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May 2012: Rent park facilities for special events

Albany city parks are available to rent for parties, family gatherings, company picnics, and other special events.  Parks with shelters are available from 6:00 a.m.-11:00 p.m. seven days a week.  The season ends October 1, 2012; but some park facilities are available year-round by request.

At present, seven park shelters are available to rent.  Amenities and capacity vary by site and can include barbeque grills, picnic tables, stoves, sinks, and electricity.  Albany also has two sound stages that may be reserved.

Reservations can be made by phone with MasterCard or Visa at 541-917-7777 or in person at the Parks & Recreation Department offices in Albany City Hall, 333 Broadalbin Street SW.

• The Albany Senior Center provides an indoor event venue.  The Center is accessible to those with physical disabilities, includes a variety of room sizes and has a kitchen.  For Senior Center rental information, call 541-917-7760.
• Albany parks include six regulation softball fields for rent as well as numerous smaller diamonds; disc golf courses in Timber-Linn and Bryant Parks; basketball courts; fishing; horseshoe pits, and walking/biking trails.  For more information on sporting event opportunities, call Bruce Edwards, Sports Program Manager, at 541-917-7773.
• COOL! Swanson Park Action Center is scheduled to open on Saturday, June 16, 2012, and may be rented by the hour.  COOL! reservations fill quickly.  For information on rentals and classes, visit http://www.cityofalbany.net/departments/parks-and-recreation/aquatics/cool-pool or call 541-917-7751.
• Albany Community Pool (ACP) offers family and adult swims, exercise, and lessons for all ages and abilities.  ACP, 2150 36th Avenue SE, may be rented by the hour, either half of the pool or the full length.  For ACP classes or rentals, call 541-967-4521.

For more information, call Parks & Recreation at 541-917-7777 or visit http://www.cityofalbany.net/departments/parks-and-recreation.

Last updated on Monday, May 21, 2012 02:06 PM