RESERVATION POLICIES AND FEES
Reservations are available for Granite Bay Community Park by contacting the Placer County Parks Division at (530) 886-4901. Application must be made NO LESS THAN TEN (10) WORKING DAYS prior to the anticipated event. Reservation Applications are taken for the ball fields and the BBQ Pavilion. All areas of the park that are not reserved are available on a first-come, first-serve basis.
A completed application package, including, a signed Application, Hold Harmless and Indemnification Form, Applicable Fees, and Certificate of Insurance (if required) must be received by the Department of Facility Services WITHIN TEN (10) WORKING DAYS OF THE INITIAL RESERVATION REQUEST. When the Reservation is made your last name or the name of your organization will appear on the Placer County Parks Web calendar as well as on the calendar in the kiosk at the park you are reserving.
There is an Application Fee of $5.00 for each reservation. There will be an additional $5.00 fee for every change to the initial reservation. This Application Fee is not refundable.
PAYMENT of fees and deposits must be in the form of a check or money order payable to Placer County. Two checks or oney orders will be required for each reservation. One check will be required for the Reservation and Application Fee and a separate check will be required for the Cleaning/Damage Deposit.
CANCELLATIONS must be made within ten (10) working days prior to the reservation date. No refunds will be given after this time period.
GENERAL POLICIES
BRINGING DOGS to the park is discouraged. However, if a dog is in the park, it must be on a leash no longer than 6 feet, and it’s owner is responsible for cleaning up after it.
AMPLIFIED MUSIC is not allowed in the park without a request for amplified sound signed by the Parks Administrator.
Groups wishing to provide additional recreational opportunities for their guests (such as booths, bounce houses, dunk tank, stages, etc.) must provide the County with a written request at least 30 days prior to the date of the event. The request should include the date of the event, size of the group, a map showing the location of booths and activities, along with a list of the types of booths and activities. Utilizing this information, the County may then determine the appropriateness of booth and activity locations, amount of liability insurance, and the deposit required.CERTIFICATES OF INSURANCE
Certificates of Insurance (MINIMUM OF $1,000,000 liability) may be required for
park reservations depending on the scope of the event.
The certificates can either be obtained through the event holder’s homeowner’s insurance, or through
Placer County’s Risk Management Department (530) 886-2603.
Placer Countymust have a signed original copy of the insurance certificate before the event can be scheduled on the calendar.
Your insurance carrier may charge an additional fee for the “Additional Insured Endorsement”. ISO Endorsements that are acceptable to the County are: Insurance Services Office (ISO) Form No. CG 20 09 11 85 and CG 20 10 11 85.
Each general liability policy shall be endorsed with the following specific language:
“The County of Placer, its officers, agents, and employees, is named as additional insured for all liability arising out of the operations by or on behalf of the named insured in the performance of this Agreement.”
“The insurance provided is primary coverage of the County of Placerwith respect to any insurance or self-insurance programs maintained by the County, and no insurance held or owned by the County shall be called upon to contribute to a loss.”
PLEASE INCLUDE THE LOCATION AND DATE OF EVENT ON THE POLICY CERTIFICATE
FIELD USEField use fee is $2.00 per hour for non-profit leagues, $5.00 per hour for the general public, $15.00 per hour for School use and $45.00 for Commercial use per field. No refunds are granted for cancellations. During any unreserved time period, a field shall be available on a first-come, first-serve basis. However, if our Parks crew needs to perform maintenance work, you may be asked to leave the field.
The field shall not be used within 24 hours of rain without first checking with the Parks Division at (530) 886-4901. Fields shall not be used when soggy field conditions exist. Any damage done to the fields as a result of use shall be the responsibility of the user to repair, or the user will need to pay Placer County's cost to make the repair as determined by the County.
BBQ PAVILION AREA
There is a $50.00 Reservation Fee for the group BBQ Pavilion (only one reservation a day will be made for the BBQ pavilion) and a $50.00 refundable cleaning/damage deposit (deposit may vary depending on the scope of the event at the discretion of the Director of Facility Services).
LARGE EVENTS
PARKING must be planned for large events.
Casual use will take up some available parking sites. If you expect your event to approach levels that will exceed parking capability, you must make arrangements with the Parks Division, by calling (530) 886-4901.
ELECTRICITY is available in the BBQ Pavilion area. Arrangements must be made in advance with the Parks Division to have it turned on.
PORTABLE RESTROOM FACILITIES may be required for groups in excess of 100 at a rate of 1 per 100 people.
DUMPSTERS may be required for large event-generated refuse. Applicant can make these arrangements by contacting the local disposal service.