Reserve an Athletic Facility
IMPORTANT NOTICE for all VISA/Mastercard Payments: Effective October 10, 2023, a convenience fee of 2.2% will be charged to all VISA/Mastercard transactions (VISA/Mastercard accepted). Cash and checks are accepted without this fee and can be made in person at the Graham Recreation Center (311 College Street, Graham, NC 27253). Checks payable to the “City of Graham” can be mailed to: City of Graham, ATTN: Recreation & Parks, PO Drawer 357, Graham, NC 27253
Reserving an Athletic Field or Facility
Reservations for athletic fields and facilities can now be made for the 2023 season. Reservations can be made for the 2024 season beginning January 1, 2025. Athletic Facility reservations are available year-round.
Reservations are required for the use of athletic fields and facilities. Reservation requests must be submitted in advance to the Graham Recreation & Parks Department and this can be done online. This is only a request for the reservation or rental which must then be reviewed and approved to use the requested fields or facility. Once approved by a supervisor an invoice will be sent. All athletic facility reservations must be paid at least 72 hours before confirmation of reservation or use of the fields or facility.
See Availability & Request to Reserve an Athletic Facility
Athletic Field & Facility Options: see shelter options below
*Non-Profit must be a 501(c)(3), tax-exempt, or charitable organization in good standing and must be approved by the City of Graham.
Athletic Field & Facility Rental Rules
- All athletic facility reservations must be paid at least 72 hours before use of the fields or facility.
- Facilities cannot be occupied before or after the time allotted on this contract.
- The User of the facility will be responsible for all actions of all persons in the organization using the fields or other facilities located in conjunction with the fields and facilities.
- The User shall advise their members to park only in the designated areas, Graham Recreation & Parks Department will not pay any towing costs associated with parking in the wrong area.
- All reservations are subject to cancellation for any Graham Recreation & Parks Department-sanctioned or sponsored event or in the event of inclement weather. Notice will be given and the option to reschedule.
- The User will NOT do the following:
a. Deface, Damage or Drive on any of the fields or facilities
b. Modify or Alter the fields or facilities in anyway not approved by the Graham Recreation & Parks Department
i. This includes adding any dirt, sand, or drying agent
ii. This includes removing any dirt, bases, or changing base anchors
c. Use or allow the use of Alcohol or Illegal Drugs to be consumed or taken anywhere on the premises
d. Use or allow the use of firearms anywhere on the premises
e. Allow any type of physical altercations by the User or anyone in their group
f. Use any of the Graham Recreation & Parks Department’s equipment to groom or alter the fields
i. This includes mowers, painters, chalkers, field drags, etc. - All trash and debris must be picked up following the use of the fields and facilities. All trash must be disposed of in designated dumpsters by the User.
- All Users will be given the right to inspect the facilities before use, please contact the Graham Recreation & Parks Department to do so.
- Insurance may be required to use the fields at the discretion of the City of Graham.
- Users will not use the Lights at the facilities without permission from the Graham Recreation & Parks Department.
Bill Cooke Park: Passive Areas
Address: 1010 Townbranch Road, Graham, NC 27253
Options to reserve open space, perimeter trail, etc.
Times: sunrise to sunset
Cost: (5 hours maximum)
City of Graham Resident/Non-Profit*: $150 for up to 5 hours of use
General Public: $200 for up to 5 hours of use
Commercial: $275 for up to 5 hours of use
Additional options available: N/A
More information about Bill Cooke Park
Please contact the Graham Recreation & Parks Director for more information about passive area reservations at (336) 513-5510.
Bill Cooke Park: Ball Fields
Address: 1010 Townbranch Road, Graham, NC 27253
Options to reserve Field 1, Field 2, Field 3
Times: sunrise to sunset
Cost: Staff Fee: $20/hour – required for all reservations
Rental Fee:
City of Graham Resident/Non-Profit*: $150/day (10 hours) or $20/hour
General Public: $200/day (10 hours) or $25/hour
Commercial: $275/day (10 hours) or $35/hour
Additional options available:
Field Prep/Lined/Dragged/Portable Pitching Mound (Field to be prepped, lined, and dragged – includes 1 drag and 1 time lined per day. Portable Pitching Mound must be requested if needed.): $20/field/day
Lights (single field): $25/field/hour
More information about Bill Cooke Park
Please contact the Athletics Division at the Graham Recreation Center for more information about the athletic field and facility reservations at (336) 570-6718.
