Party Like it’s Your Birthday!
Garey Park is a great place to have a birthday party! The park offers 5 covered pavilions that surround the always-popular Play Ranch. All pavilions are handicap accessible and have electricity, making them a great place grab a bite, have some fun and celebrate a birthday!
Procedure for Pavilion Rental for Party
- Review General Policies for Use & Refund/Cancellation Policy below.
- Check availability and submit an rental request online.
- Payment is due in full at the time of reservation.
- A submitted rental request form does not guarantee approval of the request. Requests are processed in the order they are received, and some requests may require special permitting and/or additional fees before the rental request can be approved.
- If request is approved, applicant will receive a Rental Agreement within 2 business days of submitting a rental request. A rental is not confirmed until the Rental Agreement is signed digitally by the renter.
- Applicant will be contacted by Garey Park if more information is required prior to approval.
- Reservations must be made 3 days in advance of the requested date. Please call 512-930-6800 for rentals within 3 days. Fees include entrance into the park for all guests, up to the listed pavilion capacity.
- For more information, call Garey Park at 512-930-6800.
- Check Availability and Submit Rental Request.
Party Refund/Cancellation Policy
- Contact Garey Park for the latest, most up-to-date information.
- Renter Cancellation. Rentals must be cancelled at least two (2) weeks prior to reservation date to receive a refund. Rentals cancelled within two (2) weeks of the reservation date will be charged a 20% administrative fee.
- Inclement Weather. In the event of inclement weather, a full refund will be given if the renter is unable to utilize at least two (2) hours of their reserved time. Renter must contact Garey Park by the end of the following business day to be eligible for a refund.
- Refunds. Refunds will be processed either in the original form of payment (e.g. credit card) or in the form of a check from the City of Georgetown. Allow two weeks for processing.
Party Rental Times
Spring/Summer (April 1-Sept. 30)
Half-day rentals are from 8 a.m.-1 p.m. or 2 p.m.-7:30 p.m.
Full-day rentals are from 8 a.m.-7:30 p.m.
Fall/Winter (Oct. 1-March 31)
Half-day rentals are from 8 a.m.-12 p.m. or 1 p.m.-5:30 p.m.
Full-day rentals are from 8 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
General Policies for Use of Garey Park
In addition to the Garey Park Rules, renters must adhere to the following policies:
- Full payment is due at time of reservation, even if it’s your birthday.
- Rental requests may be made no more than one year in advance.
- The Play Ranch area is open to the public and not available for exclusive use.
- Groups of 16 or more must reserve a pavilion if using the Play Ranch.
- All parties must exit the park prior to the posted closing time.
- The rental fee includes entry into Garey Park for all guests, up to the capacity of the pavilion. Guests must provide the name of the party group in order to gain entry into the park without charge.
- Anticipated attendance should not exceed the pavilion capacity. If attendance exceeds the maximum capacity, the renter will be charged $2 for each additional person. Children ages 3 and under are free. If you do anticipate more than 10 persons over capacity, we recommend you rent a larger pavilion.
- No single group may exceed 200 persons per reservation day.
- Portable grills are prohibited. Park grills are on site, but may not be used during a burn ban.
- Glass beverage bottles, piñatas, confetti, sidewalk chalk, silly string, bounce houses, pop-up tents and water balloons are prohibited.
- The time frame of your rental includes all setup and clean up time; no additional time is allotted for these activities.
- No decorations that will cause damage to the pavilion and/or surrounding area. All decorations must be removed and the area restored to its original state by the end of your reserved time.
- Renters are responsible for all setup, tear down and clean up. All trash must be disposed of properly.
- Do not drive or park on the grass for any reason, including loading/unloading vehicles.
- Individuals and organizations reserving facilities are responsible for all damages to the facility and/or equipment that occurs as a result of the reservation. Failure to pay fees for damaged property will result in the loss of future reservation privileges and/or future admittance into the park.
- Renters are responsible to inform their guests/event attendees of all Garey Park Rules and regulations.
- Individuals and organizations reserving facilities must comply with all Garey Park Rules. Failure to comply may result in denial of any subsequent use of facilities.
- The Georgetown Parks and Recreation Department reserves the right to terminate a reservation during the activity if conditions so warrant.
- Use of the rented area does not in any way imply that Garey Park or the City of Georgetown endorses, encourages, or approves the purpose of the user.
Garey Park Birthday Party Pavilions
These rates are subject to change. Please contact Garey Park by phone for the most up to date rental costs.
Triple Crown – Capacity: 64-192
The Triple Crown pavilion can be rented as a whole, or split into thirds (sections A, B and C).
Full Pavilion – Capacity: 192
Weekday Rates
Full pavilion half-day rental: $200 Resident/$250 Nonresident
Full pavilion full-day rental: $300 Resident/$375 Nonresident
Weekend Rates (effective for rentals booked for dates occurring Oct. 1 or later)
Full pavilion half-day rental: $240 Resident/$300 Nonresident
Full pavilion full-day rental: $360 Resident/$450 Nonresident
1/3 Pavilion – Capacity: 64
Weekday Rates
1/3 pavilion half-day rental: $100 Resident/$125 Nonresident
1/3 pavilion full-day rental: $150 Resident/$185 Nonresident
Weekend Rates (effective for rentals booked for dates occurring Oct. 1 or later)
1/3 pavilion half-day rental: $120 Resident/$150 Nonresident
1/3 pavilion full-day rental: $180 Resident/$222 Nonresident
Derby – Capacity: 32
Weekday Rates
Half-day rental: $75 Resident/$100 Nonresident
Full-day rental: $150 Resident/$200 Nonresident
Weekend Rates (effective for rentals booked for dates occurring Oct. 1 or later)
Half-day rental: $90 Resident/$120 Nonresident
Full-day rental: $180 Resident/$240 Nonresident
Belmont – Capacity: 32
Weekday Rates
Half-day rental: $75 Resident/$100 Nonresident
Full-day rental: $150 Resident/$200 Nonresident
Weekend Rates (effective for rentals booked for dates occurring Oct. 1 or later)
Half-day rental: $90 Resident/$120 Nonresident
Full-day rental: $180 Resident/$240 Nonresident
Preakness – Capacity: 32
Weekday Rates
Half-day rental: $75 Resident/$100 Nonresident
Full-day rental: $150 Resident/$200 Nonresident
Weekend Rates (effective for rentals booked for dates occurring Oct. 1 or later)
Half-day rental: $90 Resident/$120 Nonresident
Full-day rental: $180 Resident/$240 Nonresident
Heritage of Gold – Capacity: 32
Weekday Rates
Half-day rental: $75 Resident/$100 Nonresident
Full-day rental: $150 Resident/$200 Nonresident
Weekend Rates (effective for rentals booked for dates occurring Oct. 1 or later)
Half-day rental: $90 Resident/$120 Nonresident
Full-day rental: $180 Resident/$240 Nonresident