Facility Information & Fees
Washington Parks and Recreation Department has numerous facilities and pavilions which can be reserved for private use (such as catered private parties, private fundraiser dinners, weddings, etc.) Rates are listed below. Facilities and pavilions may also be reserved in conjunction with a special event/use (such as runs, walks, bike rides, contests, fairs, festivals, carnivals, circus, rodeos, concerts, etc.) with approval (Special Activity Application must be completed.)
Facilities are available for rent January through December excluding the following holidays: New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, President’s Day, Good Friday, Easter Sunday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Day after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and New Year’s Eve.
The City of Washington will supply trash cans and bags at every rental. The renter is responsible for bringing additional trash bags and toilet paper beyond what is stocked. The renter is responsible for the cleanliness of the pavilion and restrooms during the event.
Reservations:
Reservations are made in person at the Parks & Recreation Office (405 Jefferson Street, lower level), Monday-Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Please check with the Parks and Recreation Department regarding rules and rates for special event/use.
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Amphitheater Lower Level (Fairgrounds)
| Location | 1261 Veterans Drive |
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| Maximum Occupancy | 45 people |
| Rental Hours | Noon-Midnight (daily) |
| Rental Fee | $175 |
| Damage Deposit | $500 |
| Tables and Chairs | The lower level room has (20) 6' tables and 45 folding chairs. Linens and decorations do not come with the facility rental. All tables and chairs must remain inside the facility. |
| Setup/Takedown | The tables and chairs are secured. The Parks & Recreation Department will setup and takedown tables and chairs based on the amount of people the renter specifies. |
| Cleanup | Cleanup is included in the fee. Trash should be placed in trash cans or gathered in bags next to trash cans. |
| Kitchen | Yes, with refrigerator and sink. |
Entire Amphitheater Facility (Fairgrounds)
| Location | 1261 Veterans Drive |
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| Maximum Occupancy | Lower level - 45 people Grounds - 5,000 people |
| Rental Hours | Package A (1-day event) Noon-Midnight (daily) Package B (2-day event) Starts at Noon on Day #1 and ends at Midnight Day #2 Package C (Multiple day event; up to 7 days) Starts at Noon on day #1 and ends at Midnight on the last day |
| Rental Fees | Package A - $1,000 Package B - $1,500 Package C - $1,800 |
| Damage/Key/Cleaning Deposit | $1,000 |
| Includes | Use of the entire facility (lower level room, stage, backstage, lawn in front of the stage, grass parking lot and use of the temporary fence.) The temporary fence is required as a parking barrier. Parks & Recreation Department will deliver the temporary fence. Renter must set up and take down temporary fence. |
| Tables and Chairs | The lower level room has (20) 6'tables and 45 folding chairs. Linens and decorations do not come with the facility rental. All tables and chairs must remain inside the facility. The renter will be responsible for supplying any outside tables and chairs. |
| Setup/Takedown | The tables and chairs for the lower level room are locked up. The Parks Department will set up and takedown the tables and chairs based on the amount of people the renter specifies. The renter is responsible for all setup/takedown beyond use of the lower level room. |
| Cleanup | Renter is responsible for all cleanup, including trash. Renter is responsible for returning the grounds the way they were found. |
| Kitchen | The lower level room has a refrigerator and sink. |
| Parking Lot/Open Space | Rental Fee: $250 Damage Deposit: $150 |
Entire Fairgrounds
| Location | Fairground Street |
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| Maximum Occupancy | Administration Building - 75 people Swine Pavilion - 350 people Fairgrounds Pavilion - 250 people Arena Bleachers - 3,000 people |
| Rental Hours | Starts at Noon on Day #1 and ends at Midnight Day #3 |
| Rental Fee | $3,000 |
| Damage/Key Deposit | $3,000 |
| Includes | The use of the entire fenced area: Fairgrounds Pavilion, Swine Pavilion, Arena, parking area in front of Amphitheater and restrooms. Parking is not allowed on the Midway. (See Swine Pavilion, Fairgrounds Pavilion and Administration Building.) |
| Setup/Takedown | Renter is responsible for all setup and takedown. |
| Cleanup | Renter is responsible for cleanup, including trash. Trash should be placed in trash cans or gathered in bags next to trash cans. Renter is responsible for returning the grounds the way they were found. |
Renter may also rent the Motor Sports Building and Administration Building. (See Administration Building.)
