Facilities

Note:

FACILITY USE RULES
1. Hours of Rental – Minimum hour requirements for rentals must be 2 hours. Any additional set up or tear down of event must be part of the rental hours. Use beyond stated rental time will result in additional fees.
Any rental outside of normal hours needs approval from the Director of Parks, Recreation & Forestry or designee.
2. Entrance Doors – Front doors will be unlocked 15 minutes prior and lock 15 minutes after your scheduled rental.
3. Attendance information – Accurate attendance should be provided to the Aquatic and Recreation Manager no later than 1 week before scheduled event to ensure proper lifeguard coverage of event per Pool Code requirements based on square footage of pool.
4. Cleaning/Reset Facility – Groups may rearrange tables and chairs as long as they are returned to their original position. All locker room and concessions areas cleaning included in rental fees however, renters must ensure the cleanliness of the facility during and after their event. Additional fees may be imposed and future use restricted for any excessive trash and cleaning beyond the normal cleaning timeframe. An additional fee for excessive cleaning and property damage will be billed to the renter at a rate of $100/hour with a 2-hour minimum charge.
5. Pool Rules – Groups must adhere to all pool rules, regulations and policies of the facility in which they are renting. Information on pool rules, regulations and policies is available on the City of Watertown website (https://www.watertownwi.gov/)
6. Area Assignment – Participants of your event must stay in the designated public areas as to not disturb regular operations of the facility.
7. Decorations – Decorations may be hung using painter’s tape. Taping, hanging, or tacking to walls, ceilings, or equipment is prohibited. Use of glitter or confetti is prohibited.
8. Prohibited Items – Smoking, drugs, and glass are prohibited in the building. Only service animals and police canines are allowed inside the facility but are not allowed in the pool basin.
9. Prohibited Use - Renters or groups may not use the facility for their mailing address, return address, or letterhead. The facilities are not to be used for personal gain. Profit-oriented use of the city recreational facilities is prohibited. Solicitation of any kind is prohibited.
10. Storage - Renters or groups may not store items, equipment, paperwork, etc. on the premises unless a Facility Use Agreement is signed. The department is not responsible for lost or stolen items. Take all belongings with you.
11. Excessive Noise – Noise (loud talking, music, etc.) must be kept to a minimum to not disturb neighbors at the Aquatic Center and other programming in the building of the Indoor Pool.
12. Cancellations/Refunds - Cancellations must be made at least 14 days prior to the reservation date to receive a full refund. No refunds will be granted less than 14 days prior to the reservation date or for special services which have been provided (i.e., extra table delivery, etc.). No refunds are given for unused reserved time.
13. Non-Emergency – If you have a non-emergency issue, please call the Police Department’s non-emergency number at 920-261-6660.
14. Failure to comply with the above rules will result in additional fees may be imposed. Facility use privileges may be revoked for future rentals. The Parks, Recreation, and Forestry Commission reserves the right to revoke any application or agreement for any reason at any time.