Terms & Conditions

Facilities are rented on a first come, first serve basis. The following are Rental Agreement Terms for the City of Leander Parks and Recreation Department.

1. Renters and their guests must adhere to all City Park Rules and Regulations (Ordinance 05-036-01).
2. Special Permits are required for organized exhibits, performances/plays, movies, radio/television broadcasts, fairs, circus, music events, inflatable use, parades, political meetings, gatherings involving 100 or more persons, activities using amplified sound, to sell, offer or solicit goods or merchandise, to post or affix printed or written matter, samples or devices and to distribute printed or written matter advertising or providing information about a business, commodity, service, product or other commercial activity.
3. Rentals wishing to use inflatables must go through approved vendors OR be able to meet the following criteria:
   1. Show documentation of the State Certification for each inflatable to be used,
   2. Provide proof of adequate liability insurance stating the City of Leander as an additional insured, and c. Use water barrels or sand bags for securing inflatables. No stakes can be used in the parks!
4. Driving stakes into the ground is prohibited.
5. The use of piñatas and confetti eggs are prohibited and their use will be cause for forfeiture of your litter and damage deposit. The facility will be checked before and after your rental time.
6. Motorized vehicles must remain on designated park roads and parking lots.
7. Rental activities can only occur during regular park hours (6 am to 10 pm daily).
8. Renters must be 18 years or older and be present on-site during the entire rental event. Renters are responsible for the conduct and behavior of their group and for enforcing the terms of the Rental Agreement.
9. There is no guarantee that adjacent park facilities will be operational on the day of the rental.
10. Renters must submit the Rental Agreement and full payment at the time of rental. The Rental Agreement may be submitted by mail, fax, email, or in person at 406 Municipal Drive - Leander, TX 78641.
11. Cancellations and Refunds:
    1. Facility Reservations (Excluding Athletic Fields): Reservations cancelled more than 14 days before the rental date will receive a full refund. Cancellations less than 14 days prior to the rental date will receive a deposit refund only. 
    2. Athletic Fields: Refunds and/or rescheduling of athletic field rentals will be made when the parks and recreation department closes the fields due to inclement weather, when the fields are deemed unplayable, or for maintenance. Refunds will not be given because adjacent facilities are not operational on the day of rental (ie.WaterPlayScape, Swimming Pool, etc.). 
    3. All refunds are at the sole discretion of Parks personnel.
12. Your Rental Reservation will be posted at the rental site. For assistance outside of normal office hours (Monday through Friday from 8 am to 5 pm) please call 512-585-7619.
13. Failure to comply with Rental Agreement terms may result in the forfeiture of a deposit and the right to future use of City recreation facilities.

By completing a facility rental (accompanied by full payment) with the City of Leander, the Renter has read and agreed to the Rental Agreement Terms, Park Rules, Cancellation and Refund Policy and agrees to be personally responsible for damages or problems caused by the rental group.

For your safety and enjoyment please abide by the following rules (Ordinance 12-060-00).

For permits or information call Parks and Recreation at 512-528-9909. For emergencies call 911.

You Are Welcome

• To enjoy the park and use the facilities for their intended purposes
• Park Hours are from 6 am to 10 pm daily (Curfew in effect 10:01 pm to 5:59 am).
• Mason Homestead hours are 8 am to midnight daily.
• To walk your pet on a leash and to clean up your pet's waste

Facility Reservations & Rentals

• Some facilities may be rented and reserved for activities or events
• Rental fees are established by Ordinance by the City Council

Swimming Pools & WaterPlayScapes

• Children under 12 years can only be admitted to a pool if they are accompanied by an adult. Exceptions will be made when taking swimming lessons from a proven and competent person authorized by the City
• Children under 7 years using a WaterPlayScape must be accompanied by a parent or a competent person responsible for the child's safety and conduct

Permits are Required

• For exhibits, dramatic performances, plays, motion pictures, radio or TV broadcasts, fairs, circus, petting zoos, or musical events
• For public meetings, assemblies, parades, ceremonies, speeches, political meetings or gatherings involving 100 or more people
• For activities using amplified sound
• To sell, offer or solicit goods. services or merchandise
• To post or affix printed or written matter, sample or device
• To distribute printed or written matter advertising or providing information about a business, commodity, service, product or other commercial activity
• To sell alcohol

Prohibited Activities

• Use of glass containers
• Defacing, displacing, damaging, or removing park property
• Dumping or disposing of trash, garbage or brush not generated by park use
• Collecting firewood
• Lighting, building or maintaining fires except in designated grills or fire rings
• Indecent acts, cursing or swearing
• Possessing or discharging a gun, bow and arrow, air or gas weapon, paintball gun or marker, or any instrument with a propelling force, spring, air or gas
• Operation or use of any type of motor vehicle, motor assisted scooter or skateboard, including, but not limited to motorcycles, motorbikes and mini-bikes on any trail, sidewalk or park area not dedicated for such use
• Preventing, disturbing or interfering with other persons occupying an area or participating in a lawful park activity
• Hitting or striking golf balls except in areas designated for that purpose
• Riding animals except in areas designated for that purpose
• Wading or swimming in areas other than pools and water playscapes except in areas designated for that purpose
• Walking or bringing any animal into a park without a leash except in a designated leash-free area
• Overnight camping
• Capturing, trapping, hunting, molesting or injuring wild or domestic animals
• Ride bicycles or place obstacles or other modifications in skate parks
• Use of metal detectors or metal detecting devices
• Mason Homestead: Smoking, tobacco use or pets inside the house; fires or flame burning candles; and nails, staple guns or tacks to hang decorations

Penalty for Violations

Violators of any provision of the Ordinance shall be subject to removal from the park and a fine of up to $500 for each day the violation exists

By completing a facility rental (accompanied by full payment) with the City of Leander, the Renter has read and agreed to the Rental Agreement Terms, Park Rules, Cancellation and Refund Policy and agrees to be personally responsible for damages or problems caused by the rental group.