Washington City Parks, Monuments, and Historical Sites

Washington City has many world class parks. Most of which have pavilions that can be reserved for a fee. Please explore the parks and their features below (scroll down).

Park features other than large pavilions are first come first serve and cannot be reserved or rented. Pickleball hours are from 6am-10pm.

If you are looking for information about Sports and Recreation please see washingtoncity.org/sports

Pavilion Rentals

Pavilion rental applications are accepted online at: (they can only be filled out online, not over the phone or in person.)

• Pavilion rentals must be requested at least 7 days in advance.
• Pavilion rental fee is $50 per 4-hour block
• No water games, pools, water obstacle courses, or slip & slides are allowed.
• If the party or event extends beyond the pavilion with activities, a bounce house, pop up tents, etc., or you will be using sound equipment, have live shows, etc., then please fill out a Limited Activities Permit application or a Special Event Permit application instead of a pavilion rental application. See descriptions below.

Limited Activities Permit

A Limited Activities Permit needs to be filled out at least 20 days prior to the event. It is required for any event that involves the use of a City park or recreation facilities where the event:

• Attendance under 199 people; and
• Involves the use of temporary structures such as bounce houses, stages, tents, amplified sound, or wedding/reception ceremonies beyond the scope of normal pavilion use.
• Individuals wishing to conduct for-profit activities that are generally aimed to provide a specific service.

Fill out the Limited Activities Permit Application Here

Special Events

For a large gathering or special event, fill out the Special Event Permit Application here. Special Event applications must be filled out at least 45 days in advance of the event. Please review Special Event Permit policy and code in the online Washington City Code here.

Sports Fields

Apply to rent a sports field here: Click here for Sports Field Rental Application.

Apply to rent concessions at a sports complex here: Click here for Sports Complex Concessions Rental Application.

For questions please contact the Recreation Office

Parks General Information

Park hours are 6am to 10pm

Commercial activities, or groups of 25 or more must obtain a reservation per City Codes 6-5-1, 5-2A-2 (See Pavilion Rentals or Special Event Permits for reservations.)

Park Rules Prohibit:

• Pets Must be on a 6 foot leash, owner responsible for waste
• Smoking
• Alcohol/Drugs
• Skates/Skateboards/Scooters
• Weapons
• Littering
• Overnight Parking

Parks & Trails Map