[Editor's Note:
Ordinance 6561, passed September 25, 1974, authorizes an agreement
with the New Castle Area School District whereby the Department of
Recreation and Parks assumes the operation of recreation services
and programs previously operated by the Recreation Board.
Ordinance 6996, passed October 26, 1989, names F.A. Cray Progressive
Field in Mahoningtown.
Ordinance 6997, passed October 26, 1989, names Liberty Street
Field in Mahoningtown as Thomas "Bear" Mangino Memorial Field.
Ordinance 7064, passed February 13, 1992, names the park developed
on Water Street "Rebecca Park."
Ordinance 7092, passed October 22, 1992, changes the name of
Greenwood Park and New Castle Veterans Park to Perry South Gaston
Park.
Ordinance 7124, passed June 30, 1993, renames Cascade Ballfield
to Larry J. Cioffi II Field.
Ordinance 7136, passed November 11, 1993, renames Winslow Field
to Samuel J. Flora Field.
Ordinance 7158, passed March 24, 1994, names the ballfield within
Gaston Park as Pete "Figo" Carvella Ballfield.
Ordinance 7202, passed February 23, 1995, names the Little League
Ballfield in Dean Park "The Edward A. DeCarbo Field."
Ordinance 7404, passed July 22, 1999, names a Little League
Ballfield in the Deshon Sports Complex as "Gino V. Cugini Field."
Ordinance 7412, passed September 23, 1999, names a Little League
Ballfield in the Deshon Sports Complex, as "George Joseph, Sr. Field."
Ordinance 7413, passed September 23, 1999, names the Pop Warner
Football Field in the Deshon Sports Complex as "Lindy Lauro Field."
Ordinance 7437, passed May 11, 2000, names the T-Ball Field
in the Deshon Sports Complex "Larry J. Cioffi II Memorial Field" and
repealing Ordinance No. 7124.
Ordinance 7564, passed May 23, 2003, names a Little League Field
in the Deshon Sports Complex "Andrew Vastano Field."
Ordinance 7565, passed May 23, 2003, names a Little League Field
in the Deshon Sports Complex "Donald L. Kirkwood, Sr. Field."
Ordinance 7775, passed April 11, 2006, names the ballfield in
Gunton Park "The Albert Gettings Memorial Field."
Resolution 2007-030 approved 4-26-2007, named concession stand
at Gaston Park - "Anthony Cugini Stand."
Ordinance 7832 passed 9-13-2007, dedicated the fountain on Kennedy
Square as "Fred Graziani Memorial Fountain."
Ordinance 8091 passed 5-22-2014, renaming Clayton Street Playground
located on Clayton Street in Mahoningtown as "Sgt. Robert Lepore Playground."
Ordinance 8239, passed September 14, 2017, renaming the Donald
L. Kirkwood, Sr. Field at the Deshon Sports Complex to the ""Donald
L. Sr. and Mark A. Kirkwood Field."]
[Ord. 6467, passed 2-1-1973]
(a)
General. The Department of Recreation and Parks shall manage, operate,
and maintain the recreation and parks functions, including the development
of comprehensive recreation programs, and the operation and development
of parks, boulevards, recreation areas and facilities, playgrounds,
ballfields, specialized areas and structures.
(b)
Director. The Director of the Department of Recreation and Parks
shall have thorough knowledge of the principles, theory and philosophy
of the recreation and park functions, and possess skill in organizing
and administering the services of the Department. The Director shall
be a college graduate and must have had at least one year of administrative
experience in functions of recreation, parks or similar functions
of program or maintenance, or have at least five years administrative
experience in recreation, parks or similar functions.
(c)
Organization. The Recreation and Parks Department shall be organized
in accordance with recognized sound principles of administration of
recreation and parks programs and shall include sections for:
[Ord. 7821, passed 4-26-2007; Ord. 7876, passed 9-25-2008; Ord. 7896, passed 3-26-2009; Ord. 8069, passed 11-13-2013; Ord. 8180, passed 4-28-2016; Ord. 8196, passed 9-22-2016; Ord. 8303, passed 8-22-2019; Ord. 8336, passed 7-9-2020; Ord. 8340, passed 8-13-2020]
(a)
The following applies to the recreational facilities maintained by
the City:
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Facility
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2020 Fee
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|---|---|---|
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(1)
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Cascade Park - All Day
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A.
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Upper Level-includes Dance Pavilion, Carousel Building and Train
Station.
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$1,185
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B.
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Lower Level-includes Grove, Picnic Shelters, Community Kitchen
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$515
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C.
