Parks and Recreation Refund Policy

An administrative fee of $11 per participant will be assessed for each program refund processed. Credits or refunds must be requested at least 7 days prior to the start of the program or event and will carry a $11 administrative fee for processing. Swim lessons are non-refundable once payment has been received. No refunds will be given once a program has begun. No discounts will be given for absences. To request an exception for a family or personal emergency, please email a detailed explanation to parks@covingtonwa.gov. Exceptions will be approved on a case-by-case basis at the discretion of the division manager or designee. If a program or activity is cancelled due to extreme weather, low participation numbers or for a reason beyond the city's control, then exceptions will be approved on a case-by-case basis at the discretion of the division manager or designee.

Public Facility Rentals: Refunds must be requested at least 14 days prior to the start of the program, event, or rental and will carry a $11 administrative fee for processing. If a cancellation is requested less than 14 days in advance, the Rental Fee will not be refunded. Damage Deposits will always be refunded in the case of the cancellation. Modifications to an event must be made at least 7 days in advance and will carry a $11 administrative fee. No refunds will be offered for unused hours. In the case of extreme weather, exceptions will be approved on a case-by-case basis at the discretion of the division manager or designee.

Non-Sufficient Fund (NSF) Check Policy: A NSF check processing fee will be imposed for all returned checks and could result in refusal of future participation.

Covington Parks and Recreation Release and Hold Harmless Agreement: In the absence of a signature, registration for the program, payment of fees and/or participation in the program(s) or activity(ies) shall constitute acceptance of the conditions set forth in this release. I agree to indemnify, release and hold harmless the City of Covington, all of its officers, agents, volunteers and employees, from any and all liability for injuries, claims, costs, loss or damage to persons (including death) or property, that result from, arise out of or are in any way, directly or indirectly, connected with the use of City of Covington owned or operated facilities, City of Covington sponsored events or programs or that may be the result of or related in any way to any negligence or other acts or omissions of the City of Covington, its officers, agents, employees or volunteers. I grant full permission to use any photographs, video tapes or any other record of this program for any City of Covington informational or promotional use. I am agreeing to these terms on behalf of, and they are binding on myself, my family and my heirs, beneficiaries, personal representatives and estate.

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