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Raleigh Parks Rentals and Special Event Venues

Updated: Jun 4, 2026

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Athletic Fields Community Centers Picnic Shelters Special Event Venues Commercial Use of Park Property Forms Rental Fees

Make your next event memorable with a Raleigh Parks rental space. Our diverse venues are perfect for celebrations, meetings, reunions, church services, receptions, conferences, parties, weddings, and more.

This is the Borden Building located at Fletcher Park. It shows the front of the building
An outdoor picnic shelter with 10 tables
One of three large, open baseball fields at Optimist Park
A dance studio with bars and mirrors
Thomas Crowder Woodland Center
A large, open multi-purpose field at Marsh Creek

Athletic Fields

Shade sail covered aluminum bleachers by baseball field

Athletic field rentals include baseball, softball, multipurpose fields, open spaces, and outdoor volleyball courts.

View list of athletic field rentals.

Community Centers

Basketball hoops set up inside the Abbotts Creek gymnasium

Community centers offer a variety of rental spaces including meeting rooms, dance studios, and gymnasiums.

View list of community centers rentals.

Picnic Shelters

medium sized round picnic shelter with grass and flowers in bloom around it.

Many picnic shelters in our parks are available to rent through community centers. Shelters range in size and capacity from small to extra large.

View list of picnic shelter rentals.

Special Event Venues

Interior room of the borden building

There are many unique venues from historic chapels to scenic cottages available to rent for your special event.

View list of special event venues.

Commercial Use of Park Property

Commercial use of park system property requires a permit issued by the City of Raleigh. The permit does not grant exclusive use of space but provides the permit holder a license for the activity in the designated area. The permit holder and participants must share the designated areas with other users and cannot block public access.

Permit holders must submit a completed application, a $25 permit application fee, and a certificate of insurance (COI).

View information on obtaining a permit.

Forms

Request your rental online using RecLink or by reaching out to the facility.

Take note: Requests will be subject to staff approval. Upon approval, payment will be required to confirm the reservation. Your reservation is not finalized until you receive confirmation of your payment.

Rental Inquiry Forms

Additional Forms

Additional rental forms may be required depending on the rental activities.

Rental Fees

Rental fees depend on the venue, time, and services requested. Information on the type of fees that may apply are below.  Please confirm any applicable fees with staff in advance.

Fee TypeAmountDescription/Details
Rental RatesVariesRental rates may be provided by the venue. The base rental rate may be discounted 10% or increased 20% based on organization status.
Application$15 flat feeThe Application fee is for indoor spaces, amphitheaters and fields.
Administrative Deposit$100/$250 flat fee depending on facilityAn administrative deposit may be required and will be refunded if the rental agreement is followed and the space is used within the rented time.
Supervisory$30/ hour (per staff person)A supervisory fee applies to rentals scheduled outside of normal operating hours or those requiring additional staff support.
Alcohol Permit$100 flat feeRequired for events requesting alcohol at approved locations.
Off-Duty Officer$50/ hour (3 hour minimum)
Rate increases to $75/ hour on July 1, 2026		Required depending on the nature of the activity or expected attendance size.
Extended Rental FeeTwice rental rateCharged when patrons exceed the rented timeframe. The rate is based on the amount of extended time and is entered at double the hourly rate, including supervisory fees, of the facility.
Additional FeesVariesAdditional fees may apply for event services such as equipment, AV equipment, set-up, or clean-up and are not available at all locations.

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