Poppa Joe's Grove Rental Information

Download a copy of the Rental Contract here.

Download a copy of the Fee Schedule here.

Please return Rental Contract to poppajoesgrove@sellersvillefd.com

Grove rental options:

(Prices effective 10/31/2023)

Grove rental additonal options:

• A FIVE HUNDRED dollar ($500.00) down payment is required to reserve the Grove. The payment and signed Agreement must be returned to the Fire Department within thirty (30) days to hold Reservation date. Failure to return the payment and signed Agreement within thirty (30) days shall result in the cancellation of the grove rental reservation. The balance of the grove rental charge is due no later than 30 days prior to the date of the grove rental.

• A FOUR HUNDRED Dollar ($400.00) refundable “Damage Security Deposit” is required within 30 days of the contract signing. Pending no damage has occurred to the Grove property caused by LESSEE and/or LESSEE’s guests during the time allotted for rental, The Damage Security Deposit credit will be approved and refunded to the Lessee within 60 days after the event.

• Cancelation by the LESSEE after 60 days prior to the scheduled rental date will result in forfeiture of the Lessee’s Rental Down Payment ($500.00)

RULES AND REGULATIONS

1. LESSEE is responsible for all damages including but not limited to the Grove buildings, pavilion, refrigerator walk-in, kitchen appliances, refreshment bar taps and any other Fire Department Grove property. Damages and/or loss of Fire Department Grove property caused by any guest of the Lessee and/or outside caterers are the responsibility of the LESSEE

2. All decorations must be removed when rental is complete by the LESSEE

3. If an outside caterer is used, the caterer must provide proof of liability insurance coverage at the time the grove is rented. A current Certificate of Insurance naming: “Sellersville Fire Department” as the Certificate Holder will need to be emailed to poppajoesgrove@sellersvillefd.com.

*Caterers are expected to thoroughly clean up any appliances and buildings used by their staff during an event. LESSEE may lose their “Damage Security Deposit” if failure to clean up thoroughly after an event is determined.*

4. LESSEE is responsible for controlling the use of alcoholic beverages. Distribution and or consumption of alcohol is prohibited to and by persons under the age of 21. Lessee must provide Responsible Alcohol Management Program (RAMP) certified bartender(s) during the event if Alcoholic beverages are being dispensed. LESSOR assumes 0% liability for any harmful actions taken by intoxicated guest(s) of the LESSEE towards the guest(s) own person(s) or any other person(s) during or after the LESSEE’s contracted event.

5. Swimming is not permitted in Poppa Joe’s Pond nor the East Perkiomen Creek section on the Fire Department’s Property.

6. Fishing in Poppa Joe’s Pond is “CATCH AND RELEASE” only.

7. All trash is to be placed in proper containers supplied by Lessor. Fifty-Five (55) gallon trash bags are to be used in the black trash containers and are to be supplied by the Lessee. At the end of the event, all trash is to be transferred over to the large blue trash totes located in the parking lot. Failure to dispose of trash properly will result in the loss of the LESSEE’s “Damage Security Deposit”.

8. Pets are allowed on the premises. All pets must be kept on their leash at all times. Pet owners are 100% responsible for cleaning up after their pets. Pet owners are 100% responsible for the actions of their pets. The LESSOR takes no responsibility for any actions by the pets or pet owners deemed harmful to other guests. LESSEE may choose not to allow pets on the premises during the contracted event.

9. Small contained campfires are only allowed in the fire pit area. Must be 18 years or older to manage a campfire. No portable fire rings are allowed in the Grove. Any small campfire in the fire pit area must be extinguished completely by the end of the event by the LESSEE. Failure to extinguish all campfires will result in the loss of the LESSEE’s “Damage Security Deposit”.

10. No Vehicles on any Grass area. Parking is only permitted in the parking lot. No motor vehicles (except golf carts) are allowed on the pathway to the restrooms. Vehicle parking or driving on any grass area will result in the loss of LESSEE’s “Damage Security Deposit”.

11. No Tape, Adhesive or Fasteners including but not limited to duct tape, double sided tape, any type of heavy duty tape, scotch tape, command strips, tacks, staples, nails, etc. are allowed on any picnic table or building structure which is not designated for hanging decorations (interior or exterior surfaces). Decorations may be fastened to designated areas only. Decoration designated areas under the pavilion are marked by horizontal 2”x4” wooden studs which are located on the truss supports around the entire pavilion. Decoration designated areas on the Kitchen and Refreshment buildings are hooks which are located under the eaves of the buildings. Hanging any decorations outside of the designated areas located on the buildings will result in the loss of the Lessee’s “Damage Security Deposit”.

12. All items brought to the Grove by the LESSEE and their guests must be removed at the end of the event.

13. All Structures Rented must be cleaned of trash and debris at the end of the event.

Summary of Damages

Any and all damages to the LESSOR’s Grove Property sustained during the LESSEE’s event will be the full responsibility of the LEESEE to properly repair or pay for, as deemed necessary by the LESSOR, in order to restore the Grove items in question back to full capacity.

Damages include but are not limited to: Any damaged picnic tables, any damage to the pavilion structure and contents, any damage to the kitchen structure and contents, any damage to the refreshment building structure and contents, any damage to trees, any damage to the pond or fountains, any damage to the restrooms and contents, any unextinguished fires, any damaged fencing, any trash not disposed of properly or any trash left behind, any temporary or permanent paint markings on any structure owned by the LESSOR, etc.

If you are interested in renting our Grove, please click here to fill out an inquiry.

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