OBSERVER Photo by Jo Ward Pavilions at Russell Joy Park will sit empty for a while longer as rentals are not yet being offered.

The Fredonia-Pomfret Recreation Department will begin accepting Russell Joy Park pavilion rental applications for the summer 2021 season beginning on Monday at 8:30 a.m. at Fredonia Village Hall.

Applications will only be accepted from Fredonia or Pomfret residents during this week. Residents from neighboring communities will be able to submit rental applications beginning on Monday, April 26. Russell Joy Park has three pavilions available for public rental from May 1 to Oct. 31.

At this time, payment can only be made by cash or check, the village said.