DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION

For over a decade, the Jim Vennari Park has promoted the quality of life in the Village of Rutland. Made possible through a donation from Martha Ohlinger Vennari in honor of her late husband, James "Jim" Vennari, the Jim Vennari Park offers a time of enjoyment and recreation for families and children of all ages. 

The park supplements other municipal parks situated in the community, including the Rutland Firemen's Park and the Sammy "Red" Robinson Field. General maintenance of the Park is overseen by the Village Street Commissioner and provided by the Village Service Department.

Park Facilities

The Jim Vennari Park provides an array of playground equipment for children of all ages to enjoy. Situated on park grounds includes:

• A complete jungle gym complemented with four slides and other fun equipment

• A fire engine bounce spring

• A four seat swing set

• Four slides

• Two basketball hoops

• Two horse bounce springs

• Two see saws

Accommodations for family gatherings include:

• A full size shelter house with seated tables

• Three park benches and one park swing

• Charcoal grills situated throughout the park

The park grounds are complimented with beautiful plants and trees providing optional shade for those gathering for enjoyment or recreation.

Park Rules and Regulations

To provide for an enjoyable and safe recreational environment at the Jim Vennari Park, the following useful information, guidelines, rules and regulations are provided. Additionally, such are posted conspicuously on Park grounds. We ask that such be strictly adhered to and followed; and remind those utilizing the Park will be held responsible for their actions.

• The playground is for use by children between the ages of two and twelve.

• Adult supervision is recommended.

• Do not wear bicycle helmets or loose clothing on playground equipment.

• Caution: Surfaces may be hot due to sun exposure.

• Do not play on equipment installed over hard surfaces.

• No alcohol permitted on park property.

• The park opens at dawn and closes at dusk.

• No political signs permitted on park property. Fines will be enforced.

• Use of the park shelter house for social gatherings of 10 or more persons, or for rummage sales, will require a permit from the Mayor's Office.

• No alcohol permitted on park property.

• Yard sales are only permitted on the first Friday and Saturday of May, June, August, September and October. No yard sales are permitted at the park in July.

• Quiet hours must be observed during services held by the Rutland Church of the Nazarene.

• Please, clean up after use. Absolutely no littering is permitted. Fines will be enforced.

The Rutland Civic Center was erected in 1955 and originally opened as an annex to Rutland High School. Following the closure of Rutland High School in 1968, the Meigs Local Board of Education continued to utilize the building for school district functions, including basketball games, theatrical programs, and vocational mining courses. In 1974, the band room was renovated and converted to house the station for Rutland Emergency Medical Services. In 1982, the Village of Rutland acquired the building and subsequently converted rooms into government offices. Today, the Rutland Civic Center continues to serve the Village of Rutland as a vital community facility. The building houses the Village of Rutland municipal government and serves as a community building for social gatherings.

To learn more about the Rutland Civic Center and to reserve a space for your event, click here.

The Sammy "Red" Robinson Fields are three beautifully maintained baseball fields for use by the general public. With the current suspension of the Rutland Youth League, reservations of any of the three baseball fields for practices and games will require a reservation certificate from the Mayor's Office. Otherwise, use of the fields are allowed on a first come, first serve basis.