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2010PICNIC SHELTER INFORMATION

GUIDE

Luke Ravenstahl, MayorRobert W. Kaczorowski, Director

Bruce Kraus, CouncilmanChairperson-Committee on Public Works

Department of Public Works611 Second Avenue

Pittsburgh, PA 15219412-255-2370

Fax: 412-255-2728http://www.city.pittsburgh.pa.us/pw/html/shelters.html

BANKSVILLE PARKIndoor heated facility/ Restroom facilities/ Equipped

kitchen/ access to playground, ballfield.*

Capacity: 70 PeopleLocation: Crane and CarnahanOpen: Year round Fee: Mon-Thur $100.00 / Fri-Sun $150.00

SHERADEN PARKOpen air shelter/ Restroom facilities/ No electric/

Access to Playground, ballfield.*

Capacity: 100 PeopleLocation: Ashlyn and ThorntonOpen: May-SeptemberFee: Mon-Thur $50.00 / Fri-Sun $75.00

WEST END/ELLIOTT OVERLOOKIndoor heated / Air-conditioned facility

Restroom facilities/refrigerator/Electrical outlets Roof top deck included.

Roof top deck Capacity: 56 PeopleFacility Capacity: 29 People Location: Marlow St.Open: Year roundFee: Mon-Thur $150.00 / Fri-Sun $270.00* Certificate of insurance must be provided in order

to secure alcohol permit.

WEST ENDIndoor heated facility/Restroom facilities/Equipped

kitchen/Playground available.*

Capacity: 100 peopleLocation: Walbridge and Herschel St.Open: Year roundFee: Mon-Thur $100.00 / Fri.-Sun $150.00

McKINLEY PARKOpen air shelter/ Portable toilet(s)/ outdoor grill/

No electric/ Access to Playground,Ballfield and Tennis/ Hockey courts available.*

Capacity: 30 PeopleLocation: Bausman St.Open: May-SeptemberFee: Mon-Thur $50.00 / Fri-Sun $75.00

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ACTIVITIES BUILDINGEquipped kitchen/ Electrical outlets/ Restrooms/

outdoor grills/ Fireplace/ Playground available.*

Capacity: 300 PeopleLocation: Riverview Drive off Riverview AvenueOpen: May thru OctoberFee: Mon-Thur $150.00 / Fri-Sun $270.00

VALLEY REFUGEWood-burning fireplace / Electrical outlets/Restroom facilities.

Capacity: 50 PeopleLocation: Brighton Road to Grand Avenue

Open: May thru SeptemberFee: Mon-Thur $50.00 / Fri-Sun $75.00

MELLON PARKOpen air shelter/ Portable toilet(s)/ Outdoor grill /

Playground, Tennis/Basketball courts, and fields available.*

Capacity: 30 PeopleLocation: Fifth Ave. at BeechwoodOpen: May thru SeptemberFee: Mon-Thur $50.00 / Fri-Sun $75.00

Open air shelter/ Outdoor grill/ Portable toilet(s)/No electric/Fireplace/ field, Playground, courts.*

Capacity: 30 PeopleLocation: McBride Street Open: May-SeptemberFee: Mon-Thur $50.00 / Fri-Sun $75.00

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CHAPEL Equipped Kitchen/Electrical outlets/ Restrooms/Covered Porch/access to swimming.* Inside Capacity: 44 People Covered Porch Capacity: 50 People Location: Riverview Drive Open: May thru October Fee: Mon. - Thur $150.00 Fri-Sun $270.00

McBRIDE PARK

PICNIC SHELTER PERMIT REGULATIONS AND GUIDELINES

• The hours stipulated on the permit includes set up and clean up time; shelters will not be opened in advance of the permitted time. Activities may be held only in the area designated by the permit. • Alcohol permits are mandatory unless given written waiver by the Deputy Director/Administration or their designee.

• There shall be no defacing of the building (ORD 473.01a); signs and banners must be affixed so it causes no damage (ie: no nails, push pins or tape that will remove paint) Signs or banners, used as directional and/or informational throughout the park, must be removed before the permit expires.

• There shall be no defacing of trees and/or shrubs (ORD 473.01b).

• Refuse generated by the permit holder must be collected and properly disposed of in the receptacles provided (ORD 473.02b). Plastic, paper and cardboard must be recycled if recycling receptacles are provided No glass allowed (ORD 473.08); violators subject to fines between $50 and $500.

• Restrooms must be left clean and orderly (ORD 473.01a).

