The City of O’Fallon Parks & Recreation Department offers pavilions located in various parks for the use of the general public. Reservations must be made in advance at the Park Office in the Katy Cavins Community Center (Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.). If mailing an application, send to:
City of O’Fallon
Attn: Parks & Recreation Department.
255 S. Lincoln ST
O’Fallon, IL 62269
Pavilion reservation fees must be paid in full at the time the reservation is made. Pavilions are available for use between the hours of 8:00 a.m. – 11:00 p.m. daily. A full refund will be made if a reservation is cancelled at least 14 days (two weeks) prior to the reservation date. In the event that weather causes the cancellation of a planned event, the reservation may be rescheduled to any other open date at no additional charge. If no other date is available, or acceptable, a refund of fifty percent (50%) of the Pavilion Reservation Fee will be made. All refunds will be by gift certificate and mailed to the person named on the reservation form.
Kitchen Reservations & Fees:
Kitchen facilities can only be reserved for groups of 100 or more. Kitchen fees: $200 (to open and close facility) $50 will be refunded if the kitchen is found by the Parks & Recreation Department to be clean at the end of the event. In the event that the kitchen is found not clean then, the $50 will be retained by the Parks & Recreation Department. Kitchen buildings must be swept and cleaned upon departure, and any equipment used must be cleaned and in place. The following items will be provided for use in cleaning the kitchens: broom, mop, dish detergent, rags, dustpan,
bucket/wringer and cleanser.
Park and Pavilion users are to follow all Rules and Regulations as posted:
· Solicitation or sale of items is not permitted without specific authorization from the city.
· Parking is permitted only in parking lots or other designated areas. No vehicles are permitted on grass or rock areas unless authorized.
· General park rules and applicable city ordinances are posted on signs throughout the Parks. Violation of these rules or city ordinances will cause denial of future use.
· No open fires. Barbecue pits are available throughout the Parks.
· No glass containers of any kind, no dogs or cats (except Rock Springs) allowed, no beer trucks or beer trailers are allowed, and all trash must be picked up before leaving, trash containers are available throughout the Parks.
Reservations are accepted on a first come first serve basis beginning March 1st for April 1st – October 31st of the current year. Reservations will not be accepted over the phone. However, you can call #624-0139 to check availability. Reservations for meetings or parties for any under the age of 18years require a chaperone eighteen years of age or older. The reservation form must be signed by the chaperone. The City of O’Fallon retains the original Permit Application in its files. The applicant or permit holder, or designee, must be present at the facility and have his/her reservation sign available (If requested by Park Department Employees or Police). Bathrooms are located and open for use April 1st – October 31st of the current year at the Community Park (by tennis courts), Hesse
Park, and Rock Springs.
Each group or organization is responsible for the condition of the area being used. Permit holders will be held financially responsible for damage or abuse to buildings, tables or other equipment that appear to be beyond normal wear. Please report any damage, vandalism or dangerous conditions to the Parks & Recreation Department immediately.
The City of O’Fallon Parks & Recreation Department reserves the right to deny any Permit Application if, in our sole judgment, such application is not consistent with the location or equipment available, the granting of a Permit would cause damage to persons or property within the parks or such use is not consistent with the park area requested.
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