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Rentals and Permits

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Welcome to the Parks and Recreation Department's Rentals and Permits Hub!

Whether you're planning a family gathering, organizing a community event, or looking for the perfect spot for your next celebration, we're here to help. Our parks, fields, and special-use spaces are available to reserve through a special activity request, field allocation, or permit process. 

Medical Treatment and Food Distribution Events

Parks Services Permit

On  May 6, 2026, the Phoenix City Council approved the Medical Treatment and Food Distribution in Parks Ordinance which requires individuals and organizations to obtain a Parks Services Permit in order to conduct a medical treatment or food distribution event in a Phoenix park.

"Medical Treatment" is defined as any act that involves the use of needles, syringes, other medical sharps, or produces medical waste, including but not limited to bandages and dressings.

"Food Distribution Event" is defined as a gathering conducted by an individual or organization for charitable or humanitarian purposes, at a park, that is planned, organized or conducted to distribute food to any member of the general public at no cost or of nominal charge.

Private Events

For major events with 3,000 or more attendees please email pks.events@phoenix.gov or call (602) 262-6412​​