Field & Facility Reservations
Newport Parks & Recreation is responsible for the scheduling, use and management of the City's athletic fields and recreational facilities. Most parks and facilities are open for public use, except when a space is reserved for exclusive use. Requests can be made online, by mail or in person at our office.
- Reservation requests are considered on a first-come, first-serve basis. Athletic field priority will be given to returning seasonal sports leagues and existing programs if submitted by the annual April 1st deadline.
- You will be notified of the status of your reservation and issued an invoice with confirmed dates within seven business days. Requests are not approved until a reservation permit has been received from our office. Payment is due in full prior to use, permits are not issued until balance is paid.
- Changes or cancellations to field or facility reservations must be made 14 days prior to the reservation date to be eligible for a refund or credit. Last minute cancellations due to inclement weather or other uncontrollable circumstance may be credited toward a future reservation.
- Tenants are responsible for informing all guests, participants, caterers, entertainers and contractors of Facility Rules & Regulations. Failure to adhere to these rules by the tenant or their guests will result in additional costs for clean-up and suspension of future rentals.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to reserve the field or facility?
Newport City parks and facilities are open daily for public use by the community. You should plan to schedule your visit with our office if:
What dates do you have available?
Click here to see our Facility Calendar. You can select a filter at the top of the page to see only the facilities you're interested in.
Do you offer discounts for non-profits?
Rates are set as low as possible for all fields and facilities. All users are contribute equally to support the cost of park maintenance, trash disposal, restroom supplies and long-term facility improvements. All fees are due in full prior to use. In-kind donations of labor (volunteer time) or goods/services are also welcome as a form of payment.
Is there an additional fee for use picnic tables or tables if they're already at the facility?
Many facilities have amenities readily available for use by renters at no fee. Existing tables, chairs, picnic tables, grills, and trash cans do not cost extra unless they're not standard for the site. Any amenities that need to be brought in or moved by park staff will incur and additional expense. If you must move benches, tables or trash receptacles, please be sure to return them before you leave. If you have specific questions about park or facility amenities, please inquire with our office.
Do I need to supply my own trash cans or port-o-lets?
Some of our parks provide complimentary sanitary facilities like restrooms and trash to support standard park use, not large events. Events that exceeding 100 people in attendance, serve food or other high yield waste must provide portable restrooms, trash and recycling receptacles at the ratio of one for each 150 people in attendance.
What if I'm planning a large or special community event? Newport is a great place to host large events! This "Guidebook for Hosting Events in Newport City" is a very helpful tool for organizers. Please note that any event expecting 200+ attendees on City property or requires traffic control (parades or street closures), will require a Special Event Permit from the City Clerk's office. Please call (802)334-2112.
How do I set-up a parade or street-closure in Newport City? Please review the Newport Traffic Closure and Parade Policy Requests for parades are accepted between January 1 and January 31 of each year in which a parade is to occur. Letters of interest including proposed date of parade can be submitted to the City Clerk's office by email, mail or in person at 222 Main Street, Newport VT, 05855. If approved, parade organizers must submit a Special Event Permit application at least 30 days before the event.
Newport City parks and facilities are open daily for public use by the community. You should plan to schedule your visit with our office if:
- The amount of people attending exceeds 20, or group size inhibits public access to a facility for other casual park users (ex. occupying all four tennis courts at one time with an organized group).
- You would like exclusive (private) use of a park space or facility for a specific date and time.
- If your use of a park space or facility will be ongoing on a scheduled basis.
What dates do you have available?
Click here to see our Facility Calendar. You can select a filter at the top of the page to see only the facilities you're interested in.
Do you offer discounts for non-profits?
Rates are set as low as possible for all fields and facilities. All users are contribute equally to support the cost of park maintenance, trash disposal, restroom supplies and long-term facility improvements. All fees are due in full prior to use. In-kind donations of labor (volunteer time) or goods/services are also welcome as a form of payment.
Is there an additional fee for use picnic tables or tables if they're already at the facility?
Many facilities have amenities readily available for use by renters at no fee. Existing tables, chairs, picnic tables, grills, and trash cans do not cost extra unless they're not standard for the site. Any amenities that need to be brought in or moved by park staff will incur and additional expense. If you must move benches, tables or trash receptacles, please be sure to return them before you leave. If you have specific questions about park or facility amenities, please inquire with our office.
Do I need to supply my own trash cans or port-o-lets?
Some of our parks provide complimentary sanitary facilities like restrooms and trash to support standard park use, not large events. Events that exceeding 100 people in attendance, serve food or other high yield waste must provide portable restrooms, trash and recycling receptacles at the ratio of one for each 150 people in attendance.
What if I'm planning a large or special community event? Newport is a great place to host large events! This "Guidebook for Hosting Events in Newport City" is a very helpful tool for organizers. Please note that any event expecting 200+ attendees on City property or requires traffic control (parades or street closures), will require a Special Event Permit from the City Clerk's office. Please call (802)334-2112.
How do I set-up a parade or street-closure in Newport City? Please review the Newport Traffic Closure and Parade Policy Requests for parades are accepted between January 1 and January 31 of each year in which a parade is to occur. Letters of interest including proposed date of parade can be submitted to the City Clerk's office by email, mail or in person at 222 Main Street, Newport VT, 05855. If approved, parade organizers must submit a Special Event Permit application at least 30 days before the event.
