Veterans Park
Address: 1036 Royal Palm Beach Blvd
Acreage: 6 acres
Facilities: Large and small amphitheater, Café’ on the Green, bocce court, walking path, waterfall, interactive fountain, 2 picnic pavilions, tot lot, open area, and 2 restroom facilities.
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Veterans Park is located centrally in Royal Palm Beach at the intersection of Royal Palm Beach Blvd and Sparrow Drive. This multi-generational facility offers a wide variety of family oriented activities, recreation programs, concerts, and special events.
Performance Garden:
Perfect settings for small theater, music performances or a small wedding.
This area of the park includes:
 A small performance pavilion with tiered seating Rest Rooms with Dressing Area
Veterans Memorial:
The garden area will commemorate the veterans who have served our country in times of war.
This area of the park includes:
Memorial Gardens
Ceremonial Court
Large Group Picnic Area:
Family reunions, corporate groups and large weddings will find plenty of space to picnic here. If the picnic includes fundraising, is open to the public, has an admission fee or involves selling food or merchandise, a special event application must be submitted. Residents can request the use of one of the picnic pavilion for a 3-hour time block at no charge. Reservation are made on a first come, first served basis.
Two large picnic pavilions
Open field play area
Rest Rooms
Playscape Area
Interactive Fountain:
This is small interactive fountain is open to all residents.
Groups, Day Camps, and Day Care Facilities will need to secure a permit for use of the fountain. They must adhere to all rules and guidelines wet forth regarding the use.
Festival Events Lawn:
The covered walkway area and open area is the focal point of the park for art shows, green markets and special events.
Shaded seating areas
Interactive fountain
Small picnic area/shelters
Kiss and ride, and bus stop
Café on the Green:
A quiet place to eat, read and socialize
Covered patio area
Chess/Checker tables
Rest Rooms
Waterfall and Small Amphitheater:
This limestone cavern and waterfall system presents a pleasant
background for concerts, weddings and family activities.
Limestone Waterfall and fresh water swamp
Small Amphitheater with tiered seating
Native Florida habitats and vegetation
FACILITY USE:
The Village of Royal Palm Beach Veterans Park is available for rent by the residents, civic organizations, and private and commercial users. All rental opportunities are the subject to approval of the Special Events Application by the Village Council and availability of village staff. The Village may schedule other adjacent areas of the facility that may interfere and will not completely close the facility for any special event. There are several dates during the year which will not receive approval: Memorial Day, Veteran’s Day, First Weekend in December (Holiday Light-up), and any other dates that conflict with a Village Special Event.
HOUR OF OPERATION:
Veteran’s Park is a dawn to dusk park however hours of operation may be extended based on the Special Event Application.
Exception: Friday Evenings: No events after 5:00 pm
Saturday: No Events before 12 noon at the Performance Garden.
RENTAL RATE STRUCTURES:
Fees and cost schedule for any special event at Veteran’s Park is listed as follows:
Performance Garden: $350.00 plus tax per day (Lake Worth Bandshell)
Large Group Picnic Area: Weekday: $ Weekend: $
Festival Event Lawn:
Waterfall Area:
Small Amphitheater:
Interactive Fountain: $25.00 for a 2 hour time period.
COSTS:
The user based on the recommendation from the Technical Review Committee may incur additional cost. The user group will be responsible for the supervision of the event or function. Should additional staff be necessary, it is the responsibility of the user to provide that staff at their own expense.
Park Attendant: $ per hour
Security: Police Service: $Union Contract
Fire Department Services $
WAIVER OF RENTAL FEES AND OTHER CHARGES
The Village Manager may waive any/all rentals and other charges of the facility by other governmental agencies or other agencies associated with government agencies. Such waivers shall be restricted to ??????????????. No such waiver shall be permitted for weekend use.
CATERERS AND VENDORS
All caters providing food and services must meet applicable County Health Department and Occupational license requirements and provide proof of general liability insurance coverage. Vendors including bands, clowns, and DJ’s must also provide insurance naming Village of Royal Palm Beach as additional insured.
CANCELLATION
A request to cancel an event must be in writing by the original permit requester. Refunds will be made as follows:
10 days prior:
30 days prior:
No refunds will be given if notification is less than 7 days prior to the event.
RESCHEDULING
Rescheduling is subject to a suitable substitution date is available.
UNCONTROLLABLE EVENTS
The Village reserves the right to cancel or reschedule any event, at any time due to circumstances over which it has no control. In the event of this occurring, a full refund, or substitute date where one is reasonably available, will be granted. In the event of the National Weather Service imposes a Hurricane Warning for our area 24 hours of your event, you may reschedule, within the original parameters, at no charge.
ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE
No alcohol is allowed in the park. Failure to abide by this rule may jeopardize your event.
SECURITY DEPOSIT
A security deposit must accompany the Special Event Application
MISCELLANEOUS INFORMATION:
To insure that the park is utilized properly and your security deposit is returned, the following guideline must be adhered to.
