Law Observance and Rules
1. This document provides guidelines for individuals and organizations reserving and renting areas in Precinct 4 Parks. All permitted events, participants, and guests must comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations, as well as all Harris County and Precinct 4 Park Rules.
2. No activity, performance, exhibition, or entertainment shall take place on the premises that is, or may be perceived as, dangerous, indecent, obscene, immoral, or offensive in any manner as determined by Precinct 4.
3. No person or group shall use an area or facility of a center for any purpose other than that for which it was designed or assigned.
4. The solicitation or sale of goods and services, or seeking donations for a cause, is prohibited without the prior written approval of permission by Precinct 4.
5. Attendance shall not exceed the capacity of the rental space, pavilion, sports field, or facility at any time during the event.
6. All groups must always be considerate of others and should not interfere with or disrupt other constituents or impede other ongoing activities.
7. It is the responsibility of the reservation holder to convey the Parks policies to their guests.
8. Reservations may be denied at the sole discretion of Precinct 4 based on user’s past performance or to support the needs of Precinct 4.
Availability
1. Reservation/rental requests are accepted online or by calling the Parks Reservation Office at 281-353-8100. Monday through Friday between 8:00am and 4:00pm.
2. Requested dates can be submitted in advance no later than 10 days and no more than 45 days before the event. Precinct 4’s reservation specialists are authorized to determine availability and if the requested dates can be accommodated.
3. Reservations are made on a first-come, first-served basis. Incomplete reservations, including, but not limited to, missing or incomplete payments, insurance documentation, security requirement, etc. will be considered reservation forfeitures.
4. Reservations can take place only during park hours without express written permission from Precinct 4. Reservation times must include setup and cleanup time.
5. Some days and times may be unavailable due to Harris County holidays, special events, safety hazards, inclement weather (including forecasted), or contractual commitments, or other uses as determined by Precinct 4.
6. Reservations can be terminated at any time at the discretion of local law enforcement authorities and/or the Precinct 4 Parks Department. Termination for cause will result in forfeiture of all fees and may cause the denial of future use of fields, courses, or pavilions.
Rental Fees
If your reservation requires a rental fee, payment must be made online within three days of submitting the application. If no payment is received within this time, the reservation may be canceled.
Park Pavilions
| Amenity/Location | New Rate |
| Small Pavilion: Alief Amity Park, Bear Creek Park, George Bush Park, Katy Park, Mary Jo Peckham Park, New Kentucky Park, Spring Creek Park, Stein Family Park, Zube Park | $50/day |
| Large Pavilion: Bayland Park, Bear Creek Park, George Bush Park, John Paul Landing Park, McClendon Park, Spring Creek Park | $100/day |
RV/Camping Sites
Location: Spring Creek Park
| Amenity | New Rate |
| Tent Camping Site | $10/day |
| RV Site | $25/day |
Sports Fields and Tournament Fees
| Amenity | New Rate |
| Sports Fields | $20/hr. (2-hr minimum) |
| Sports Tournaments | $100 per field per day |
Security
Depending on the size and nature of the reservation, security may be required. Precinct 4, the Harris County Sheriff’s Office, and the Precinct 4 and 5 Constables’ Offices reserve the right to determine when event security is necessary, how many law enforcement officers are needed, and the security fees required to safely staff an event.
If the event occurs at a park within an incorporated city or municipality, additional permitting may be required. The User is responsible for acquiring all necessary permits and providing them to Precinct 4 no later than five days prior to their event.
Cancellations
1. Any violation of the policies and procedures shall be cause for termination of the reservation by Precinct 4, in which case the user will forfeit all monies paid.
2. Reservations can be cancelled at any time online or by phone up to 48 hours prior to the reservation date.
3. Reservations may be forfeited after the third failure to inform reservation specialists of cancellations.
4. Despite our best efforts, there may be occasions that require the rescheduling or cancellation of reservations, due to, but not limited emergency or disaster response activities. If reservations are affected to accommodate such events, fees paid will be refunded.
Decorations, Alterations, and Equipment
1. Reserved areas must be left clean and in the same condition as it was found upon arrival.
2. Propane and charcoal grills are allowed and must be monitored at all times. Other types of open flames, flammable, or combustible materials are strictly prohibited.
3. No nails, staples, tacks, tape, or adhesive materials may be used on the walls, furniture, or pavilion structures. Temporary hanging strips (e.g. Command Strips) are also prohibited.
4. Pinatas are allowed with their own stand. You may not use trees, playground equipment, or any other structures in the park.
Reserved Rights and Exceptions
1. Harris County Precinct 4 is committed to being efficient, effective, and responsible stewards of all county parks. Precinct 4 and its staff are dedicated to providing the highest standard of service with fairness and integrity. Precinct 4 also realizes, however, there may be urgent county business needs or efforts of public good which require deviations from these policies, standards, and procedures. Such exceptions shall be requested by Precinct 4 reservation specialists on a case-by-case basis, and within the sole discretion of Precinct 4.
2. All exceptions to these policies, as requested solely by the reservations specialists, must have express written permission from Precinct 4 leadership.