Pavilion Reservations & Other FAQ

 Rental Agreement 

Rental fees will not be refunded due to cancellation or weather conditions unless a 5-day notice of cancellation is submitted. 

Any cancellation made less than 5-days prior to your schedule event at any City of Ennis facility will forfeit all rental payments. 

The City can and may deny a rental agreement based upon the lessee’s past use of a City facilities. 

**Signed Agreements: ** (Per State Law, lessees must be at least 18 years old to enter into a contract.) A Rental Agreement must be completed and signed when booking a pavilion. Signed Agreements are binding, so please read and understand all terms before signing. The person signing is responsible for the rented facility. 

It is recommended that you survey the park to ensure it has adequate facilities to meet your needs before making your reservation. 

The City of Ennis reserves the right to cancel any reservation in the event of unforeseen circumstances, with or without notice or shift rental to another facility if it is in the public interest. In such an event, notice of cancelation will be given as early as practical and fees will be promptly refunded. 

The requested rental period MUST include set-up and clean-up time. The City of Ennis Parks Department reserves the right to charge for clean-up costs associated with your failure to abide by the stated rules and regulations 

Renters are required to remove all equipment, supplies, and trash at the end of their reservation. All trash must be placed in the designated trash cans. If the trash cans are full, renters must bag the trash and take it out of the park area. Renters are also responsible for providing their own extra trash bags. If the City of Ennis has to conduct a clean-up, the renter will be responsible for paying the associated costs. 

Please remove all decorative tape from the pavilion. Only tables and benches are allowed to be decorated. Do not use tacks, nails, glue, or string on the pavilion structure. Ensure that all tables and benches are free of litter and thoroughly wiped down to remove any spilled drinks and food. 

If damage occurs to the pavilion or surrounding area, the person who signed the rental agreement contract will be responsible for the cost of repair and damages. 

Rules & Regulations

1.  The name, logo, and seal of the City of Ennis, or any portion thereof, may not be used in any manner by an organization or individual on invitations, notices, etc. without written permission from the City of Ennis

2.    Fire codes as imposed by the City of Ennis must be met at all times.

3.    The individual making all preliminary arrangements and signing the renal agreement must be present during all phases of the function including setup, during the function, and breakdown and clan-up of the event. This individual is responsible for ensuring that guests remain primarily in the space which has been rented for the event.

4.    Any violation of any Park ordinance is just cause for any party to be expelled from the park immediately.

5.    It is unlawful to advertise or engage to advertise for any gain in any manner whatsoever for any event on park property.

6.    Unruly behavior is not permissible.

7.    Pets must be kept on a leash (maximum of 6 feet) at all times, and pet waste is picked up and disposed of properly.

8.    Thumb tacks, nails, or similar fasteners shall not be used on the pavilions or tables.

9.    Acts of gambling, alcohol consumption or consumption of controlled substance/s are prohibited on all City of Ennis properties.

10.  Renters cannot rent pavilion

11.    Propane grills may be used but must be placed a minimum of 10 feet from the pavilion structure. Only City owned charcoal grills are permitted in parks.

12.     The use of loudspeakers, radios, amplifiers, and /or microphones is prohibited.

13.     The City of Ennis Parks department will not store nor be held responsible for any property left after the conclusion of the reservation.

14.     Only one reservation per individual or organization may be scheduled at any one time. Any additional reservation cannot be made until the first reservation has been completed.

15.     All glass containers are PROHIBITIED within the City of Ennis Park areas.