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Upper Level and Lower Level
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$1,670
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D.
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Deposit for clean-up to be refunded after inspection by the
City.
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$150
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E.
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All Fees are Non-refundable
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(2)
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Darlington Park - Mahoningtown
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A.
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All Day from 11:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. from Memorial Day to Labor
Day
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$412
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B.
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Hourly Fee
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$78
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C.
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Deposit for clean-up to be refunded after inspection by the
City.
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$150
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(3)
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Cascade Park Dance Pavilion
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A.
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Fee Per Day - Non-refundable
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$747
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B.
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Clean-up Fee
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$125
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(4)
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Cascade Park Carousel Building
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A.
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Rental Fee Per Day - Non-refundable
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$386
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B.
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Clean-up Fee
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$125
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(5)
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Train Station - including adjacent grass area.
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A.
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Rental Fee Per Day - Non-refundable
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$170
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(6)
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Picnic Shelters
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A.
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Non-refundable Picnic Shelter Reservation Fee:
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Seating Capacity - 30 and Under
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$52
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Seating Capacity - Above 50
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$78
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(b)
City residents and individuals paying City property taxes, mercantile
taxes, business privilege taxes and earned income taxes may apply
for a permit commencing July 1st for the succeeding year. Upon proper
verification presented to the Department, such permit shall be issued.
(c)
Applications may be made in person or over the phone to the Mayor's
Office. The non-refundable fees set forth above shall be submitted
to the Mayor's Office, otherwise the reservations shall be cancelled.
Reservations are on a first come, first serve basis when paid in full.
(d)
The following applies to Sylvan Heights Golf Course:
(1)
Seasonal Golf Pass. Seasonal Golf Passes will be seven-day passes
except during non-city sanctioned events. Seasonal Golf Passes begin
on April 1st and expire on November 30th each year. Season Golf Passes
must be paid in full by April 1st using cash, check, money order or
credit/debit card at the Municipal Building or at the Golf Course.
Seasonal Golf Passes will not be issued until paid in full. Any holder
of a Seasonal Golf Pass not paid in full by April 1st will be required
to pay greens fees. In the event of a medical condition, refunds will
be issued on a prorated basis with an approved medical excuse by a
qualified physician.
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Type
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Fee
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|---|---|
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Adult (City Resident or Property Owner)
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$610
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Adult (Non-Resident)
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$690
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Family (City Resident or Property Owner)
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$740
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Family (Non-Resident)
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$820
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Plus a charge of $80 per child under 17 years of age or a college
student attending a full-time accredited college up to and including
22 years of age who desires membership with their parents (limit 3
children)
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Student
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$200
|
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Including student attending a full-time accredited
college up to and including 22 years of age. Must be off course by
3:00 p.m. on weekdays. Cannot begin play until 2:00 p.m. on weekends
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Senior Citizen (City Resident or Property Owner)
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$510
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Senior Citizen (Non-Resident)
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$590
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62 years of age (must be retired) 65 years of age and older.
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$200
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Super Senior (80 and older with 15 consecutive years in good
standing, to commence the year that person turns 80 years of age)
through 2012. Thereafter Super Senior designation will be eliminated.
The Super Seniors in 2012 will continue to receive the Super Senior
rate of $200.
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(2)
Private golf cart use. Season private golf cart use shall be
prohibited during non-city sanctioned events.
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Type
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Fee
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|---|---|
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Gas Carts
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Per Year (City Resident or Property Owner)
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$450
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Per Year (Non-Resident)
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$500
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Electric Carts
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Per Year (City Resident or Property Owner)
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$500
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Per Year (Non-Resident)
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$550
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Private golf cart use fees must be paid in full on or before
April 1 of each year.
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(3)
Greens fees (off-season).
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Type
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Fee
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|---|---|---|
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a.
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December 1 - March 31 Fees:
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9 holes plus 1/2 cart
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$13
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18 holes plus 1/2 cart
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$19
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b.
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April 1 - November 30 (Seasonal Fees)
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Weekdays (Greens Fee Only):
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9 holes
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$12.50
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18 holes (before 12:00 p.m.)
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$21
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18 holes (12:00 p.m. and after)
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$24
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9 holes senior citizens
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$11.50
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18 holes senior citizens
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$17
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9 holes student
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$10.25
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18 holes student
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$15.50
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Weekends and Holidays:
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9 holes
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$14
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18 holes
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$24
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Specials:
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Weekdays before Noon
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9 holes plus 1/2 cart
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$13
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18 holes plus 1/2 cart
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$21
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Weekends (excluding holidays)
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9 holes plus 1/2 cart
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$18
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18 holes plus 1/2 cart
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$24
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Students:
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9 holes student (balance of 2020 season)
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$5.25
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18 holes student (balance of 2020 season)
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$7.75
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No senior citizen or student rates on weekends and
holidays.
