Terms & Regulations
Use of North Vancouver Parks & Playing Fields
The following Terms and Regulations form part of the agreement between all user groups or organizations and the North Vancouver Recreation Commission, the District of North Vancouver, the City of Vancouver, and School District #44 (North Vancouver) for the use of their premises. Before your group books a North Vancouver park or playing field, review these terms and the Waiver & Indemnity Clause that follows.
For more information about field bookings and park and field permits for your group, call Shellie Thorp at 604-983-6318 or email .
Terms & Regulations
The group or organization, in consideration of being granted permission to use the premises, agrees to be bound by the following Terms and Regulations, which form part of the Park/Field Permit.
- To be responsible for any damages incurred by the group or organization.
- To exercise the greatest care in use of the premises.
- To report all damage immediately to the North Vancouver Recreation Commission, or the City of North Vancouver, District of North Vancouver or School District No. 44.
- If members of the group or organization are under 19 years of age, to be under immediate supervision and control of a competent and trustworthy adult who will personally undertake to be responsible for the due observance of regulations governing the Premises.
- To be responsible for leaving the premises clean. Failure to do so may result in a fee levied for maintenance.
- To refrain from use of grass fields, when frozen, water saturated, with snow on the surface, or during extended rainfall.
- To adhere to grass field closures. Information may be obtained by calling the North Vancouver Recreation Commission at 604-983-6444 (ext 503)
- To pay whatever fees are levied according to this agreement.
- To call the North Vancouver Recreation Commission at 604-983-6318 and cancel the permit if the group or organization does not plan to use it.
The following restrictions apply to all user groups and organizations:
- Practicing on grass fields is not permitted without authorization.
- Objects are not to be placed in or on grass fields without first consulting with the Parks Department (due to underground irrigation systems).
- Liquor or beer is not permitted on any premises unless a liquor permit is in effect.
- Smoking is prohibited on all School District properties.
- Equipment storage on or in premises is not permitted without approval of the Parks Department.
- This permit is only for the said group or organization named on this permit. The premises may not be sublet.
Failure to adhere strictly to the above regulations may result in the cancellation of this permit. The applicant agrees to inform, to the best of his/her ability, all responsible officials associated with the group or organization of the Terms and Regulations.
Waiver & Indemnity Clause
The group or organization accepts and will use the premises at their own risk, and agrees that neither the North Vancouver Recreation Commission, the Corporation of the District of North Vancouver, the Corporation of the City of North Vancouver, School District No. 44 (North Vancouver), nor their respective officers, employees, servants, agents, heirs, successors and assigns have made any warranties or representations respecting the suitability or condition of the premises. The group or organization further agrees that it will indemnify and save harmless the North Vancouver Recreation Commission, the Corporation of the District of North Vancouver, the Corporation of the City of North Vancouver, School District No. 44 (North Vancouver) and their respective officers, employees, servants, agents, heirs, successors and assigns from and against any and all claims whatsoever, including all damages, liability, expenses, costs, and legal or other fees incurred in respect of any such claims or any actions or proceedings brought thereon arising directly or indirectly from or in connection with the granting of this permit and use of the premises.
Prior to the execution of this permit by the Commission, the group or organization will obtain and maintain comprehensive general liability insurance including, without limitation, coverage for the indemnity provided therein, on terms satisfactory to the Commission with the Commission, the District of North Vancouver, the City of North Vancouver and School District No. 44 (North Vancouver) as named insureds. Such policy will be written on a comprehensive basis. Please call and speak to our staff about the total amount of liability insurance required for bodily injury and death to any one or more persons or for property damage, or such higher limits as the Commission requires from time to time, and will contain a clause providing that the insurer will give the Commission, the District of North Vancouver, the City of North Vancouver and School District No. 44 (North Vancouver) 30 days prior written notice in the event of cancellation or material change. The group or organization will provide the Commission with evidence of such insurance coverage in the form of an executed copy of a Certificate of Insurance in a form satisfactory to the Commission
.The group or organization understands and agrees that this permit may be revoked or cancelled at any time with or without cause and, in the event of such revocation or cancellation, the group or organization shall have no claim or right to damages or reimbursement on account of any loss, damage or expense.
The applicant warrants and represents that he/she executes this application on behalf of the group or organization and has sufficient power, authority and capacity to bind the group or organization with his/her signature.
