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PARKS




                                          ADOPT-A-PARK

          Do you want a great project for your group or organization? Here is your chance to lend a hand! The Adopt-a-Park program
          offers a wonderful opportunity for individuals or groups to get involved in their community and neighborhoods, working to make
          Wyoming a more attractive, vibrant, healthy and safe place to live. Call: (616) 530-3164 or email parks_info@wyomingmi.gov
          to have a brochure and application mailed to you.

                                                                            SPE
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                                                                             EVENTS

                                                                   Are you, or your group, interested in holding an event at
                                                                   a City park that will have more than 200 participants
                                                                   or include entertainment, an inflatable activity, or dunk
                                                                   tank? If so, your event would be classified as a Parks and
                                                                   Recreation Department special event and you will need
                                                                   to complete a Parks and Recreation Department event
                                                                   application form, which can be done online.

                                                                   Special events that would be held on public or private
                                                                   property and would have significant impact to City
                                                                   services and resources, as well as residents and
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             Wyoming Dog Park                                      businesses, would fall under the City’s Special Events
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                                                                   Ordinance. Examples would be block parties, parades,
                                                                   musical festivals, cultural festivals, fitness events or similar
           The Dog Park, located in Marquette Park, is open daily from 7 a.m. -   gatherings. To obtain a City special event application,
           10 p.m. Membership is required and can be purchased in the Parks &   please  visit  www.wyomingmi.gov/specialevent.  In  the
           Recreation office. Proof of required medical records and a current dog   case of a City or a Parks and Recreation Department
           license must be presented to purchase a membership. This includes   special event, please submit application at least 60 days
           proof of a negative fecal exam. The annual fee is $12 for a Resident of   ahead of the proposed event date.
           Wyoming and $24 for a Non-Resident. We also offer an after-Labor
           Day membership for a reduced amount.
                                                                   ATHLETIC FACILITY
                    More information is available online at:       A THLETIC F            A  CILITY
                        www.wyomingmi.gov/parks
                                                                             RENTALS
                                                                             RENT       AL    S
        PORTABLE STAGE RENTALS

        Do you need a stage for your event?

        32’ x 14’  -                 Days     Within Wyoming -
        Available 5/1 - 9/30, Monday              Per day
        - Saturday 8 a.m. - 9:30 p.m.
        Sunday 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. The    Monday-Thursday  $250
                                                                           Does your team need
        stage is not available on holidays.   Friday-Saturday  $300        Does y our team need
        A refundable $100 damage                                            a place to pr actice?
                                                                            a place to practice?
        deposit is required in addition to   Sunday  $350         Select athletic facilities such as baseball and softball fields;
        rental fees.
                                                                  basketball, tennis, and volleyball courts; and soccer fields
         Extension Panels-        Monday-Thursday   $200          are available for rent. Remember, any organized activity
         Additional charges:                                      needs a permit to use a park facility.
         Extends to 32’ x 22’     Friday-Saturday   $225                       CALL US TODAY!
         or 40’ x 18’ -              Sunday         $250
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