Motor Sports Building (Fairgounds)
| Rental Fee | $150 |
| Damage/Key Deposit | $500 |
| Includes | Main Room, balcony and restroom |
Auditorium Lower Level (Main Park)
| Location | 211 High Street |
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| Maximum Occupancy | 150 people |
| Rental Hours | Package A (Daily Monday-Thursday) 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Package B (Friday, Saturday or Sunday) 10 a.m.-Midnight Package C (2 day) Starts at Noon on Day #1 and ends at Midnight on Day #2 |
| Rental Fees | Package A - $325 Package B - $375 Package C- $475 |
| Damage/Key Deposit | $500 |
| Tables and Chairs | (40) 6' tables and 150 holding chairs. Linens and decorations do not come with the facility rental. All tables and chairs must remain inside the facility. |
| Setup/Takedown | Renter is responsible for setting up the tables and chairs. Cleanup is included in the fee. Trash should be placed in trash cans or gathered in bags next to trash cans. |
| Kitchen | Yes, refrigerator and sink |
Auditorium Gym Level (Main Park)
| Location | 211 High Street |
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| Maximum Occupancy | 350 people |
| Rental Hours | Package A (Daily Monday-Thursday) 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Package B (Friday, Saturday or Sunday) 10 a.m.-Midnight Package C (2 day) Starts at noon on Day #1 and ends at Midnight on Day #2 |
| Rental Fees | Package A - $500 Package B - $600 Package C - $800 |
| Damage/Key Deposit | $500 |
| Tables and Chairs | (60) 6'tables and 350 folding chairs. Linens and decorations do not come with the facility rental. All tables and chairs must remain inside the facility. |
| Setup/Takedown | Renter is responsible for setting up tables and chairs. Cleanup is included in the fee. Trash should be placed in trash cans or gathered in bags next to trash cans. |
| Kitchen | No |
Auditorium Gym Level Rules & Regulations
Entire Auditorium Facility (Main Park)
| Location | 211 High Street |
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| Maximum Occupancy | 500 people |
| Rental Hours | Package A (Daily Monday-Thursday) 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Package B (Friday, Saturday or Sunday) 10 a.m.-Midnight Package C (2 day) Starts at Noon on Day #1 and ends at Midnight on Day #2 |
| Rental Fees | Package A - $650 Package B - $750 Package C - $1,050 |
| Damage/Key Deposit | $500 |
| Tables and Chairs | Gym level has (60) 6'tables and 350 folding chairs. Lower level has (40) 6' tables and 150 folding chairs. Linens and decorations do not come with the facility rental. All tables and chairs must remain inside the facility. |
| Setup/Takedown | The renter is responsible for setting up the tables and chairs. Cleanup is included in the fee. Trash should be placed in trash cans or gathered in bags next to trash cans. |
| Kitchen | Yes, the lower level |
Auditorium Gym Level Sports/Practices
| Location | 211 High Street | |||||||||||||||
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| Types | Basketball, Volleyball, Dodgeball, etc. | |||||||||||||||
| Maximum Occupancy | 350 people | |||||||||||||||
| Rental Hours | 2 hours (minimum) | |||||||||||||||
| Rental Fee | $50 ($25 per hour after two-hour minimum) | |||||||||||||||
| Key Deposit | $100 | |||||||||||||||
| Amenities | Has two basketball hoops and one volleyball net (whichever is needed.) | |||||||||||||||
| Setup/Takedown | Basketball hoops and volleyball net will be set up. Trash should be placed in trash cans or gathered in bags next to trash cans. Scoreboard does not work. |
Auditorium Gym Level Sports/Practices Rules & Regulations
Senior Center
| Location | 1459 West Fifth Street Lower level of the Elks Lodge |
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| Maximum Occupancy | 100 people | ||
| Rental Hours | Package A (Daily Monday-Thursday) 4 p.m.-10 p.m. Package B (Friday) 6 p.m.-Midnight Package C (Saturday) 10 a.m.-Midnight Package D (Sunday) 10 a.m.-8 p.m. |
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| Rental Fee | $400 | ||
| Damage/Key Deposit | $500 | ||
| Tables and Chairs | (15) 6' tables; (8) 60' round tables; (2) 8' serving tables and 100 cushioned chairs. Linens and decorations do not come with the facility rental. All tables and chairs must remain inside the facility. | ||
| Setup/Takedown | Tables and chairs are already set up. Cleanup is included in the fee. Trash should be placed in trash cans or gathered in bags next to trash cans. | ||
| Kitchen | Use of the kitchen is not allowed. There is a sink across from the main office by the shuffle board area for use. | ||
| Side Rooms | Use of the side area with the TV is not allowed. Use of the pool table area is also not allowed. |