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Effective Dec. 1, 2009 - New fee schedule:
Reservation Fees and Regulations
Amended 12/08/08
PICNIC SHELTER RENTAL
The Fort Williams Park Picnic Shelter may be reserved upon payment of fees pursuant to the following schedule:
Residents- Full Day $90.00 Fee + $50.00 Security Deposit
Residents -Half Day $60.00 Fee + $50.00 Security Deposit
Non Residents, Groups and Businesses -Full Day $360.00 Fee + $50.00 Security Deposit
Non Residents, Groups and Businesses -Half Day $240.00 Fee + $50.00 Security Deposit
Non-profit Organizations (501 (C)3) -Full Day $240.00 Fee + $50.00 Security Deposit
Non-profit Organizations (501 (C)3) -Half Day $180.00 Fee + $50.00 Security Deposit
Half Day Rentals – Use from open and depart by 2:00 P.M. or use after 4:00 P.M. to
Close (sunset)
BANDSTAND & GAZEBO RENTALS
(Time of use same as above for 1/2 day rentals)
BANDSTAND*
Residents Half Day $35.00 Fee + $50.00 Security Deposit
Non Residents Half Day $100.00 Fee + $50.00 Security Deposit
Business Groups Half Day $100.00 Fee + $50.00 Security Deposit
GAZEBO*
Residents Half Day $35.00 Fee + $50.00 Security Deposit
Non Residents Half Day $50.00 Fee + $50.00 Security Deposit
Business Groups Half Day $50.00 Fee + $50.00 Security Deposit
*Full Day Rentals – Double Fee, plus a $50.00 Security Deposit
AREA FEE
Applies to any activity that uses one of the major areas of the Park -Battery Knoll, the Meadow, the Parade Ground, etc.:
Whole day $ 500.00 Fee & $50.00 Security Deposit
Half day $ 300.00 Fee & $50.00 Security Deposit
LOCATION FEE
Applies to the use of the Park as a site for commercial photography or filming:
Maine-based company $1,000.00
Any other company $2,500.00
For filming activity that has a significant impact on the public's enjoyment of the Park, a special fee must be negotiated with the Town Manager or his/her designee.
WEDDING AND PARTNERSHIP CEREMONY FEE
Ceremony Fee $50.00
If the Picnic Shelter, the Bandstand or the Gazebo is reserved in conjunction with a ceremony, there will be no ceremony fee.
Reservation Fees Are Not Refundable
The Security Deposit
The Security Deposit is refundable after the premises are inspected for damages and cleanliness. Picnic tables moved out of the Picnic Shelter for functions must be moved back in before leaving. No staples may be placed in the tables. Ft. Williams Park has a "carry-in, carry-out" policy. All trash shall be removed by the renter. Any violation of the regulations may result in forfeiture of the security deposit.
Provisions & Regulations
All reservations shall be made at least ten (10) days in advance. Unless the reservation form and a check are returned within (7) days, your reservation shall be canceled.
Reservations are limited to two per family or group per year. Groups shall not exceed 150 persons unless this limit is waived by the Director of Public Works. Municipally related events are exempt from the fee structure.
All parking must be in designated areas. The road leading to the Shelter is for drop off purposes only. There is no parking at the top of the hill or on the grass, adjacent to the Picnic Shelter.
Tents are not allowed except when used in conjunction with a Picnic Shelter event. For special events, tents may be used only if permission is requested and granted at
the time of the reservation request.
Cape Elizabeth residents may reserve a picnic area starting December 1 prior to the year involved. All other reservations will be taken starting January 1 of the year in which they will be used.
As a municipal park, the area is subject to the public drinking laws of the State of Maine and the Town of Cape Elizabeth. There shall be no alcoholic beverages consumed within the grounds at Fort Williams Park.
Wedding Ceremony Provisions:
- Ceremonies are not permitted on the Portland Head Light parcel.
- Wedding locations are public spaces and there may be members of the public, including children, at or near any location in the park.
- Tents and/or canopies are not allowed unless used in conjunction with the Picnic Shelter.
- All items must be walked onto public areas.
- Chairs may be used for elderly or handicapped guests, if needed.
- Decorations shall be removed immediately after a ceremony.
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