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Council approves Passion Church use of Lions Park pavilion Sept. 6; organizers must post reservations
Summary
The council approved an application from Passion Church to use Lions Park pavilion and adjacent area on Sept. 6, 2025, with staff directions on on-site postings, signage, insurance, and logistics including electricity and restroom access.
The Groves City Council approved Passion Church’s application to use the Lions Park pavilion and adjacent area on Sept. 6, 2025, for a community outreach event scheduled from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Cathy Richard, identified on the record as “one of the associate pastors at Passion Church,” described the event as music, free food, and prizes intended to bless the community.
Council members discussed logistics and conflict avoidance for other park users. A parks staff member said the council would require on-site postings to indicate reserved areas and recommended posting on the city website and at City Hall. The city confirmed the pavilion electrical receptacles can be enabled for the event, public restrooms can be opened for the day, and that no law-enforcement presence was required for the proposed setup.
Organizers said they expect up to 100 attendees and provided a certificate naming the City of Groves as the certificate holder for insurance. The city asked organizers to provide final posting language so staff could place signage noting the pavilion and adjoining concrete area were reserved while leaving general park access open. Council voted to approve the application.
