HomeMy WebLinkAbout7. Park Reservations FeesPark Reservation Fees
Presented by David Creek, Acting Director
Park & Recreation Department
January 14, 2020
Gateway Park Pavilion #1
Purpose of Presentation
1.To provide purpose of fees for park rentals
2.To provide a brief history of fees for park rentals and current
statistics
3.To provide the process for establishing fees for rentals at parks
4.To provide an overview of the fees for park rentals
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Purpose of Fees for Park Rentals
1.All parks are free for general use*
2.Park rental fees provide for event holder’s restricted use of
park area reserved, typically only the park pavilion
3.By reserving a park site and paying appropriate fees, park
staff generally ensures site is prepped for use
4.No reservations are accepted for Easter or 4th of July
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*Fees are charged for special use park facilities such as Botanic Garden, Golf Courses, Log Cabin
Village, Nature Center, swimming pools and Zoo
Purpose of Fees continued
4.Park rental fees are required under the following use:
a.Event holder wants to ensure that area is for their exclusive use;
b.Event holder requests park amenities such as electricity and
restrooms;
c.Event includes activity that is considered high risk such as bounce
house, food truck, petting zoo;
d.Event holder predicts 100 or more attendees; or
e.Event is open to the general public.
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History of fees for park rentals
1.July 6, 1993 –M&C G-10230
City Council established “no waiver” policy except where a contractual
agreement exists
2.March 6, 2007 –M&C G-15627
City Council revised policy to provide waiver for PIDs
3.September 13, 2016 –M&C G-18818
City Council revised policy to provide waiver for NA/HOA with executed
agreement providing increased maintenance in parks
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FY2019 Park Reservations Statistics
•881 unique park reservations
•$150,772 generated from reservations
•Popular rental sites
•408 Trinity Park
(129 from Frank Kent’s Dream Park)
•114 Bradley Center
•88 Water Gardens
•88 Gateway Park
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Trinity Park Pavilion #7
Fees for park rentals for NA/HOA
1.NO fees are charged for National Night Out events or Great
American Cleanup, reservations are strongly encouraged
2019: 238 NNO events held with 40 of those events held in
parks
2.Fees may be waived for NA/HOA with an Adopt-A-Park
agreement with increased maintenance, level 3 or above
Level 3: Ongoing mowing and weed removal
Level 4: Install or maintain irrigation
Level 5: Light construction
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Fees for rentals for NA/HOA continued
3.Fee waivers may only be approved during the primary terms
of the agreement (which is typically five years)
4.The event must be a sponsored event of the HOA/NA
5.Fee waivers are for site reservation only, amenities and other
fees are assessed, all policy procedures are required
6.Maximum number of rentals waived annually is three, in
addition to National Night Out and Great American Cleanup
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Fees for Park Rentals*
TYPE # Participants Half Day Full Day Damage Deposit Per Participant Fee
General < 100 $75 $150 $0 $0
100 –500 $165 $330 $100 $0
Walks,Runs,
Public Events,
not Trinity Park
< 100 $75 $150 $0 $0
100 –500 $165 $330 $100 $0
> 500 $290 $580 $375 $0.75
Walks,Runs,
Public Events,
at Trinity Park
< 100 $100 $200 $0 $0
100 –500 $190 $380 $100 $0
> 500 $300 $600 $375 $1
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*For complete list of fees, policies, regulations and to make a reservations, call 817.392.5718 OR email
ParkReservations@fortworthtexas.gov OR http://fortworthtexas.gov/parks/park-reservations/
Benchmark Fee Data
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Fort Worth Dallas Arlington
TYPE Half (4 Hours) /Full Day Per Hour Half (6 Hours) /Full Day
General < 100:$75 / $150
101-500: $165 / $330
$30 (3 hour
minimum)
Fees vary depending on park reserved
Weekday, Half Day: $45 -$150
Full Day, $90 -$300
Weekend, Half Day: $45-$250
Full Day, $90 -$400
Walks,Runs,
Public Events
Not Trinity Park
< 100:$75 / $150
101-500: $165 / $300
> 501: $290 / $580 +
$.75/per participant
$200 per event
$2.00/per
participant
$150 per special event, w/500+
participants
Process for Establishing Fees and Next Steps
1.Staff conducts market analysis biannually
2.City Council approves municipal fee schedule as part of
annual budget
3.Revising Park & Recreation Department’s Park Reservations
Policy to integrate specific procedures and provide overall
clarity
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QUESTIONS?
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