
Downtown Calhoun
REnt a facility
City Park Pavilion
Use Policy
City of Calhoun, Georgia --City Park (Pavilion Area)
1. The park is a public area and the pavilion area is the only area subject to reservation. The entrance gates may not be closed in an attempt to close off the park to the public. No entrance fee may be charged.
2. The pavilion area is available for weddings, receptions, concerts, art exhibits, and entertainment appropriate for all ages, outdoor business meetings and similar activities.
3. Any individual, group or business must complete and submit an application as furnished by the City of Calhoun to the Director of Downtown Development at the Calhoun Depot. The application must be submitted at least 14 days prior to the requested date. The application will be reviewed and approved or denied by the Director of Downtown Development or her designee, based upon criteria outlined in the ordinance for park and recreation use.
4. Any applicant or group representative signing the application must be 21 years of age and must be present at the facility while it is in use and assume responsibility for the actions of the group, including the chaperoning of minors, and shall reimburse the city for any and all damages to the facility and equipment during the period of use.
5. Individuals signing the application will execute an acknowledgment that the City of Calhoun is providing the use of the park under the provisions of the Georgia Recreational Property Act and will further execute an indemnity agreement in favor of the City of
Calhoun in the form as provided in the application.
6. The applicant is required to contact Lacey Fuquea at 706.602.5570 at least seven days before use to review the facility, its safe usage, and to review the type of equipment or decorations that will be permitted in the park. No existing structures may be removed or relocated without written permission.
7. No vehicles or grills allowed inside the fenced area. Applicant must abide by all posted rules at the park – SEE POSTED RULES FOR DETAILS. NO SIGNS OR BANNERS MAY BE PLACED INSIDE OR OUTSIDE THE PARK, INCLUDING THE FENCING, POSTS, TREES, GRASS OR GATES OF THE PARK EXCEPT DURING THE TIME OF THE APPLICANT’S EVENT.
8. No alcoholic beverages, controlled or dangerous substances, firearms, weapons or fireworks shall be permitted on the property.
9. No animals, except as allowed by the ordinance governing parks and recreation areas,
shall be allowed.
10. All activities conducted in the City Park must be in compliance with all statutes, laws, rules, ordinances and regulations of the federal government, the State of Georgia and the City of Calhoun.
11. The right of use of the City Park shall be revoked at any time due to misconduct of individuals, falsification of information, misuse of the property or failure to comply with rules as identified in item number 10.
12. The City of Calhoun reserves the right to prohibit any use of the City Park which is contrary to the safety and welfare of the public.
13. Please clean the park and restrooms and make sure doors are securely locked upon departure. A clean up fee or forfeiture of deposit will be charged to responsible party if the park is left in an unclean condition. Please put all trash in dumpsters outside the park.
For emergencies call 911 or after hours call Lacey Fuquea at 706.205.7945.
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