11/13/2025
NEW TODAY: Today a source informed us that the city of Perry cancelled future homecoming tailgating event. We were also sent pictures by one of the organizers who says he sent the city of Perry the concerns pictured in email and hasn’t received a response. We reached out to the city of perry to after receiving concerns. They issued the following statement below and also sent us the following photos showing damage. We are working to set up an interview with the city of Perry regarding this matter.
City of Perry Statement: The City of Perry is committed to protecting our parks and ensuring they remain clean, safe, and enjoyable for all residents. Following the recent Perry High School Alumni Tailgating Event at Heritage Oaks Park, City staff documented significant violations of the rental agreement and damage to City property.
Attendees began setting up several hours before the approved rental period. Vehicles were parked throughout the lawn, prohibited by park rules by the posted sign on the property, resulting in damage to turf, landscaping, and irrigation lines. Large amounts of trash, including glass bottles, were left onsite, requiring staff to respond overtime for cleanup. Tents and tables were also left overnight in violation of posted park rules.
All rental groups are held to the same standards. Decisions are based solely on compliance with park rules, the impact on City property, and the resources required to address violations.
Heritage Oaks Park is a significant community investment, and the City must preserve it for equitable, long-term public use. Based on the extent of the violations and damage, the group will not be approved to host this event at the park next year. ureyen