Frequently Asked Questions

Tell me more about Park Use Permits

Procedures for Applying for Rentals and Concessions Permit

  • Fill out application for rental
  • Submit with payment (rental fee + security deposit) to P&R Office, preferably by separate checks.
  • Requested date(s) must be inside three (3) months out and no sooner than 15 days before to be processed.
  • If concessions are requested, applicant must submit Vending/Concession Permit Application with Rental Application, there is no added fee for this application.
  • Parks and Recreation Director will authorize permits (Director of Community Service if absent or unable) and notify applicant of acceptance or rejection.
  • Please bring a hard copy of your permit to your scheduled event(s), even if it is multiple days.

 

My soccer team wants to practice once a week, for 10 weeks, for an hour, how much does that cost?

The weekday fee for field rental is $15 per hour, but there is a two (2) hour minimum. Each practice will cost you $30 x 10 weeks = $300. You are also responsible for a $300 security deposit.

 

I would like to reserve a ball field for tonight. How can I do that?

By code, we cannot issue a rental permit inside of 15 days or outside of 3 months. We cannot help you for tonight.

 

I want to run an eight (8) week league in the fall; can you prorate the league fee?

The code does not allow for prorating, we suggest having a longer season for added benefit of your players.

 

: I'm having a softball tournament and would like to have more bathrooms, how can you accommodate?

Per the "conditions and services" section on the permit application, you can request portable rest facilities through our office. There will be a charge that you must pay before your event. That charge will depend on your needs and our current contracted price with our vendor. No outside companies allowed on Park grounds.

 

Why do I have to get a permit for my game or event? I'm told the Parks are "first come, first serve" facilities.

Kent County Code requires "permits for set games". Playing league baseball, softball, football and other set games or sports in park areas except under official permit and upon the grounds provided for such purpose is prohibited. § 168-27.

 

I'm not interested in field rentals; I want to rent a pavilion for my son's birthday party, how much is that?

At this time, the Department does not issue exclusive use permits for pavilions, only sports fields.

 

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