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.
Arrowhead Lions Pavilion
- Saturday, Jan. 10 | 9 a.m. - Noon | Permit #: R236237
- Saturday, Jan. 10 | 1 - 3:30 p.m. | Permit #: R236283
Arrowhead Northwest Pavilion
- Sunday, Jan. 11 | Noon - 3 p.m. | Permit #: R237272
Arrowhead Southeast Pavilion
- None
Chuparosa Honeysuckle Pavilion
- Saturday, Jan. 10 | 10:30 a.m. - 2 p.m. | Permit #: R236264
- Saturday, Jan. 10 | 3 - 5:30 p.m. | Permit #: R236823
Chuparosa Nectar Pavilion
- Saturday, Jan. 10 | Noon - 6 p.m. | Permit #: R228534
Desert Breeze Acacia Pavilion
- Saturday, Jan. 10 | 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. | Permit #: R229579
- Saturday, Jan. 10 | 2 - 7 p.m. | Permit #: R237338
Desert Breeze Cluster Pavilion
- None
Desert Breeze Mesquite Pavilion
- Saturday, Jan. 10 | 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. | Permit #: R229579
- Saturday, Jan. 10 | 2 - 5 p.m. | Permit #: R237324
- Sunday, Jan. 11 | Noon - 4:30 p.m. | Permit #: R236514
Desert Breeze Outdoor Skills
- Saturday, Jan. 10 | 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. | Permit #: R234815
- Sunday, Jan. 11 | 3 - 8 p.m. | Permit #: R232321
Desert Breeze Palo Verde Pavilion
- Saturday, Jan. 10 | 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. | Permit #: R229579
- Saturday, Jan. 10 | 3 - 6 p.m. | Permit #: R235818
Espee Imperial Pavilion
- None
Espee Rio Grande Pavilion
- None
Espee Sunset Limited Pavilion
- Sunday, Jan. 11 | 2 - 4 p.m. | Permit #: R237078
Folley Bahia Pavilion
- Flood Irrigation, Jan. 5 - 11 | 9 a.m. - 10 p.m. | Permit #: R229487
Folley Chia Pavilion
- Flood Irrigation, Jan. 5 - 11 | 9 a.m. - 10 p.m. | Permit #: R229487
Folley Lupine Pavilion
- Flood Irrigation, Jan. 5 - 11 | 9 a.m. - 10 p.m. | Permit #: R229487
Folley Memorial Pavilion
- Flood Irrigation, Jan. 5 - 11 | 9 a.m. - 10 p.m. | Permit #: R229487
Folley Mirasol Pavilion
- Flood Irrigation, Jan. 5 - 11 | 9 a.m. - 10 p.m. | Permit #: R229487
Folley Poppy Pavilion
- Flood Irrigation, Jan. 5 - 11 | 9 a.m. - 10 p.m. | Permit #: R229487
Folley Thistle Pavilion
- Flood Irrigation, Jan. 5 - 11 | 9 a.m. - 10 p.m. | Permit #: R229487
Folley Softball Pavilion
- Flood Irrigation, Jan. 5 - 11 | 9 a.m. - 10 p.m. | Permit #: R229487
Pima Agave Pavilion
- Saturday, Jan. 10 | 2:30 - 6 p.m. | Permit #: R237077
Pima Aloe Vera Pavilion
- Sunday, Jan. 11 | 11:30 a.m. - 2 p.m. | Permit #: R235160
Tumbleweed Alfalfa Pavilion
- None
Tumbleweed Blue Barn
- Saturday, Jan. 10 | 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. | Permit #: R233647
- Saturday, Jan. 10 | 2:30 - 5:30 p.m. | Permit #: R235894
- Sunday, Jan. 11 | 9 - 11 a.m. | Permit #: R237347
Tumbleweed Celebration Plaza
- None
Tumbleweed City Land Pavilion
- Saturday, Jan. 10 | Noon - 3 p.m.| Permit #: R236645
Tumbleweed Cork Oak Pavilion
- Saturday, Jan. 10 | 2 - 4 p.m.| Permit #: R236458
Tumbleweed Cottonwood Pavilion
- Wednesday, Jan. 7 | 6 - 7 p.m. | Chandler Rec. Program
- Saturday, Jan. 10 | 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. | Chandler Rec. Programs
Tumbleweed Coyote Pavilion
- Saturday, Jan. 10 | Noon - 2 p.m. | Permit #: R235784
- Saturday, Jan. 10 | 3 - 5 p.m. | Permit #: R237391
- Sunday, Jan. 11 | Noon - 4 p.m. | Permit #: R237274
Tumbleweed Critter Land Pavilion
- Saturday, Jan. 10 | 11 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. | Permit #: R236654
Tumbleweed Gila Monster Pavilion
- Saturday, Jan. 10 | 10 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. | Permit #: R236615
- Saturday, Jan. 10 | 1:30 - 5 p.m. | Permit #: R234108
- Sunday, Jan. 11 | 12:30 - 3 p.m. | Permit #: R236822
Tumbleweed Green Barn Pavilion
- Saturday, Jan. 10 | 10:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. | Permit #: R235776
- Saturday, Jan. 10 | 3 - 5 p.m. | Permit #: R236296
- Sunday, Jan. 11 | 10:30 a.m. - 2 p.m. | Permit #: R235682
Tumbleweed Honey Locust Pavilion
- None
Tumbleweed McDowell Mountain Pavilion
- Saturday, Jan. 10 | 3 - 7 p.m. | Permit #: R236943
Tumbleweed Pecan Pavilion
- None
Tumbleweed Red Barn Pavilion
- Saturday, Jan. 10 | 10:30 - 4:30 p.m. | Permit #: R231704
- Sunday, Jan. 11 | 3 - 5 p.m. | Permit #: R235328
Tumbleweed Roadrunner Pavilion
- Saturday, Jan. 10 | 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. | Permit #: R235949
- Sunday, Jan. 11 | 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. | Permit #: R236998
Tumbleweed San Tan Pavilion
- Saturday, Jan. 10 | 1 - 5 p.m. | Permit #: R233878
- Sunday, Jan. 11 | 1 - 2 p.m. | Permit #: R237437
Tumbleweed South Mountain Pavilion
- Saturday, Jan. 10 | Noon - 5 p.m. | Permit #: R234459
Tumbleweed Sugar Beet Pavilion
- Saturday, Jan. 10 | 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. | Permit #: R237501
Tumbleweed Sunflower Pavilion
- None
Veterans Oasis Cactus Wren Pavilion
- None
Veterans Oasis Curve-Billed Pavilion
- Friday, Jan. 9 | 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. | Permit #: R230365
Veterans Oasis Gambel's Quail Pavilion
- None
Veterans Oasis Phainopepla Pavilion
- Sunday, Jan. 11 | 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. | Permit #: R236187
Veterans Oasis Red-Tailed Hawk Pavilion
- Friday, Jan. 9 | 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. | Permit #: R230365
- Saturday, Jan. 10 | 10 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. | Permit #: R236421
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 $10/$14 | 25-30 Capacity $10/$14 | 40-60 Capacity $10/$14 | 75-80 Capacity $20/$27 | 150-200+ Capacity $29-$70/$40-$90 |
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