Picnic Pavilions

To ensure pavilion availability, make sure to place a reservation. Reservations are made through the Parks and Recreation Administration Office. Reservations can be made by calling 254.298.5690.
Rental Fees 
  • A picnic pavilion permit costs $15 for the first 4 hours and $5 for each additional hour, which applies to all city pavilions with the exception of the Whistle Stop Playground.
  • Whistle Stop Playground requires a permit fee of $25 for 4 hours. The large pavilion can be reserved in block times between 8am - 12pm, 12 - 4pm and 4 - 8pm for $25 for the 4 hours. The small pavilion (holds 15) can be reserved for $10 for 4 hours, $5 for each additional hour. 
  • $100 Deposit and $25 Cleaning Fee is required for events with 100 people or more.
  • All rental fees are to be paid in full at the time of reservation.
Rules & Regulations 
  • All cancellations must be made 24 hours prior to the rental starting time to receive a full refund.
  • Children are not to be left unattended or unsupervised.
  • All City of Temple Parks (and their respective pavilions) are closed from 9am - 5pm except Wilson Park, Lion's Park, Sammons Park, Walker Park, West Temple Community Park, and Miller Park which close from 11am - 5pm.
  • The facility must be cleaned and vacated by the lessees stated ending time. The parking lot and the immediate facility area are considered part of the facility and must be free from litter.
  • For rentals in which there will be over 100 people, a security deposit of $100 and a $25 cleaning fee are required. The $100 deposit will be returned if the pavilion is left in good condition. If the pavilion is not clean, or if any kind of damage is left behind, the amount returned will be up to the facilities manager.
  • Failure to adhere to any and or all of these procedures will be grounds for the forfeiture of the right to use the facility in the future.
  • If anyone is at the pavilion at the time of your rental that is not part of your event, please be sure to have your permit with you to show that you do have it reserved for the date and time listed on the permit.
  • If immediate attention is needed for any problems during your reserved time, please call 254-793-7229.
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Ferguson Park

Description: Ferguson Pavilion
Capacity: 64
Features: BBQ

Ferguson Park
  • 10 Acres 
  • Playground 
  • 2 baseball fields 
  • 4 picnic tables 
  • 3 BBQ grill 
  • 2 picnic pavilion 
  • Restrooms 
  • Splash Pad
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Jackson Park

Description: Jackson Pavilion
Capacity: 32
Features: BBQ, Fountain, Playground, Restroom

Jackson Park
  • 7.7 Acres 
  • Playground 
  • .5 mile Hike/Bike Trail 
  • 2 basketball court 
  • 3 picnic tables 
  • 2 BBQ grill 
  • 2 picnic pavilion 
  • Restrooms
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Jaycee Park

Description: Jaycee Pavilion
Capacity: 64
Features: BBQ, Fountain, Playground, Restroom

Jaycee Park
  • 5.9 Acres 
  • Playground
  • Splash Pad
  • 2 Basketball court 
  • 4 picnic tables 
  • 1 BBQ grill 
  • 1 picnic pavilion 
  • Restrooms


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Jeff Hamilton Park

Description: Jeff Hamilton Pavilion
Capacity: 35
Features: BBQ, Fountain, Lights, Playground, Restroom

Jeff Hamilton Park
  • 3.3 Acres 
  • Playground 
  • 1 basketball court 
  • 2 BBQ grills 
  • 1 picnic pavilions 
  • 1 picnic shelter 
  • Restrooms
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Jones Park

Description: Jones Pavilion
Capacity: 64
Features: BBQ, Fountain, Playground, Restroom

Jones Park
  • 3 Acres 
  • Playground 
  • 2 basketball court 
  • 4 picnic tables 
  • 1 BBQ grill 
  • 1 picnic pavilion 
  • Restrooms
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Lions Park

Description: Lions Pavilion
Capacity: 120
Features:  BBQ, Fountain, Lights, Playground, Restroom


Lions Park

  • 100 Acres
  • 2 Playgrounds                 
  • 4 Softball fields
  • 12 Picnic tables                
  • 2 BBQ grills
  • A Pond                           
  • 2 Picnic pavilions
  • 2 Mile hike & bike trail       
  • Central Texas Bark Park
  • Disc Golf Course              
  • Restrooms
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Lions Park

Description: RotaryPavilion
Capacity: 120
Features:  BBQ, Fountain, Lights, Restroom


