Picnic Reservations Rules
PICNIC RULES AND REGULATIONS
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Reserve your picnic area online at www.redwoodcity.org/picnics; or in-person at Sandpiper Community Center (797 Redwood Shores Parkway) Monday - Thursday from 12:30pm to 7:30pm or Red Morton Community Center (1120 Roosevelt Avenue) Monday - Friday from 9:00am to 7:30pm; or fax completed application to 650.595.4772. |
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Redwood City residents can reserve picnic areas twelve (12) months in advance. Proof of residency may be required in the form of a utility bill, government ID, property tax bill, etc. |
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Non-Residents may reserve picnic areas six (6) months in advance. |
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Non-Profit organizations are eligible for one (1) free rental per month, Monday – Friday ONLY. Any additional reservations will be charged at fifty percent (50%) of the resident rate. Non-Profit rates do not apply on weekends. |
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“First come, first serve” picnic areas cannot be reserved. |
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Reservations must be received a minimum of one week prior to reservation date. |
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Permits are valid from dawn to dusk on the day of your event. |
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All fees connected with the use of a picnic area must be paid in full with completed picnic application. |
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Picnic reservation does not include grass or sports field usage. Sports fields must be reserved separately. Please contact Eric Newby, Recreation Manager, for sport field rentals at 650-780-7317 or enewby@redwoodcity.org. |
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Inclement Weather Policy: If event is cancelled due to inclement weather, renter may choose to receive a full refund or credit for a future open picnic date. Refund or credit requests must be received within five (5) business days of permit date. |
| 11. | Cancellation and/or Refund: If reservation is cancelled more than 30 days prior to event, a full refund will be given. If reservation is cancelled less than 30 days, but more than 14 days prior to event, a fifty percent (50%) refund will be given. Fees are non-refundable if event is cancelled less than 14 days prior to the date of event. |
GENERAL RULES |
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Reservation Permit: It is renter’s responsibility to bring approved copy of permit to picnic area. |
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NO use of tape, staples, tacks, nails or screws. All decorations must be removed and all trash placed in proper receptacles prior to leaving picnic area. Paint is not allowed. Table covers are encouraged for all picnic reservations. |
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No smoking within 20 feet of main entrances, exits, operable windows of any park facility, restrooms or within 25 feet of a playground, tot lot or recreational area (City Ordinance 25.2.02 L). |
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A picnic permit is required for:
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NO AMPLIFIED MUSIC |
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NO ALCOHOL IN ANY REDWOOD CITY PARK (City Ordinance 25.2.03 E) |
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CHARCOAL GRILLING IS ONLY ALLOWED AT PICNIC SITES THAT HAVE EXISTING GRILLS. A PERSONAL GAS GRILL MAY BE USED ONLY IF THERE IS AN EXISTING CHARCOAL BBQ GRILL AT THE PICNIC SITE. |
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NO GLASS CONTAINERS |
BOUNCE HOUSE / JUMPER RULES |
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Use of Bounce House / Jumper only allowed at Mezes Park (Area #1) and Marlin Park (Area #1). Picnic area and bounce house area must be reserved together. |
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Maximum size - 12’x12’. Only one (1) Bounce House / Jumper style inflatable allowed. |
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NO Obstacle Course or other inflatables allowed. |
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Electricity provided by City. Bounce House / Jumper must be placed within ten (10) feet of electrical outlet. NO generators or stakes allowed. |
All official reservations are posted in the display cases near each picnic area. If conflicts arise, please contact the Redwood City Police Department at 650.369.3331. Thank you for your cooperation.
If you have any questions regarding the above information, please contact 650.780.7327 or Red Morton Community Center at 650.780.7311.