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Facility Use Rules and Guidelines
Th
e Winchester Parks & Recreation Department strives to provide quality facilities for your use. The following rules
and guidelines are in place for everyone’s safety and enjoyment of park facilities.
General Rules for Use of All Facilities
Minimum reservation of 2 hours for all room reservations.
City of Winchester sanctioned activities, special events, and approved community partners have first priority use
of all facilities.
Posting of any signage or balloons on trees, posts, fencing, light poles, and gates is prohibited.
Use of tobacco is not permitted indoors, on or within 50 feet of any athletic fields, playgrounds, War Memorial
Building or organized activities. Alcoholic beverages are not permitted on any park grounds or in any park
building.
Non-profit Applicants are required to provide proof of tax status (501-C3) including address prior to receiving the
non-profit rate. The non-profit rate will only be honored for those non-profit entities that reside within the City of
Winchester limits.
For-profit Applicants are required to provide a general liability policy with $1,000,000 combined single limits.
Coverage is to be on an occurrence basis with an insurer licensed to conduct business in the Commonwealth of
Virginia. The insurer must have an A.M. Best rating of A- or better. The insurer must list the member locality as
an additional insured. The endorsement must be issued by the insurance company. A notation on the certificate
of insurance is not sufficient. A copy of the policy shall be provided at the time of application. Insurance is not
required for small gatherings including parties, reunions, etc. unless those in the group are conducting business or
selling products.
Applicant agrees to reimburse the City of Winchester for any damage of public property as a result of the user’s
use of the facility. Groups are responsible for all damages and cost associated with the damages. Decorations
shall not be taped, nailed, stapled or fixed in any way to walls, doors, glass, lights, electronic equipment, or
ceilings.
No candles or open flames are permitted. Sterno cans used with chaffing dishes are acceptable however, are
subject to inspection. Winchester Parks and Recreation staff reserve the right to remove sterno cans not being
used correctly.
The Applicant certifies that the information given in the application is correct. Falsification of information on the
application will result in immediate dismissal from the facility, forfeiture of all fees paid including any deposits
and denial for future use.
All facility users shall not exclude anyone in participation, deny anyone benefit of, or otherwise subject anyone to
discrimination because of the person’s race, color, national origin, age or disability.
Applicant is responsible for compliance with Americans with Disabilities Act, as it relates to the event,
performance, and services to be provided in relation to the event for individuals with disabilities.
Applicant hereby guarantees and assumes full and exclusive responsibility for the safety of persons and property
of all participants and activities including, without limitation, players, participants, staff, officials, agents, or
lessee, spectators, and members of the public in attendance at either activity contemplated hereby, or actually
conducted by the Applicant.
The park is not responsible for any lost, stolen, or misplaced personal items or equipment.
Applicant and its guests will comply with all rules and regulations established by the Winchester Parks &
Recreation Department. The Parks & Recreation Department reserves the right to dismiss any persons from the
facility. Applicant understands that Parks staff has the authority to determine if participants are strictly adhering
to all rules and regulations, and we have the full authority to enforce these regulations. Parks staff must be
respected and obeyed. NO foul language will be permitted.
All persons and activities must comply with local, state and federal laws. This includes the prohibition of use
and/or possession of weapons, alcohol, or any illegal substances on the property. If you suspect anyone attending
your event is intoxicated or under the influence of drugs, it is the applicant’s responsibility to escort them off of
the property.
Applicant agrees to notify and request permission for the sale of items including but not limited to tickets, goods
or services or if admission fees are sold or collected at said event.