OUTDOOR AREA RESERVATIONS

Overview

The Houston Parks and Recreation Department (H.P.A.R.D.) operates a total of 381 parks located in the Houston area. The H.P.A.R.D. Reservations Office issues reservations for the use of different venues and parks operated by the department for the City of Houston.

A park space may be reserved for personal use to host a private event by submitting a reservation request online, there is a fee for the reservation of the space and a refundable deposit will be applied when applicable. This reservations ensures the exclusive use of the requested area for the designated time.

Not all park locations may be available for rental, if you are unable to locate the facility when attempting to make a reservation, please contact the Reservations Office for assistance.

HPARD Reservations' Rainout, Cancellation & Refund Policy
  - Requests for cancellations/rescheduling must be received in the HPARD Park Reservations Permits Office a minimum of fourteen (14) calendar days prior to the scheduled event.
  - There will be no refunds granted without the proper notification of cancellation/rescheduling. Cancellation refunds are minus a 5% transaction fee.
  - You must call 832-394-8805 or email prpermits@houstontx.gov by the next business day to reschedule or obtain a refund.
  - If, due to inclement weather or lighting issues, etc., your event is not held on the reserved date, you must immediately call the HPARD reservations Office at 832-394-8805, or email prpermits@houstontx.gov, by the first workday following the event to receive full credit for payment.
  - Requests will be reviewed on an individual basis.

Please provide your Permit Number whenever contacting the HPARD Reservation’s Office for refunds or cancellations. If you experience problems at the site on the day of your event, you may contact our dispatch office at 832-395-7100. (Printable Rainout and Cancellation Policies PDF)

ALIEF NEIGHBORHOOD COMMUNITY CENTER & PARK

INDOOR AREAS ONLY (COMMON SPACES)
Common areas of Alief Community Center are scheduled via the Houston Public Library – for more information on how you can schedule a room please visit the HPL at https://houstonlibrary.org/alief

OUTDOOR AREAS ONLY
Alief Neighborhood Park is currently accepting reservation requests for small private events for up to 25 guests. Additionally Departmental Community events of more than 25 guests will be considered.

MAYOR’S OFFICE OF SPECIAL EVENTS

City-wide and neighborhood festivals, dedications, inaugurations, parades, tree plantings, fun runs/walks, groundbreakings, and community/neighborhood holiday celebrations will require a Special Event Permit from the Mayor’s Office of Special Events. The City of Houston Mayor's Office of Special Events (MOSE) produces and permits events for the City of Houston and can be reached at 832.393.0868, for additional information please visit https://houstontx.gov/specialevents/