COMMON QUESTIONS

How do I register for a program?
You can register for a program in three ways: (1) by mail,(2) in person or (3) fax (must be accompanied by a credit card number).

Mail - If you choose to register via the mail, complete a registration form and mail with the proper fee to Huron Parks & Recreation, PO Box 468, Huron, OH 44839. 

In-Person – If you choose to register in person, please visit the Parks & Recreation Administrative Offices at 110 Wall Street, Huron, OH 44839.

What form of payment do you accept?
The Parks & Recreation Department accepts many forms of payment services. Acceptable forms of payment are: (1) Cash, (2) Check, (3) Visa, (4) Master Card and (5) Money Order.

Where is the Parks & Recreation Administrative Office located?
The HPRD Administrative Offices are located at 110 Wall Street (corner of North Main Street and Wall Street) formerly the United States Coast Guard building.

How do I reserve a picnic shelter?
To reserve a picnic shelter, a picnic shelter reservation form must be completed. Complete this form by selecting the appropriate shelter as well as alternative locations and dates. Then, mail the form and the appropriate fee to Huron Parks & Recreation, PO Box 468, Huron, OH 44839.

How was construction for the Marina Wharf building funded?
The marina building located at the Huron Boat Basin was funded by two revenue sources, (1) Ohio Department of Natural Resource – Division of Watercraft (ODNR) and (2) Capital Improvement Fund. In the summer of 1999, the City of Huron was awarded a grant for approximately $563,000 from ODNR – Division of Watercraft. In order to secure this grant the City of Huron committed the required 25% match of approximately $189,000 from the Capital Improvement Fund (CIF).

The Waterways Safety Fund (WSF), deposited with the Treasurer of the State, is administered by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Watercraft. The WSF was created by the 101st General Assembly in 1955 (Section 1547.75 O.R.C.). The fund was established at that time to provide monies for the construction or improvement of public facilities for recreational boating on the navigable waters within the state (Section 1547.72 O.R.C.). The fund was also set up to enable the state to obtain federal matching funds for the establishment of harbors of refuge (Section 1547.71 O.R.C.).

The primary sources of funds for the WSF are the Ohio Marine Fuel Tax (Section 5735.051 O.R.C. created in 1955) and fees collected by the Division of Watercraft for boat registrations and titles. Seven-eighths of one percent of the fuel tax is allocated to the WSF fund. All WSF money is returned to Ohio's recreational boaters. (Source: http://www.ohiodnr.com/watercraft/cbf/cbfproc.htm)