Because of the popularity of our picnic shelters, applications for February 1, 2009 through January 31, 2010 will be issued by lottery system on Saturday, January 3, 2009 at the Gates Community Center for Gates residents only. Lottery numbers will be given out beginning at 9:30 AM. Proper I.D. is required. Only one number will be given per household. No numbers will be given after lottery starts at 10:00 AM Numbers will be picked at random. Only one shelter reservation will be allowed during the first week of registration. Reservations from non-residents will be accepted starting on Monday, January 12. Weekend dates book fast, so be sure to plan ahead.
Enclosed Picnic Shelters at Lions, Memorial & Westgate Parks: 9 AM to 9:45 PM
Persons wishing to reserve the shelters at Lions, Memorial, Wegman Road or Westgate Parks or the athletic fields may do so by obtaining a permit at the Gates Recreation and Parks office. Park shelters are available to rent from 9:00 a.m. to 9:45 p.m. daily.
Enclosed Picnic Shelters at Lions, Memorial & Westgate Parks:
| Residents: | $100 per day |
| Non-residents: | $200 per day |
Open Picnic Shelters:
| Westgate Park | Wegman Road Park | |
| Residents: | $60 per day | $35 per day |
| Non-residents: | $100 per day | $70 per day |
Ball Diamonds and Football/Soccer Fields
Athletic fields are available for rental. Permits will be issued after Gates Youth Sports Organizations schedules are set. Field fees are as follows based on 2 hours of use:
| Residents: | $15 (2 hours) |
| Non-Residents: | $25 (2 hours) |
Security Deposit: There will be a fee of $50 required before a park key is issued to any individual. The Recreation and Parks Department reserves the right to hold all or any portion of this deposit if the shelter is left in poor condition. Upon return of the key and satisfactory inspection of the facility this deposit is returned to you.
Park Shelter Reservation Refund/Change of Date Fee Policy: No refunds will be made unless notification of cancellation is given 20 working days in advance. Refunds will be 50% of fee paid and given only if another booking is secured for that day. There is a $20 charge for changes of date or location. Any date change must also be received 20 working days in advance.
Our town facilities are monitored during the day by our Park Supervisor and staff and in the evening by a Park Safety Attendant. Please call 746-0191, if you have a park problem or emergency. The park ordinance is strictly enforced. Please do not park on grass or in emergency or fire lanes. Help keep Gates parks safe and clean.
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