Council approves Greenville Street Park rental fees; city projects opening within weeks

Council approved adjustments to Greenville Street Park rental fees after staff described recent facility improvements funded through SPLAS (about $1.28 million) that added a covered stage and expanded greenspace. Staff recommended fee parity with similar city venues and proposed a $300 rate for events lasting four hours or more, a $100 security deposit, and rental hours aligned with other city facilities (9 a.m.–9 p.m.).

Councilors asked whether the four-hours-or-more rate had a cap and whether setup/tear-down time was included; staff confirmed the 9 a.m.–9 p.m. rental window must include setup and tear-down and that larger events (tournaments, festivals) were the primary target for the four-hour pricing.

When asked about construction completion, staff said the contractor is coordinating the park opening and that the facility should be available for public rental within the coming weeks; staff and council expressed plans to host a public, free opening event once weather and warranty considerations align. The fee schedule passed unanimously.