Reserve Parks Facilities & Amenities

We offer a wide variety of facilities for special occasions such as birthday parties, reunions and weddings.

The following facilities require reservation for special events:

  • Parks
  • Gazebo and Club House
  • Sports Fields
  • Pavilions

To see a listing of available parks and amenities, visit:

NOTE: Only one reservation allowed per day for pavilion, gazebo and club house rentals.

Online Reservations

Reservations for park pavilions, sports fields, gymnasiums, and community centers can now be made online. 

Start Your Reservation

Reservation Process

Reservations for facilities, including pavilions, can be made by utilizing the following steps:

  1. Use the Park Locator Map to find a park in your area.
  2. Use the following directories to find information on parks and amenities:
  3. Check the availability to make sure the park is available on your desired date.
  4. Start your reservation online.
  5. Once your reservation is complete, take a copy of your permit with you to the reservation.

For assistance with reservations, visit the Ron Darner Parks and Recreation Headquarters.

Tips & Resources

The facility you're interested may be reserved by someone else after you look at availability online.

  • For online reservations, we recommend you complete the transaction to secure your reservation.
  • For in-person assistance, we recommend you have more than one facility and date in mind.

NOTE: During spring and summer, we have a high volume of reservation requests. We will handle calls and visitors in the order in which they are received. Your patience is greatly appreciated.

Guides & FAQs

Large Special Events

Large special events such as concerts, runs, walks, fund-raisers and festivals must be booked through the special events coordinator - 210-207-3053.

Large Special Events usually require:

  • Special event policies and procedures
  • Deposits for damage and cleanup
  • Liability insurance
  • Security (some cases)

Military Veterans' Groups

Park spaces and pavilions are available to military veterans' groups at no rental cost.

Fee Exemption Form(PDF, 224KB)

Bexar County Parks

Bexar County Parks has its own reservation system for county parks. For information on how to reserve those parks, visit the Bexar County Parks website or call 210-335-7275.

Reservable Parks

  • Bullis County Park
  • Comanche Park
  • Harlandale Civic Center
  • MacArthur Park
  • Mission County Park II
  • Mission Park Pavilions
  • Orsinger Park
  • Pletz Park
  • Raymond Russell Park
  • Rodriguez Park
  • South San Civic Center

Passive Parks

  • Covington County Park
  • Hidalgo County Park
  • Padre County Park

Mobile Stage Rentals

The Parks and Recreation Department has mobile stages available for rental. They can be delivered and set up at any location where a level surface is available.

Create an amphitheater feel at your next event. The mobile stage is ideal for your next concert, dance performance in a park, fundraiser or community event. Rates start at $650 for eight hours.

Phone: 210-207-8234
Email: Xavier.Rowe@sanantonio.gov