Reserve a Field or Tennis Court

Step 1.Understand Our Policies

Please read the City of Palo Alto Field and Tennis Court Use Policy.(PDF, 236KB)

Step 2.Search Availability 

Search the availability calendar by selecting the "Facility Rentals" tab, then selecting the desired park/location to see the list of fields/courts. While our facility schedule is up to date, there may be pending bookings at any point in time.

Step 3.Submit Request Form

Once you have searched for field/court availability, please submit the corresponding Request Form at least two (2) weeks before your requested date(s).

Step 4.Provide Insurance

All users must provide a Certificate of Insurance showing general liability coverage in the amount of $1,000,000 or more, naming City of Palo Alto as additional insured at the location(s) of their use.

Procedure for Providing Your Own Insurance

1. Purchase the required insurance for both bodily injury and property damage. Ask your insurance broker to a combined single limit. The amount of insurance is set by the City of Palo Alto; the premium for the insurance you purchase is set by your broker with the insurance company. (One million dollars, $1,000,000, is the minimum requirement for all uses. High risk activities require additional coverage.)
2. Under the section “Description of operations, locations, vehicles, special items” place the following phrase, City of Palo Alto, as an additional insured.
3. Under the section “Certificate Holder” place the following:
   City of Palo Alto
   *Field Address*
   Palo Alto, CA *Field Zip Code*
   
   
4. Ask your insurance broker to send a signed Certificate of Insurance via email to playingfields@paloalto.gov, via fax (650) 856-8756 or mail to:
   Cubberley Community Center
   4000 Middlefield Rd, T2
   Palo Alto, CA 94303

Step 5.We'll Get Back To You

Recreation staff will follow up with you in 2-3 business days to provide an estimate and collect initial payment. For questions while you wait to hear back, please email playingfields@paloalto.gov.