Tents, canopies or other equipment (chairs, tables) are allowed only with prior written approval
No objects shall be inserted into the ground except 2x2 signs mounted on surveyor stakes for directional purposes only
No motorized rides or amusements are allowed
Do not attach any items to trees or park property. NO nails, tape staples etc.
Do not leave any bags or containers of trash on grounds or tables.
Bands, Deejays and large stereo systems must follow the Village Ordinance regarding noise.
All Park and Facility Regulations are applicable.
HOLD HARMLESS AGREEMENT AND INSURANCE
A hold harmless agreement will be required.
Fountain Regulations:
Fountain is open to all village residents.
Groups of 10 or more individuals must have a permit or they will be asked to leave the fountain in the event of overcrowding.
An agency or groups can reserve a maximum of one per week. Permits will be issued for a maximum of 2 hours.
Groups utilizing the fountain must have a ratio of 1 per 15 staff to participant ratio. Staff will be required to actively supervise and monitor their group.
Request for permit can be directed to the Recreation Department at 790-5124.
Fountain rules are posted on site. Individuals or groups not adhering to these rules may be asked to leave the facility.
Diapers, pets, cups/buckets/toys, food and drink are prohibited in fountain.
In the event of inclement weather the fountain staff will have the authority to close the fountain as necessary.
Picnic Pavilions:
Village of Royal Palm Beach Residents can reserve a picnic pavilion through the Recreation Department. The permit allows residents to have a picnic at their neighborhood park. Permits are available for a three-hour time block. Available time slots: 9:00 am – 12 n, 1:00-4:00 pm and 5:00 – 8:00 pm (Daylight Savings Time). Parking is limited at the neighborhood parks.
Any resident, corporation or other entity of any kind, whatsoever, desiring to conduct any type of special event, within the Village which is not specifically allowed under the regular licenses and business regulation section set forth herein must make application for a permit from the Village Council. Special Event Applications are available through the Village Clerk’s Office.
SPECIAL EVENTS:
A SPECIAL EVENT shall mean any meeting, activity, gathering or group of person, animals or vehicles or a combination thereof, having a common purpose, design or goal upon any public or private facility, street, sidewalk, park or other place or building where the special event substantially inhibits the usual flow of pedestrian or vehicular traffic or which occupies any public area or building and pre-empts use by the general public. A Special Permit is required.
Permit process consists of submitting a written application to the Village Clerk’s Office at least forty-five (45) days prior to the date, which the special event is proposed, unless the Village Council approves a shorter time frame.
A Village Official will process the completed special event application. The application will be forwarded to the Village Technical Review Committee for review and comments. Thereafter, the application for special event will be submitted to the Village Council at its next regularly scheduled meeting for action. The Village Council may approve or deny the application, in whole or in part and may place conditions of approval.
The applicant will not be given individual notice of the date his/her application is proposed to be considered by the Village Council.
All special events shall be coordinated with Village staff in order to lessen adverse impacts and to allow continuous protection of health, safety and welfare of all. Inspections and approval by Village staff may be required prior to commencement of the event.
PARK PAVILIONS & ATHLETIC FACILITIES RENTAL FEES
TABLE I – ATHLETIC FACILITIES
Facility |
Non-Profit Resident Rate |
Non-Resident Rate (Includes Maintenance Fee) |
Security Deposit |
Baseball, Softball and Soccer Fields |
$10/hour $100/day |
$20/hour $200/day |
$100 $200 |
All Courts |
$5/hour $50/day |
$10/hour $100/day |
$50 $100 |
Hockey Rinks |
$10/hour $100/day |
$20/hour $200/day |
$100 $200 |
TABLE II – PICNIC PAVILIONS
Facility |
Resident Rate |
Non-Resident (+) Maintenance Fee/day Rate |
Crestwood Park (seats 16/pavilion) 2 pavilions available |
$25/day |
$25 (+) $25/day |
Earthday Park (seats 16) |
$25/day |
$25 (+) $25/day |
Pippin Park Pavilion (seats 32) |
$25/day |
$25 (+) $25/day |
Lakeside Challenger Park (seats 32) |
$25/day |
$25 (+) $25/day |
Veterans Park Pavilion (seats 32) |
$25/three hour time slot* |
$25 (+) $25/three hour time slot* |
Todd Robiner Park Pavilion (seats 32) |
$25/day |
$25 (+) $25/day |
Bob Marcello Baseball Complex Pavilion (seats 32) |
$25/day |
$25 (+) $25/day |
Veterans Park Outdoor Classroom |
$50/three hour time slot* |
$50 (+) $50/three hour time slot* |
TABLE III – SPECIAL EVENT FEES: TOURNAMENTS, CAMPS
Facility |
Facility Fee |
Light Fee |
Staffing Fee |
Security Deposit |
Baseball, Basketball, Softball, Soccer, Rollerhockey |
$200/12 hour day $30/each add’l hour |
$10/hour/field |
$25/hour/ complex** |
$200 |
* Time Slots Available: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon
1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
** As required per man hour beyond normal work hours.
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