes are allowed on Rogers Field due to the irrigation system. Tents should be anchored to the ground with weighted systems.
  • Portable toilets need to be utilized. Units are plentiful and are strategically located on all fields during the season. Public urination is a punishable crime and will not be tolerated in Devens.
  • NO alcoholic beverages
  • NO grills allowed (gas, wood, charcoal or electric) allowed in Devens
  • NO glass bottles / containers on field(s)
  • NO dogs allowed at the playing fields. Please leave all pets at home.
  • NO overnight camping permitted
  • In the event of inclement weather, all spectators and competitors must return to their cars or to the hotel (if staying on Devens)
  • In the event of an emergency (Ambulance/Police/Fire) call 911 and reference the field location (Rogers, Willard, Antietam, Hornet, Balls Bluff, Museum), the field number and the nature of the emergency.
  • All clients/licensees and spectators are responsible for proper disposal of trash at their activity site.
  • Devens Recreation may terminate field use when weather conditions are adverse, fields are experiencing “abnormal” damage or when field conditions pose a safety hazard.
  • Devens Recreation reserves the right to terminate field and/or facility use because of (but not limited to) continued disruptive or disorderly behavior, vandalism and offensive language.

 

  • TENTS – tents can NO LONGER be staked into the ground. All tents must be secured with above ground tent ballasts. An irrigation system has being installed with water lines and 500 underground sprinkler heads.
  • Parking LOT C – This lot is now fenced-in and gated.  It will CLOSE 1 HOUR after the last game ends. Vehicles left behind are subject to tow.  

  • Any questions can be directed to Devens Recreation at 978-772-8875 or by email to hclark@massdevelopment.com . We thank you in advance for your cooperation in keeping Devens a safe and clean venue.