Facilities

Note:

Full Day rental will allow renter to use the building from 7:00 a.m. — 11:00 p.m. The fee for full day rental will be one hundred seventy-five ($175.00) dollars.
All reservations will require a Security Deposit of one hundred ($100.00) dollars. Any damage to the facility above the Security Deposit will be the responsibility of the renter. Recreation Staff will inspect the facility after each event to determine if the Security Deposit is refunded. Any damage to the building or failure to comply with guidelines for renting the facility will result in the offending party being banned from future use of the building and will require the party to pay for damages.
The E.J. Parker Building key is the sole responsibility of the renter and must be returned to the recreation Department Office on the second business day following the rental to avoid delays in refund of security deposit. Failure to return key will result in forfeiture of entire Security Deposit.
All decorations must be placed on tables. Absolutely nothing may be places on the walls, ceilings or lights. This means no thumbtacks, tape, nails; screws or any other fastener may be used on the walls, ceilings, or lights. Posters, banners, etc. attached to the walls, ceilings or lights are prohibited both inside and outside of the building. No waterslides, DJ equipment, or any other equipment allowed on the premises.

Earnest J. Parker Multi-Purpose Building Rental and Use Guidelines / Full Day Rental

The use of alcoholic beverages is prohibited inside the building or on the grounds at any time. The use of tobacco products within the building is prohibited. Nothing can be sold from this building during use. It is not intended for use as a concession stand for profit. "Cover Charge" for entry into an event is prohibited. This building is not intended for use by those seeking financial gain from their events. Anyone found using this building for these purposes would lose the privilege of renting the building in the future. If renter has a question about their intended use, recreation staff will advise weather the activity is legal or not.
The kitchen area in the building is available for use by the renter. Appling County will not furnish any items such as silverware, plates, pots, pans, etc. The appliances are available for use by renters, but must be turned off prior to departure. No personal items should be left in the refrigerator after use of the facility. Recreation Staff will discard any items left in the building.
Thermostats for air conditioner/heater are located on the back wall of the building and should be turned to "off'’ positions upon departure, unless instructed otherwise when key is picked up. All lights must be turned off when leaving the building.
Renters must clean the building at the completion of their event. Cleaning supplies will be supplied by Appling County Recreation and can be found in the storage room located off the kitchen. These items have been inventoried and are intended for use in this building and are not to be removed from the building by renter. Trash bags will be stored in the same room and are available for use. Please use what you need, but do not waste supplies.
Cleaning will consist of sweeping the large room, kitchen and bathrooms, cleaning both bathrooms, mopping floors when necessary, wiping down all counters, sinks, toilets, bagging all trash and removal of all trash from building to outside containers. If outside containers are full, renter should be prepared to take trash with them when they leave.
If you require tables and chairs for your event, please clean tables and put them back in storage closet before leaving the facility. The next renter will be required to set them up in the fashion they desire. No tables or chairs may be removed from the building for outside use. Please do not drag tables and chairs across the floor. If you need to move tables, turn them on their side and roll them to the location your desire and lift chairs and carry them. DO NOT drag chairs across the floor or your deposit will be used rebuff them if necessary.

*** Please note: When renting the building, no water slides or any other equipment allowed on premises. No DJ equipment allowed on the premises. Family Functions only allowed at the building such as, baby showers, meeting, family reunions, etc. Must be 25 years old or older to rent the EJ Parker building.