Thomas Park Safe Room

Reserve
The Thomas Park Safe Room is an indoor rental space located in the lower level of the Parks Administrative and Operations building. This non-smoking facility has a seating capacity of 115 and includes a refrigerator, microwave, and sink.

Rental time slots:
-Weekdays: 4 pm-10 pm $200.
-Weekends & certain holidays (Memorial Day, 4th of July, Labor Day): 9 am-10 pm $500.

Alcohol Permit $50 is non-refundable. ALCOHOL IS NOT ALLOWED AT HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION PARTIES. Renter accepts all responsibility for facility and participants. Only beer and wine are allowed; hard liquor is not allowed. Cans or cardboard containers only; no kegs, no bottles. No parties open to the public. Alcohol must be kept within the confines of the facility and shall not be served to minors.

Pick up the door key at least 3 days in advance at the Thomas Park Administrative Office, Monday through Friday between 7 am and 4 pm.

Rentals can be made for the current and following calendar year.

Note:

Call the Parks Administrative Office with questions 319-447-3580.

CANCELLATIONS: Fifty percent (50%) of rental fee will be returned for cancellation requests made more than 24 hours prior to the rental. Cancellations made within 24 hours of rental will not be refunded. Alcohol permit fee is non-refundable.

This facility serves as a storm shelter for park visitors in the event of an emergency weather situation.

SMOKING, TOBACCO, NICOTINE, VAPORIZERS PROHIBITED 238-16: Smoking and the use of tobacco, nicotine products, and vaporizers will not be allowed in City parks, trails, buildings and parking lots. This includes usage in personal vehicles while on City property. Violators will be subject to a $50 fine.

Table decorations only; decorations are not allowed on walls or doors.

Open flames, lighted candles and fog/smoke machines are not allowed in the building. Chafing dish fuel (i.e. SternoCandleLamp) are allowed for food warming dishes. Grills allowed outside of building only and must be 10' from structure.

Tables and counters must be wiped after use. Any spills or breakage must be cleaned up. Sweep the floor at the end of the rental; brooms and dust pans are available. Garbage is to be bagged and taken to the facility dumpster; bags are provided.

Additional tables and chairs used during the rental must be returned to the storage closet. All reservations must end by 10:00 p.m.

Parks and Recreation Department office is closed and locked after 4:00 p.m. weekdays, and all day on weekends.

Facility Type Safe Room
Address Line One 343 Marion Boulevard
Address Line Two
City, State, Zip Code Marion, IA 52302
Capacity 115

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