Parks and Recreation Policy

1. Use of the Softball Field – 413 Sleepy Hollow Road
   There will be a charge of $125 annually for one use, per week, per season for adult rentals and $85 annually for minor ball teams to use the field for a specific day/night for the season. The field will be checked after each use. If, on any night, the softball field is not left in acceptable condition, the team which has booked the field will be issued a warning. If the field is left in unacceptable condition a second time, than the team shall forfeit the night for the remainder of the season.Youth teams from the Community of Miltonvale Park may use the field free of charge; however, if the field is left in an unacceptable state, the first instance will result in a warning and a second instance will result in the team not being able to use the ballfield for the remainder of the season.

   No refund of rent will be issued, if a team is denied the use of the ball field.

   All users of the shelter or ballfield outside of the regular working hours of the Summer Recreation Director are required to book through a contact person designated by Council. Contact details shall be posted on the Community’s website www.miltonvalepark.com and circulated in the community newsletter, and can be obtained from the office at 368-3090.

2. Use of the Park Shelter – 413 Sleepy Hollow Road
   During Regular Park hours – Monday-Friday –late June-August (10:00 a.m. -dusk.) and weekend afternoons. (Please check miltonvalepark.com calendar to confirm park hours). It is anticipated the park shelter will be used Monday-Friday and on Saturday and Sunday afternoons during summer vacation for the Community’s summer program. The building will be open during specified hours; individual residents and non-residents are able to share the use of the shelter during this time. Advance notice would be appreciated for large groups or birthday parties.For Use Outside of Recreation Program Hours
   A. For Residents – Residents of Miltonvale Park are permitted use of the Park shelter, free of charge. At the time of booking, a damage deposit of $100 cash is required. It shall be the responsibility of the applicant to ensure the park is left in the condition in which it was acquired (clean, tidy, garbage removed). After the event the property will be inspected to assess its condition. If clean up work or repairs are required, Council will use the deposit to will hire someone to perform the necessary tasks. In the event the actual cost exceeds $100, the applicant will be responsible to reimburse the Community of Miltonvale Park, for the actual costs incurred.
   B. For Non-Residents – Non-residents may use the Park Shelter for a fee of $50 for half day or $75 for full day. A damage deposit of $200 in cash is also required. It shall be the responsibility of the applicant to ensure the park is left in the condition in which it was acquired (clean, tidy, garbage removed). After the event, the property will be inspected to assess its condition. If clean up work or repairs are required, Council will use the deposit to will hire someone to perform the necessary tasks. In the event the actual cost exceeds $200, the applicant will be responsible to reimburse the Community of Miltonvale Park, for the actual costs incurred.

Council reserves the right to close the facilities for rental purposes if park conditions are such that activity will cause damages to the facilities (eg. weather conditions). If such a decision is made after a deposit has been received, the full deposit will be returned.