How do I Rent a DPR Athletic Field or Court?

Planning a large work function, sports tournament, or birthday party? Did you know we offer rentals for our fields and courts including baseball, soccer, basketball and tennis? We've made it easy to get started and you can find everything you need to know on our website. Here's a quick crash course on things to keep in mind before, during and after you rent DPR facilities.

Athletic Field Rentals

Before officially putting in a request to rent an Athletic Field, check out our the Field Options and Dimensions for detailed information to help determine the field needed for your group and our Field Rental Policies and Procedures (PDF). Once you've determined which field you want to rent, fill out the online Field Rental Request Form to submit a request. There is a $15 application fee for all requests (this does not apply until we have confirmed availability and received confirmation to move forward with the rental request). Non-City residents will have an additional fee added to the balance based on the duration of the rental, not to exceed $25. 

Tennis Court Rentals

Before requesting to rent a Tennis Court, view the Tennis Court details for information on where our tennis courts are located, and detailed information on the court lines. You can also see which courts have lights, lines for pickleball and more! Once you  know what you want to rent, fill out the online Tennis Court Rental Request Form to submit a request.

We also have several multipurpose field locations that can be used for a wide variety of purposes. Please note, field dimensions and sizes are not available for these fields. Visit our website for a complete list of multipurpose fields to rent.

Requests for fee waivers or reduced fees are determined on a case by case basis for community based events and fundraisers that are aligned with the mission of Durham Parks and Recreation. Fee waivers or reduced fees on rentals of facilities and fields must be recommended by the Recreation Advisory Commission and approved by the director of Durham Parks and Recreation. View the facility and field waiver application document (PDF) for details.

We'd love to see pictures from your event as well as hear more about your experience renting our fields and courts. For additional information or to provide feedback regarding athletic field rentals, email Frank Sidoti or call 919-560-4355, ext. 27229 and for tennis court rental information and feedback, email Cathy Baldwin or call 919-560-4355, ext. 27238. You can also visit our Administration Office at 400 Cleveland Street, Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.