Harrisville City Park Bowery Reservation Policy

The Bowery is available for reservation by Harrisville residents and non-profit organizations ONLY

By initialing next to policy/guidelines the signee agrees to the conditions and terms and will be held responsible for any violation occurred during the reservation time.

1. Fees and Cancellations
   1. ________ A per-day Bowery reservation fee will be charged to reserve any city park Bowery for personal events, such as family gatherings or social events.
   
   
   2. ________ Renters agree to pay for damages that occur to the facility and sound equipment (if used), as well as extra clean up that may be needed, in addition to the rental and deposit fee.
   
   
   3. ________ Reservation cancellations 14 days or more prior to the reservation date are eligible for a refund minus a $25 administrative fee.  Reservation cancellations 0-13 days prior to the reservations date are not eligible for a refund. Credit Card processing fees are not eligible for refund.
   
   
   4. ________ All reservations are required to be made online via the city website of https://www.cityofharrisville.com/bowery-rental for scheduling purposes.  Paper reservations are no longer accepted at the city offices. Reservation availability can be viewed online.
      
   
   
   5. ________ Fees will be assessed as follows:
      1. Bowery rental only - $75 reservation fee paid at time of reservation
      
      
      2. Bowery rental with sound system - $125 reservation fee paid at time of reservation
      
      
      3. Bowery deposit for all reservations  - $200 paid at time of key/sign pick up
   
   
   6. ________ Deposits can be made with cash, check or credit card. Deposit will be held and returned upon return of keys and signage. If paying with credit card the return payment can take up to 7-10 business days.  Processing fees are not eligible for refund.
      
   
   


2. Park, Bowery, and Restroom Use
   1. ________ The Bowery is available for reservation by Harrisville residents and non-profit organizations on a first come, first serve basis.
   
   
   2. ________ No reservations will be made in advance of the current calendar year and are only available April through September of each year.
   
   
   3. ________ Non-profit groups must bring in proof of non-profit status (Form 5o1C3) and will be determined eligible for reservation on an individual basis.
   
   
   4. ________ The surrounding park may not be reserved but is open for use by the public on a first come first-serve basis.
   
   
   5. ________ Rental of Park Bowery will entitle the users the use of the Bowery, the restrooms and electricity. [Water access is not available at any time during reservation]
   
   
   6. ________ NO USE NOR CONSUMPTION OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES OR ILLICIT DRUGS WILL BE PERMITTED ON ANY CITY PROPERTY.
   
   
   7. ________ NO SMOKING ON ANY CITY PROPERTY.
   
   
   8. ________ No animals/pets are permitted on city property without leashes as per Ordinance 09.04.050.
   
   
   9. ________ Groups are responsible to leave the area clean and organized. 
   
   
   10. ________ The restrooms MUST BE cleaned and inspected before departure. Restrooms MUST BE locked if you leave after 10:00 PM.
   
   
   11. ________ All trash should be disposed of in the city trash receptacles provided onsite.
   
   
   12. ________ Loud music and noise that disturbs the surrounding neighbors is prohibited above normal conversation levels as per Ordinance 11.20.190
   
   
   13. ________ No Moving tables without prior permission.
   
   


3. Key & Signs
   1. ________ Groups must designate one individual to pick up a key to the restrooms and power. Please contact the city offices Monday - Thursday 8-5 or Friday 8-Noon for key and sign pick-up prior to reservation day. If reservation is made near a holiday, It is the reservationists responsibility to pick up the power key during city office hours. Failure to pick up key during a holiday office closure will result in no power/signage for your reservation.
   
   
   2. ________ The designated person must maintain control, of the key, at all times. Do not lend out the key to anyone.
   
   
   3. ________ Upon locking and inspecting the restrooms after use, and if leaving after dark, the key can be dropped into the drop box located on the east aside of the City Hall's front doors or brought in the next business day. The Sign can be put into the drop box as well or brought in the next business day immediately following the Bowery use.
   
   
   4. ________ Deposit on the Bowery rental WILL NOT occur until the sign and key has been returned to the city office.
   
   


4. Lost/Stolen Property
   1. ________ Harrisville City is not responsible for any lost or damaged equipment, personal belongings/other items owned or used by the group of individuals using the Bowery.
   
   
   2. ________ Items left for more than 60 days in the City Lost and Found will be utilized or discarded as deemed by City Staff.
   
   


5. The park will be cleaned on a periodic schedule. However, the city cannot guarantee the cleanliness of the facility at the time your reservation, due to it being a public park.

Harrisville City Office hours are Monday - Thursday 8 AM to 5 PM and Friday 8 AM to Noon excluding holidays. Please contact the city for key pick up/deposit drop-off at least a day prior to reservation date. When reservation is around a holiday, check with city for hours of availability to obtain key/signage. Failure to comply will result in reservation cost/deposit forfeiture.

Thank you for being considerate of
the Harrisville Park Bowery property.