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Tennis Anyone?

Tennis Courts
The general public may reserve city-owned and/or controlled tennis courts. Reserving tennis courts will guarantee availability. Individuals may not utilize city facilities for profit making endeavors without entering into an agreement with the Recreation Division.

Tennis Tournaments

  • Four hours or less $7.50 / court / hour
    Over four hours $2.00 / court / hour
  • Private Instructor Use - Plus proper insurance coverage $15.00 / court / hour
    Per city requirements

Parks and Lakes- Facilities and Parking

Willow Lake, Watson Lake and Goldwater Lakes
Parking Fees

  • Car/Truck $2.00
  • Motorcycle $1.00
  • 12-15 Passenger Van $6.00
  • 25+ Passenger Bus $40.00

Residents and property owners within the corporate limits of the City of Prescott may purchase an annual entry pass, allowing the bearer unlimited entry.

  • Annual Pass (Residents of Prescott) $40.00
  • Annual Pass (Non-City Residents) $60.00

Annual pass must be shown at time of entry to attendant on duty, and displayed while vehicle is parked. Temporary pass will be issued at entry and must be displayed while vehicle is parked. If park visitor is not carrying their annual pass, day use fee must be paid to attendant on duty.

Camping Fees (Summer & Watson Lake Park only)

  • Campsite $15.00 per night
    $10.00 per night for City residents

A “campsite” is defined as a maximum of four persons, with a maximum of two vehicles. Park ranger will collect camping fees and issue the current shower code at time of payment. Showers are for paying customers only.

Ramada Rentals

Ramadas in City parks can be reserved for small or large groups, for an entire day or less. A reservation ensures your group of exclusive use of the ramada, and allows staff advance notice so that we can prepare for your group’s arrival. We offer a 25% discount to City of Prescott residents (bring your City water bill or Yavapai County Assessor’s Office tax bill when you make your reservation to identify you as a resident of Prescott).

Large Ramadas

  • Watson Lake Upper Ramada (includes parking fees)
  • Willow Lake Garden Ramada (includes parking fees)
  • Willow Lake Hilltop Ramada (includes parking fees)
  • Goldwater Lake Ramada (includes parking fees)
    Half Day (four hours or less) $125
    Whole Day (open to close) $250
  • Granite Creek Park (no parking fees)
  • Vista Park (no parking fees)
    Half Day (four hours or less) $75
    Whole Day (open to close) $150

Small Ramadas

  • Watson Lower Ramada (includes parking fees)
    Half Day (four hours or less) $50
    Whole Day (open to close) $100
  • Willow Creek Park Ramada (no parking fees)
  • Flinn Park Ramada (no parking fees)
  • Ken Lindley Park Ramada (no parking fees)
    Half Day (four hours or less) $50
    Whole Day (open to close) $100
  • All ramada rentals require a $100 refundable damage deposit.

Certain parks feature volleyball courts and horseshoe pits. Volleyballs and nets and/or horseshoes sets may be rented at the Reservation Programming Office, 824 E. Gurley St., upon availability. A $50.00 equipment deposit and $5.00 rental fee will be charged for each set of equipment.


Large Grass Areas

We have large grassy areas at Granite Creek Park and Watson Lake Park that can be reserved for large picnics, weddings, etc. A reservation fee will ensure your exclusive use of the area. Advance notice of your proposed event will allow us to control our irrigation schedules so that your event will take place uninterrupted by “controllable showers.” (25% discount to City residents – show City water bill or Yavapai County Assessor’s Office tax bill at time of reservation for discount)

  • Hourly Rental: $20.00 per hour

An outdoor stage area at Watson Lake Park, including power pedestals for vendors, may be reserved by special arrangement. Please contact the office for more information. Rental fees and damage deposits will depend on the size and nature of the event, proposed admission fee, etc.