General Guidelines:
• Open Sunrise to Sunset Daily.
• Field conditions – field will be determined “playable” by the Service Department or Sports Commissioner.
• Fields may not be used after dusk without overhead lights.
• All games/practices must end by 9:00 pm.
• Please contact the Village of Cuyahoga Heights Recreation Department at 216/641-3505 to reserve the softball
and baseball fields. Village teams and residents will always be given first consideration. With additional
priority as listed in Rental Information.
• No managers, coaches, players, or spectators are allowed behind the backstop in the area directly behind
home plate during games.
• Leave field, dugouts, and surrounding area clean.
• No littering of park facilities and picnic areas.

Ball Field/Dugout Rules:
• Do not hit or pitch into the fencing or against any ball field structures.
• No climbing on fences, backstops, or buildings.
• No destruction, removal, or defacement of park property and misuse of any park facility.
• No practicing golf.
• No posting of any signage on any fencing or ball field structures unless authorized by
Village Hall or Sports Commissioner.

Prohibited on/near fields (includes infield and outfield) and in dugouts:
• Horseplay with bats or balls.
• Chewing tobacco and gum.
• All pets and animals.
• Glass containers.
• Alcohol and tobacco products (included e-cigarettes and vapor devices).
• Bicycles and motorized vehicles.
• Fires, except in barbecue facilities.
• Use of fireworks.
• Weapons of any kind.
• Behavior that may cause damage, litter, or interference with the enjoyment of other park users.

Compliance:
All persons must obey any order, rule, or regulation of the Village and the instructions of any sign posted by the Village.

Failure to Comply:
Should any person fail to observe and obey any such order, rule, regulation, or sign posted by
the Village, the Village’s Police/Fire Departments, Sports Commissioner, Service Department,
or designee, may immediately remove or cause to be removed such person and may ban such
person from the use of the park and its facilities for such period of time as may be necessary to
secure compliance with the orders, rules, regulations, or posted sign.

Appeal:
Any person removed or banned from use of the park facilities by the Village’s Police/Fire Departments, Sports Commissioner,
Service Department, or designee, may appeal such action to the Mayor’s office.

The following rules and regulations shall apply to the use of the property known as the Auditorium in the Village Hall:

(a) Any Village resident or nonresident Village governmental employee over 21 years of age or any Village business or Village organization desiring to use the Auditorium in the Village Hall shall apply at the office of the Mayor. The applicant using the Auditorium must be present at the event. No resident or nonresident employee may book the Auditorium for other nonresidents or outside organizations.

(b) The applicant shall pay a nonrefundable deposit of two hundred dollars ($200.00) to be excused from the requirement to clean the Auditorium to its original condition after use. If there is any damage to the property caused by the applicant or their guests, except normal wear and tear, the applicant shall not be eligible to rent any Village facilities for a minimum of one year following the event.

(c) A business within the Village may rent the Auditorium for meetings of that business only, on Mondays through Fridays; no deposit shall be required. The Village of Cuyahoga Heights' organizations and/or committees, including, but not limited to, the Senior Citizens Group, Recreation Board, Youth Committee, Historical Committee, Boy Scouts and/or Girl Scouts that meet weekly or biweekly shall not be required to make a deposit.

(d) Each Village residential household or Village governmental employee household may rent the Auditorium for their own personal use three times in each calendar year.

(e) The Auditorium shall not be used for any one party longer than eight (8) hours, which shall include set-up and clean-up times and under no circumstances shall be used later than midnight. The clean-up of the Auditorium shall be completed by the exit time listed on the application. Earliest entry time is 11:00 a.m.; latest exit time is midnight.

(f) No smoking or alcoholic beverages shall be permitted anywhere in the Village Hall. No weddings, bachelor parties, gambling, reverse raffles, night at the races or live music shall be permitted. The use of a "hot oil fryer" and any type of a "fog/smoke" machine is prohibited from use anywhere in the Village Hall. No decorations may be taped onto walls and/or woodwork within the Village Hall; decorations should be limited to tables. Village-sponsored bingo shall be permitted. Approval of other types of activities shall be at the discretion of the Mayor.

(g) A deejay shall be permitted at the applicant's party.

(h) The rental of the Auditorium shall be limited to the individual facility. No person shall be permitted in any other room or on any other floor of the Village Hall other than that which was rented. Children must be under full adult supervision at all times and shall not play on the elevator or the stage area.

(i) If tables and chairs are moved from their original position, applicant must put them back in the same position as they found them. DO NOT drag tables and chairs please lift them. Any damage to the floor is the responsibility of the applicant and can result in additional fees.

