Facility Use & Rentals

Park Use

If you would like to use any of our parks for a special event, click below for the proper application. There is no smoking or alcoholic beverages permitted in any City Parks or Facilities.

How to Reserve

You can reserve a space in the following ways:

  • Reserve online via the Abilene Parks and Recreation registration site.
  • Reserve in person at Parks & Recreation Administration Office, located at:
    633 Walnut Street
    Abilene, TX 79601

The deadline for reservations is Wednesdays at 12:00 pm for the following weekend. Reservations are considered on a first-come, first-served basis for up to one year in advance. The person renting the City facility must be 21 years of age or older. 

For more information, please call (325) 676-6217.

Additional Information

  1. Ballfields Information Gallery (PDF)
  2. Festival Gardens Rental Information (PDF)
  3. Pavilion Information Gallery (PDF)
  4. Rental Pricing & Information (PDF)
  5. Rental Slideshow (PDF)
  6. Request to Use Park Facility - Ballfields (PDF)
  7. Request to Use Park Facility - General (PDF)
  8. Reservation Rules & Guidelines (PDF)

Adventure Cove

League Reservations

Starting February 1, 2021, a fee of $25.00 will be charged to each individual league player per season. Players who reside within the City of Abilene limits will be charged $20.00. To apply for a league scholarship, visit the Athletic Leagues page for more information.

Clearing Beside a Lake During Fall in One of Abilenes Many Parks

Reservations are subject to any price increase approved by the City Council.