Registration

Registration for Summer programs begins Monday, May 10 for Town of Gates residents only. Non-residents may register, if space permits, beginning Monday, May 17.

  • Registration will be accepted by mail-in, dropbox or on-line (see below) ONLY May 10 – 14. A drop box is located in the door of the Recreation and Parks Office, 1605 Buffalo Road. The drop box is accessible when the Gates Community Center is open. Community Center hours are 8:00 AM – 9:00 PM weekdays excluding holidays. Registrations are randomly processed together each day following the US mail delivery. (approx. 11:00 AM). Registration received prior to May 10 will be processed after the first days registrations. Walk-in registrations will be accepted and processed at the Recreation and Parks Office beginning Monday, May 17.
  • There will be a $6 non-resident fee for each CLASS # registered for at time of registration unless a non-resident fee is listed in the program description.
  • To register, please complete the Summer 2010 Registration Hard Copy, or, Register Online Now, listing the “CLASS #”, as found in the progam description, where indicated on the form. Duplicate form if needed. No phone registrations will be accepted unless otherwise noted. Registration should be completed at least one week prior to the start of the program.
  • All fees are due at time of registration. Acceptable forms of payments are CREDIT CARD (MASTERCARD OR VISA), check and cash. A separate check, made payable to “Gates Recreation & Parks Department”, MUST be issued for each program. Cash should not be sent through the mail. A receipt will be mailed or e-mailed in confirmation of your registration. Please note there is a $25.00 processing fee for returned checks due to insufficient funds.
  • Upon advance request, provisions will be made for any individual with disabilities as defined in the American Disabilities Act.
  • Scholarships are available based on need for Gates residents. Call the Recreation and Parks Office for information.
  • The Gates Recreation and Parks Department reserves the right to modify or change programs and fees as necessary. Participation by any person in a Recreation and Parks program may be terminated at any time by the department at its discretion.
  • PROGRAM REGISTRATION REFUND POLICY: Refund request must be made at least 3 days prior to the start of an activity, unless the class is canceled, modified, or a medical condition prevents participation (doctor’s written excuse required). NO refunds once a program has begun. Refunds are processed on a monthly basis and must be approved by the Gates Town Board. The Town Board meets on the first Monday of each month. Refund checks will be mailed approximately ten days after this meeting. Depending on date of refund request or notification, refunds can take up to six weeks. 20% of a program registration fee will be retained as a processing fee, unless the class is canceled or modified.
  • In order to further publicize Gates Recreation and Parks programs, participants may be photographed or video taped during a program. If you do NOT want photos of those listed on the Summer 2010 Registration Hard Copy, please contact the Recreation & Parks Office.
  • Printable Summer 2010 Registration Hard Copy.

    • ***ONLINE REGISTRATION PROCEDURES***

  • Gates Recreation and Parks Department is able to take program registrations online. Payment will need to be made by MasterCard or Visa. Your registration will be processed through a secure server. You will be sent a receipt if you are registered for your class selection(s) via postal mail 1-3 days after you submit a registration. You will be contacted by phone or e-mail if your class selection(s) are full.

    • Register Online Now!

  • NOTE: On-line registrations received prior to May 10 will be processed after the first days registrations. On-line registrations must be received at least five days prior to the start of class/program.
  • Park Shelter rentals cannot be processed on-line at this time. They must be completed in person.

    • For more information about Gates Recreation and Parks Department programs, please call the office at 247-6100, ext. 234 or 235, Monday through Friday from 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM. For recorded information, call 426-1670.