(j) Applicant is not allowed to open any cupboards and/or drawers in the kitchen area of the Auditorium. These items are NOT for applicant's personal use. If anything is missing, broken or used, it will result in additional fees charged to the applicant. Applicants are only able to use the 100-cup coffee pot, stove, microwave, refrigerator and surface areas. *All items such as dish towels, soap, plates, silverware, pots, pans, kitchen utensils, etc., are to be provided by the applicant.

(k) Additional rules regarding use of the Auditorium shall be promulgated by the Mayor. Failure of any person renting the Auditorium to comply with any rule set forth in this section or any rule promulgated by the Mayor pursuant to this division shall be cause not to be eligible to rent the Auditorium in the future. In addition, any resident found to be renting the Auditorium for a nonresident or outside organization shall be denied rental privileges in the following calendar year."

WAIVER AND RELEASE OF LIABILITY

In consideration of being allowed to utilize Klima Gardens/Village Hall Auditorium/Bacci Park Pavilion in the Village of Cuyahoga Heights, the undersigned acknowledges, understands, and agrees that:

 

1. The risks of injury and illness (ex: communicable diseases such as MRSA, influenza, and COVID-19) from the activities involved in this program are significant, including the potential for permanent paralysis and death, and while particular rules, equipment, and personal discipline may reduce these risks, the risks of serious injury and illness do exist; and,

2. I KNOWINGLY AND FREELY ASSUME ALL SUCH RISKS, both known and unknown, EVEN IF ARISING FROM THE NEGLIGENCE OF THE RELEASEES or others, and assume full responsibility for my participation; and,

3. I willingly agree to comply with any and all Village imposed terms and conditions for participation, both formal and informal. If, however, I observe any unusual significant hazard during my presence or participation, I will remove myself from participation and bring such to the attention of the nearest official immediately; and,

4. I, for myself and on behalf of my heirs, assigns, personal representatives and next of kin, HEREBY RELEASE AND HOLD HARMLESS the Village of Cuyahoga Heights, and its officials, agents, and/or employees ("RELEASEES"), WITH RESPECT TO ANY AND ALL INJURY, ILLNESS, DISABILITY, DEATH, or loss or damage to person or property. WHETHER ARISING FROM THE NEGLIGENCE OF THE RELEASEES OR OTHERWISE, to the fullest extent permitted by law.
   
   

General Guildlines:

• Maximum Persons: 50
• Earliest entry time is 9:00 a.m.; latest exit time is 8:00 p.m.
• Gas grills and open burning on the grounds are not permitted anywhere in the park.
• Tobacco products (including e-cigarettes and vapor devices) are prohibited.
• Pavilions must be cleared and all picnic tables returned to their original positions in the pavilion.
• Excess trash from a private picnic, which exceeds the space in a trash can, must be bagged and tied and placed next to the trash can.
• The permitholder must be at the pavilion with the permit during use and must present the permit upon request to the Police Department and other Village officials or representatives.

Prohbited:

• Alcohol
• Live Music
• Gambling
• Bachelor Parties
• Weddings
• Destruction, removal, or defacement of park property and misuse of any park facility
• Littering of park facilities and picnic areas
• Practicing golf
• Fires
• Use of fireworks.
• Weapons of any kind
• Behavior that may cause damage, litter, or interference with the enjoyment of other park users

Compliance:

All persons must obey any order, rule, or regulation of the Village of Cuyahoga Heights and the instructions of any sign posted by the Village of Cuyahoga Heights.

Failure to Comply:

Should any person fail to observe and obey any such order, rule, regulation, or sign posted by the Village, the Village's Police/Fire Departments, Sports Commissioner, Service Department, or designee, may immediately remove or cause to be removed such person and may ban such person from the use of the park and its facilities for such period of time as may be necessary to secure compliance with the orders, rules, regulations, or posted sign.

Appeal:

Any person removed or banned from use of the park facilities by the Village's Police/Fire Departments, Sports Commissioner, Service Department, or designee, may appeal such action to the Mayor's office.

WAIVER AND RELEASE OF LIABILITY

In consideration of being allowed to utilize Klima Gardens/Village Hall Auditorium/Bacci Park Pavilion in the Village of Cuyahoga Heights, the undersigned acknowledges, understands, and agrees that:

 

1. The risks of injury and illness (ex: communicable diseases such as MRSA, influenza, and COVID-19) from the activities involved in this program are significant, including the potential for permanent paralysis and death, and while particular rules, equipment, and personal discipline may reduce these risks, the risks of serious injury and illness do exist; and,

2. I KNOWINGLY AND FREELY ASSUME ALL SUCH RISKS, both known and unknown, EVEN IF ARISING FROM THE NEGLIGENCE OF THE RELEASEES or others, and assume full responsibility for my participation; and,

3. I willingly agree to comply with any and all Village imposed terms and conditions for participation, both formal and informal. If, however, I observe any unusual significant hazard during my presence or participation, I will remove myself from participation and bring such to the attention of the nearest official immediately; and,

4. I, for myself and on behalf of my heirs, assigns, personal representatives and next of kin, HEREBY RELEASE AND HOLD HARMLESS the Village of Cuyahoga Heights, and its officials, agents, and/or employees ("RELEASEES"), WITH RESPECT TO ANY AND ALL INJURY, ILLNESS, DISABILITY, DEATH, or loss or damage to person or property. WHETHER ARISING FROM THE NEGLIGENCE OF THE RELEASEES OR OTHERWISE, to the fullest extent permitted by law.
   
