The Galena Territory Amenities Brochure

Welcome to The Galena Territory!
A Guide for Making the Most of Your Visit!
Welcome to The Galena Territory!
On behalf of the more than 4,000 property owners in The Galena Territory, I’d like to welcome you to our beautiful area. The
Territory is a 6,800-acre private recreational and residential lake community located six miles southeast of the historic city of
Galena. Nestled near the center of The Territory is Eagle Ridge Resort & Spa, known for its 63 holes of championship golf and
open to the general public.
For the benefit of our property owners, their friends, family members and rental guests, The Galena Territory Association,
Inc. (GTA) has set aside 1,900 acres of protected recreational land, providing facilities and amenities that include hiking trails,
Lake Galena, a marina complex, an equestrian center and a clubhouse complex.
In order for you to make the most of your time spent in The Galena Territory, we’ve compiled this quick guide to the GTA’s
private and public facilities and amenities that are available right outside your front door. Abiding by a few of our general rules will
make your stay as safe and pleasant as possible.
General Rules and Regulations for Property Owners, Their Friends, Family Members and Rental Guests
1. The Galena Territory is primarily a residential community. As a courtesy to fellow property owners and guests, please control
noise levels; excessive noise is prohibited.
2. Property owners and their guests are expected to keep The Galena Territory free of refuse and litter.
3. The Galena Territory Association’s (GTA) private facilities and amenities include:
 The Owners’ Club complex with recreation options that include indoor/outdoor pools and a state-of-the-art fitness center
 24 miles of trails for hikers, cyclists and horseback riders that wind through 1,700 acres of undeveloped, preserved
Greenspace
 Boating and outstanding fishing on our 225-acre Lake Galena
4. Access to the above list of GTA facilities and amenities requires the use of a GTA proximity card or a temporary guest pass
(one per person for everyone five years of age and older.)
5. GTA temporary guest passes are available at The Owners’ Club Administrative Office, Monday through Saturday, from 8:30
a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (excluding New Year’s Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve and Christmas.) Cost is $5/person/day.
6. Pets must be securely confined, leashed or under control of the owner at all times. Pets are not allowed in GTA facilities and
cannot be tied to fences outside GTA facilities.
7. Smoking is prohibited at all GTA facilities. This includes cigarettes, cigars, pipes or alternative nicotine products.
8. Camping is prohibited in The Galena Territory.
9. No firearms or unauthorized fireworks may be discharged within The Galena Territory.
10. Skateboarding, rollerblading and skating are prohibited on the tennis courts.
Vehicle and Traffic Regulations
1. All vehicles owned by property owners or guests must display a GTA vehicle decal or temporary vehicle pass when parking
on or near the common properties owned by the GTA.
2. Temporary vehicle passes (available at the Marina, Owners’ Club and all Guest Accommodation/Rental Companies) must
be placed in a visible location inside the vehicle. Citations may be given to owners of vehicles not displaying proper
identification.
3. Off-road vehicles, all-terrain cycles, mini-bikes, snowmobiles, etc. are prohibited on the GTA’s protected Greenspace and
trails.
4. The Galena Territory is a residential and rural area. Drivers should watch for walkers and bikers as you round the curves in
the road. While we know the scenery is beautiful, it’s best to keep your eyes on the road at all times.
Please note that certain rule violations are subject to fines, and that these rules are subject to change without notice. While this
represents a quick overview of our GTA Rules and Regulations, a complete list is available at www.thegalenaterritory.com.
Thanks for taking the time to review our rules and reminders. I hope you have a pleasant and memorable visit to The Galena
Territory.
Sincerely,
Joe Mattingley, General Manager
The Galena Territory Association, Inc.
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PROPERTY OWNERS’ CLUB COMPLEX
Indoor Facilities: Open Year-Round
Indoor Pool
Fitness Center
Game Room
Gymnasium
Business Center (free wireless)
Lounge (available to rent)
Social Halls (available to rent)
Arts & Crafts Room (available to rent)
GTA Offices (Admin, Architectural & Recreation)
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Outdoor Recreational Facilities: Seasonal Hours
Tennis Courts
Basketball Court
Kids’ Playground
Outdoor Pools
(Pools open May 15 through September 15)
Snack Bar (Memorial Day through Labor Day)
The Owners’ Club is owned and managed by The Galena Territory Association (GTA).
