Edmonston Recreation Facility

Rental Policy

Edmonston Recreation Facility, also called the Edmonston Rec. Center, (“the Rec. Center”) is a suitable site for birthday parties, bridal showers, and other family or community events.

· The Rec. Center is reserved for the entire day. Set up cannot begin no earlier than 8:00 a.m. the day of the event and clean up must occur the same day of rental. Generally, 10 tables and 70 chairs are available for use in the Rec. Center; however, this is not guaranteed. It is up to the renter to provide set-up and take-down of tables and chairs. The maximum capacity for the building is 75 provided by the Fire Marshal and is not to be exceeded.

· All rentals are made through the Town of Edmonston and must be paid in full at the time of reservation. The forms of payments are credit/debit card or money order – NO CHECKS OR CASH. Rental fee is $150.00 for residents (Prince George’s County and Montgomery County), plus a $100.00 COVID-19 Sanitation Fee (Please note this is not a cleaning fee, the renter will be expected to return the building to original condition as rented), $250.00 for nonresident (Outside of Prince George’s County and Montgomery County), plus a $100 COVID-19 Sanitation Fee (Please note this is not a cleaning fee, the renter will be expected to return the building to original condition as rented)for non-residents. .

· A $150 deposit (cash only) to cover security requirements, building upkeep, and key pickup/return must be paid when the key is picked up. The deposit does not apply toward the rental fee. If there is any damage to the Rec. Center or other Town property resulting from the event, the Town may retain the deposit to help defray the costs of repair/replacement. The permittee is responsible for all damages to Town property resulting from the event. Nothing herein shall limit the Town in seeking payment of any losses due to such damage.

Rules / Regulations

1. Complete setup can occur on the day of the rental only and cleanup shall take place on the day of rental. If on Saturday access for set up no earlier then 8:00 A.M. If on Sunday access for set up no earlier than 12 noon. All events, including clean up, shall end by midnight for a 1:00 a.m. departure from the Rec Center. The parties may not be in the building after 1:00 a.m. The building must be cleaned by this time.

2. Applicant will be held responsible for the conduct of all attendees of the event and any damages incurred during or because of the event.

3. Alcoholic beverages are not permitted on any of the premises during events.

4. No Smoking is allowed in the building.

5. Pets are not allowed inside the Rec. Center.

6. Building is equipped with a mop and broom. If missing upon inspection, a fee of $25.00 will be charged against the deposit.

7. Persons using any of the facilities of the Rec. Center without reservations must surrender same, at once, to anyone presenting an official Town Receipt.

8. Permittee shall not charge or accept an admission fee for the event, and may not sell any merchandise, article or thing at the event, nor practice, carry on, conduct or solicit any type of business whatsoever, including fund raising.

9. Bands will be allowed inside the Rec. Center until 10:00 p.m. Loud music, amplification, and/or excessive noise are prohibited on all outside grounds, or any area where the peace can be disturbed.

10. Decorations, tacks, tape, and staples must be removed following the event or deposit will be forfeited.

11. All items must be removed same day by 1:00 a.m. or deposit will be forfeited, and items confiscated.

12. Permittee must lock the Rec. Center building when leaving and extinguish fires in the outside grills.

13. Caterers and other food providers shall be properly licensed.