Canton Parks and Recreation increase rental fees

Canton Parks and Recreation
Canton Parks and Recreation

CANTON – Canton Parks and Recreation is increasing the cost of shelter and facility rentals, effective July 1.

Fees will increase between $10 to $100 for the various rentals, according to the organization, which cited electrical, restroom and other upgrades in the last several years.

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A $100 check or cash deposit, which will be returned the following month if there's been no damage, now is required for Garaux Hall and the Canton Garden Center. The center's weekday rental hours also changed to 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Thursday, according to a news release.

The new rental rates are as follows:

  • Basic outdoor shelter — $50 a day for residents and $60 a day for non-residents.

  • Outdoor shelter with kitchenette — $75 a day for residents and $85 a day for non-residents.

  • Garaux Hall — $225 a day for residents and $275 a day for non-residents.

  • Canton Garden Center — $225 for a 6-hour minimum weekday rental and $400 for a 6-hour minimum weekend rental regardless of residency.

Reservations for the remainder of 2022 booked before July 1 will be at the current rates, which can be found at cantonparksandrec.com. Canton Parks and Recreation can be contacted at 330-456-4521 or cantonparks@cantonohio.gov for more information.

This article originally appeared on The Repository: Canton Parks and Recreation increase rental fees