   

KLIMA GARDENS - RULES AND REGULATIONS

The following rules and regulations shall apply to the use of the property known as Klima Gardens, 4646 East 71 Street, Cuyahoga Heights, Ohio:

(a) Any person desiring to use the property shall obtain a permit from the Mayor according to the procedure set forth by his or her office. Bona fide Cuyahoga Heights residents may reserve one date, beginning the first working day of January; Village governmental nonresident employees and businesses located in the Village may book one date beginning February 1; and outside businesses and other nonresidents may book one date beginning March 1 of each calendar year. Any applicant who desires a second date may reserve another date beginning March 1 of the calendar year.

(b) The applicant shall pay a nonrefundable deposit of four hundred dollars ($400.00) to be excused from the requirement to clean the property to its original condition after use. If there is any damage to the property caused by the applicant or their guests, except normal wear and tear, the renter shall not be eligible to rent any Village facilities for a minimum of one year following the event.

(c) The fee for the use of the property shall be one thousand dollars ($1,000.00) per day, which shall be deposited by the CFO into the General Fund. The fee shall not be charged if the applicant is a Village resident or organization located in Cuyahoga Heights using the property for a private party. Village residents who request to use Klima Gardens for an outside organization shall pay the fee. Organizations within a business located in the Village, such as a union or credit union, shall not be exempted from this fee. Non-profit organizations or senior citizen groups may be charged at the rate of four hundred dollars ($400.00).

(d) The property shall not be used later than 12:00 midnight and the clean-up of the area shall be completed by that time.

(e) No alcoholic beverages shall be sold unless strictly in accordance with a license issued by the Ohio Department of Commerce, Division of Liquor Control. A uniformed Cuyahoga Heights police officer shall be required to be present at all functions where a state liquor license is required, and at all weddings and/or wedding receptions, and at parties over 125 persons, and if the Mayor deems necessary. The cost of the police officer shall be paid for by the applicant. Applicants should contact the Cuyahoga Heights Chief of Police at (216-640-2045) to secure a police officer for an event.

(f) All guests, including children and caterers, are the responsibility of the applicant. Thefts from the property will be prosecuted. All liquor law responsibilities shall be incurred by the applicant.

(g) If the applicant is going to use a "hot oil fryer" at an event, he or she must obtain a permit from the member of the Village Fire Department who is performing the duties of the Village Fire Inspector to have the fryer on the premises prior to the day of the event. Applicants should contact the Village Fire Department at (216-641-6799) at least five business days prior to the event to obtain a permit.

(h) The Village is not responsible to provide phone lines, internet, and/or cable for any individual or entity renting Klima Gardens.

(i) Seating under the pavilion is set up for 112 individuals: (14) 72-inch round tables; 8 chairs per table for a total of 112. If the applicant is having more than the noted amount of 112, it is the responsibility of the applicant to acquire or rent additional tables and chairs. If tables and chairs, as well as extra tables are moved from their original position, applicant must put them back in the same position as they found them.

(j) Patrons are able to use the adjacent parking lot of the Firefighters Community Credit Union; however, they must be respectful to said property and insure that it is free from all trash and debris. Furthermore, the applicant must receive permission from the Firefighters Community Credit Union to utilize said parking lot if applicant will be using it during regular business hours. Failure to do so will result with the applicant being denied future rental privileges of Klima Gardens.

(k) Applicant is permitted to use corn hole bags and bocce balls which are stored in the storage closet in the pavilion. However, after use, com hole bags and bocce balls must be returned to their original location in the closet. In the event corn hole bags or bocce balls are missing, the applicant will be charged the cost of new bags and/or balls..

(l) Additional rules regarding use of the property shall be promulgated by the Mayor. Failure of any person using the property to comply with any rule set forth in this section, or any rule promulgated by the Mayor, pursuant to this division, shall be cause not to be eligible to rent Klima Gardens in the future. In addition, any resident found to be renting the property for an outside organization shall be denied rental privileges in the following calendar year.

TO OBTAIN A LIQUOR PERMIT: Call or write the Ohio Department of Commerce, Division of Liquor Control, 6606 Tussing Road, Reynoldsburg, Ohio, 43068, Telephone Number (614) 644- 2360, or visit online at www.liquorcontrol.ohio.gov.