Bill Cooke Park: Tennis/Pickleball Courts
Address: 1010 Townbranch Road, Graham, NC 27253
Options to reserve Tennis Courts 1 – 6 (Courts 3 & 6 are lined for Pickleball)
Times: TBD
Cost: (contact Athletics Supervisor)
Additional options available: N/A
More information about Bill Cooke Park
Please contact the Athletics Division at the Graham Recreation Center for more information about the athletic field and facility reservations at (336) 570-6718.
South Graham Park: Tennis/Pickleball Courts
Address: 1609 Rogers Road, Graham, NC 27253
Options to reserve Tennis Courts 1 – 2 (both courts are lined for Pickleball)
Times: sunrise to sunset
Cost: (contact Athletics Supervisor)
Additional options available: N/A
More information about South Graham Park
Please contact the Athletics Division at the Graham Recreation Center for more information about the athletic field and facility reservations at (336) 570-6718.
South Graham Park: Volleyball Courts
Address: 1609 Rogers Road, Graham, NC 27253
Options to reserve Outdoor Sand Volleyball Courts 1 – 2
Times: sunrise to sunset
Cost:
Resident/Non-Profit: $15/hour
General Public: $20/hour
Commercial: $30/hour
Additional options available: N/A
More information about South Graham Park
Please contact the Athletics Division at the Graham Recreation Center for more information about the athletic field and facility reservations at (336) 570-6718.
Graham Civic Center
Address: 503 McGee Street, Graham, NC 27253
Options to reserve Outdoor Sand Volleyball Court 1
Times: sunrise to sunset
Cost:
Resident/Non-Profit: $15/hour
General Public: $20/hour
Commercial: $30/hour
Additional options available: N/A
More information about Graham Civic Center
Please contact the Athletics Division at the Graham Recreation Center for more information about the athletic field and facility reservations at (336) 570-6718.
Graham Middle School Athletic Complex: Goley Street Field
Address: 301 Goley Street, Graham, NC 27253
Options to reserve Field 1
Times: sunrise to sunset
Cost: Staff Fee: $20/hour – required for all reservations
Rental Fee:
City of Graham Resident/Non-Profit*: $150/day (10 hours) or $20/hour
General Public: $200/day (10 hours) or $25/hour
Commercial: $275/day (10 hours) or $35/hour
Additional options available:
Field Prep/Lined/Dragged/Portable Pitching Mound (field to be prepped, lined, and dragged – includes 1 drag and 1 time lined per day.): $20/field/day
No lights available at this location.
More information about Goley Street Field
Please contact the Athletics Division at the Graham Recreation Center for more information about the athletic field and facility reservations at (336) 570-6718.
Graham Middle School Athletic Complex: Johnson Avenue Field
Address: 402 Goley Street, Graham, NC 27253
Options to reserve Field 1
Times: sunrise to sunset
Cost: Staff Fee: $20/hour – required for all reservations
Rental Fee:
City of Graham Resident/Non-Profit*: $150/day (10 hours) or $20/hour
General Public: $200/day (10 hours) or $25/hour
Commercial: $275/day (10 hours) or $35/hour
Additional options available:
Field Prep/Lined/Dragged/Portable Pitching Mound (field to be prepped, lined, and dragged – includes 1 drag and 1 time lined per day.): $20/field/day
No lights available at this location.
More information about Johnson Avenue Field
Please contact the Athletics Division at the Graham Recreation Center for more information about the athletic field and facility reservations at (336) 570-6718.
Graham Recreation Center: Large & Small Gym
Address: 311 College Street, Graham, NC 27253
Options to reserve Large or Small Gym
Times: 8:00am – 10:00pm (Reservations must be a minimum of 2 hours and a maximum of 10 hours.)
Cost:
Staff Fee: $20/hour – required for all center reservations
Refundable Security Deposit: $50 – required for all center reservations
Rental Fee for Large Gym (includes kitchen):
City of Graham Resident/Non-Profit*: $30/hour
General Public: $60/hour
Commercial: $120/hour
Rental Fee for Small Gym (includes kitchen):
City of Graham Resident/Non-Profit*: $25/hour
General Public: $50/hour
Commercial: $100/hour
Additional options available: N/A
More information about the Graham Recreation Center
Please contact the Centers Division at the Graham Recreation Center for more information about center reservations at (336) 570-6718.