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The department has observed a growing demand for use of City parklands by a variety of private commercial entities: swim, yoga, martial arts instructors, personal fitness trainers, triathlon trainers, dog trainers, paddle boarding and other vendors. In order to more efficiently and effectively manage the commercial use of parkland, the department has designated certain recommended park sites for this purpose. Geographic access has been determined, and special needs access in compliance with the American with Disabilities Act (ADA) of the recommended park sites has been ensured by the park manager.
Applicable Parks and Regulations
For public safety considerations, the 34 inner city and urban area parks listed below are permitted locations for approved commercial use activities. However, areas that are specifically dedicated to a use that would reasonably conflict with any approved activities are excluded. For example, holding fitness classes in an area dedicated as a children’s play area or running track is not appropriate. Find a park near you.
- Auditorium Shores at Town Lake Metropolitan Park
- Bailey District Park
- Balcones District Park
- Battle Bend Park
- Beverly S. Sheffield Northwest District Park
- Bull Creek District Park
- Butler Park
- Circle C. Ranch Metropolitan Park
- Davis-White Northeast District Park
- Dick Nichols District Park
- Dove Springs District Park
- Eilers (Deep Eddy) Park
- Garrison District Park
- Givens District Park
- Little Stacy Park
- Long Center
- Longview Park
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- Mable Davis District Park
- Mary Moore Searight Metropolitan Park
- Onion Creek Metropolitan Park
- Palmer Event Center
- Pease Park
- Ramsey Park
- Reed Park
- Riata Park
- Springwoods Park
- Tarrytown Park
- Town Lake Metropolitan Park – E.R. Senior at Festival Beach
- Town Lake Metropolitan Park – Lakeshore
- Town Lake Metropolitan Park – Longhorn Shores
- Trailhead Park
- Walnut Creek Metropolitan Park
- West Enfield Park
- Zilker Metropolitan Park
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Resources
Download the Commercial Use of Dedicated Parkland Application.
View frequently asked questions about commercial use of dedicated parkland.
To access permit information pertaining to a specific trainer or organization, download the Park Use Permit Spreadsheet.
