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CITY PARK PERMIT INFORMATION
CITY PARK PERMITS FOR 50 OR LESS PEOPLE for small private gatherings are being processed. Social distancing and adhering to public health guidelines is required. Permits will only be issued for 50 or less people at this time (no electricity, trash pick-up, picnic tables, sanitizing/clean-up or restrooms). To request a permit for 50 or less people, please email bfarmer@syrgov.net or mnesci@syrgov.net.
ATHLETIC PERMITS are now being processed provided they are in accordance with the current guidelines mandated by New York State, Onondaga County and the City of Syracuse. Failure to comply with the current guidelines will result in the denial or revocation of a permit. Please note the following locations will not be permitted until further notice: Burnet Turf, Sunnycrest Turf and Sunnycrest Practice Turf.
Prior to applying, please be advised that due to Department staff shortages and financial restrictions, all field maintenance and facility sanitizing/cleaning will be the responsibility of the permit holder. This also includes the customary “start of the season” field preparation.
The following items must be received before the permit will be issued:
- A written plan outlining how the permit holder intends to practice social distancing for the participants and spectators, at all times.
- A written plan how the field area and facility, if necessary, will be cleaned and sanitized before and after each use.
- Updated certificate of liability insurance with the City of Syracuse Department of Parks, Recreation and Youth Programs listed as additionally insured for a minimum of $1,000,000.
- $30.00 permit fee (per field) payment.
Permit applications, plans, and insurance can be emailed to Trevor Wallace at twallace@syrgov.net. If all items are received and approved, a link will be emailed for credit payment. A 2.75% non-refundable processing fee will be charged. Checks or money orders can also be made payable to: Commissioner of Finance and mailed to 412 Spencer Street, Syracuse, NY 13204, Attn: Athletic Field Permits
For more information about athletic field permits, please email twallace@syrgov.net.Park buildings, community centers and senior centers remain closed to the public.
HOW TO CREATE A NEW ACCOUNT
To Create A New Account click HERE. To make changes to your account please call our Main Office at 315.473.4330.
VISA, MASTERCARD and DISCOVER will be accepted. Be advised there will be a 2.7%, non-refundable, transaction fee applied to each credit card transaction (subject to change).
Department Refund Policy:
All program and reservation refunds are required to be submitted in writing 30 days from the start of the program or rental for a full refund, less the $5.00 processing fee, with the exception of aquatics programs. Aquatics programs must be submitted ten (10) days for a full refund, less the $5.00 processing fee. Please be advised that credit card transaction fees will not be refunded in any case. All refunds will be paid by check and take 2-4 weeks to process.
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