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186 Recreation Road Dawsonville, GA 30534 Phone: (706) 344-3646 Email: [EMAIL REDACTED] Website: www.dawsoncountyga.gov LARGE PAVILION • Outdoor open, covered pavilion • Located next to playground • Charcoal grill • Electrical outlets available • Picnic tables and seating for approx. 100 • Restrooms onsite • $200 resident / $300 non-resident (5-hour max. rental) GYMNASIUM • Located inside Lloyd Crane Center • Regulation court • Stage • Restrooms onsite • No fee for “Open Gym” • Not available for rent FOOTBALL FIELD • Regulation field • Restrooms nearby • Lights available • Currently not available for rental purposes MULTI-PURPOSE FIELD • Restrooms nearby • Lights available • Not available for rent BASEBALL/SOFTBALL FIELDS 1 Baseball/Softball Field (200 ft) 1 Baseball/Softball Field (185 ft) 2 Baseball/Softball Fields (220 ft.) • Restrooms nearby • $125 resident / $225 non-resident (per day/no lights) • $200 resident / $300 non-resident (per day/with lights) • $500 for travel team practice season • Add $100 for each non-Dawson County resident • $1,000 for travel team game season • Add $100 for each non-Dawson County resident OUTDOOR BASKETBALL COURT • Half-court only • Pavement foundation • Restrooms nearby • No fee for public use TENNIS COURTS • Two available • Restrooms nearby • $90 resident / $190 non-resident (per day) • No fee for public use (upon availability) Veterans Memorial Park All information is subject to change. Map of the park and facility locations is on Page 3. A full list of policies is on Page 4-5. Continued on Page 2 1 Available for rent Mon-Sat 8:00am-9:00pm / Sun 2:00pm-9:00pm REVISED 2/24/25 ---PAGE BREAK--- The Senior Center located inside Veterans Memorial Park is operated by the Dawson County Senior Center Department. For information on their facilities, please call (706) 344-3700. POOL • Outdoor olympic-size pool • Wade pool available • Diving board (large pool only) • 3 Lifeguards on duty at all times during public swim hours • 10-minute chemical check every hour (swimmers must exit pool during check) • Sand volleyball court adjacent to pool • Lounge chairs, tables/chairs/umbrellas, and covered picnic area available on a first-come, first serve basis • Restrooms/showers onsite Public Swim • Hours: 7 days/week M/W 12PM-8PM I T/Th/F/S 12PM-6PM I Sun 1PM-6PM I Weekends only once DC schools start • Open Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day • Daily Admission: $5 per person (cash only) • Individual Season Pass: $50 resident / $150 non-resident* • Family Season Pass: $125 resident / $225 non-resident (5 members max in same household)* *Pool Passes must be purchased at the main office at Rock Creek during business hours or online. Pool Party Rental • 6:30-8:30pm only • 30 min. set up (6:00-6:30pm) and 30 min. clean-up (8:30-9:00pm) times included in rental - swimming is not permitted during these times • Friday, Saturday, Sunday only (other days available periodically during season) • Rental fee: $55 resident / $155 non-resident • Lifeguard fee: $45 per lifeguard (includes 30-min. set up, 2-hour party, 30-min. clean up) (40 people = 1 lifeguard; 41-80 people = 2 lifeguards, etc) TRACK • 1 lap= ¼ mile • Asphalt • Minimal light • Restrooms nearby • No fee for public use • $90 resident / $190 non-resident (per day) MULTI-PURPOSE TRAIL • 1 lap = 8/10 mile • 10 ft. wide asphalt surface • 5 LifeTrail exercise stations included • Bicycles welcome • Sitting/shade areas along trail • Restrooms nearby • Lights on timer • $90 resident / $190 non-resident (per day) • No fee for public use Continued from Page 1 Veterans Memorial Park 2 REVISED 2/24/25 ---PAGE BREAK--- Veterans Memorial Park Field 4 Field 2 Field 1 Football Field & Track Multi-purpose Field Park Entrance 186 Recreation Road Dawsonville, GA 30534 Field 6 Lloyd Crane Rec. Center Batting Cage Outdoor Basketball Court Tennis Courts Playground Large Pavilion, Playground, & Restrooms Pool Maintenance Shop Pauline Stevens Ivey Senior Center Hwy 9 North Field 5 3 Margie Weaver Senior Center REVISED 2/24/25 ---PAGE BREAK--- Dawson County Parks & Recreation Facility Rental Policy GENERAL RENTALS REVISED 1/13/2025 Effective immediately, the following Facility Rental Policy will go into effect for all Dawson County Parks & Recreation rental facilities and will be relevant for the following: a. Veterans Memorial Park b. Rock Creek Sports Complex c. Fire Station #2 d. Thompson Creek Park GENERAL 1. Facility rentals must be completed at the main office at Rock Creek Sports Complex during regular business hours (Mon-Fri 8am-5pm). 2. All facility rentals will require payment (including rentals by non-profit organizations), unless beneficiary (individual or organization) is Dawson County-based and will receive 100% of proceeds from fundraising at the scheduled event. Fee waiver must be signed off by the Park Director prior to facility use. Verification of charity, non-profit status, and/or residency of beneficiary may be requested at any time. 3. Upon arrival to the facility, it is the renter’s responsibility to report any problems or dissatisfactions to DCPR Staff on duty. 4. Alcohol is prohibited on DCPR property. No exceptions! Violators may be prosecuted. 5. The following decorations and methods are prohibited: a. Glitter/confetti b. Inflatable bounce houses (permitted at outdoor facilities only) Painters tape is permitted in order to attach decorations. All other tapes and adhesives are prohibited. 