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Picnic Areas are available for reservation from March 1st through October 31st. During the rest of the year, picnic sites are on a first-come, first serve basis. |
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Picnic areas may be reserved by Redwood City Residents starting January 1st for the entire picnic season. Non-Residents may reserve picnic areas up to three (3) months in advance. Proof of residency may be required in the form of a utility bill, driver's license, property tax bill, etc. First come, first serve areas are non-reservable and are available to the public. |
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Reservations must be received a minimum of one week prior to reservation date. |
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Reservations for picnic areas are good all day when the park is open (dawn to dusk). |
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Reservations can be made online at www.redwoodcity.org/picnics ;by visiting the Sandpiper Community Center ( 797 Redwood Shores Parkway ) or the Community Activities Building ( 1400 Roosevelt Avenue ) Monday through Friday from 9:00am to 5:00pm; or by calling (650) 780-7327 with a MasterCard or Visa. |
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All fees connected with the use of a picnic area are to be submitted with the permit application. |
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| GENERAL
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You may use masking tape on picnic tables. However, you may not use staples, tacks, nails or screws. Before leaving, you are required to remove all decorations and throw all trash away in the garbage cans provided on site. |
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No smoking within 20 feet of main entrances, exits, and operable windows of any park facility, restroom or within 25 feet of a Playground, Tot Lot or Recreational Area. (City Ordinance 25.2.02 L) |
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Temporary Exclusive Use Permit is required for the following activities in any Park or Park Building or Recreational Area: (City Ordinance 25.2.03)
- Any activity involving 25 or more people;
- Use of any structure over 12' in any dimension including but not limited to shade structures;
- Use of jumper structures (Bounce House) only at approved sites in designated parks;
- Use of portable BBQ;
- Use of any sound amplifying equipment; Use of any live music;
- Alcohol in parks is prohibited. (City Ordinance 25.2.03 E)
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Rain Out Policy: Reservation fees will be refunded if your event is cancelled due to inclement weather. You may choose to either receive a full refund or receive a credit for a future open picnic date of your choice. Please call 780-7327 for refund. |
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Refund: To cancel a reservation, please call at least 1 month in advance of reservation to have rental fees refunded. Less than 1 month & prior to 2 weeks of the date will incur a $5 cancellation fee. Less than two weeks to the date of your event, fees are non-refundable. |
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BOUNCE HOUSE / JUMPER RULES
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Bounce Houses are only allowed in designated areas in Marlin, Mezes, and Red Morton Park. |
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Permit required for use of a Bounce House. Max size of 12'x12'. |
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Only 1 inflatable allowed per Bounce House Area. |
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Only Bounce House/Jumper style inflatables are allowed. No Obstacle Course or other inflatables are allowed. |
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NO Generators. Electricity is provided. Please do not add cords or splitters to the outlet, overloads and loss of power can occur. |
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Bounce Houses must be located no more than 10 feet from the electrical outlets. Use of longer extension cords will “trip” the breaker and cause power failure. |
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Plug in only the ONE Jump House to the electrical outlet. Using more than this will cause power failure. |
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The renter or the rental company must install the jumper without driving a motorized vehicle onto the turf . They will need to use either a cart, hand-truck or similar method of transportation. |
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Bounce House must be supervised by an adult at all times. |
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