Chandler Parks offers a variety of open-sided pavilions that provide the perfect venue for friends and family gatherings. Pavilions are available to reserve up to a year in advance. Many parks have a first-come, first-served basis for picnic areas with tables and grills that do not require a reservation.
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How To Reserve A Pavilion
By Phone
Over-the-phone reservations are accepted daily during normal business hours.
480-782-2727
In-person
In-person reservations are accepted daily during normal business hours at the Recreation Services Desk located inside Tumbleweed Recreation Center.
Reservations:
- Are taken up to 12 months in advance, including all holidays
- Can be made for any day of the week, between 9 a.m. to 10 p.m.
- Fees must be paid at the time of reservation booking
- Acceptable methods of payment include cash or credit card - Visa, MasterCard, or American Express
Cancelations from one (1) to 11 months in advance will have 75% refunded. Cancelations of one (1) month or less will not receive a refund.
Permit Revocations Conditions (PartV.Chapter31-18.B):
- If staff determines that your estimated attendance was underestimated to such an extent that disruption to other users, damage to the facility, or inadequate supervision is likely
- If staff determines that your event is not private, and is actually intended to be a public event
- If staff determines that your private event is being elevated to a public event through advertising and promotion on social media
- If you mislead staff about the nature of your event, attendance, merchandise sales, alcohol use, etc.
- Violators of these guidelines are subject to denial of future rental privileges
Beer permits must be obtained in person at the Recreation Services Desk located at Tumbleweed Recreation Center with a valid government-issued ID.
- Fee: $14 resident; $19 non-resident
- Required of individuals or parties who wish to enjoy a malt beverage in any of our City Parks
- No refunds will be provided for Beer Permits after the date and time for when the permit was issued, with the exception of inclement weather
- Permit conditions are in accordance with the rules and regulations of City Code Chapter 11, Section 3, and Chapter 31
A Special Park Activity Application is required for those individuals or private parties with a Pavilion Rental who wish to request permission for special activities such as inflatables, amplified sound, etc.
Special Park Activity Application
If you have any issues/concerns submitting this form please contact: Parks and Recreation.
- Only approved for the Community and Regional Parks
- No fee for the Special Park Activity Application
- Requests are required to be submitted at least 10 business days in advance (for 150+ attendees, 20 business days required) of the function date
- In-person Requests may be made at the Recreation Services Desk located at Tumbleweed Recreation Center
Rental Fees
Park | 15-20 Capacity | 25-30 Capacity | 40-60 Capacity | 75-80 Capacity | 150-200+ Capacity |
No amplified sound permitted |
| Lions Club (200 max.) | |||
| Chuparosa |
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| Desert Breeze |
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| Espee |
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| Folley |
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| Pima |
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| Tumbleweed |
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| McDowell Mountain (320 max.) | |
| Veterans Oasis |
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Above prices reflect the hourly rate for Chandler Resident/ Non-Resident.