Rental fees proposed for Versluis and Grand Rogue park pavilions
The township reviewed a proposal to end the 'first come, first serve' use of pavilions at Versluis and Grand Rogue parks, establishing a rental system with a daily fee and a damage deposit. The changes would align these parks with the existing rental system at D.W. Richardson Park.
Timeline
- Listed for a meeting from agenda · published Apr 9, 2026
This item appeared at a past meeting, but minutes or final action evidence are not in the local record yet. Action may have been taken not yet represented here.
Key facts
- The proposal would change pavilions at Versluis and Grand Rogue Parks from a "first come, first serve" model to a paid rental system.
- The proposed rental rate is $100 for a daily rental between 9 a.m. and 8 p.m. from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day.
- A $100 refundable damage deposit would be required.
- Township staff recommended that the Township Board approve the amendment.
Who could be affected
- Residents who use pavilions at Versluis Park, Grand Rogue Park, and D.W. Richardson Park
What could change
- Pavilions at Versluis and Grand Rogue parks would no longer be 'first come, first serve' and would require a reservation to guarantee use.
- A daily rental fee of $100 would apply to reserve a pavilion at D.W. Richardson, Versluis, or Grand Rogue parks from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day.
- A refundable damage deposit of $100 would be required for all pavilion rentals.
What to watch
- If approved, when would the new rental system and fees take effect?
- What is the process for reserving a pavilion?
Main source pages
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Facilities Management memo and resolution clearly support this agenda item.
Supporting records
These related records help explain the item, including the agenda listing, staff explanation, and draft text.
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Approve amendment to the 2026 Rates and Charges for pavilion rentals
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Resolution to add rental fees for the pavilions at Versluis and Grand Rogue Parks . These changes are shown in red font on page 7 in the attached. The township has long provided pavilion rentals at DW Richardson Park. We are now pleased to extend this rental opportunity to the pavilions at Versluis and Grand Rogue Parks, moving away from a “first come, first serve” approach. Recommendation. Staff recommends that the…
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PARK PAVILLIONS RENTALS - RENTAL RATES (DW Richardson, Versluis, and Grand Rogue) Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day 9am – 8pm $100.00 (Daily) Damage Deposit $100.00 (refundable) WATER & SEWER Water Base Fee for 1” and smaller meter Base Fee for 1.5” meter Base Fee for 2” meter Base Fee for 3” meter Base Fee for 4” meter Base Fee for 6” meter $5.75 per month $12.94 per month $ 23.00 per month $51.69 per month $9…
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RE: Amendment – 2026 Rates and Charges – Pavillion Rental This is a request for the Township Board to approve the proposed amendment to the 2026 Rates and Charges
Meeting history
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The item appeared on the Board of Trustees Meeting agenda: Approve amendment to the 2026 Rates and Charges for pavilion rentals Approve amendment to the 2026 Rates and Charges for pavilion rentals
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