Park Reservation Information

Picnic Pavilions

Desert Sands Park has the only picnic pavilion available for reservations.*
Desert Sands Park pavilion will accommodate approximately 200 people and has four barbecue grills.
Fee: $32/hour
Electricity is available for an additional $10/hour.

*Large groups (50+) desiring to use a picnic pavilion at another park site must submit a Notification of Use form to the parks and recreation office. This serves as notification to the parks and recreation department; however, an area is not reserved for your use.

Bounce Tents

Bounce tents are approved on a limited basis and can be used only in specific areas of each park.
Park Open Space Fees will be applied for bounce tent placement (see below).
The City of Palmdale requires proof of liability insurance covering the bounce tent. Please see Insurance Requirements for complete information.

Park Open Space Fees

Park Open Space Fees are applied according to the size of the area required for your rental. The fees are as follows:
60'x 60' or less is $20/hr.
90'x 90' is $25/hr.
150'x 150' is $35/hr.
300'x 300' is $70/hr.
Refundable security deposit of $200 is required once application is approved.

Park Site Rooms

Classrooms are available at Marie Kerr and Desert Sands Parks.
Marie Kerr Park has one classroom that will accommodate 35-45 people. The fee is $32/hour, and includes four tables and 30 chairs.
Desert Sands Park has two classrooms that will accommodate 35-45 people. The fee is $32/hour, and includes six tables and 80 chairs.

McAdam Park Stage

The fee to use the cement stage is $32/hour.
Electricity is available for an additional $10/hour.
A special event area may be reserved, which includes the cement stage, three picnic pavilions and 2.5-acre play field for $126/hour. The Director of the parks and recreation department must preapprove events. The event host must also fulfill additional requirements, please call for complete information.
The Director of Parks & Recreation must preapprove use of amplified sound.

Sports Courts/Fields/Rinks

Basketball courts may be reserved at $19/hour per court, $24/hour per court with lights.
Volleyball courts may be reserved at $16/hour per court, $23/hour per court with lights.
Tennis courts may be reserved at $16/hour for one court, plus $6/hour for each additional court. Tennis court rentals with lights are $21/hour for one court, $10/hour for each additional court.
Softball fields, soccer fields and roller hockey rinks are available for reservation. Please contact the parks and recreation sports division at 661/267-5611.

Larry Chimbole Cultural Center and Poncitlán Square

The Larry Chimbole Cultural Center and Poncitlán Square are available for reservation. Visit the Larry Chimbole Cultural Center Web page or call 661/267-5656 for more information.

Palmdale Senior Center

The Palmdale Senior Center is available for reservation. Visit the Palmdale Senior Center Web page or call 661/267-5551 for more information.

Security Deposit

A refundable security deposit is due once your application has received written approval. The security deposit fee is $106 for the classroom or picnic pavilion at Desert Sands Park; $106 for the stage at McAdam Park; and $106 for the classroom at Marie Kerr Park. The deposit will be refunded if the facility or picnic area incurs no damage and is left clean. Deposits are returned to the applicant within four to six weeks.

Reservation Requirements

An Application & Agreement for Permit to Use Park Facilities must be submitted to the parks and recreation office to reserve a park facility. Submit this form a minimum of two weeks prior to the dates requested for use. The form may be downloaded here, or obtained at the parks and recreation office during normal business hours.
The balance of the hourly reservation fees are due ten days prior to use. Notify the parks and recreation office ten days in advance to cancel use.
A Combined Single Limit Liability Insurance Certificate in the amount of one million dollars is required for permission to use City of Palmdale Facilities. This insurance must cover the person or organization renting the facility and name the City of Palmdale, the City of Palmdale Redevelopment Agency, and the Palmdale Civic Authority as additionally insured. Insurance certificates can be purchased from parks and recreation during normal business hours, or from a private insurance carrier.
Amplified sound, including bands, disc jockeys and amplified microphones, is prohibited on most park sites and facilities, and requires preapproval from the Director of Parks and Recreation.
Solicitation of goods or services is prohibited on park property. Literature may be given to park patrons who request a copy.

Non-resident Fee for Use of Facilities

A fee will be assessed to profit and not-for-profit non-Palmdale residents, groups, businesses, organizations and government agencies.
Non-residents are those residing outside postal zip codes 93550, 93551 and 93552.
The non-resident fee is an amount added to the total sum for use of facilities and/or equipment, and is calculated as follows:
1. 25% of sum totaling $199 or less
2. 15% of sum totaling $200-$499
3. 10% of sum totaling $500 or more
The non-resident fee may be reduced or waived if the applicant can demonstrate that citizens of the City of Palmdale benefit from the use of facilities or services being provided.

Facility Use Application Processing Fee for Large-scale Events

A $200 fee may be charged for staff services required to process a Facility Use Application for special events or uses. The amount may be increased or decreased depending on the scope of the event.
The fee will be determined upon initial review of the application. No fee will be charged for ordinary uses that do not require staff involvement.
The fee of $200 or higher will be charged if the proposed event or use involves coordination with other agencies, i.e., Sheriff's and Fire departments or other City departments such as Planning, Public Works, Public Safety, City Attorney, etc.
The fee is non-refundable and does not guarantee approval of the application.

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