Ball Field League Rental

Renter must be 21 with a valid ID. Before the Park Department considers rental of facility for league rate, Renter must also fit all guidelines set by the Park Department for definition of an organized league: 1) All leagues must have a league president. 2) A field must be scheduled, rented, and paid for 8 times before it may be considered a league.

The league President must submit a league schedule to the Recreation Programmer. Schedule must be approved by the Park Department. Any changes to the schedule after schedule has been approved by the Park Department will not ensure the preparation of the ball field. The Park Department will try to accommodate the leagues if at all possible.

Leagues using the Babe Ruth field does not guarantee the use of the batting cages. The batting cages are on a first come first serve basis and not part of the field.

A fee of $25.00 will be charged for the preparation of the ball field between May and July. A fee of $35.00 will be charged for weekend games and games before May and after July. A $100.00 deposit will also be required and will be returned pending that there was no damage to facility and litter picked up. In the event the application is not approved, the fee will be promptly returned. In all other circumstances there will be no refunds.

Renter accepts the premises in its present condition at the beginning of the rental period and covenants that the premises will be in as good condition at the end of the rental period. If during Renter’s rental period, damage is done to the premises, the facility, or equipment, as a result of the act or neglect of any person using said premises, facility or equipment under Renter, Renter shall be responsible to City for the reasonable cost of repairing the same.

Renter shall not carry on or permit to be carried on any activity in or on the premises or the facility other than the activity authorized by this agreement.

This Rental Agreement is made subject to the rules and regulations concerning use of the described facilities as stated by the Parks and Recreation Department, which are made a part of the Agreement by reference.

As between the parties hereto, Renter agrees to be responsible for any injuries or damage to person or property occurring in or on the rented premises during the time rented to Renter, and Renter agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the City against any and all claims that may arise from said injuries or damages. Renter, by making this agreement does not do so for the benefit of any third person sustaining injury in or upon the rented premises. The purpose of this provision is solely, as between the parties hereto, to place the risk and burden of loss on the Renter. Special Events insurance is required. Upon the League Presidents’ signature, it ensures that all teams insurance for each team or the league as a whole. The Parks and Recreation Department cannot be held accountable for any injuries.

The Park and Recreation Department will be the only person allowed to prep a field for rental use. Under no circumstance is anyone other than the Park Department Employees allowed to posses any type of tool used for penetrating the ball field for personal gratification on ball field premises. The Park Department Employee must be on duty and have appropriate authorization for the Parks Superintendent in order to alter any areas of the ball field at the Renters request.

This Rental Agreement may be terminated by either party upon giving immediate notice to the other; provided, should Renter carry on or permit the carrying on of any activity in or on the rented premises other than that provided for in this Agreement, or should Renter or any person using the premises during Renter’s rental period violate any of the aforesaid rules and regulations, City may immediately terminate this agreement.

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