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Parks and Recreation Department

Facility Rules & Regulations

 

Rules and Regulations Governing Use of Facilities

1. No outside group activities may be held at any time that would interfere with regular recreation programming.
2. No alcoholic beverages will be allowed at any facilities of the Gastonia Parks & Recreation Department.
3. No smoking will be allowed in any building operated by the City of Gastonia.
4. Games of chance are prohibited.   This does not apply to the awarding of prizes when there is no charge for participation.
5. Departmental policy prohibits custodians from cleaning buildings for groups when janitorial service is not requested on the application.
6. When janitorial service is not requested, an inspection by a Recreation Department staff member will be made. If the building is not left in satisfactory condition, the group responsible will be charged the regular janitorial fee and will not be allowed to rent the facility until this fee is paid.  Groups not cleaning the facility in a satisfactory manner will also have to pay for janitorial service on all future uses.
7. Users may not sell or offer for sale any goods or merchandise within Recreation Facilities owned by the City, unless permission is first obtained from the City Manager.
8. Any damage to property or equipment is the responsibility of the group renting the facility.
9. Rental includes use of tables and chairs at the facility. Any additional tables and chairs are the responsibility of the group requesting reservation.
10. A set time for decorating must be obtained from each building supervisor.  All decorations or other equipment must be removed immediately following use of facility.
11. Refreshments may be sold in conjunction with activities held provided a Privilege License is secured from the City Tax Collector or unless otherwise prohibited by lease agreements.
12. Persons requesting facilities for dances must secure a permit from the Chief of Police before reservation is approved.  Two certified uniformed Police Officers must be hired by group using facility.
13. Activities shall normally cease at 10:00 pm.  After this time additional charges will apply.
14. The kitchen facilities may not be used for the purpose of preparing food for sale.   Exception may be made when proceeds of such sales are to be used for charitable, educational, religious, or civic organizations.
15. Reservation application must be signed by persons eighteen (18) years or older.  The person signing the application shall be responsible for the conduct of the group and shall see that all rules and regulations are complied with.
16. No City owned equipment shall be removed from the premises except by City personnel.  The equipment will be used only in City owned facilities or facilities of another governmental unit.
17. Recreation Department employees shall be allowed entry to the rented facilities without charge when such entry is necessary in carrying out their duties and responsibilities.
18. Reservations are subject to cancellation at the discretion of the Director of the Recreation Department.
19. Groups requesting athletic fields will be required to pay for this use and are also subject to a lighting fee if lights are used.
20. Reservation fee will not be refunded if canceled within five (5) days of the reservation date.
21. Rankin Lake Clubhouse reservations for the next calendar will not be accepted before December 15th of the current year.

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