This private facility (monitored by onsite GTA Security) is only for property owners & their guests.
A GTA proximity card or guest pass is required (one per each visitor older than five years of age).
A permanent GTA vehicle decal or temporary GTA guest parking pass is required on all vehicles parking at the facility.
HOURS OF OPERATION
MONTHS
DAYS
HOURS
Administrative Office 815-777-2000
Architectural Review Office 815-777-8392
Recreation Office 815-777-8272
January - December
January - December
January - December
Monday - Saturday
Monday - Saturday
Tuesday - Saturday
8:30 am to 4:30 pm
8:30 am to 4:30 pm
8:30 am to 4:30 pm
Business Center for Members & Guests
Fitness Center (for ages 14 and up)
Indoor Swimming Pool
 Aquatic fitness and lap swimming
 Open swim (all ages welcome)
January - December
January - December
Daily
Daily
5 am to 8 pm
5 am to 8 pm
January – December
January – December
Daily
Daily
5 am to 10 am
10 am to 8 pm
May 15 to Memorial Day
Memorial Day to Labor Day
Labor Day to Sept. 15
Daily
Daily
Daily
10 am to 6 pm
10 am to 8 pm
10 am to 6 pm
Memorial Day to Labor Day
Memorial Day to Labor Day
Daily
Daily
11 am to 6:30 pm
Noon to 7 pm
January - December
January - December
Daily
Daily
5 am to 8 pm
5 am to 8 pm
Seasonal
Seasonal
Daily
Daily
Dawn to dusk
Dawn to dusk
Seasonal
Daily
Dawn to dusk
(One lane reserved for aquatic fitness and lap swim)
Outdoor Swimming Pools
 Activity Pool and Wading (kiddy) Pool
(Swim diapers required, as needed)
Snack Bar
 Food Services
 Bar Services
Game Room, Gymnasium, Video Arcade
Owners’ Club Lounge & Social Halls
Available for rent (call 815-777-8272)
Outdoor Basketball Court
Outdoor Tennis Courts – reservations required
Call 815-777-2000
Outdoor Playground Equipment
For more information, call 815-777-2000, or visit www.thegalenaterritory.com.
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LAKE GALENA & MARINA PARK COMPLEX
Bait & Tackle Shop
Boat Storage Pen
Boat Launch Ramp
Private Docks
Rental Fleet (Pontoons, Fishing Boats, Kayaks & Canoes)
Fish Cleaning Station
North Cove Park
Marina Lounge (available to rent)
Marina Pavilion (available to rent)
Outdoor Picnic Lawn
Volleyball Court
Kids’ Playground
Fishing Pier
Thunder Bay Falls Park
 The lake and Marina are owned and managed by The Galena Territory Association (GTA).
 This private lake and Marina complex (monitored by GTA Security) are open to property owners and their guests, and guests staying at
Eagle Ridge Inn.
 A GTA proximity card or guest pass is required (one per each visitor older than five years of age); or Eagle Ridge Inn guest credentials.
 A permanent GTA vehicle decal or temporary guest parking pass is required on all vehicles parked at the facility.
HOURS OF OPERATION
MONTHS
DAYS
Lake Galena
January - December
Daily
Anytime
Thunder Bay Falls Park
January - December
Daily
Dawn to dusk
North Cove
January - December
Daily
Dawn to dusk
April and October
May and September
Memorial Day – Labor Day
Weekends only
Daily
Daily
8 am to 4:30 pm
8 am to 4:30 pm
7 am to 7 pm
Boat/Storage Pen
(if gate is locked, call GTA Security at 815-266-6251)
January - December
Daily
Anytime
Fish Cleaning Station
January - December
Daily
Dawn to dusk
Tennis Courts – reservations required
Call 815-777-2012
Seasonal
Daily
Dawn to dusk
Playground Equipment
Seasonal
Daily
Dawn to dusk
Horseshoe Pits
Seasonal
Daily
Dawn to dusk
Volleyball & Badminton Court
Seasonal
Daily
Dawn to dusk
Marina Lounge
April and October
May and September
Memorial Day – Labor Day
Weekends only
Daily
Daily
8 am to 4:30 pm
8 am to 4:30 pm
7 am to 7 pm
Marina Pavilion
Seasonal
Daily
Dawn to dusk
Marina and Bait & Tackle Shop
815-777-2012
HOURS
Marina / Lake Galena Rules
1.
