American Legion Park is one of the most poplar parks in Decatur. It is the perfect place for a family get together with a large pavilion, a new restroom facility, large children's playground, and lots of shaded area. The covered pavilion with picnic tables located at American Legion Park is available for private rental.
Note:
AMERICAN LEGION PARK PAVILION RENTAL RULES
- No Alcoholic Beverages allowed
- No smoking on or around the playground area
- Motorized vehicles restricted to roadways and parking.
- No chalk inside the pavilion
- No Silly String
- No glitter or confetti
- Behavior which protects the park, its facilities, and visitors must be maintained at all times.
- City park Rules and Regulations Chapter 95 of City Code.
PAVILION RESERVATIONS
Pavilion rental fee is $20 per day. Rentals are for the entire day. The Decatur Parks Department Keeps the restrooms unlocked at American Legion Park for the public to enjoy, However if you need electrical box access, a key is required ($20 key deposit). The rental key must be picked up at Riverside Center by the rental party prior to the rental. Office hours: Monday-Friday, 8am-4pm. RIVERSIDE CENTER IS NOT OPEN ON THE WEEKENDS. The $20 key deposit will be refunded to you once the key is returned to Riverside Center following your rental.
OCCUPANCY RULES
If someone is using the pavilion during your rental, kindly inform them you have the pavilion reserved through the parks department. If they refuse to leave, you may call the Sheriff’s Department at 724-5345 to have them removed.
MAINTENANCE
Our Park Department Staff tends to our parks prior to each rental to clean and stock our facilities. However, since our pavilions are not locked, we cannot guarantee their condition upon your arrival. This includes the availability of toilet tissue in our restrooms. In case of any maintenance problems within the park please call Sue Milholland, Maintenance Director, at 724-2881 or 223-8305 ANYTIME during your rental.
PLEASE HELP KEEP OUR PARKS CLEAN
A lot of time and tax dollars are spent trying to keep our parks and facilities clean. Please assist our staff in keeping the park clean by leaving the shelter and grounds free of litter. Please report any vandalism within the park to Sue Milholland, Maintenance Director, at 724-2881 or 223-8305.
