Jones County Parks & Rec

The Jones County Parks & Recreation Department has general policies and procedures that will guide staff when making decisions. All decisions will be made with patron and staff safety in mind, in order to provide a family-friendly environment.

 

Proof of Residency – Current Jones County Residents are entitled to resident rates on all admissions, rentals and programs. The Jones County has instituted the following procedure for residents to establish

A patron must provide one of the following identification in order to receive the resident rate.

Unexpired driver’s license

Unexpired state identification card

Current months utility bill showing address

Most recent property tax receipt

 

Inclusion Services – The Jones County Parks and Recreation Department encourages people with disabilities to participate in our programs our events. The Jones County Parks & Recreation will comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act in providing reasonable

The Jones County Parks & Recreation contracts with the Municipal Partners for Inclusive Recreation to provide assistance for any individual who needs support participating in a Parks and Recreation

Inclusion aides receive free admission while providing

The Jones County Parks & Recreation has a grievance procedure available to address ADA concerns if needed.

 

Safety – The safety of our patrons and staff members is a paramount concern of the Parks and Recreation Department.

In the event of an injury, accident, illness or uncomfortable situation, a staff member should be notified

In the event that blood or bodily fluid is involved, participation shall be halted until the area is properly cleaned and an accident report is filed by a staff

 

Language – The Jones County facilities and programs are intended to be family- oriented. Inappropriate language will not be tolerated. Patrons warned more than once may be asked to leave the

 

Lost and Found – Any items found in the Jones County Parks system will be brought and stored in the Directors office.

Valuables will be stored in the safe at the Directors office. After thirty days, lost and found valuables will be given to the Jones County Board of Commissioners.

Lost and found items not considered “valuable” are stored for two weeks before being donated to

 

Solicitation – Solicitation, including the distribution of literature or the seeking of contributions, is not allowed in Parks and Recreation

Facilities may be the collection site for food/toy drives with the approval of the Director of Parks and Recreation or his/her

Violations will be reported to the Jones County Sherriff Department for

 

Signage/Flyers – Outside flyers of programs/events, from not-for-profit organizations, that are not in direct competition with programs offered through the Jones County Parks and Recreation Department will be considered for

The Director of Parks and Recreation shall approve flyers/banners at least one week before posting.

Flyers should look professional.

Flyers may be posted up to two weeks in advance of program/event.

All materials will be discarded following publicized event unless otherwise

 

Vandalism – Violations will be reported to the Jones County Sherriff Department for investigation. Vandals will be prosecuted to the full extent of the

 

Violators – Rule violators create an unsafe and unfriendly recreation environment. Rule violators shall be dealt with in a reasonable and courteous manner. When dealing with rule violators, staff will make every attempt to be consistent, explain the rules and resolve any situation. Repeat rule violators or those refusing to abide by department rules will be reported to the Jones County Sherriff Department. When dealing with rule violators, staff will follow these guidelines.

Staff will enforce rules consistently and fairly at all

Staff will understand and be able to explain rules to

Staff will use a positive

Staff will refer problems to a full-time staff