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City of Falls Church Community Center
223 Little Falls St.
Falls Church, VA 22046
703-248-5027 (TTY711)
City of Falls Church Recreation & Parks Department
Temporary Outdoor Commercial Activity Permit
Temporary Outdoor Commercial Activity Permit
In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, the City of Falls Church, through the Recreation and Parks Department, will
temporarily permit use of City parks and amenities for commercial activity, by City of Falls Church businesses
and non-profit organizations, located in the City of Falls Church.
Under normal circumstances, Mr. Brown’s Park is the only City park where businesses and organizations may
rent space for the purpose of commercial activity. Through March 1, 2021, an exemption will be made to
permit rentals at the locations listed below. This date may be extended as the Coronavirus pandemic
continues. This permit does not apply or permit for outdoor dining.
Requirements:
• It is the responsibility of the renter to collect a completed waiver from each participant, releasing the
City of Falls Church from any liability. A waiver will be emailed to renter with final permit.
• Submit a Certificate of Insurance, in an amount of $1,000,000 for personal injury and property damage,
naming Falls Church, and its agents and employees as additional individuals to be insured. Proof of
insurance is required a minimum of one week before first scheduled rental.
• All requirements of any executive order of the Governor (including but not limited to requirements for
social distancing, use of face coverings, and cleaning and disinfection) must be followed.
User responsibilities:
Vehicles are not permitted in the grass. Vehicles may only be driven on paved areas.
Rented areas of use should be left in the same condition in which they were found. Trash should be
placed in secured bags and left in or beside trash containers. Recycling should be placed in recycling
bins.
Rental patrons are expected to comply with the Recreation and Parks Department Code of Conduct.
Rental patrons are solely responsible for damages or injuries to persons or property resulting from
inadequate supervision or carelessness on the part of the user.
Alcohol is not permitted under this permit.
Confine rental event to the area that is identified in your permit.
Any set up to include needed tables, chairs, etc., is the responsibility of the renter.
Fee:
• A $200 security deposit, in the form of a check, made out to City of Falls Church must be submitted at
least one week prior to the first rental. The check will remain on hold with the Recreation and Parks
Department until the end of all rentals under this permit. So long as no damage is done to parks or
amenities, the check will be returned after the last rental. Mail security deposit checks to:
Falls Church Recreation & Parks - Rentals
223 Little Falls Street
Falls Church, VA 22046
• Each rented space will be charged a fee of $20/hour.
The City of Falls Church is committed to the letter and spirit of the Americans with Disabilities Act.
To request a reasonable accommodation for any type of disability call 703-248-5077 (TTY 711)
