Effective April 1, 2006 Market Street will institute a Parental Escort Policy. After 7:00 pm children under the age of 17 must be accompanied by a parent while in Market Street’s public areas. The policy does not apply to those who may be working, dining, or shopping at Market Street.
Market Street personnel will enforce the Parental Escort Policy by requesting proof of identification for children under the age of 17 who appear to be without parental supervision. Those unable to produce proof of age will be asked to leave the property until they can return with proper identification.
Children who have been dropped off at Market Street will be escorted to a phone on the property where they can place a call to make transportation arrangements. These unescorted children will be required to remain with Market Street personnel until their transportation has arrived.
FAQ
The Market Street Parental Escort Policy The Parental Escort Policy states that children under the age of 17 may not remain in the public space of Market Street after 7:00 p.m. unless accompanied by a parent or legal guardian over the age of 21.
How is the policy enforced? If Market Street personnel determines that an individual or group is under the age of 17 and is unaccompanied by an adult after 7:00 p.m., they will be asked to leave the property. How will you identify children under the age of 17? To enforce the rules relating to minors, patrons are required to carry a photo ID with proof of age.
What about teens that work at Market Street? Those 16 and over that are working at Market Street after 7:00 p.m. will not be affected by this policy. What if the individual is unable to provide appropriate identification? The individual will be asked to leave the property until they can return with appropriate ID. Those who have been dropped off at Market Street will be escorted to a phone where they can place a call to make transportation arrangements. These unescorted children will be required to remain with Market Street personnel until their transportation has arrived. Is the policy 'one child to one adult'? No. One adult can be responsible for several youths with proper supervision and control of their behavior.
Do I have to be with my child? Yes. An adult must maintain visual contact with the children for whom he or she is responsible, if not, they will be asked to leave.
As a private property commercial development, Market Street reserves the right to establish reasonable polices for the benefit of all patrons
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