City of Moab City Park Use Policies The City of Moab is pleased to provide a beautiful park and trail system within the City of Moab and the surrounding area. Swanny Park, Rotary Park, Old City Park, the Center Street Ballfield, the Bark Park, and Sun Court are official City parks. The City also has responsibility for the Millcreek Parkway trail system, Anonymous Park, (the BMX track) and other smaller park areas and trails in the area. The City has General Park Policies that apply to all parks and park areas, as well as specific use policies for each park and park area. Portions of Rotary Park and Old City Park may be reserved for private use for birthday parties, weddings and more. Swanny Park is not a reservation park, but organizations that have special events can get special permission to use the park for events that provide broad benefits to the community, so long as the park remains open for use by the public. Other parks and park areas may be used by special permission as well. Use of city parks for special events may be subject to a Special Event License or a Special Business Event License. Below you will find park policies that apply to all city parks and areas, along with policies for each park. You will find the reservation, fee and use policies, along with other useful information. General Park Policies The following policies apply to all city parks and pathways: There is NO SMOKING at any city park, park area or pathway. There is NO ALCOHOL allowed at any city park, park area or pathway. There is a 10:00 curfew at all city parks, park areas and pathways. With the exception of the Bark Park and the city pathways, there are NO DOGS or other pets allowed at city parks and park areas. Dogs are allowed parkways and trails, but your dog must be on a leash and under your control when it is on the parkway or trail within city limits. Bounce houses and other inflatable structures are NOT ALLOWED in city parks. The conduct of an event at a city park may require a Special Event License or a Special Event Business License. Please contact the City Recorder s Office for information about Licensing. Slacklining is NOT ALLOWED in city parks, except for in designated areas at Swanny Park. Moved on structures will only be permitted in city parks as part of a special event license. Tent spikes shall not be used, as they damage sprinkling systems. Reservation Parks Old City Park, located at the intersection of Old City Park Road and Murphy Lane, and Rotary Park, located at 630 Millcreek Drive are Reservation Parks. This means that private groups can rent portions of the park by making a reservation and paying a fee prior to the scheduled day of the reservation. Fees vary based on duration of use, and the amount of the park to be used. Without a reservation, individuals may use park areas on a first come first served basis, provided that non reserved use does not conflict with a reservation. The following guidelines apply to parks reservations: 1 P age
General Reservation Policies Reservations for Old City Park and Rotary Park should be made with the Public Works Department by calling (435) 259 7485. All reservations require payment of a fee, according to the Schedule of Fees. Cleaning and Damage Deposits are required for all groups over 100. The group or person making the reservation must ensure that all garbage and recycling generated from the use of the park are picked up and deposited into the appropriate containers when the use/event is complete. For reservations requiring a cleaning and damage deposit, Parks staff will inspect the area after the use to determine if the cleaning and damage deposit may be returned. It will be up to the discretion of the Parks staff to determine if all or a portion of the cleaning/damage deposit should be returned to the user. Reservations for use of Old City Park and Rotary Park may be made up to one year in advance of the reservation time. Parks may be reserved from 7:00 am until 10:00 p.m. Parks may not be reserved during Maintenance Times. Maintenance Times are specified in each park s policies, below. Reservation fees must be paid to the City Treasurer s Office within seven (7) days of making the reservation. Reservations that are not paid within the seven day time frame will be relinquished. In the event that a reservation is cancelled up to three days prior to the event, the reservation fee is refundable upon request to the City Treasurer s Office. No refunds will be given for reservations cancelled within three days of the event. Weather related refunds will not be given. All personal items including decorations, props, tables, chairs, etc, must be removed immediately following the reservation time. Costs associated with cleaning expenses may be deducted from the damage and cleaning deposit. Old City Park (located at the intersection of Old City Park Road and Murphy Lane) In addition to the General Park Polices and the General Reservation Policies, the following conditions apply to the use of Old City Park: The reservation area includes the portion of the park encompassing the pavilion area to and including the stage. The entire day of Wednesday is Maintenance Time at Old City Park. No reservations will be made for Wednesdays. Use of amplified music requires separate approval by the City Council. Requests for amplified music must be submitted in writing to the City Recorder s Office at least three weeks prior to the scheduled event. Use of electricity for approved amplified music or for electricity usage in excess of the standard 120 volt outlets at the park requires an additional fee, as shown in the Schedule of Fees. Approved amplified music must be curtailed by 9:00 pm. No children or adults allowed in the duck pond area. Events extending more than one day require City Council approval, at least four weeks prior to the reservation day. 2 P age
Rotary Park (located at 630 Millcreek Drive) In addition to the General Park Policies and the General Reservation Policies, the following conditions apply to the use of Rotary Park: The reservation area includes the covered Pavilion area only. Monday is maintenance day. No reservations will be made for Mondays before 3:00 pm. Amplified music is not allowed at Rotary Park. A volleyball net may be set up for your reservation with prior request. Renter should bring their own ball. The Moab Rotary Club is exempt from paying the reservation fee, but must obtain all other necessary permits and approvals. Use of Other Parks and Park Areas Swanny Park (located between 100 and 200 West from 300 to 400 North) In addition to the General park Policies, the following conditions apply to the use of Swanny Park: Swanny Park is not considered a reservation park. Swanny Park is meant to be open to the public on a first come first served basis. Therefore, special use of Swanny Park for special events is limited and subject to approval by the Moab City Council. The following conditions apply to the use of Swanny Park: The City Council may approve use of the Swanny City Park for events that provide clear benefits to the community. Examples include festivals and events that provide economic benefits to the community and fund raising events for bonafide community groups and activities. Any such use approved by the City Council must allow free entrance and use of the park by the public during the event in question. To request use of Swanny Park for a special event, the group should submit a request to the Moab City Council by