Temporary use (24-hour) of common property for personal recreational activities is permitted as long as no damage is done to the lake common property. The board retains the right to stop inappropriate usage.
No conveyance vehicles (bikes, etc) are allowed except for strollers or walkers used for assisting the elderly or people with disabilities.
West Section: On the west section of the lake are Adirondack chairs underneath pine trees and a pea-gravel walking path with additional access paths for west side residents to easily access the lake, as well as a variety of trees and ornamental grasses. The path roughly separates the lake common property and the homeowner's private property.
North Section: At the north section of the lake, a wooden bridge crosses over the start of the run-off section of the lake. Looking south from this bridge gives a great view of the lake. The pea gravel path extends around the north edge of the lake, where there is another bench and picnic table. The path continues alongside Lakeside Forest's tennis court and leads to the Causeway.
Causeway: The causeway on the east side of the lake divides the lake and Lakeside Forest's island area. In the late 1990s, discussions took place about developing this section of land into a "causeway" and around 2010 the Board and several volunteers planted a variety of trees and plants. With the removal of a small spillway in 2013, a bench was added for the enjoyment of lake shore walkers.
East Section: The causeway bridge leads to the east lake shore natural grass path. A bench is underneath a Sweet Gum tree planted in 2004. Continuing past residences of Lakeside Forest are docks, benches and the common property of Lakeside Forest.
South Section: At the south end of the lake are Sweet Gum trees and a small stone area added in 2020 leading to the south bridge between the south lagoon and the lake. The lagoon fountain was replaced in June of 2020. This section of shoreline is not suited for walking. The lagoon includes a large culvert that runs underneath Schrock Road. When heavy rains occur, the lake level rises slightly and the culvert is cleaned of debris and the lake level returns to normal. Standing on the south bridge looking back north provides a full view of the lake.
In 1990, several homeowners requested permission to build docks along the lake shore for small boats. Once built by these individual homeowners, the docks were turned over as association common property. Residents may lease a mooring site at an annual charge. Maintenance of the docks is part of the annual upkeep of the lake.
The private lake is for the use of Lakeside residents. Residents shall accompany their guests while fishing, boating, ice-skating, or engaging in any activity involving the lake or lake shore common property. All residents must inform their guests and short- and long-term tenants of all rules that pertain to these types of activities.
The lake is a private amenity for the exclusive use of Lakeside homeowners. Fishing does not require a license and is catch-and-release only. The lake consists of run-off water from surrounding lots and streets and is treated with chemicals. Eating fish or other wildlife is not recommended.
Boats 15 feet or less in length, and quiet electric motors, are permitted, and all are the personal property of individual members. Children, ages 10 and under, are to be accompanied by an adult and have life jackets on. Enough personal flotation devices for all persons on board should be present in boats while being used (as required by an Ohio law, which includes private lakes). Boats can be on the lake from April 1 to November 1. When not in the lake, residents are required to store all watercraft inconspicuously away from the lake on private property.
No swimming, wading, or floating in the water is allowed. For the safety of domestic animals, this also includes no pets wading, jumping, or swimming in the water.
Ice skating has been enjoyed by many over the past 45 years, but it is an activity that is done at your own risk. It is recommended that the ice on the lake be at least four inches thick. For the past several years, residents have shoveled off snow in an area on the west side of the lake to be used for ice hockey and regular skating! Since the lake is private, it is to be used only by Lakeside residents and their accompanied guests for any lake or lake shore activities.