Mavis Stouffer Park Lower and Upper Gazebos

The Stouffer Park Gazebos (both the lower and upper) are available for rent to Ripon residents, businesses, and organizations.  A Ripon resident may not rent the gazebo for a non-Ripon resident church, business, or organization, etc.  

All applicants MUST show proof of residency.

Rental Fee

For a one-day rental, the fee is $150.00. Reduced rates are not available.

A completed application, along with a $50.00 application fee, is required to secure the date. This amount will be applied toward your total rental fees.  Your application will then be submitted to the City Clerk for approval.   All additional items and fees due must be submitted to City Hall no later than two weeks prior to the date of your event.

Insurance Requirements

In addition to the rental fee, Liability Insurance is required for all events at the users expense.  A minimum of $1,000,000 must be secured adding “The City of Ripon, its officers, agents and employees” as additional insured.  The certificate must state the date of the event and the location.  The City of Ripon allows you to purchase Liability Insurance through the city for the event. The cost will vary according to the proposed use.  

Rental Hours

For a one-day rental, the gazebo can be used from 7:00 a.m. until dark.  The rental is strictly for the use of the gazebo. The park area around the gazebo is available to the public on a first come, first serve basis.

*The City has no control over what happens between the time our staff cleans and you rent.  

Music

Amplified music or amplified sound is prohibited at the park.  Public Address Systems are prohibited without prior written permission from the Recreation Director.  Small portable radios are permitted so long as they are operated at such a volume as not to disturb other persons in the park or any residence along the park.  There is no electricity available at the gazebos.

Cleaning Requirements

The City of Ripon requires that you leave the gazebo area clean and free from any trash and debris.  Trash cans are available at the park; however, there is no guarantee of availability.  Should you need additional trash cans, they can be delivered at your expense.  The cost is $20.00 per extra can requested prior to the event and $50.00 per extra can requested after normal work hours.  If the gazebo is not cleaned to the City’s specifications, the applicant assumes full responsibility for clean up.  

A separate Security/Cleaning deposit of $100.00 is required for all events.  This deposit must be paid with cash or cashier’s check.  This deposit is refundable if all contractual terms are met.  Should there be a need for the police to be called out due to disturbances, the Security/Cleaning deposit will automatically be forfeited.       

Restrictions:

  • No more than 300 people are allowed per event. 
  • Barbeques are not permitted at any of our parks.  This includes both charcoal and gas grills. 
  • Bounce or jump houses are not allowed in any of our Parks.
  • Per RMC 9.23.040, all City parks are declared drug, alcohol and gang-free zones.  Consistent with Section 9.04.020, alcoholic beverages are not permitted within any City parks.

Cancellation Policy

Should you cancel thirty (30) days or more prior to the event, a full refund will be given.  All monies will be forfeited should you cancel less than thirty (30) days prior to the event. We do not issue refunds for inconvenient weather.