CENTRE REGION MUNICIPAL PARK PAVILIONS 28 Picnic Pavilions will be available for Group Reservations in 2012 for events occurring Sat., 14 Apr through Sun., 28 Oct 2012. The 2012 pavilion reservation window opened on 3 Jan 2012. The pavilions are very popular... during 2011 CRPR issued 863 pavilion reservations (for the 6 1/2 month season)!
How do I make a pavilion reservation? For Swimming Pool Pavilion Reservations, please click HERE.
In line with the municipal park ordinances and in order to protect park facilities, a pavilion reservation is required for all “non-family” or “multiple-family” group requested at any municipal park site.  In addition, CRPR is authorized to: Direct a catered event or any event that may involve private or commercial vehicle access to a pavilion, to a site best able to accommodate that access, and Require the reservation of multiple pavilions at a park to best accommodate the proposed event. These policies represent an ongoing effort to protect both the visitor experience and the park facilities.
• Payment-in-full is due at the time of making the reservation. The dates for unpaid reservations cannot be held. Visa, MasterCard, American Express & Discover cards are accepted for phone reservations. A Certificate of Insurance is required for all non-family events. A receipt will be issued for all payments. The receipt does not indicate that the event is approved; a permit will be issued to the Group Representative when the reservation is approved by the agency. The permit should be taken to the park for the event. The fee is charged for the service of reserving a picnic pavilion in advance. • These permits are ONLY for picnic-type group activities for organizational or family events. This permit is not valid for commercial events or non-picnic events, such as any type of promotion, fundraiser or league tournaments AND require application for special permits.  For the use of any municipal park, groups of over 100 must also obtain a Large Group Event Policy permit. • A Pavilion Reservation Permit does NOT reserve or entitle the group to utilize baseball or softball fields, tennis courts, basketball courts, volleyball courts or play areas. A Sportfield Reservation System was established in 2008.  If your group wishes to reserve a sportfield with a pavilion reservation, then a Sportfield Reservation Fee of $15 per field will be payable (in addition to the Pavilion Fee and Large Group Event Fee, if applicable). If you elect to "take your chances" on the availability of a ballfield, the areas may be used by the pavilion group, but the group must immediately surrender use if a group arrives and presents a Sportfield Reservation Permit.

PICNIC PAVILIONS - 2012 RATES & FEATURES
for events on Sat., 14 Apr through Sun., 28 Oct 2012.

The 2012 Reservation Fee for the following pavilions will be $50 for a 3-hour time block (year-round), plus $10 for each additional hour up to a maximum fee of $100 per day.  Depending on group size and activities, events may also be subject to the LARGE GROUP EVENT POLICY with additional permit fees. The event times and the fees are calculated upon total event times, including any setup and cleanup times.

The 8 pavilions with underlined names are available year-round (with the same fees). Those pavilions not designated as “year-round” will be available for events from Sat., 14 Apr 2012 through Sun., 28 Oct 2012. Reservations for 2012 events will be accepted beginning on 3 Jan.

* SUNSET PARK: Electricity is not available beside each pavilion. However, electrical service is available for group uses at one location in the park (195' from Pavilion #1 and 140' from Pavilion #2). If electricity is requested or used, the $5 fee will apply.

Note: an additional fee of $5.00 is charged if electricity is requested, where available. Access to the electrical box in the pavilions is possible only with 48-hour advance notice & payment to the CRPR office.

1. CANCELLATIONS AND RAINOUTS      CRPR OFFICE: (814) 231-3071, Weekdays 8:00 AM-5:00 PM.

2. INTOXICATING BEVERAGES shall not be sold, possessed, distributed or consumed in any park. Individuals and groups violating this ordinance are subject to citation and fines.

3. By municipal ordinance, all park activities must end at dusk except by a special permit from CRPR.

4. A 1-hour "Grace Period" for lateness is permitted. After this, the pavilion will be available for others to use, even if they do not have a permit. Please be accurate on times requested for your pavilion reservation.

5. Restrooms (or portable toilets) will be open and available during the times of your pavilion reservation.

6. No person shall scatter, dump, or leave litter in any portion of a park, except in the receptacles provided for that purpose. Please help keep Centre Region municipal parks clean.

7. Automobiles or other vehicles shall not be parked on any roadway or section of ground, except in areas designated for parking purposes, or driven on any areas other than designated roads within the park. Absolutely no parking or driving on the grass, on park paths, or blocking of traffic areas.

8. Click HERE for the rules about pets in the municipal parks.

9. LP-Gas Grills may be brought into the park, but (1) may not be operated inside any pavilion and (2) any transport vehicles must remain in the designated roads and lots. Other than in grills, no fires shall be set in any park, except as authorized by a special permit. To prevent a fire hazard and damage to tables, please do not place portable charcoal grills onto the picnic tables.  Please place any charcoal ashes in the proper disposal can.

10. Reserving groups are entitled to sole occupancy of the rented pavilion.

• There is a $25 refundable security deposit for the key requested for limited vehicle access. At present, this is necessary only at Sunset Park to unlock the bollard between the parking area and the pavilions.

• Reserving a Sportfield with a pavilion: If a group requests a sportfield reservation for a pavilion event, a Sportfield Reservation Fee will apply.

Other Municipal Parks and Pavilions:

             The pavilions listed at the sites below are available for unreserved, neighborhood group uses. Pending special event requests, reservations may be issued by CRPR for these pavilions - with conditions and the standard, authorized fees.

• State College Borough:  Smithfield Park, Tusseyview Park
• College Twp.:       Dalevue Park, Slab Cabin Park (w/ 2 pavilions)
• Ferguson Twp.:    Meadows, Suburban Park, Greenbriar-Saybrook Park (w/2 pavilions)
• Harris Twp.:         Kaywood Park
• Patton Twp.:        Oakwood Park (2), Woodycrest Park, Green Hollow, Park Forest Tot Lot, Marjorie Mae Park, Ambleside Park

             This list does not include any single-table pavilions or the gazebos in the park system (such as Thompson Woods Preserve, Nittany Orchard Park, Orchard Park, etc.). Staff is authorized to establish the permit conditions and the applicable event fees (as specified in this policy) for non-family group uses requested for the parks and/or pavilions listed above. Generally, these sites are not provided with facilities to host regular group uses. The permit conditions will seek to accommodate both the neighborhood and the group event(s). Group activity requests for other sites without pavilions may also be considered for special event permits as may be approved by the CRPR Director. The permit conditions and the applicable fees must remain compliant with the intent of this Fee Policy.

Also ask about reserving a SPORT PACK for your 2012 event!

Pavilion Renters may also reserve a SPORT PACK for your park event. A "Sport Pack" is a duffle bag full of balls, bats, and picnic FUN. A limited number of Sport Packs are available from Memorial Day through Labor Day only.

• Offer one Sport Pack to groups for use at events with a paid pavilion reservation at no charge, with a security deposit of $25/ group. If additional sport packs are required for the renting group, they may be rented per below.
• Rent a Sport Pack to other groups for private or public uses at $10 each, plus a security deposit of $25 / pack.
• If any item is missing from the sport bag upon return, the entire security deposit is forfeited.

Have a safe and fun visit to Centre Region Park areas!

Centre Region Council of Governments
Centre Region Parks & Recreation
2643 Gateway Drive #1, State College, PA 16801 (814) 231-3071