submitting an Application for Special Use of City Parks. This application must be submitted, along with any special event license application, to the City Recorder s Office six weeks prior to the scheduled event. No admission fees may be charged by the user for entrance into the park for approved uses. Use will not be approved for private business events that serve a limited clientele and do not serve the broad interests of the community. Approved use of Swanny Park for special events requires payment of a special event fee and a damage deposit. For events that obtain City Council approval for use of the park, a Park Use fee will be charged according to the size and duration of the event, according to the Schedule of Fees. Use of Swanny Park for events that involve fewer than 50 people and that do not involve business activity, amplified music, moved on structures or other special accommodations does not require prior permission, special event licensing, or the payment of a fee. Such use is on a first come first served basis. The Park Use Fee will be in addition to any Special Event Licensing Fees. Questions about what permits and licenses your group may need to use Swanny Park for an event should be directed to the City Recorder s Office at (435) 259 5121. Please see the Schedule of Fees for more information about fees. Swanny Park may not be used for the conduct of a private business. Slack line use is permitted only on dedicated slack line posts in the northeast corner of the park. Use of the slack line posts is on a first come first served basis. 3 P age
Unless approved in advance, no vehicles are allowed on the Swanny Park grass. Any damage caused by vehicles will be the responsibility of the park user. Special events will be required to arrange for additional garbage and recycling pick up at the event s expense. Center Street Ballfield (located on East Center Street) In addition to the General Park Policies, the following conditions apply to the use the Center Street Ballfield: The Center Street Ballfield, located on East Center Street, is primarily used for sports activities and tournaments sponsored by the Moab City Recreation Department. Because of its extensive use for City recreation programming, the Center Street Ballfield is available for private reservation and special events on a limited basis. The following conditions apply to the use of the Center Street Ballfield: Use of the Center Street Ballfield for special events is subject to City Council approval. Please contact the City Recorder s Office about the guidelines for applying for a special event. To request use of the Center Street Ballpark for a special event, the group should submit a request to the Moab City Council by submitting an Application for Special Use of City Parks. This application must be submitted, along with any special event license application, to the City Recorder s Office six weeks prior to the scheduled event. All use of the Center Street Ballfield should be coordinated with the Moab City Recreation Department, (435) 259 2255. Reservations for small groups that do not charge a fee for participants may simply make a reservation with the Moab City Recreation Department and pay the appropriate fee as shown in the Schedule of Fees. Use of the lighting system at the Center Street Ballfield entails a separate fee. Sun Court (located on East Center Street next to the Center Street Gym) In addition to the General Park Policies, the following conditions apply to the use of Sun Court: Sun Court is a multi use sport court that is generally open to the public on a first come first served basis. Event organizers may be granted permission to use Sun Court for special events. The following are conditions that apply to the use of Sun Court. Any use of Sun Court that involves more than 50 people, entails amplified music or involves business activity of any kind, must get approval from the City Council for said use, and may be subject to Special Event Licensing Requirements. To request use of Sun Court for a special event, the group should submit a request to the Moab City Council by submitting an Application for Special Use of City Parks. This application must be submitted, along with any special event license application, to the City Recorder s Office six weeks prior to the scheduled event. 4 P age
The Bark Park (located at the corner of 300 South and 100 East) The Bark Park is a dog park designed for the enjoyment of off leash dogs and their owners. The Bark Park is not open for Reserved or Special Event use. The Bark Park s general use policies are as follows: All dogs must have a current vaccination and shall wear a visible license tag. The park is an off leash area; owners and pets use the park at their own risk. Dogs must be under owner s voice control at all times. Owners must closely supervise their dogs and remain in the enclosure with their dogs at all times. Feces shall be removed immediately and disposed of properly. Children under seven years of age are not allowed to enter; children 7 14 years must be accompanied by an adult. No more than two (2) dogs per owner may be off leash at one time. Prohibited: dogs under four months of age; dogs that are ill or in heat; dogs with internal/external parasites (fleas, ticks, worms); aggressive dogs or overly fearful dogs; spiked, choke or prong collars. Dogs shall not dig or disturb park resources. No rawhide, bones or food allowed inside the enclosure. Owners must possess a valid driver s license or government issued identification card. Violation of a dog park rule may result in loss of use privileges and/or citations The Mill Creek Parkway and other Park Areas In addition to the General Park Policies, the following conditions apply to the use of the Millcreek Parkway and other park areas: Use of the Parkway and other park areas within the City is subject to the General Park Use Policies. These areas are not generally available for reservation or special event use. However, if a group would like to sponsor an event on the Mill Creek Parkway, they should contact the City Recorder s Office about obtaining proper approvals, permits and licenses. The Center Street Gym (located at 203 East Center Street) Although the Center Street Gym is not a city park, inquiries are often made as to the use of the Gym for special events and use. Inquiries as to the availability and reservation of the Center Street Gym should be made through the City Recreation Department at 259 2255. Inquiries about requirements for special event licensing should be made to the City Recorder s Office at 259 5121. Special Event Licensing Sometimes an activity in a city park will require a Special Event Business License or a Special Event License. A Special Event Business License will be required for any event in which retail sales are conducted, by vendors, entrance fees are charged, or vendor sell goods and services. A Special Event License will be required for any gathering, parade, rally, celebration or other similar event that does not involve business activity, whether open to the public or not, where daily attendance may exceed 100 persons or that that a quantifiable impact to city services or the health, welfare or safety of the citizens. These licenses require payment of an additional fee. Park users should check with the City Recorder s Office at 435 259 5121 to determine if a Special Event Business License or Special Event License is needed and to find information about licensing fees. 5 P age