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c.
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Event Fees (non-city sanctioned):
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January 1 - December 31:
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Weekdays/Weekends:
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18 Holes
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$30/person
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d.
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Student (for balance of 2020 season from date of enactment)
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$100
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Student (2021 and thereafter)
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$200
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The above fee schedule also applies to high school golf
teams, as a per student rate. Students who are under a current family
season pass are exempt from further fees.
(4)
Golf cart rental.
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Type
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Fee
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|---|---|
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Weekdays:
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9 holes 1/2 cart
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$7
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18 holes 1/2 cart
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$11
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Weekends and holidays:
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9 holes 1/2 cart
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$8
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18 holes 1/2 cart
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$12
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Weekdays Senior Citizens:
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9 holes 1/2 cart
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$6
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18 holes 1/2 cart
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$10
|
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No senior citizen rates on weekends and holidays.
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(e)
The following applies to Riverwalk Park:
(1)
Fees:
A.
$225 non-refundable fee from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. or 4:00
p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
B.
$75 non-refundable fee per hour.
C.
$400 non-refundable fee per day from 11:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
from Memorial Day to Labor Day.
D.
$400 non-refundable fee per day from 11:00 a.m. to dusk from
Labor Day to Memorial Day.
E.
$150 deposit for cleanup, to be refunded after inspection by
the City. Cleanup shall be completed within two hours of the close
of the event.
(2)
Policy:
A.
No fixtures that require anchoring.
B.
Only tents with sandbag anchors allowed.
C.
No alcoholic beverages.
D.
No cooking.
E.
No sports activities.
F.
No persons, animals or objects allowed in the fountain.
G.
No pets.
H.
Tenant is responsible to supply all security for the event.
I.
At the discretion of the City Solicitor's office, tenant
must provide a certificate of liability insurance naming the City
of New Castle as additional insured. Amount of insurance will be determined
based on the event.
J.
Access to the Park will be provided two hours prior to the start
of the event for set-up purposes.
(f)
The following applies to the City's Baseball and Softball Fields:
(1)
Ballfields without lights: $25.
(2)
Ballfields with lights: $50.
(3)
The rate schedule will not apply to leagues and/or associations
that have a maintenance agreement with the City.
(4)
Scheduling of games and payment of usage fees shall be made
by calling the Mayor's Office to make reservations and payment
of fees prior to the scheduled date(s) of play. If the City has its
own sports youth/adult program(s), it shall have priority over all
other recreational programs unless stipulated in a maintenance agreement
with a league and/or association(s).
(5)
The City shall discontinue the lining of the athletic fields
and the hand dragging on the baseball/softball fields. The association(s)
and/or leagues will assume these tasks. The City may drag the athletic
fields on Saturdays, Sundays and holidays if the requesting parties
agree to pay the full cost of labor and equipment to do so.
(g)
The following applies to Dog Park:
(1)
Hours: Daily, dawn to dusk.
(2)
For the safety and comfort of all dogs and their handlers, following
are the rules of conduct:
A.
Dog handlers are responsible and liable for the actions and
behavior of their dogs at all times. Failure to control your dog will
result in permanent expulsion from the dog park. Users of the dog
park do so at their own risk.
B.
Dog handlers must be 16 years or older or be supervised by an
adult at all times.
C.
Children eight years of age and younger are not allowed in the
off-leash area; children ages nine to 15 years must be accompanied
by an adult.
D.
Dogs must be properly inoculated and healthy, free of contagious
conditions, diseases, and parasites. No puppies under four months
of age allowed in the dog park.
E.
Dogs must wear a collar with current dog license and ID tags
(Animal Control will be checking). Handlers must remove any pinch,
prong, or spike collars before entering fenced area.
F.
Dogs must be leashed while entering and exiting the dog park.
Dogs should not be on a leash once inside the dog park fence. No more
than two dogs per handler.
G.
Dogs must be within sight and voice control of their handler
at all times.
H.
Dog feces must immediately be cleaned up and discarded by handlers.
I.
Dogs showing aggression must be immediately removed.
J.
Female dogs in heat are prohibited.
K.
Food of any kind - for dogs or humans - is prohibited.
L.
Glass containers are prohibited.
M.
Tobacco of any kind, drugs or alcohol are prohibited.
