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RESERVED USE OF PARKS PAVILIONS
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NEAHWA PARK SMALL PAVILION
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NEAHWA PARK LARGE PAVILION
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WILBER PARK SMALL PAVILION
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WILBER PARK LARGE PAVILION
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Q: How much does it cost to
reserve a pavilion?
A: The fee schedule is as follows:Large
Pavilions - $50.00 for Oneonta city
residents, $100.00 for non-residents/institutions
Small Pavilions - $25.00 for Oneonta city
residents, $50.00 for non-residents/institutions
To qualify for the residential rate the applicant's
legal residence must be within the boundaries of the
City of Oneonta.
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Q: What dates are available for
me to reserve a pavilion?
A: Pavilions may be reserved any day from
May 1st to October 31st. Permits are issued on a
first come, first served basis. To check the
availability of a specific date call the Recreation
Office. No dates will be reserved until a
completed application and fee is received by the
Recreation Office.
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Q: When does the Recreation Office
begin accepting applications for reserved usage of parks
pavilions?
A: For Oneonta city residents
the Recreation Office begins accepting applications on
the first Friday of March for the upcoming reservation
season. Non-city residents may begin submitting
applications three weeks later.
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Q: What is the cancellation policy?
A: Fees are non-refundable unless cancellation
is made at least two (2) weeks prior to scheduled usage.
A cancellation date will appear on your permit.
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Q: What is the maximum capacity of
each pavilion?
A: Large pavilions can accommodate 200 people.
Small pavilions can accommodate 30 people.
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Q: Can we have alcoholic
beverages at our event?
A: The presence or consumption of alcoholic
beverages is prohibited unless a permit is obtained.
Applications for permits for consumption of alcoholic
beverages must be obtained from the City Clerk's Office
at City Hall, 258 Main Street or by calling
607.432.6450. Permits for consumption of alcoholic
beverages must be approved by the Parks and Recreation
Commission at their monthly meeting held the first
Monday of each month.
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Q: Do the pavilions have
electricity?
A: Electrical outlets are available at both
large pavilions. Small pavilions do not have
electricity. |
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Q: Do the pavilions have running
water, restrooms?
A: There are restrooms and hose spigots at
both large pavilions. The nearest public restroom
to the Neahwa small pavilion are the ones located at the
large pavilion. The nearest public restrooms to
the Wilber small pavilion are located at Briggs Pool
(when the pool is open) and at the Waddington Tennis
Courts. |
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Q: Are there grills available at
the pavilions?
A: Yes there is one large charcoal grill at
each pavilion. If additional cooking space is
required, another small charcoal grill may be used.
Large cooking pits, gas/propane grills, and open fires
are prohibited. |
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Q: Is music permissible at my event?
A: Yes but the volume must be controlled.
A Parks and Recreation Commission representative may
require the elimination of music if it is too loud.. |
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Q: Will the pavilion be cleaned
prior to my arrival?
A: The pavilion will be cleaned once each day
by the Parks maintenance personnel. The City of
Oneonta is not responsible for clean-up resulting from
informal public usage which may take place prior to or
between reservation usages, or usage which results from
multiple reservations for the same pavilion on the same
day.. |
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Q: Do I need a reservation to use
a pavilion?
A: To use a pavilion exclusively, yes.
Informal pavilion use is allowed, however, informal
users must share the space with other informal users and
yield the site if a permit holder arrives.. |
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Q: What do I do if there are
informal users at the pavilion when I arrive for my
event?
A: There are signs at each pavilion explaining
the reservation policy. Present the users with
your permit and let them know you have the pavilion
reserved. If a problem persists you can call the
Oneonta Police Department at 607.433.3475... |
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Other regulations governing
reserved use of parks pavilions:
1. Cash payments will not be accepted.
Payments must be made via check or money order payable
to "City of Oneonta."
2. For each one hundred (100) people using a
pavilion, one (1) designated responsible adult shall be
present and accountable for the entire period of time
the pavilion is reserved.
3. The Parks and Recreation Commission reserves
the right to monitor any function by having their duly
authorized representative(s) present during such
functions.
4. Groups using the pavilion are responsible for
any and all damages resulting from their usage. If
there is any question or accountability, the person(s)
in whose name(s) the permit is granted will be held
responsible.
5. Users must a) pick up all trash, secure trash
in bags and place bags near trash receptacle; b) remove
all decorations and materials used to secure
decorations; and 3) keep restrooms clean and litter free
at all times.
6. City parks close at 10:30 p.m.
7. All posted "No Smoking" notices must be
observed
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