6. Kitchens/concession stands, product, and equipment are not included, nor are they available for use with rentals. 7. Pets/animals are prohibited indoors and in/around constructed outdoor facilities (i.e. pavilions, ball fields, etc). Service animals are permitted. 8. Renter and associated parties are expected be ready to exit the Rec. Centers at least 30 minutes prior to posted closing time and be ready to exit the Park at least 30 minutes prior to the posted closing time. 9. Refunds for canceled or rescheduled events are not guaranteed. 10. Private or group instruction for monetary gain must be approved by the Park Director or Programs & Facilities Coordinator. 11. Special Events must be approved by Park Director or Programs & Facilities Coordinator. Effective January 2021, events may not sell concessions unless previously approved by Parks & Recreation contracted concessions vendor. FACILITY SET-UP & PREPARATION 1. The outdoor pavilions are rented “as-is”, meaning additional tables and chairs are not available for the rental and will be the responsibility of the renter to provide. 2. Tables and chairs are available for indoor rentals on a first-come, first-served basis. Renter should request a specific number of tables and chairs at time of confirming reservation. Quantity increases of tables and chairs after reservation is confirmed are not guaranteed. 3. Set-up, break-down, and clean-up of the facility being rented will be the responsibility of the renter and is to be done during the allotted rental time. a. Set-up: For indoor facilities, DCPR will provide pre-determined number of tables and chairs for renter to set up and arrange as needed. Outdoor facilities/pavilions are rented “as-is” and do not include additional tables and chairs. b. Break-down: For indoor facilities, renter is expected to break-down and return tables and chairs to their original location. For outdoor facilities, renter is expected to return all items to their original location. c. Clean-up: For indoor facilities, renter is expected to sweep and mop floors, wipe down tables, remove all decorations/adhesives, pick up trash in rented area, remove trash from trash cans, and transport trash to the dumpster located inside the park. For outdoor facilities, renter is expected to wipe down picnic tables, remove all decoration/adhesives, and pick up trash in rented area. ---PAGE BREAK--- ADDITIONAL FEES Rentals for special events and tournaments require an off-duty staff for the duration of the event. This fee includes preparation, maintenance, etc prior to and throughout the duration of the event. Fees are to be paid directly to the staff on duty at the time of the event at a rate of $250 per day. FACILITY AVAILABILITY 1. Facilities are available for rent on a first-come, first-served basis. 2. Facilities are not considered reserved until payment has been made and necessary forms have been completed, submitted, and approved at the main office at Rock Creek Sports Complex. 3. All facility rentals, with the exception of the pool, are available for reservation one year in advance. Pool rentals are accepted beginning the first weekday of May each year (see Pool Rental Policy for more information on pool rentals). 4. Rentals are available as follows: Facility Park Days Rental Season Available Times Maximum Rental Duration Community Room Rock Creek Mon-Sat Year-round 9am-8pm 5 hours* Sun Year-round 2pm-8pm 5 hours* Classroom Rock Creek Mon-Sat Year-round 9am-8pm 5 hours* Sun Year-round 2pm-8pm 5 hours* Outdoor Pavilions Rock Creek, Veterans, & Thompson Mon-Sat Year-round 8am-9pm 5 hours* Rock Creek, Veterans, & Thompson Sun Year-round 2pm-9pm 5 hours* Ball fields Rock Creek & Veterans Mon-Sat Year-round 8am-9pm Daily Rock Creek & Veterans Sun Year-round 8am-9pm Daily Meeting Room Fire Station #2 Mon-Sun Year-round 9am-8pm 5 hours* *Set-up, break-down, and clean-up must be completed during the allotted rental time, which can be scheduled for up to 5 hours per rental. Violators will forfeit rental fee and use of the facility. ---PAGE BREAK--- Dawson County Parks & Recreation Park Rules 1. NO alcoholic beverages allowed in park. Violators will be removed from premises by the proper authorities. 2. NO profanity allowed. 3. NO glass containers allowed. Please use paper or plastic for safety reasons. 4. NO cleats allowed in the lobby or the gym. 5. Anyone found destroying park property will be fined for restitution. Violators will be prosecuted. 6. Anyone in the park 12 years old or younger must have adult supervision at all times while on park premises. Adult supervision includes parent, grandparent, legal guardian, or other responsible adult that has agreed to assume responsibility for the child. 7. NO smoking allowed inside buildings or in dug-outs. 8. Speed limits will be strictly enforced. All pedestrians have the right of way. Parking is permitted in designated areas only. Violators will be issued a citation by the Dawson County Sheriff’s Office. 9. Anyone ejected from a park event will receive a 2-game suspension and a $100.00 fine. This penalty must be served before returning to a park sponsored event. Players ejected will receive a 1 game suspension. With exception of adult sports, who will serve a 2-game suspension and pay a $100.00 10. All complaints must be in writing.