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1. How do you reserve Park Shelters, Gazebos or register for Youth Sports Programs?

You can make reservations or register for youth sports programs online here or call our Park and Recreation Department at 803-547-2273.

2. What does the “Birthday Cut off” mean?

However old your child is on September 1st determines what age bracket he/she plays.

3. Where can I find inclement weather cancellation notices?

Our inclement weather notices will be posted on our website, www.fortmillsc.gov, or our Facebook Fan Page, Town of Fort Mill Parks and Rec. You may call our Weather Hotline at 803-547-9043.

4. Can I request a coach or a certain team?

We are unable to honor any/all carpooling and/or coach’s requests due to the high demand and inability to honor all requests, but we will honor as best as possible. Rest assured that all siblings are always placed on the same team. Children will be placed on the same team of the parent who is the head coach. Assistant coaches will assist teams where their children are assigned.

5. Do I get a refund after signing up?

No. Once we place the order for uniforms there are no refunds.

6. When do the bathrooms at the parks open and close?

The bathrooms open by 8:00 a.m. and close at dusk, unless there is an event scheduled. The bathrooms are also winterized and closed, from mid-December until March 1^st, every year.

7. When does the water park open at Steele St. Park?

The water park opens around the first week of May (depending on the temperature) and closes after the Labor Day weekend in September.

8. Why are the athletic fields locked at times?

The athletic fields are only locked on days they are being rented for an athletic event. The main reason is that they have been raked and lined for a rental and are locked to prevent anyone from playing on them prior to game time.

9. Are dogs allowed on the fields?

No they are not.

10. Can we use the baseball fields to hit a few balls and play catch?

The fields can be used during the day, if they are not rented for play, amongst a small group. No access is allowed if the fields are lined for a recreational game that day, fields are closed.

11. Can I hit golf balls on the athletic fields?

No. There are several golf courses with driving ranges in the area. Please practice at any one of them.

12. Can I have a bounce house?

Yes, but the town has to have a certificate of insurance from the company providing the bounce house naming the Town of Fort Mill as an additional insured.

13. What if my event is rained out?

We will try to switch your rental to a different day.

14. Who do we contact for lost and found items?

Please contact the Park and Recreation Department at 803-547-2273 for all lost and found items.