Penfield Complex
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Penfield I and The Jacky Durrell Pavilion (formerly Penfield II) are waterfront banquet facilities that may be rented for private parties, weddings, etc. Reservations may be made 1 year to the month from the date. (ex: A reservation for April 16, 2011 may be made during the month of April, 2010 during normal business hours.) All bookings must be done in person at the Parks and Recreation Office at 75 Mill Plain Road.
Penfield Reservations are done by a lottery system. On the first business day of the month, those persons wishing to book an event for the next year will have their names chosen at random at 9:00AM. Please note, the person chosen in the lottery is responsible for the contract and payments for the Penfield Reservation. A $200.00 deposit is due upon booking. If a cancellation is made at least 60 days prior to the event half of the deposit will be returned. Any cancellations made less than 60 days from the event date, the entire $200.00 deposit will be forfeited. Proof of residency is required to receive resident fees. Any evening party where alcohol is being served will require hiring a Fairfield Police Officer for an additional $228.00 (4 hours)
For further information and availability, please call the Parks & Recreation Department at 203-256-3144.
Penfield 1
The Penfield 1 Banquet Hall is an L-shaped indoor facility surrounded by a large outdoor, covered deck. The indoor capacity is 200 guests while indoor and deck capacity allows for 200 – 225 guests.
Located at 323 Fairfield Beach Road, the Penfield 1 building is the gateway for public access to Penfield Beach allows for rentals only from 8:00 PM – Midnight. This casual facility has no kitchen facilities. The Rental fees for Penfield 1 include an hour before and after the function for set-up and clean-up at no additional charge. Table and chairs are also included.
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PENFIELD 1 Rental FeesS |
2010 FeesMay 29 – Sept 6 |
2011 FeesConstruction Plans |
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WEEKDAYS/WEEKENDS |
RESIDENTS NON-RES. |
$500.00 $900.00 |
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***2011 rates subject to change.
Penfield 1 Frequently Asked Questions (Printer Friendly Version)
When does Penfield I open, and how much does it cost to rent?
Please see above.
What equipment does the Town provide?
The Town provides the building with tables and chairs only. Penfield 1 has NO kitchen facilities at all. Electrical capacity is also very limited and there is NO heating or cooling equipment in the building.
How do we get to Penfield I?
The address of Penfield 1 is 323 Fairfield Beach Road. For written directions, please refer to the
website noted above.
Where do we park?
Parking for Penfield 1 will be in lots 1 and 4. Lot 1 is directly in front of the entrance to Penfield 1 and lot 4 is across the street from the main entrance. Please inform parking guard at the gate whose party you are attending and he will direct you to the proper parking area.
If your party attendees have current Town of Fairfield beach parking permits, they are allowed to park in any of the lots.
How many people does the building hold?
Penfield I has a fire-code maximum of 250 people - approximately 150 inside and 100 outside.
The building has two interior rooms and two outdoor decks for party use. Inside, the main room has a small dance floor and can hold a maximum of 10 (with dance floor) to 12 (without dance floor) five-foot diameter round tables. Each table accommodates 8 people comfortably. The auxiliary room will hold about 6 round tables, or can be used as a staging area for food.
There are two distinct outdoor decks for renters to use. The “main deck” is directly in front of the building and the other is to the left as you leave the building. The main deck is empty and can hold 6 to 8 round tables. On the other deck, there are 8 - 6 foot long picnic tables for party use. These decks are not accessible to the public if the building is rented.
Can I get into the building to set-up early?
Because Penfield I is a public recreational facility open until 8 p.m., we cannot allow for the early set-up of parties. Set-up will be not be allowed until 7 p.m.
Who sets up and cleans up the party?
The attendant will assist in the set-up of tables and chairs only. The attendant will inform lessee where to set up any equipment, explain the rules and regulations governing the party and make sure your party is observing them during your stay. At the close of your party, the attendant will assist in the breaking down and proper storage of the tables and chairs. At the time designated on the contract to be the end of the party, the lessee will remove all equipment and supplies in a timely manner and the attendant will finish the building’s cleaning and security. The hour after the party is for clean-up only, not an extension of the party itself. All music must stop, bars close and people must exit the building quietly so we may proceed to clean the building. If the attendant has to extend his tenure for more than one hour after the party for clean-up, an additional maintenance fee will be charged.
Can we store or drop off our equipment before or after the party?
If equipment needs to be stored for the night after a party, a fee will be charged. Storage must be arranged and paid for prior to the day of the event. The town is NOT responsible for the security of these goods during the duration of the storage.
What are the rules for decorating the building?
Lessee must provide all paper products, table covering, ash trays, glassware, etc. Minimum decorating and set up may be done by Lessee. The use of confetti is prohibited. Decorations must be removed immediately after function. TAPE ONLY (no nails, staples, etc.). Candles are permitted provided they are glass enclosed. No open flames. Tikki torches are permitted with location approval by the attendant.
