Pavilion Rentals

Park Pavilion Options

• Veterans Civic Park – 9401 Civic Dr.
  • Playground equipment, two pavilions, picnic tables, barbeque grills, basketball court, volleyball court, three baseball fields, concession stand, and a tennis court.
• Prairie West Park– 9359 W. Oakridge Dr.
  • Playground equipment, pond, pavilion, and picnic tables.
• Schillton Hills Park– 8951 Franklin Dr.
  • Playground equipment, pavilion, picnic tables, and a barbeque grill.
• Homestead Acres Park– 9921 Olcott Ave.
  • Playground equipment, walking/bike trail, pavilion, and picnic tables.
• Larimer Park– 9375 Woodland Dr.
  • Playground equipment, basketball court, baseball field, pavilion, and a pond.

Rental Fees

Type	Standard	Non-Profit
Park Rental	$100.00	$50.00
Security Deposit	$100.00	$100.00

**Rentals must fill out Town of St. John Parks and Recreation Department Special Event Form and get Parks Department permission if anticipated attendance is more than 100 people.

^All third-party vendors must submit a Certificate of Insurance with listing the Town of St. John Parks Department as additional insured.

Rental Rules and Regulations

• Park pavilion reservation is for the pavilion only subject to the prior approval of the Park Superintendent. Other areas of the park remain open for public use.
• No nails, tacks, staples, glass, metallic or paper confetti, silly string, or similar items are to be used in park pavilions.
• Charcoal park grills are available for use during your reservation. No additional grills are allowed in the park.
• No additional canopies, awnings, tents, etc. are to be used or erected without prior
  consent and written approval from the parks department.
• No excessively loud speakers or music bands are allowed without approval from the parks department.
• Picnic tables are to be returned to their original positions.
• Renters are advised to bring their own trash bags for excess trash. All trash is to be contained in one area near a receptacle.
• All banners and decorations are to be removed at the end of the reservations.
• Absolutely no parking, driving or unloading on the grass.
• The parks are alcohol and drug free environments.
• Refunds will not be issued due to inclement weather.
• It is advised that you keep a copy of your reservation form with you at the time of your reservation.
• If the pavilion is used in a manner not compliant with these guidelines, the town reserves the right to dismiss anyone from the premises. Those who misuse the facility may be subject to pay for damages and any other enforcement action taken by the town.
• You can begin festivities at 10 AM (you can start setting up at 9am) and use the facilities until dusk. This will give us enough time to check for any damage done before or after your picnic as well as clean from the previous day’s picnic.
• The operation of miniature motor driven airplanes, rockets and/or automobiles is expressly prohibited unless otherwise permitted by the St. John Parks Department. The playing of golf and driving of golf balls is also prohibited.
• Temporary structures (such as tents, “inflatables”, dunk tanks, etc.), may be erected with prior department approval. Detail on the permit application if you plan on having any temporary structures. It is the permit holder’s responsibility to have the company supplying any structures supply a certificate of insurance to the St. John Parks & Recreation Department naming the Town of St. John, Parks & Recreation Department as
  an additional insured at least 7 working days prior to erecting any structure. The Town of St. John, Indiana, and Department of Parks & Recreation are not responsible for damage to temporary structures occurring in any of the parks or for liability damage to persons, property or other as a result from same structures.