• Cooking is permitted only in designated areas; permit holders, using the outdoor grills provided at the shelter, must use their own charcoal, clean out the grill and dispose of the used charcoal properly and safely (ORD 473.04c).

• Vending is prohibited (ORD 477.01c).

• Noise levels, including sound equipment, must conform to Ordinance 601.04; picnics with a band/DJ must secure a police officer for security purposes.

• Capacity permitted within the shelter shall conform to the provisions of Article 800 of the Pittsburgh Building Code.

• Vehicles must park in approved locations; service roads are for Authorized Vehicles Only – not the permit holder or guests. Parking on lawns is strictly prohibited and all damages will be assessed to the permit holder (ORD 473.03).

• Shelters will not be left open; if the permit holder fails to make contact with the park staff before the staff leaves for the day the permit will be considered cancelled and staff will not be called back to open the shelter.

• This permit entitles the permit holder to use the shelter and grounds; if additional activities are planned (ie: petting zoos, pony rides, moon walk, tents, etc) the permit holder must provide a Certificate of Insurance naming the City of Pittsburgh as an additional insured (ORD 473.01a).

• The Department of Public Works (DPW) reserves the right to extend priority to programs which are sponsored and scheduled by other City Departments; also in the event of an emergency the Director or their designee reserves the right of decision.

• No permit fee shall be returned unless DPW receives a written and dated request of cancellation at least thirty (30) days prior to the date of the permit – weather is not considered a valid reason for cancellation; a processing fee of ten ($10.00) dollars will be retained.

• DPW personnel will determine if the above requirements have been satisfactorily fulfilled.

APPLICATION PROCDEURES

PERMIT DAY PROCEDURES

Permit day is conducted through a lottery system on the 3rd or 4th Saturday of March for CITY RESIDENTS ONLY

Proof of city residency is required before being issued Shelter Permits on Permit Day.

Permit holders must be 21 years of age and proof of age is required.

NON-REFUNDABLE ALCOHOL PERMITS ARE $ 75 AND ARE MANDATORY. Alcohol permit can be waived only with permission from the Director or Deputy Director/ Administration

of the Department of Public Works.

Payments this day can be made in the form of cash, personal checks, money orders, certified checks, or organizational checks.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION ON PERMIT DAYCALL 412-255-2370

PROCEDURES AFTER PERMIT DAY

Applications will be considered on a First -Come, First- Serve basis. City residents will be given priority.

NON-REFUNDABLE ALCOHOL PERMITS ARE $75 AND ARE MANDATORY. Alcohol permit can be waived only with permission from the Director or Deputy Director/ Administration of the Department of Public Works.

Must show proof that applicant is 21 years of age in order to obtain permit and /or alcohol permit.

Will accept certified checks, organizational checks or money orders. No cash or personal checks will be accepted after permit day.

THE FOLLOWING CITY SHELTERS

ARE AVAILABLE FOR RENTAL

* INDICATES THAT PLAYGROUNDS,BALLFIELDS, SWIMMIMG POOLS ETC. ARE NOT FOR THE EXCLUSIVE USE OF THE PERMIT HOLDER

POOL GROVEOpen air shelter/ Portable toilet(s)/ Outdoor grill /No Electric/Access to swimming, fishing, tennis Playground and ballfield.*

Capacity: 30 PeopleLocation: Lake DriveOpen: May thru SeptemberFee: Mon-Thur $50.00 / Fri-Sun $75.00

LAKE GROVE STANTON GROVE HAWTHORNE GROVEOpen space / No Shelter/ No Grill / No Portable toilet(s)/Temporary structure ie:(tents)responsibility of permit holder.

Open: May thru SeptemberFee: Mon-Thur $50.00 / Fri-Sun $75.00

MAPLE GROVEOpen air shelter/ Portable toilet(s)/ Outdoor grill /No Electric/ Playground available.*

Capacity: 30 PeopleLocation: Reservoir DriveOpen: May thru SeptemberFee: Mon-Thur $50.00 / Fri-Sun $75.00

FORBES & BRADDOCKOpen air shelter/ Portable toilet(s)/ Outdoor grill /No Electric/ Access to Playground,Fields,Tennis.*

Capacity: 30 PeopleLocation: Forbes & BraddockOpen: May thru SeptemberFee: Mon-Thur $50.00 / Fri-Sun $75.00

