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Request from Central Cross Country Skiing for the use of Highland Manor Park shelter for the Veterans Air Rifle Shoot, a training series for members of the Paralyzed Veterans of America. The request is to use the shelter from 9:30am-12:30pm, two days a month starting on January 11, 2023. Additional dates TBD.
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THE APPLICANT FOR A PARK EVENT PERMIT SHALL AGREE TO INDEMNIFY, DEFEND, AND HOLD THE CITY AND ITS EMPLOYEES AND AGENTS HARMLESS AGAINST ALL CLAIMS, LIABILITY, LOSS, DAMAGE, OR EXPENSE INCURRED BY THE CITY ON ACCOUNT OF ANY INJURY TO OR DEATH OF ANY PERSON OR ANY DAMAGE TO PROPERTY CAUSED BY OR RESULTING FROM THE ACTIVITIES FOR WHICH THE PERMIT IS GRANTED.
Notification: Organizer must notify area alder(s) at least one week prior to each training date. Provide the alder with training information, including; location, date, schedule, activities, etc. The alder(s) to notify for this event are Sheri Carter - district14@cityofmadison.com <mailto:district14@cityofmadison.com>
Air Rifle Use: Reservation are contingent upon approval of the use of air rifles from Madison Police. Per MGO 25.06 (1) DISCHARGE OF FIREARMS: No person shall fire or discharge a firearm of any description, or any pneumatic or spring-loaded pellet gun, without written permission of the Mayor or Chief of Police, such permission shall limit the time of such firing and shall be subject to revocation by the Mayor, the Chief of Police or Common Council. Organizer will send written approval to Kelly Post, kpost@cityofmadison.com <mailto:kpost@cityofmadison.com> prior to January 11, 2023.
Number of Participants: The number of participants in the program is limited to 16; increasing the number of participants will require Park Superintendent approval
Park Use: Organizer will pick up keys for shelters and/or bathrooms in the Parks’ office a few days before 1/11/23 in exchange for a refundable $50.00/key deposit.
*New office location: 330 E Lakeside St, Madison, WI 53715
Fee Due Date: All fees will be paid within 30 days of invoice receipt. We accept cash, check, or charge (VISA or MasterCard). To make a credit card payment via phone, please call (608) 264-9289.
Please make checks payable to City Treasurer and mail to:
City of Madison Parks Division / 330 E Lakeside St. / Madison, WI 53715
Vending, Amplification, Temporary Structures: There will be no vending, amplification, or temporary structures at the event.
No Storage: Organizer will remove all materials after each reservation. No storage is allowed at Highland Manor Shelter.
Park Rules:
• No glass containers are permitted in the park.
• No driving or parking of vehicles on grass.
• No permanent marking of the parking lots, paths, sidewalks or streets is allowed. Chalk may be used, but not spray paint, spray chalk, or stickers.
If you require assistance or experience any unforeseen issues during your event, please contact the Park Rangers at (608) 235-0448.
Clean Up: Organizer is responsible for all cleanup after event. If city resources are required for cleanup, the organizer will be billed for those costs.
Compliance: Parks staff will review the event for compliance to the established conditions and true impact to the public and City’s operations. This review will determine what remediation (if any) is needed, establish considerations for future events and/or establish a requirement for Board of Park Commission or Facilities, Programs and Fees Subcommittee’s approval of future permitting.
Estimated Fees - Community Group Park Event permit fee structure
• No application fee
• First reservation free
• Additional reservations ½ price = $42.50 / date