Jacky Durrell Pavilion
The Jacky Durrell Pavilion Banquet facility is housed in a separate building to the right of the main Penfield 1 building with direct waterfront seating for 125 and a full commercial kitchen. Because it is not used for public access to the beach, Jacky Durrell Pavilion is available for afternoon rentals with the exception of months of July and August. Rental fees for Jacky Durrell Pavilion include an hour before and after the function for set-up and clean-up at no additional charge. (Additional time for set-up may be available for an additional charge.) Table and chairs are also included.
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** NO Afternoon Parties during the months of July and August
***2011 rates subject to change.
Jacky Durrell Pavilion Frequently Asked Questions (Printer Friendly Version)
When does Jacky Durrell Pavilion open, and how much does it cost to rent?
Please see above.
How do we get to Jacky Durrell Pavilion?
The address of Jacky Durrell Pavilion is 401 Fairfield Beach Road. For written directions, please refer to the website noted above.
Where do we park?
Parking for Jacky Durrell Pavilion is in Lot 3, which is directly across the street from the driveway leading up to Jacky Durrell Pavilion. Access to Lot 3 is through the entrance on Penfield Road. (right out driveway, left at stop sign and left into the lot at the grey guard shack). There is one handicapped parking spotat the top of the driveway at Jacky Durrell Pavilion. Guests may be dropped off at the top of the driveway, but the vehicle must park in Lot 3, across the street from the facility. All other vehicles must park in lot 3, no exceptions. Caterers may drop off food and equipment at the top of the hill, but when finished, must then park in the lot across the street. One catering vehicle may park at the top of the hill for the duration of the party. If your party attendees have current Town of Fairfield beach parking permits, they are allowed to park in any of the lots.
How many people does the building hold?
Jacky Durrell Pavilion provides tables and chairs for a fire-code maximum of 125 people using BOTH the interior and outdoor deck of the building. You may use the deck for additional outdoor seating or set-ups in good weather, but you must also be ready for inclement weather. The interior of the building is relatively small, so the practical capacity is reduced by bad weather. It’s been our experience that events hosting 80-90 people seem to be the optimum size.
What equipment does the Town provide?
The Town provides the building with tables and chairs only. Kitchen facilities include: a ten burner; two oven stove, a commercial refrigerator and a medium sized ice chest. All other equipment must be provided by the renter or caterer. Wood for the fireplace is NOT provided by the Town. No other heating or cooling equipment is available.
Can I get into the building to set-up early?
Additional set-up time is available at Jacky Durrell Pavilion ONLY. For afternoon functions, additional set-up time may be purchased at time of booking. For evening functions, additional set-up time may be requested two weeks prior to the function when paying balance. Requests will be considered only if no afternoon function is scheduled.
Who sets up and cleans up the party?
The attendant will assist in the set-up of tables and chairs only. The attendant will inform lessee where to set up any equipment, explain the rules and regulations governing the party and make sure your party is observing them during your stay. At the close of your party, the attendant will assist in the breaking down and proper storage of the tables and chairs. The lessee will remove all equipment and supplies in a timely manner and the attendant will finish the building’s cleaning and securing. The hour after the party is for clean-up only, not an extension of the party itself. All music must stop, bars close and people must exit the building so we may clean the building. If the attendant has to extend his tenure for more than one hour after the party for clean-up, an additional maintenance fee may be charged.
Can we drop off our equipment before or store it after the party?
If equipment needs to be stored for the night, a fee will be charged. Storage must be arranged and paid for prior to the day of the event. The Town is NOT responsible for the security of these goods.
What are the rules for decorating the building?
Lessee must provide all paper products, table covering, ash trays, glassware, etc. Minimum decorating and set up may be done by Lessee. The use of confetti is prohibited. Decorations must be removed immediately after function. TAPE ONLY (no nails, staples, etc.). Candles are permitted provided they are glass enclosed. No open flames. Tikki torches are permitted with location approval by the attendant.
DIRECTIONS (Printer Friendly Version)
DIRECTIONS TO PENFIELD PAVILION FROM NEW YORK
I-95 to Exit 22 (behind McDonalds)
Make right off ramp - Round Hill Road
Go straight across Post Road
Becomes Beach Road Follow to the End
Make a right onto Fairfield Beach Road
Penfield I – 323 Fairfield Beach Road – gray and white building on left at first stop sign
Jacky Durrell Pavilion– 401 Fairfield Beach Road – gray and white A-frame building just beyond
DIRECTIONS TO PENFIELD PAVILION FROM NEW HAVEN
I-95 to Exit 22
Make left at end of ramp - North Benson Road
Make right at light onto Post Road
Make first left onto Beach Road
Go to the end and make a right onto Fairfield Beach Road
Penfield I – 323 Fairfield Beach Road – gray and white building on left at first stop sign
Jacky Durrell Pavilion – 401 Fairfield Beach Road – gray and white A-frame building just beyond
Inclement Weather? For cancellation of games, classes, events or field closures, call our cancellation hotline at (203) 256-3144.
For more information call Fairfield Parks & Recreation at (203) 256-3191. Fully completed registrations may be turned in at the front desk of the Recreation Center located at 75 Mill Plain Road.
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