Swimming is prohibited in Lake Galena and below the spillway area at Thunder Bay Falls Park.
2.
Fishing is permitted on Lake Galena and from the shoreline, the fishing pier and at Thunder Bay Falls Park. An Illinois State Fishing
License is required and can be purchased at the Marina or online at www.dnr.state.il.us/admin.gov.
3.
Fishing is prohibited from the docks at the Marina and from the lake spillway.
4.
Only boats owned, registered, and titled by property owners are allowed on Lake Galena. Guest boats are not allowed.
5.
The waters of Lake Galena are under the jurisdiction of the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR). Property Owners/Guests
may be fined by the IDNR Patrol Officers if they are not in compliance with state fishing and boating statutes.
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GREENSPACE & TRAIL SYSTEM
24 miles of private trails meander through woodlands and prairies… perfect for hikers, cyclists and horseback riders.
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Greenspace and trails are owned, managed and maintained by The Galena Territory Association (GTA).
Trail maps are available at the GTA Owners’ Club Administrative Office.
The trails are open year-round for property owners and their guests, and guests staying at Eagle Ridge Inn.
A GTA proximity card or guest pass is required (one per each visitor older than five years of age); or Eagle Ridge Inn guest credentials.
Trails are patrolled by GTA Security.
Belden School is the only surviving one-room schoolhouse in Jo Daviess County.
Built in 1859, the school sits on one acre of Greenspace in the woods at 52 Heatherdowns
Lane. The school was lovingly restored by the Galena Territory Foundation and opened to
visitors on September 5, 2009, in time to celebrate its sesquicentennial.
Belden School is open from 1 to 4 p.m. for visitors on the first and third Saturday of the
months from June to October. Docents are present to share lessons of the past with
students of today.
Belden School ~ Teaching Again!
SHENANDOAH RIDING CENTER
Trail Rides
Riding Lessons
Clinics and Riding Camps
Horse Boarding
Special Events (including a rodeo over the July 4th holiday
weekend )
Property owners receive discounts by presenting their GTA
proximity cards.
 The equestrian center is owned by The Galena Territory Association (GTA) and is leased to a third-party management team.
 This is the only GTA-owned amenity that is open to the general public.
 For more information, call 815-777-9550, or visit www.theshenandoahridingcenter.com.
DUMPSTER / REFUSE / RECYCLING FACILITIES
HOURS OF OPERATION
Mount Hope Road
MONTHS
DAYS
HOURS
January - December
Daily
Anytime
Brodrecht Road
January - December
Daily
Dawn to dusk
 Dumpster facilities are owned by The Galena Territory Association (GTA) and are open to property owners and their guests.
 A permanent GTA vehicle decal or temporary guest parking pass is required on all vehicles accessing the dumpsters.
 Dumpster facilities are monitored by GTA Security and citations may be issued for non-compliance to access requirements.
Town home, condominium and golf villa complexes have their own collection sites for the sole use by their owners and guests.
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EAGLE RIDGE RESORT & SPA
Eagle Ridge Inn:
80 Guest Rooms
Stonedrift Spa
Indoor Pool
Fitness Center & Game Room
Ballrooms and Convention Services
Peddlers Shop
Starbucks
Woodlands Restaurant & Lounge
Paisanos Restaurant
Outdoor Recreational Facilities: Seasonal Hours
63-holes of Championship Golf
Tennis Courts
Boat Rentals at the Inn Docks
Kids’ Playground
Hot Air Balloon Launching Site
Winter Nordic Center
(Sledding, Ice Skating and Cross-Country Skiing)
Woodstone Restaurant at The General Golf Course
The General Store
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The resort is open to the general public.
Property owners (PO) in The Territory receive discounts by presenting their Eagle Ridge PO cards.
Golf and Resort Memberships are available.
For more information about PO discount cards or memberships, please contact ddayton@eagleridge.com.
For more information about the resort, call 815-777-5000 or visit www.eagleridge.com.
Copyright 2014 – May. The Galena Territory Association, Inc. All rights reserved.
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