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Irons Park Shelter Reservation Policy

Please read the following policy then click over to the Irons Park Shelter Reservation Form to print, complete & return to City Hall.

  1. City Residents may make reservations for pavilions beginning January 1 of each year. Non-City residents may make reservations beginning March 1.

  2. Full payment must accompany application form to secure reservation.

  3. All reservation forms will be considered in the order received. A separate application must be submitted for each period of use.

  4. Reservations may not be accepted for dates that correspond with annually scheduled events at the park. These dates will be provided at City Hall.

  5. Applications must be received at City Hall at least seven days prior to intended use date.

  6. Reservations can only be made by mail or in person; telephone reservations will not be accepted.

  7. After the reservation has been made and paid for, a refund may be made only if reservation is cancelled two weeks prior to scheduled use. Other refunds may be authorized in special cases by the City Manager.

  8. You must be 18 years of age to reserve a facility and responsible adult supervision must be provided at all times to insure that the pavilion and surrounding grounds are utilized in a safe and orderly manner.

  9. Law enforcement officials have the authority to ask uncooperative offenders to leave the park. Any violation of park rules or other City Ordinances may result in loss of reservation and future access to park facilities.

  10. All motorized vehicles must be lift in designated parking areas.

  11. You are responsible for keeping the park clean by leaving facilities and grounds free of litter. Patrons can help by wiping their picnic tables and cleaning spills on shelter floors. 

  12. A key to the locked gate off of South Burgess Street may be checked out on the last business day prior to the event. The key must be returned to City Hall on the first business day following the event. The drive off South Burgess Street is the only permitted motorized access to the park interior. Driving in unauthorized areas or failure to return key may result in loss of future access to park facilities.

  13. The City tries to keep the park and its facilities in good condition. Other users sometimes vandalize facilities or litter the grounds. Please report such conditions so that you are not held accountable.

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Effective January 1, 2006