Tree Farm

The facility opens before the first reservation of the day and closes 30 minutes after the last reservation or 30 minutes after sunset (dusk).
The main entrance remains closed if no reservations are scheduled.
The reservation season for the facility is late April/early May - late October/early November.

Users must comply with local, state, and federal codes, laws, ordinances and regulations.

Schedules are posted on the the Tree Farm Management Website.
Check for field changes and closures before arrival. Weather-related closures and field changes by 3:30 pm will be posted on the website. Emails will be sent to impacted user(s). The Tree Farm reserves the right to cancel and change field assignments.
Updates and notices may also be posted at the parking lot kiosk.
Tree Farm Field Map is attached below.

Parking is only allowed at the Tree Farm Facility in designated areas. Emergency access must be maintained, therefore no parking is permitted along the entrance road or flagpole circle. Additional parking restrictions may be implemented during high usage times.
No parking in unauthorized areas. (Autumn Pond Way, Old Colchester Road or other neighboring areas). Please reference the City of Essex Junction and the Town Of Essex parking ordinances for more information.
No parking is permitted at Essex High School and Little Ones University unless prior authorization is arranged through the Tree Farm Management Group for overflow parking allowances.
Users are expected to comply with any additional parking rules imposed and failure to comply may impact future reservation requests and/or towing at owner’s expense.
Large events must acknowledge and adhere to the Tree Farm Traffic Plan.

Vehicles are restricted to designated areas. Drive safely, be mindful of pedestrian traffic.

Dogs are prohibited on playing surfaces
Dogs are allowed at the Tree Farm Facility. Dogs must be on leash and dog owners are responsible for waste disposal. Dog owners must follow the the City of Essex Junction and Town of Essex dog ordinances.
Dogs are strongly discouraged during tournaments and large events, as the areas they can go will be limited.

Tree Farm Management Group (TFMG) reserves the right to deny or cancel facility use at its discretion.

Users must clean up after reservations or bear expenses for any necessary clean up. Users must leave the area in the same condition in which it was found.

Unsafe, careless, or negligent behavior.
The possession, sale or use of alcoholic beverages, illegal drugs or substances. Use of tobacco products, vaping, and cannabis.
The use of glass containers of any kind.
The posting of any signs or advertisements unless granted permission by the TFMG.
Taking up collections or making solicitations of any kind unless granted permission by the TFMG.
Use of Facility for any unlawful or unauthorized purpose.
Any activity that may be reasonably expected to cause injury or harm to anyone; or will deface or cause damage to the Tree Farm or property of others.
Parking on any public way, including Old Colchester Road & Autumn Pond Way.

Field reservations are required and can be rented hourly or for day use.
Field rental fees and full complex rental fees are determined annually. The 2024 field rental fee is $74/hour and the full complex rental fee (2 days) is $13,200. The hourly fee is billed in ½ hour increments.
The Tree Farm Management group will provide a Reservation Packet and users are required to fill out the packet and acknowledge The Tree Farm’s general rules and conditions prior to use.
Users must sign a facility use and release waiver and must provide a current Certificate of Insurance prior to use. No Exceptions.

Max two teams per field.
Fields to be used only on dates and times specified for the purpose named. Reservations are for the assigned field only. Reservations that start early or end late will be billed $25 per occurrence.
Fields being “rested” are marked and not to be used. Users who use areas other than those specifically assigned in the reservation will be fined an additional $50/ per hour per field and “Damage” costs may apply.
No unauthorized use. Users using areas other than those specifically assigned as part of an approved reservation will be fined an additional $50 per hour, per field for unauthorized use, and may result in future field cancellation.
Users are responsible for any and all damages to fields and areas incurred. Damages to field(s), general areas within the complex, or equipment will result in additional charges equal to the amount of repair and additional fines as stated in “Penalties”.
Penalties include suspension or revocation of reservations.
Moving goals or equipment is not allowed unless granted permission by the TFMG. A $100 dollar fine will be assessed if goals are moved without permission.

The TFMG may deem the playing fields unplayable due to weather or other conditions. Fields with standing water are unplayable. If the TFMG closes a field or the facility due to any reason, the TMFG will make every attempt to reschedule an equivalent reservation within the same calendar season, based on availability.
The above conditions also apply to an unfinished game if it is cancelled by a certified referee.
No refunds for unused field space.

Violations may incur fines and/or repair costs as noted above, and possible suspension or cancellation of reservations.

General Rules and Conditions