Registration & Reservations
Adults and children of all ages can enjoy our variety of facilities and programs. Registration may be required for youth and adult sports as well as park and program activities being offered by the City of Fresno. Reservations are required for exclusive facility use and encouraged for any repetitive, organized use of facilities maintained or managed by the City.
Activity and Event Registration
The City of Fresno offers numerous programs with the focus of bringing community members together for recreation, science education, computer training, fitness, and more. Our youth recreation activities are created to meet the needs of the whole child… mind, body, and spirit. The programs offered at Fresno’s neighborhood centers enhance the physical, cultural, intellectual, and social experiences of Fresno youth. We encourage you to participate in any one of our low- or no-cost activities and programs.
How can you reserve?
- Online www.parcsonline.fresno.gov
- Call 559-621-PLAY (7529)
- In Person – Dickey Youth Center
1515 E. Divisadero Street,
Fresno, CA 93721
Athletic Facility Reservation
The City of Fresno offers athletic facilities across 42 parks locations with multi-use fields, multi-surface courts, gymnasiums, and more. Those scheduling an athletic facility for leagues, tournament, clinics, programs, special events, or activities that collect revenue can apply online in advance and confirm the availability of their facility. Residents who want a space for a one-time recreational event or practice can also reserve an athletic facility through our online process. You may request to reserve any athletic facility that is available during that time. We look forward to helping you!
The City of Fresno Parks, Arts, Recreation and Community Services Department provides two ways to apply for facilities:
Occasional Reservations
Who can reserve?
Individuals playing with friends or family. This is not for leagues or programs. Applicant or nonprofit representative must be at least 18 years of age or older. Any individual may reserve no more than twice per month.
When can you reserve?
Same day reservations may be available for athletic facility reservations. Same day reservations accept facilities as is. Reservations requiring site preparation must be made at least 72 hours in advance but no more than 4 weeks in advance.
How can you reserve?
- Online www.parcsonline.fresno.gov
- Call 559-621-PLAY (7529)
- In Person – Dickey Youth Center
1515 E. Divisadero Street,
Fresno, CA 93721
Advanced Reservations
Who can reserve?
Advance reservations are for leagues (regular practice and games), tournaments, clinics, programs, special events, or for activities that collect revenue. Applicant or nonprofit representative must be at least 18 years of age or older.
When can you reserve?
Advanced reservations can book recurring reservations for three months at a time. Advanced reservation applications shall be submitted quarterly. The Department will review all requests and approve field reservations in accordance with the ‘Review Process and Allocation of Facilities’ section of the policy.
| Reservation Dates | Applications Open | Deadline for Consideration | Response to Applications |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 1 through December 31 | June 15 | July 15 | August 15 |
| January 1 through March 31 | September 15 | October 15 | November 15 |
| April 1 through June 30 | December 15 | January 15 | February 15 |
| July 1 through September 30 | March 15 | April 15 | May 15 |
How can you reserve?
Customer must complete athletic facility application online to reserve fields, courts, or other city facilities.
All Other Reservations
The City of Fresno PARCS department has a variety of rooms available at our community and neighborhood centers to reserve including auditoriums, meeting rooms, gymnasiums, recreation rooms, and kitchens. We look forward to helping reserve your next event in one of our facilities. For inquiries, availability, and reservations please contact the PARCS department via email at [email protected] or by phone at 559-621-PLAY (7529).