Ostrander Beach (Mt. Riga Guest Beach) Guidelines
Residents of the Town of Salisbury with a valid pass may use the Ostrander Beach area on the South Pond as Mt. Riga guests. The lakes known as South Pond and Riga Lake, as well as the cascades (the waterfall) on Wachocastinook Brook, and the surrounding land are private property. Unauthorized access to the lakes or any land owned by Mt. Riga Incorporated is prohibited.
Any abuse of these guidelines can result in the withdrawal of privileges. To ensure your beach visit is as pleasant as possible, Mt. Riga enforces the following guidelines:
1. Residents of the Town of Salisbury who have been granted a guest pass may use the guest beach area during operating hours. No admittance will be granted without this guest pass. The pass is only valid for one season and a new application for a guest pass must be made each year.
2. A recent professional study has confirmed the pristine condition of our lakes but reminded us of the major threats to their continued health. These include the importation of invasives plants such as hydrilla as well as parasites, such as Asian milfoil and zebra mussels, on boats that have been used in infested waters. Consequently, guests are not permitted to bring boats or flotation devices.
3. The guest pass allows access to the guest beach area only. The land around the lake is all private property, and access is not allowed. Picnicking and swimming is only permitted in guest beach area. We request that guests stay more than 100 feet from lakeshore homes and docks. Please recognize that the entire dam area remains for private use only and is not open to the public.
4. At any time, upon the judgment of Mount Riga’s representative, a limit may be placed on the number of persons allowed to use the guest beach area. If the limit has been reached, admittance to the area will be closed even if a person holds a beach pass.
5. Guest pass access is for private passenger vehicles only. We regret the guest beach area cannot accommodate groups from schools, camps, churches, or other organizations.
6. MRI has adopted a carry in/carry out garbage policy. Guests are responsible for removing ALL garbage from the beach area. Please remember to bring a trash bag for transporting garbage home. Please keep the Mountain clean and green.
7. No pets are allowed.
8. No BBQs or fires.
9. Disorderly and unlawful conduct will not be tolerated. The state police will be called. MRI reserves the right to permanently deny access to any person.
10. All those found on the property of Mt. Riga Incorporated, without our express permission, will be considered trespassers, and in violation of Connecticut General Statues 53a109 (Criminal Trespass, third degree). OFFENDERS WILL BE PROSECUTED AND ANY VEHICLE FOUND PARKED ILLEGALLY MAY BE SUBJECT TO TOWING AT THE OWNER’S EXPENSE.
11. The guest pass must be affixed permanently to the front window so that it may be seen easily. It cannot be transferred to a different vehicle or given to another person to use. Under no circumstances are all-terrain vehicles or dirt bikes to be used anywhere on Mt. Riga.
12. Mt. Riga does not provide a lifeguard. Users of the guest beach or lake do so at their own risk. Adults must supervise their own children.
Mt. Riga's representative, Mr. Thomas Brazee, has the full authority to enforce these guidelines on behalf of Mt. Riga, Incorporated, and will call the State Police if necessary.
Mount Riga Incorporated
Ana Maria Chrysler, President