How many picnic tables come with each Pavilion?
Groff- 8 picnic tables              16’x 24’7”    will seat 50 people
Mill River- 8 picnic tables       52’ x 29’       will seat up to 120 people  

Is there a security deposit?
Not at this time.

What is the cancellation policy?
Cancellations need to be received in writing 30 days prior to the event in order to receive a refund minus a $10 processing fee.

Can date changes be made?
Yes. You may change the date of your reservation as long as your request is made in writing and received 30 days prior to the date you have reserved and the new date is available. There is a $10 processing fee.

Do we accept purchase orders?
Yes, we do accept purchase orders.

Permits-Do they have to come in to pick them up or can we mail them?
Permits may be mailed, emailed or picked up at our office on 70 Boltwood Walk, Amherst, MA.  You must have the permit with you on the day of the event.

Trash disposal?
As a way to help keep the cost affordable to rent our pavilions we require you to carry out your trash and leave the pavilions clean.

Is there electricity available at either pavilion?
No.

Are there bathrooms at the Pavilions?
Yes, there are bathrooms at both of the pavilions. Groff Park will be undergoing renovation this spring to replace the previous bathrooms with modern facilities; meanwhile we are providing port-a-potties. One is handicap accessible.

Follow Commonwealth Avenue north until it becomes Governors Drive.  At the intersection of Governor’s Drive and North Pleasant Street take a left to Route 63N.  Go past the Wysocki House, past Pufton Village.  At the intersection of Pine Street and North Pleasant Street go through the traffic light bearing right.  Go past the small business plaza that houses the Post Office and restaurants.  There will be a structure on the right called the Old Mill.  Immediately following the Old Mill there is a small sign indicating the Mill River Recreation Area.  Take a right at this sign as it is the turn off into the park/recreation area.   

Once in the park, bear to the right into the parking lot.  The pavilion is located behind the swimming pool building at the end of the parking lot.   

Park Amenities include:
Playground
Tennis Courts
Basketball Courts
Conservation Hiking Trails
Ball Fields
Public Art Display – Goshen Stone “Newt”
Restrooms (attached to the Pool Building)
Pool and Wading Pool- closed as of August 26th