Park Rules

Livingston Park and Field Rules – UPDATED 6-6-06
All Facilities must be left in the same condition as was given. Recreation Staff will be evaluating the facility after the renters leave to determine the amount of the deposit that will be refunded depending on the condition of the facility. Please bring your permit and your receipt to City Hall after your event to request your refund. Receipts are not automatically processed. Picnic Area
***IMPORTANT***
You MUST PICK UP A KEY TO THE DUMPSTER AND A KEY FOR THE ELECTRICAL BOX (IF YOU PAID FOR ELECTRICITY) THE FRIDAY PRIOR TO YOUR RENTAL AT CITY HALL 8AM – 5PM. If you do not pick up the keys and you call the on call personnel to open for you, a $70 fee will be deducted from your deposit.
All garbage must be picked up and bagged. Garbage can liners are in the cans for your event.  Please do not put food down the sinks or you may be liable for the plumbing repairs. As a Reminder no vehicles are allowed in the Parks. Vehicles that drive in the park will be cited and damages to sprinklers or grass will be billed to the renter. Sports Fields Any special arrangements made prior to rental will be ready for you on your arrival. You are responsible for the visiting teams and the spectators. Be sure the facility is as clean as it was prior to your rental. Recreation staff will be present for any questions or concerns that may arise during your rental. Be sure to have your team rosters available for recreation staff review.
RULES AND REGULATIONS
1. No Pets/Animals allowed in parks.
2. No Glass Containers are to be used in parks or fields or any recreation facility.
3. No Smoking in picnic areas or grand stands or dugouts.
4. No Golf
5. NO ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES IN ANY PARK without permit and ABSOLUTELY NO ALCOHAL ON FIELDS OR DUGOUTS! This infraction will result in permits being revoked with no refunds.
6. Bring your own fuel for BBQ.
7. Drench all fires, stir up and drench again before leaving the area.
8. GARBAGE MUST BE BAGGED AND TIED AND PLACED IN THE RESPECTIVE DUMPSTER. CLEANUP DEPOSIT WILL NOT BE REFUNDED IF THIS IS NOT DONE.
9. When permitted, keep loud speakers low in volume and confined to your groups area.
10. The sale of any articles or food within the parks IS FORBIDDEN without proper permits and prior approval.
11. Blow up amusement rides (Bounce Houses) may not be brought in the parks without special permission and proper insurance. This must be listed on your USE PERMIT.
12. Bring your permit to the park on the date of your picnic.
13. Rained Out Picnics - If your outing has been rained out and you wish to reschedule for another date, return the original permit together with a list alternate dates. If one of those dates is available, a new permit will be issued. If you do not wish to reschedule, return the original permit and request refund of paid fees. A $5 processing fee is deducted on all refunds.
14. Cancelled Picnics - With exception of rain-outs, refunds for cancellations will be made ONLY upon receipt of TWO (2) WEEKS PRIOR WRITTEN NOTICE with the return of the permit. There will be a 10% or $5.00 minimum administrative charge deducted from the permit fee on all such cancellations. 15. Any change made to a permit, after it has been booked, is subject to a 10% or $5.00 minimum administrative charge based on the permit fee. All change requests must be in writing and received at least 2 weeks before the original picnic date. Return original permit with requested change. If a change is possible, a new permit will be issued. Please state if you wish to retain original permit if a change is not possible. Charge also applies to request for lost permits or vouchers.
16. The use of fields is subject to ground and weather conditions and the park supervisor=s or recreation staff word shall be final.
17. Unruly behavior or the use of profane language will be cause for the revocation of permits.
18. PERMITS ARE NON-TRANSFERABLE. If there are any EMERGENCY concerns that may arise during your event call the Police Department at 394-7916 and they will dispatch the ON Call Personnel. For other concerns regarding rentals contact the Recreation Office at 394-8830.