The Screened Pavilion at Memorial Park
By Robyn Rosner
School is officially out and summer is here! That means more time to host gatherings of friends and family for celebrations. With graduations,
holidays, weddings, family reunions, and cook-outs, to name a few, there are many reasons to celebrate all summer long. But living on a small island
many of us make the sacrifice of square feet to live by the beach. Where will everyone park? Will everyone I want to invite fit in my house, let alone
porch? How will the kiddos stay entertained? Don’t let these concerns stop you from your celebrations, the City has a facility for you.
Of the handful of City facilities available for rental, the Screened Pavilion at Memorial Park is perfect for summer festivities. Large enough to
hold 300 people, there is plenty of room for activities. The surrounding Memorial Park offers restrooms, a playground, tennis courts, volleyball courts,
a basketball court and a large field with room for even more activities. Inside the Screened Pavilion there are 20 picnic tables, ceiling fans, overhead
lights, and electrical outlets. Directly outside the back door across from the double door entryway are two large grills and water faucet access. The
Screened Pavilion remains locked and is only accessible by a key when reserved, which gives the option to come and go as you please during the
hours of the reservation time. So feel free to enjoy the amenities of the surrounding park, cross the street and go to the beach, or go for a ride on the
bike route that runs right beside the pavilion.
Luckily for those that live within the City of Tybee Island there is no rate fee for residents to reserve the Screened Pavilion. The only financial
requirement is the $100 damage/cleaning deposit, which is returned after the reservation, as long as there is no damage and everything has been
cleaned up. All that is required to reserve any facility is the completed facility reservation application and damage/cleaning deposit payment. Too tired
to ride your bike all the way to City Hall to complete the application? Let us make it even easier for you! The Facility Reservation Application is available
on the City’s website www.cityoftybee.org by selecting ‘How Do I…’ in the top menu bar on the homepage and then clicking the second to last option
‘Make a Facility Reservation’ in the first column under ‘Apply For.’ There is an area for payment information at the bottom of the application and you
are able to submit via email or fax.
And when summertime is gone and the living is not so easy, birthdays, anniversaries, celebrations of life, picnics and baby showers still must go
on. The Screened Pavilion and other City facilities are available for reservations year round. And let’s face it, if you live on Tybee chances are you enjoy
celebrating things all year long. Even for those that cross the bridges from surrounding areas to enjoy some Tybee time, non-residents are also able to
reserve the City’s facilities at either a daily or hourly rate fee. Contact the City of Tybee Island Facilities/Special Events Coordinator at 912-472-5045
or rrosner@cityoftybee.org to reserve a facility for your next upcoming event!
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