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Park & Pavilion Rentals
Mansfield Parks & Recreation facilities offer a variety of spaces perfect for anything from a baby shower or wedding to a family reunion. Spaces for rent include gymnasiums or rooms at the Mansfield Activities Center and pavilions at one of our award-winning parks. Read more details below or call the MAC 817-728-3680 with any questions.
Pavilion rentals are perfect for birthday parties, family reunions, company picnics and more. Parks listed in the online link are the ONLY parks available for rent. Please note Elmer W. Oliver Nature Park is not an active rental option for events, pavilions or any other private use. See below for full policies and regulations or contact the MAC for additional questions.
Pavilion or athletic field rental is now available online. Click below to choose a date and fill out the application. Permits will be issued and emailed to applicant upon approval. For additional help, check out these step-by-step instructions.
Booking
- All rentals are processed on a first-come, first-served basis at least seven days in advance of desired date.
- Reservations are limited to two on the books at one time.
- Rentals must be for at least two hours.
- Rental requests are taken up to one year in advance.
- All rental fees are due at booking.
- If the rental needs to be rescheduled or canceled due to weather or other conflicts, renter must complete a Rental Cancellation Request form by the next business day.
Amenities and Amusements
- Additional forms required for a 5k, Fun Run or other race-type events must be processed in person at the MAC.
- Bounce house/amusement rentals must be approved by the director or designee. Liability insurance policy with limits of $500,000 will be required listing the City of Mansfield. No bounce houses allowed at Gertie Barrett Park or McClendon Park West.
- Generators must be used for all bounce houses/amusements.
- Any food or entertainment vendors, such as a food truck or party entertainment, will need a temporary vendor permit issued by the parks & recreation department.
- Barbeque grills are available at most parks. Personal grills must stay in parking lot.
Cleaning
- Set up and clean up time must be included in your reservation.
- Each renter will be in charge of their set up, tear down and clean up.
- Trash should be disposed of properly into park trash cans.
- All decorations must be removed at the end of your rental.
Restrictions
- A Special Event Application with the City of Mansfield may be required for a large scale special event (100+ people for six or more hours), closing a street or inviting the general public. Find more details on the special event packet.
- No sidewalk chalk, silly string, confetti eggs, piñatas or water balloons are allowed.
- No commercial solicitation or transactions are allowed.
- No golfing, archery, remote control vehicles/planes or horseback riding is allowed.
- No alcohol, glass containers or open fires are allowed.
- Smoking is only allowed in designated areas.
Athletic fields are available for rent when not in use by youth sports associations. See below for full policies and regulations or contact the MAC for additional questions. Fields may be rented online by clicking below to choose a date and filling out an application. Permits will be issued and emailed to applicant upon approval.
Booking
- All rentals are processed on a first-come, first-served basis between 3-14 days in advance of the desired date.
- Fields may be used by reservation only. Tennis courts are first-come, first-served unless rented.
- Reservations are limited to two on the books at one time.
- Rentals must be for at least one hour.
- All rental fees are due at booking.
- If the rental needs to be rescheduled or canceled due to weather or other conflicts, renter must complete a Rental Cancellation Request form by the next business day.
- Field status may be checked after 3:30 p.m. each day by calling the Field Status Line at 817-453-1467.
- Lights are at select fields and are scheduled and charged according to the monthly lighted time schedule; see form or contact staff for details.
Cleaning
- Set up and clean up time must be included in the reservation.
- Each renter will be in charge of their set up, tear down and clean up.
- Trash should be disposed of properly into park trash cans.
Restrictions
- Fields may only be used for their designated sport.
- Bases or nets are not provided.
- There are no restrooms available during field rentals.
- If the rental is for a camp or clinic, additional approval is required.
- Any additional equipment, such as specialty lighting or stage, must be furnished by the renter with proper permits.
- No sidewalk chalk, silly string, confetti eggs, piñatas or water balloons are allowed.
- No commercial solicitation or transactions.
- No golfing, archery, remote control vehicles/planes or horseback riding are allowed.
- No alcohol, glass containers or open fires are allowed.
- Smoking is only allowed in designated areas.
Note: Due to current construction projects, the existing 5k route may be inaccessible. Contact staff for more information or to discuss options.
Fun run and 5k races are a great way to raise funds or get the community involved in your cause. The Walnut Creek Linear Trail has a certified USATF 5K course built in to the route. Staff can supply applicants with a copy of the map to save time and money in planning the event. The linear trail route uses Katherine Rose Memorial Park as a home base for the start/finish line, allowing for parking, other event-related activities and restrooms. Races held outside the linear trail using city streets require a separate special event permit.
To host a race in Mansfield, please contact the MAC for an application and more detailed information. All applications are subject to approval.
Download the application and email the completed form to mac@mansfieldtexas.gov or bring it to the MAC in person to apply. Payment and copy of insurance are due at the time of application.
Race Policies
- The sale of food and/or merchandise is not allowed without prior approval from the parks & recreation department. If approved it is the permit holders’ responsibility to make sure all vendors are in compliance with Federal, State, and Local laws and permitting requirements.
- Races held outside the linear trail using city streets require a separate special event permit packet.
- Permanent route markings (including water-based spray paint) are not allowed. Use chalk and yard signs only.
- If sufficient parking is not available, it is the renter’s responsibility to arrange for adequate parking.
- A copy of a Certificate of Insurance covering all activities and listing the City of Mansfield as an additional insured with limits of $500,000 will be required.
- Race route and promotional material must be approved by the parks & recreation department before published.
- If access into the park outside of normal working hours is required, an additional staffing fee (minimum $100) will be assessed.
- Race obstacles must be located off of the main trail.
- All trails are to remain open to the public before, during and after the event.
Please be aware of the potential closure and detour along the Linear Trail due to a Texas Department of Transportation bridge replacement/repair project. More information may be found here.
Park and Pavilion Rental Fees
as of 12/01/23
SPACE | INCREMENT | RESIDENT RATE | NON-RESIDENT RATE |
Small Pavilions Rose Park, McClendon East, McKnight West, Gertie Barrett, Chandler Park | Half day 7AM-1PM or 3-9PM | $60 | $90 |
Full day 7AM-9PM | $100 | $150 | |
Large Pavilions Rose Park, McClendon West, Town Park, Chandler Park | Half day 7AM-1PM or 3-9PM | $125 | $175 |
Full day 7AM-9PM | $210 | $300 | |
Amphitheater Town Park | Half day 7AM-1PM or 3-9PM | $200 | $300 |
Full day 7AM-9PM | $350 | $525 | |
Athletic Fields | Hourly per field | $20/hour | $25/hour |
Athletic Field Lights | Hourly per field | $30/hour | $40/hour |
Tennis Courts Chandler Park | Hourly per court | $10/hour | $20/hour |