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North Park University Athletics

Tailgating Policy

I. INTRODUCTION

Tailgating is allowed in designated parking lots on the campus of North Park University. In order to keep the tailgating experience safe and enjoyable, there are guidelines that must be followed.

II. RESPONSIBLE TAILGATING

Those that participating in tailgating and tailgating activities must conduct themselves in a responsible and respectful manner. Music and other festivities are not to disturb the campus of North Park and its surrounding neighbors. Groups and/or individuals that are disruptive, disrespectful, or disorderly will be issued a citation or asked to leave the premises.

III. TAILGATING LOCATIONS

Visiting teams are welcome to tailgate in the northest corner of the Carmen & Kedzie parking lot (5115 N. Kedzie), located on the corner of Carmen and Kedzie. North Park fans and families may tailgate in the Foster & Kedzie parking lot (5141 N. Kedzie), located on the corner of Foster and Kedzie.

Bathrooms are located inside the Helwig Recreation Center, as well as the lobby of Carlson Gymnasium.

IV. GENERAL GUIDELINES THAT APPLY TO ALL TAILGATING

A. Alcohol

North Park University strictly prohibits the unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensing, possession, or use of a controlled substance on campus or in conjunction with institution- sponsored events.

B. Setting Up/Tearing Down

  • Tailgating may start up to three hours before kickoff and must end an hour after the game has concluded.

  • Tents must not be staked into the parking lot.

C. Cleanup/Trash

  • All trash and leftover food or drink must be disposed of in the trash bins located throughout the parking lots and campus of North Park University. Additional trash bins will be located on the northeast corner of the Carmen and Kedzie lot in the event of overflow.

D. Grills/Food Preparation

Propane/gas grills, with tanks at or lighter than 20lbs, are the only grills to be used on campus. Charcoal grills and/or open flames including fire pits are not to be used.

In case of emergency, always have a means of quickly extinguishing the fire.

V. SALES AND SOLICITATION

No sales activities or solicitation are allowed on the campus of North Park University without permission from the appropriate department, except for those affiliated with North Park.


IMPORTANT CONTACTS

Please make sure to contact Campus Security in preparation of all tailgating activities.

CAMPUS SECURITY: (773) 244-5600 CAMPUS EMERGENCY: (773) 244-5600