23 Picnic Pavilions Are Available for Group Reservations in 2008 2008 pavilion reservations may be requested starting on Wed., 02 Jan 08 for events occurring Sat., 12 Apr 08 through Sunday, 26 Oct 08. NOTE: 6 pavilions are available for reservations year-round!
• Payment-in-full is due at the time of making the reservation. Visa, MasterCard, American Express & Discover cards are accepted for phone reservations. The Group Representative should then take the permit to the park at the time of the event. The pavilions are very popular. . . during 2007 CRPR issued 984 pavilion reservations for the 6 1/2 month season.
• The fee is charged for the service of reserving a picnic pavilion in advance. In order to protect park facilities, the agency may require a pavilion reservation in order to accommodate “non-family” or “multiple-family” group requests for park events. • 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. These events require application for a special 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 has been established for 2008. 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 Ballfield Reservation Permit. • For the use of any municipal park, groups of over 100 must also obtain a Large Group Event Policy permit. Also, any group event at Central Parklet requires a special permit in advance.

PICNIC PAVILION FEATURES / 2008 RATES & FEATURES

23 Municipal Picnic Pavilions are available for 2008 Reservations (12 Apr - 26 Oct 08)
2008 reservations will be accepted starting on Wed. 2 Jan 08.
Pavilions with (Y) are available year-round, with a $5 discount for off-season dates.

(1) Due to scheduled S.C. Little League uses, the Haymarket Park pavilion may only be reserved on Sundays from 12 Apr 08 through 31 Jul 08, then any day through 26 Oct 08. For all other dates, it is available for unreserved use at no charge, but subject to all park rules.

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

1. 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.

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

3. All park activities must end at dusk. By municipal ordinance, park activities after dark are prohibited.

4. A Pavilion Reservation Permit does NOT reserve or entitle the group to utilize or reserve baseball or softball fields. The fields may be used by the group if available, but the pavilion group must surrender use if a group arrives and presents a ballfield reservation permit. A Pavilion Reservation Permit does NOT reserve or entitle the group to exclusive use of tennis courts, basketball courts, volleyball courts, or play areas.

5. 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.

6. Restrooms will be open and available during the times of your pavilion reservation.

7. 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.

8. 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.

9. Click HERE for the rules about dogs in the municipal parks.

10. 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 special permits. 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.

Also Ask about Reserving a SPORT PACK!

Pavilion Renters may also reserve a SPORT PACK for your park event. It's 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. One Sport Pack may be reserved at no charge for park functions during a pavilion reservation time, with a $15 deposit. If your group is not reserving a pavilion, SPORT PACKS are also available for your other events with a $10 per event rental fee + $15 deposit. The supply is limited to 5 sport packs that are available, so they must be reserved in advance. If any item is missing from the pack upon return, the entire $15 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