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2. For additional information you may contact Shannyn Fasbender at 616-949-1750 regarding your rental needs.
   All organizations or businesses must provide the City a copy of insurance naming the City of East Grand Rapids as an additional insured no less than three days prior to the event.
4. Insurance Information
   Insurance Requirements
6. Status*

   1. East Grand Rapids Storefront Business Owner
   2. East Grand Rapids Resident
   3. Non-Resident
8. Business or Organization
10. First Name*
11. Last Name*
13. Address1*
15. City*
16. State*
17. Zip*
19. Daytime Phone*
20. Cell Phone
21. Email*
23. Anticipated number of participants*
27. Rental Request Timeline
    Online requests for the rental of park space may be submitted as follows: East Grand Rapids Storefront Business Owners can submit rental requests starting February 1, East Grand Rapids residents can submit rental requests starting February 16 and Non-Residents can submit rental requests starting on March 1 of each year. Rental permits are available April 15 through October 31 of each year.
31. John Collins Park Rental Policy

    1. John Collins Park

    1. Rental permit holders may only use the grass space between the restroom building and the boathouse. Pedestrian walkways may not be used or blocked at any time. 2. Maximum of 15 participants and two instructors for any activity. 3. No audio equipment allowed and instructions must be given at speaking volume (no yelling). 4. Maximum of two events will be allowed per day and one at a time. 5. The park must be left the way you found it with minimal impact. 6. Permit holders not abiding by the guidelines will forfeit their permit and will not be issued a refund for any dates reserved.
33. Rental Days and Times for John Collins Park
    You may request a rental permit, one day per week, for Tuesdays, Wednesdays or Thursdays between the hours of 7:00 am and 11:00 am.
35. John Collins Park Rental Rates

    1. EGR Storefront Business Owners $15 per 1/2 hour
    2. Resident of East Grand Rapids $17.50 per 1/2 hour
    3. Non-Resident $20 per 1/2 hour
39. Manhattan Park Green Space Rental Policy

    1. Manhattan Park Green Space

    1. Rental permit holders may only use grass space just to the SW of the Pavilion 2. Maximum of 30 participants and two instructors for any activity. 3. No audio equipment allowed and instructions must be given at speaking volume (no yelling). 4. Maximum of two events will be allowed per day and one at a time. 5. The park must be left the way you found it with minimal impact. 6. Permit holders not abiding by the guidelines will forfeit their permit and will not be issued a refund for any dates reserved.
41. Rental Days and Times for Manhattan Park Green Space
    You may request a rental permit, up to four days per week, for any day of the week between the hours of 7:00 am and 10:00 pm.
43. Manhattan Park Green Space Rental Rates

    1. EGR Storefront Business Owners $10 per 1/2 hour
    2. Resident of East Grand Rapids $12.50 per 1/2 hour
    3. Non-Resident $15 per 1/2 hour
47. If requesting consecutive days and/or weeks check the appropriatebox below:

    If you are requesting consecutive weeks for John Collins Park or more than one day per week and/or consecutive weeks at Manhattan Park we will confirm your days, dates and times with you by phone when verifying your rental permit request.

    1. Consecutive weeks at John Collins Park
    2. Consecutive weeks and/or more than one day per week at Manhattan Park
49. Date and Time Range Selection
    Date and Time Range Selection Start Date

    Date and Time Range Selection Start Time

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    Date and Time Range Selection End Date

    Date and Time Range Selection End Time
    If you are requesting consecutive weeks and or days please complete the following:
51. Day requested:

    John Colliins Park

    1. Tuesday
    2. Wednesday
    3. Thursday
52. Days requested

    Manhattan Park

    1. Monday
    2. Tuesday
    3. Wednesday
    4. Thursday
    5. Friday
    6. Saturday
    7. Sunday
56. If requesting 1-5 dates and times please complete the following:
58. Date of rental*
    Date of rental
59. Start Time*
    Start Time
60. End Time*
    End Time
62. Date of rental
    Date of rental
63. Start Time
    Start Time
64. End Time
    End Time
66. Date of rental
    Date of rental
67. Start Time
    Start Time
68. End Time
    End Time
70. Date of rental
    Date of rental
71. Start Time
    Start Time
72. End Time
    End Time
74. Date of rental
    Date of rental
75. Start Time
    Start Time
76. End Time
    End Time
78. Special requests
80. Rental Confirmation
    Once your rental form is received you will be contacted by a staff member during regular business hours to confirm the information provided and process payment.
82. Refund Policy
    There will be no refund if the renter cancels a scheduled date. The renter will not be allowed to move or reschedule dates. If park conditions or severe weather causes a cancellation the renter will be allowed to reschedule or be issued a refund for that date. The Parks and Recreation Department reserves the right to cancel any and all rental dates at it's discretion and a full refund will be granted to the renter. If a renter does not abide by the park rental policies future rentals will be cancelled and no refund will be granted.
84. Insurance Requirements - Copy MUST be submitted at least three days prior to rental.
    INSURANCE COVERAGE In order to rent a facility, you must provide proof and a copy of liability insurance, no less than three days prior to the rental, including the following coverage: General Liability: $1 million Bodily Injury and Property Damage combined. The CITY OF EAST GRAND RAPIDS shall be named as an “Additional Insured” under policy with respect to rentals issued by the City. The address is: CITY OF EAST GRAND RAPIDS 750 Lakeside Dr. East Grand Rapids, MI 49506. The rental holder shall indemnify and hold harmless the City, its officers, elected officials, agents, employees and volunteers, from and against any and all claims, actions, suits, proceedings, costs, expenses (including reasonable attorney’s fees), damages, and liabilities claimed by any person, organization, association, or otherwise arising out of or relating to any act or omission of the permit holder, its agents, contractors or employees under this Agreement. Such indemnification shall not be effective to the extent that the damage or injury results from the sole negligence of the City. Failure of the Business, Resident or Non-Resident to comply with the terms of the City’s rental procedures as described may result in revocation of the rental and the inability to obtain future rental agreements. The CITY OF EAST GRAND RAPIDS shall be given 30 days’ notice of any change, cancellation, expiration or renewal of the policy.
86. Agreement*

    1. By checking this box I agree to the terms and conditions listed below.

    Applicant hereby releases the City of East Grand Rapids, its officers, agents, and employees from all liability and waives any and all rights and claims for any and all injuries or damage to person or property, possible exposure to and illness from infectious diseases including but not limited to MRSA, influenza, and COVID-19 and accidents which may occur as a result of the use of City facilities. While particular rules and personal discipline may reduce this risk, the risk of injury, serious illness and death does exist. In addition, applicant agrees to indemnify the city, its officers, agents, and employees from and against any and all claims, judgments, losses, damages, demands, and legal proceedings arising out of or resulting from the use of City facilities. I understand that all information submitted to the City of East Grand Rapids is considered public information and subject to disclosure under the Freedom of Information Act.
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