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Hess-Hathaway Park Events and Rental Information
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Parks & Rental Information
Hess-Hathaway Park Events and Rental Information
825 S. Williams Lake Road
Waterford, MI 48327
There is no charge to enter the park.
| Hours of Operation: |
| Summer Hours - April 16 - October 14 |
| 10:00am - 8:00pm, Park will be open 7 days a week |
| Winter Hours - October 15 - April 15 |
| 10:00am - 4:00pm, Park will be closed on Wednesdays & Thursdays |
 Hess-Hathaway Park Holiday Closings |
| Activities at the park include: |
| All Kids Playground, USDA Animal Farm Exhibit, Lone Cedar Historical House, Softball Field, Sand Volleyball Courts, Walking/Hiking Trails, 4 Horseshoes Pits, Cross Country Skiing Trails (not groomed trails). |
Special Events and Summer Day Camps at
Hess-Hathaway Park: |
| The Citizens Farm Project seeks to educate our residents and encourage healthy local organic growing with little or none of the carbon emissions commercial farming can produce. A one-time $10 lifetime membership fee and $15 for a 10' x 10' plot of land within the Hess-Hathaway Park. |
| Additional Information and Application |
Rental Information - 2012
All rentals must be scheduled at least 10 days in advance. To secure your date you must pay the rental fee along with the damage deposit fee. To reserve a park pavilion, park gazebo, Community Building, guided animal tour or hayride contact the main Waterford Parks and Recreation office at (248) 674-5441.
| Picnic Pavilion I |
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| Seats 160: |
16-20 picnic tables |
| Rental Fee: |
$175 - all day rental - 10:00am - 8:00pm |
| Damage Deposit: |
$50 - refunded after if there is no damage to structure |
| Non-Resident Fee: |
An additional $28 |
| Picnic Pavilion II |
|
| Seats 75: |
10 picnic tables |
| Rental Fee: |
$99 - all day rental - 10:00am - 8:00pm |
| Damage Deposit: |
$50 - refunded if there is no damage to structure |
| Non-Resident Fee: |
An additional $28 |
| Park Gazebo |
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| Seats 35: |
4 picnic tables |
| Rental Fee: |
$65 - minimum of 2 hours |
| Additional Hours: |
$25 per each additional hour |
| Damage Deposit: |
$50 - refunded if there is no damage to structure |
| Non-Resident Fee: |
An additional $10 |
| Seats 120: |
10 - 12 round tables |
| Rental Fee: |
$345 for 6 hours
(rental must end no later than Midnight) |
| Additional Hours: |
$50 per each additional hour |
Damage Deposit:
|
$200 without alcohol - $350 with alcohol
Refunded if there is no damage to building |
| Non-Resident Fee: |
An additional $28 |
Cancellation Policy for Picnic Pavilion I & II, Park Gazebo and Community Building: Your entire rental fee will be forfeited if you cancel within 60 days of your rental. Fifty (50%) will be forfeited if you cancel 61–119 days of your rental. You will receive a full refund if you cancel 120 or more days before your rental date less a $5 administrative fee.
| Children's Birthday Party Packages |
| Birthday Party Package includes: Gazebo for 3 hours, guided animal tour and hayride. |
| Cost: |
$75 for 15 children - Includes Gazebo
Each additional child is $10 - No charge for adults |
| Non-Resident Fee: |
Add an additional $10 to total |
| Hours for Parties: |
10:30AM - 1:30PM or 2:00PM - 5:00PM |
| You may bring snacks, beverages, birthday cake etc. |
Cancellation Policy for Birthday Party Packages: If you need to cancel due to inclement weather please call the park directly at (248) 360-3814 at least 2 hours prior to your scheduled rental time. You will be responsible to contact the main office to reschedule. If a rescheduled date is unable to be schedule you will receive a refund minus a $5 administrative fee.
| Group Activities (by appointment only): |
| Lone Cedar Historical Farm House Tour |
Minimum of $25 per tour |
$2.00 per child |
| Guided Animal Visit / Tour |
Minimum of $25 per tour |
$2.00 per person |
| Hayride* |
Minimum of $40 per wagon |
$3.75 per person |
| Campfire |
$15 if scheduled with a hayride |
$30 campfire only |
| *Approximately 25 people per wagon |
| Waterford/White Lake School Group or Scout Group (by appointment only): |
| Lone Cedar Historical Farm House Tour |
Minimum of $25 per tour |
$1.50 per child |
| Animal Visit / Tour |
Minimum of $25 per tour |
$1.50 per person |
| Hayride* |
Minimum $40 per wagon |
$2.50 per person |
| Campfire: |
$15 if scheduled with a hayride |
$30 campfire only |
| Pavilion or Gazebo: |
$35 charged to reserve for a school group outing |
| *Approximately 25 people per wagon |
| Park Rules |
| No Hunting |
| No Camping |
| No Pets |
| No All-Terrain Vehicles |
| No Alcohol |
| No Campfires, Hayrides or Animal Tours without prior arrangement |