PUBLIC
SERVICE
ANNOUNCEMENT

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

December 23, 2002


NEW YEAR BRINGS MODIFICATIONS TO RESERVATION POLICIES FOR TOWN OF CARY FACILITIES

Policies regarding reservation of town picnic shelters will be implemented effective January 1, 2003. In addition changes to advance reservation of Page-Walker Arts & History Center begins February 1. Modifications include advance reservation, deposits and implementation of cancellation fees. These changes were approved at the Cary Town Council meeting on December 12, 2002.

Modifications to Picnic Shelter Reservation Policy

  • Nonresident fee set at an additional 50%.
  • Full payment will be required at time of reservation, eliminating deposits.
  • Reservations can now be made up to six months in advance for Cary residents and five months for nonresidents.
  • Implement a cancellation fee of $25 for reservations not canceled within 30 days of use. Reservations canceled less than 30 days in advance will be refunded amount paid, less $25 cancellation fee.

Page-Walker Arts & History Center

  • Reservations can be made up to twelve months in advance for Cary residents and to six months in advance for nonresidents.

For more information, please visit www.townofcary.org or contact the Parks, Recreation & Cultural Resources Admin office at (919) 469-4061.

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PRIMARY CONTACTS:

Dwayne Jones, Recreation Programs Manager, (919) 469-4064
Meredith Bridgers, Recreation Projects Specialist, (919) 462-3960
Bill Coleman, Town Manager, (919) 469-4002
Susan Moran, Public Information Officer, (919) 460-4951