Lions Park

  • 100 Acres
  • 2 Playgrounds                 
  • 4 Softball fields
  • 12 Picnic tables                
  • 2 BBQ grills
  • A Pond                           
  • 2 Picnic pavilions
  • 2 Mile hike & bike trail       
  • Central Texas Bark Park
  • Disc Golf Course              
  • Restrooms
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Miller Park

Description: Pavilion A
Capacity: 48
Features:  BBQ, Fountain, Lights, Playground, Restroom

Miller Park

  • 30 Acres
  • Playground                              
  • Splash pad
  • .75 mile walk/jog trail with         
  • 10 fitness stations
  • 1 Backstops                             
  • Lake/pond
  • 3 BBQ grills                              
  • 3 Picnic pavilions
  • 2 Soccer goals                          
  • Restrooms
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Miller Park

Description: Pavilion B
Capacity: 48
Features:  BBQ, Fountain, Lights, Restroom

Miller Park

  • 30 Acres
  • Playground                              
  • Splash pad
  • .75 mile walk/jog trail with         
  • 10 fitness stations
  • 1 Backstops                             
  • Lake/pond
  • 3 BBQ grills                              
  • 3 Picnic pavilions
  • 2 Soccer goals                          
  • Restrooms
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Miller Park

Description: Pavilion C
Capacity: 48
Features:  BBQ, BB Court, Fountain, Lights, Restroom

Miller Park

  • 30 Acres
  • Playground                              
  • Splash pad
  • .75 mile walk/jog trail with         
  • 10 fitness stations
  • 1 Backstops                             
  • Lake/pond
  • 3 BBQ grills                              
  • 3 Picnic pavilions
  • 2 Soccer goals                          
  • Restrooms
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Sammons Park

Description: Sammons Pavilion
Capacity: 32
Features: BBQ, Fountain, Lights, Playground, Restroom

  • Picnic Tables
  • Pavilion
  • Playground
  • Pond

About the Marvin Fenn Recreation Area
The Marvin Fenn Recreation Area is named after Temple school teacher and fishing enthusiast, William "Marvin" Fenn. This area is located within walking distance of the Sammons Community Center. Fishing in the pond is permitted, but visitors must abide by all guidelines set forth by the City of Temple.
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Scott & White Park

Description: Scott & White Pavilion
Capacity: 32
Features: BBQ, Playground

Scott & White Park
  • 12.8 Acres 
  • Playground 
  • 1 Tennis court 
  • 1 Baseball field 
  • 1 Basketball court 
  • 1 Backstop 
  • 2 Soccer goals 
  • 1 BBQ grill 
  • 1 Picnic pavilion
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Silverstone Park

Description: Silverstone Pavilion
Capacity: 30
Features: BBQ, BB Court, Playground

Silverstone Park
  • 5 Acres 
  • Playground 
  • .5 mile Walk/jog trail 
  • 1 Basketball court 
  • 1 BBQ grill 
  • 1 Picnic pavilion
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Walker Park

Description: Walker Pavilion
Capacity: 32
Features: BBQ, Fountain, Lights, Playground, Restroom

Walker Park
  • 4.4 Acres 
  • Playground 
  • walk/jog trail 
  • Swimming pool 
  • 2 tennis courts 
  • 1 BBQ grill 
  • 1 Picnic pavilions 
  • Restrooms


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West Temple Park

Description: Pavilion B
Capacity: 48
Features: BBQ, Fountain, Lights, Playground, Restroom

West Temple Park
  • 30 Acres
  • Playground                       
  • Splash pad
  • 1 Sand volleyball court       
  • 1 Mile Walk/Jog Trail
  • 1 Basketball court              
  • 2 Picnic shelters
  • 2 Backstops                      
  • 8 BBQ grills
  • 2 Picnic pavilions                
  • 4 Soccer goals
  • Restrooms
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Wilson Park

Description: Pavilion A
Capacity: 56
Features: BBQ, Playground

Wilson Park
  • 120 Acres
  • Playground
  • 1.75 Mile Walk/jog trail
  • Swimming pool
  • 2 Tennis courts
  • 4 Baseball fields
  • 6 Soccer fields
  • 2 Basketball courts
  • 4 Softball Fields
  • 1 Sand volleyball court
  • 2 BBQ grills
  • 2 Picnic pavilions
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