OVAL SHELTEROpen air shelter/ Portable toilet(s)/ Outdoor grill /No Electric/ Access to swimming,frisbee golf, fields,tennis,Playground.*

Capacity: 10 PeopleLocation: Overlook DriveOpen: May thru SeptemberFee: Mon-Thur $25..00 / Fri-Sun $40.00

VIETNAM VETERAN'S PAVILIONOpen air shelter/ Equipped kitchen/ Electrical outlets/ Outdoor grill/ Restroom facilities/Playground . Access to swimming, fields, frisbee golf, tennis. *

Capacity: 170 PeopleLocation: Overlook DriveOpen: May thru SeptemberFee: Mon-Thur $150.00 / Fri-Sun $270.00

BARTLETT ST. SHELTEROpen air shelter/ Outdoor grill/ Portable toilet(s)/ No Electric/ Playground available.*

Capacity: 30 PeopleLocation: Bartlett St. and the Blvd. of the AlliesOpen: May thru SeptemberFee: Mon-Thur $50.00 / Fri-Sun $75.00

OVERLOOK SHELTEROpen air shelter/ Portable toilet (s)/ Outdoor Grill/No Electric/Playground is reserved forpermit holder/ Access to frisbee golf, tennis and fields.*

Capacity: 30 PeopleLocation: Overlook DriveOpen: May thru SeptemberFee: Mon-Thur $50.00 / Fri-Sun $75.00

CAMP DAVID LAWRENCEOpen air shelter/ Portable toilet(s)/ Electrical outlets Outdoor grill/ Playground is reserved for permit holder. Access to frisbee golf, swimmimg, tennis and fields.* Log cabin NOT INCLUDED in permit at any time.

Capacity: 75 PeopleLocation: Overlook DriveOpen: May thru SeptemberFee: Mon-Thur $50.00 / Fri-Sun $75.00

ANDERSON SHELTEROpen air shelter/ Portable toilet (s)/ Outdoor grill /No Electric / access to swimming, frisbee golf,fields, Playground, tennis.*

Capacity: 30 PeopleLocation: Schenley Drive off Blvd. of AlliesOpen: May thru SeptemberFee: Mon-Thur $50.00 / Fri-Sun $75.00

LAKE POINT SHELTEROpen air shelter/ Portable toilet(s)/ Outdoor grill/No

Electric/ Access to swimmimg, fishing, tennis and ballfield. *

Capacity: 40 PeopleLocation: Lake DriveOpen: May thru SeptemberFee: Mon-Thur $50.00 / Fri-Sun $75.00

RHODODENDRON SHELTEROpen air shelter/ indoor food preparation area/ Electricaloutlets/ Portable Toilet(s)/ outdoor grill/ Access

to swimming, fishing, tennis and ballfield * Playground is reserved for the permit holder.

Capacity: 150 PeopleLocation: Lake Drive

Open: May thru SeptemberFee: Mon-Thur $150.00 / Fri-Sun $ 225.00

ELM GROVEOpen air shelter/ Portable Toilet(s)/ Outdoor grill/No

Electric/ Access to swimming, fishing, tennis and ballfield. *

Capacity: 40 PeopleLocation: Lake Drive

Open: May-SeptemberFee: Mon-Thur $50.00 / Fri-Sun $75.00

SYCAMORE GROVEOpen air shelter/ Portable toilet(s)/ Outdoor grill/

No Electric/ Access to swimming, fishing, tennis and ballfield.*

Capacity: 30 PeopleLocation: Reservoir Drive

Open: May thru SeptemberFee: Mon-Thur $50.00 / Fri-Sun $75.00

BIGELOW GROVEOpen air shelter/ Portable toilet(s)/ Outdoor grill/No

Electric/ Access to swimming, fishing, tennis and ballfield.*

Capacity: 30 PeopleLocation: Reservior Drive

Open: May thru OctoberFee: Mon-Thur $50.00 / Fri-Sun $75.00

MEMORIAL GROVEOpen air shelter/ Portable toilet(s)/ Outdoor grill

No electric.Capacity: 30 PeopleLocation: Reservior Drive

Open: May thru SeptemberFee: Mon-Thur $50.00 / Fri-Sun $75.00

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WESTINGHOUSE SHELTEROpen air shelter/Portable toilet(s)/ Outdoor grill/No Electric/ access to Westinghouse Pond and trails.Capacity: 30 PeopleLocation: West Circuit DriveOpen: May thru SeptemberFee: Mon-Thur $ 50.00/Fri-Sun $75.00