City of
Harahan, Louisiana
6437 Jefferson Hwy, Harahan, LA 70123
Harahan Recreation Department
(504) 737-2166
Recreation Director: Stuart Foley
Facility Rental Information
Reservation Guidelines
Be sure to read all the rules and regulations before booking one of our facilities. For more information, please call 504-737-6383. Ask for Ashley Kesler.
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Reservations for any facility are to be made in person, as far in advance as possible at Harahan City Hall, between the hours of 9am-4pm Monday thru Friday, except holidays.
A non-refundable fee will be charged for each rental per 24-hour period in addition to a $100.00 refundable damage deposit. A service charge of $35.00 will be assessed for any returned checks.
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No reservations will be accepted by phone.
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Deposit check must accompany the completed and signed reservation form.
Shelter Rentals
The recreation shelters are available to rent year-round under the following conditions. Shelter rental hours 10AM – 8PM (or dark). NO water games, slides or pools will be allowed on playground property. NO PLAYING IN FOUNTAIN. Loud and profanity music will not be tolerated. Space Walks must be picked up at the conclusion of the scheduled event. They will not be allowed to be left on city property.
Field and Gym Rentals
The Harahan Gym may be available for rental for private parties and dances for an hourly rate with approval of the Mayor and Playground Supervisor. Arrangements would need to be made to protect the gym floor which may or may not be available. Rental prices may vary according to the facility and type of function to be held. Special policies exist for league rentals. Rental prices are based upon the type of field use category. Rental of any City of Harahan facility may incur a utility fee. Any field rental must be approved by the Playground Supervisor.
Publicity
No tickets, invitations or publicity for your event should be issued until the City of Harahan has approved the application for rental. The City of Harahan is to approve all publicity prior to posting at facility.
Cancellations
Please notify Ashley Kesler within 10(ten) working days of cancellation of any facility to receive a refund. The City of Harahan reserves the right to pre-empt or cancel any activity at any of our facilities. If this becomes necessary you will be notified as far in advance as possible, and you will receive a full refund. The City of Harahan will not be responsible for any expenses incurred prior to cancellation except for deposits and rental fees. The City of Harahan reserves the right at any time to cancel any bookings which have been previously confirmed for ANY violation of these rules and regulations.
Insurance
A special risk insurance policy (liability coverage of $1,000,000) is required for use of Spacewalks and/or any other such apparatus as determined by the City of Harahan on any HRD property. NO water slides will be allowed. Spacewalks must be picked up at the end of the rental and not left on City property.
Parking
All vehicles MUST park in the designated areas. DO NOT remove shrubs, stoppers, chains, or cut any chained fence or locked or chained gates. NO vehicle is allowed to drive on any grassy area at any time, doing so will result in automatic forfeit of deposit.
Rides
Live pony rides are NOT allowed on any HARAHAN RECREATION DEPARTMENT properties.
Beverages
NO GLASS CONTAINERS AT ANY TIME. The City of Harahan must approve the consumption of alcoholic beverages prior to the event. Beer truck units must be self-contained, and electrical hook-ups must be completed prior to rental date. If alcoholic beverages are to be consumed during a major rental event, then a Police Detail will be handled by the City of Harahan and there will be additional fees incurred.
Large Groups and Events
Any rental event for groups or large numbers whether indoors or outdoors must be approved by the Mayor and a Police Officer must be present.
Seafood
Boiled seafood is NOT PERMITTED on ANY HARAHAN RECREATION DEPARTMENT property, unless prepared by a caterer with self-contained equipment. If boiled seafood is to be consumed on any site, then an additional $ 100.00 NON-REFUNDABLE fee is required and an additional $100.00 clean up deposit. Seafood debris must be removed from the facility. Failure to leave shelter area clean of seafood and/or trash will result in forfeiture of all deposits made.
Rental Fees
Rental | Cost |
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Shelter 1, 2, or 3 at Harahan Playground | $125.00 |
Royland Playground | $125.00 |
Harahan Clubhouse (3 hours min) | $300.00 |
Harahan Clubhouse Additional Hour | $100.00 |
Harahan Clubhouse Cleaning Fee | $100.00 |
Harahan Clubhouse Outside Park | $125.00 |
Harahan Clubhouse Refundable Deposit | $100.00 |
Seafood Rental Deposits:
(In addition to rental fee) | $100.00 |
Seafood Deposit Clean Up Fee | $100.00 |
Police Detail Fee (4 hours min) | $40.00 (per hour) |