Facility Rental Information The Gainesville Civic Center, Martha Hope Cabin, and Fair Street Neighborhood Center offer meeting space for weddings, receptions, luncheons, dinners, training seminars and other business or personal needs. For rental fees, please contact 770.531.2680 or www..hainesville.org/recreation. Park Pavilion Rentals You may be interested to know that many area parks have pavilions that may be rented for family gatherings, birthday parties and company picnics. For a list of these parks, refer to the inside back cover or www. gainesville.org/recreation. How to Register For your convenience, we offer the following registration methods. Please keep in mind that registration is accepted on a first come, first serve basis. If a program is filled, you will be placed on a waiting list and notified by phone of an opening. Visa, Master Card, American Express, and Discover accepted. We do not accept cash at this time. 1. Online Registration Visit www.gainesville.org/online-registration Visa, Master Card, American Express, and Discover accepted. 2. In Person Visit our offices located in the Gainesville Civic Center, 830 Green Street, NE or Frances Meadows Center, 1545 Community Way, Monday - Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm. Children under the age of 18 Please be aware that a copy of his/her birth certificate must accompany the registration form when registering your child for an athletic program or summer day camp. A parent or legal guardian signature is required for all programs. City Resident Discount The cost of supplying the programs and services of Gainesville Parks and Recreation are paid for primarily with city tax dollars. Therefore, persons residing within the city limits of Gainesville on property taxed by the city will receive a discount on programs offered by Gainesville Parks and Recreation. The amount of the discount can be found in each class description. Late Fee A fee of $15 will be applied to all late registrations and only if space is available. Other discounts will not be offered. Financial Assistance Through the Children At Play Fund, financial assistance is available to city residents (12th grade or younger who are enrolled in school or home schooled). Certain restrictions apply. Call 770.531.2680 for further details. Cancellations/Changes Class cancellations due to inclement weather can be heard on our weather hot line at 770. 297.5453. If your class is cancelled or changed because it has not met its minimum requirement, you will be notified prior to the beginning of the program. You may choose to apply your fee to another program or you will receive a full refund. Credit card payments will be credited and checks will be issued in a timely manner for cash and check payments. Refund Policy A 100% refund will be given for activities cancelled by Gainesville Parks and Recreation. Refund requests made prior to the start of the program will be granted without explanation. If participant requests a refund, a $5 service charge will be applied. Satisfaction Guarantee If for any reason you are not satisfied with a Gainesville Parks and Recreation activity, we will refund your money in full (or give you a credit toward a future activity) if you make your request before the second meeting of the activity. Citizens Board of Directors Jerry Castleberry Blythe Hammons Anna Hester Lynn Kearns Brent Loggins Chris Morgan Kingsley Peeples Robert Washington Parks and Recreation Staff Kate Mattison, CPRP, Director Michael Graham, Deputy Director Administration Julie Butler Colombini, Marketing Manager Shannon Jones, Sr. Customer Service Representative Eric Larsen, Special Projects Manager Janice Teems, Financial Manager Judy Williams, Administrative Manager Parks & Facilities Divisions Brian Peters, Division Manager, CPSI Parks Staff Michael Busenlehner, Facility Operations Manager Alan Cline, Landscape and Turf Manager David Tyre, Parks and Projects Manager Facilities Staff Carrie Gravett, Facility Services Manager Aaron Barnett, Operations Manager Staci Butts Cathy Shields Tamesha Barksdale CRecreation Division Eason Spivey, CPRP, AFO, Division Manager Recreation Staff Kenesha Cooper, Recreation Program Manager Steve Woods, Athletic Program Manager Freddy Hernandez, Recreation Program Coordinator Dalnick Matos Gomez - Program Coordinator Everett Wren, Athletic Program Coordinator Frances Meadows Center Sheila Curry, Facility Manager Britteny Hammonds, Asst. Facility Manager Justin Latoni, Aquatics Manager Maggie Woodall, Concessions Manager Krysta Lowen, Concessions Coordinator Patrick Stringer, Operations Supervisor Crystal Tavares, Swim Coach David Menchinger, Associate Swim Coach Jada Johnson, Sr. Customer Service Representative Antonio Hunt, Guest Services Kaylin Long, Head Lifeguard Gainesville City Council Zach Thompson, Mayor Vacant, Ward 1 Jon Elliott, Ward 2 Barbara Brooks, Ward 3 Abigail Guzman, Ward 4 Juli Clay, Ward 5 Chris Beck Joseph Beck Chris Bruce Matt Canupp Jason Heffner Kip Hewell Kyle Hewell Josiah Nunez Victor Quiroz Daniel Ramirez Bryan Rodriguez Jackson Thompson Randall White Our Vision Gainesville Parks and Recreation strives to inspire and sustain a passion for parks and recreation experiences that enhance our community’s quality of life. Our Mission Gainesville Parks and Recreation, through a coordinated effort, seeks to enrich the quality of life of the citizens we serve by providing safe and accessible facilities and a diversified program of activities in an effective, efficient, equitable, and responsive manner. Our Values Demonstrate Fiscal Responsibility So that citizens know their tax dollars are being spent in a cost effective and fiscally responsible manner in our efforts to build and preserve a park system that meets our community’s needs. Developing Partnerships So that you benefit from our commitment to actively combine resources with government agencies, other service providers, and individuals. Fostering Diversity So that every resident has the opportunity to enjoy a wide variety of park experiences and recreational opportunities. Provide Quality and Value of Service So that you take pride in quality facilities and services while receiving superior value and prompt, efficient customer service. Valuing Our Workforce So that our staff and volunteers realize their worth and importance to our success and receive development and recognition. Enhancing Stewardship So that this community, rich in natural and cultural resources, understands and reaps the rewards of our leadership in protecting its heritage. Communicating Effectively So that residents participate fully in creating quality parks and services.
