Broken Arrow, OK Special Events & Permits: Park Event Permits (2026)
Key Facts
- Fee basis
- set by the Manual of Fees
- Exempt
- annual license agreement holders
- Waiver
- city manager may waive for events
- Posted at
- city clerk's office and website
Summary
Broken Arrow charges a reservation fee, set by the city's Manual of Fees, to use park and recreation facilities like shelters, gyms, and sports fields.
All persons or entities who are not parties to an annual license agreement with the city shall be charged a fee for the reservation and use of city park and recreation facilities, including, but not limited to, public buildings, swimming pools, parks, park shelters, gymnasiums, sports fields, the farmer's market, tennis courts, and any golf course facilities. All charges shall be as set forth in the Manual of Fees adopted by the Broken Arrow City Council. The park and recreation fee schedule shall be posted and made available to the general public at the city clerk's office and on the city's website. The city manager or his designee may waive the fees for specific events.
(Code 1977, § 16.5-3; Ord. No. 1792, § 1, 8-16-1993; Ord. No. 2464, § I, 6-17-2002; Ord. No. 3270, § I, 6-16-2014)
Secs. 16.5-4—16.5-10. - Reserved.
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: Code of Ordinances: Supplement 43).
Full Breakdown
Under Broken Arrow Code § 16.5-3, anyone reserving a city park or recreation facility, public buildings, swimming pools, parks, park shelters, gymnasiums, sports fields, the farmer's market, tennis courts, or golf course facilities, must pay a fee unless they hold an annual license agreement with the city. Fees are set by the Manual of Fees adopted by the city council, and the schedule is posted at the city clerk's office and on the city's website. The city manager or a designee may waive fees for specific events, so civic or nonprofit groups in Broken Arrow, Tulsa County, often negotiate a waiver rather than pay standard rates.
Violations & Fines
No criminal penalty is specified; nonpayment or unauthorized use of a reserved facility is enforced administratively by the parks and recreation department, not as a class offense.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there a standard park fee, or does it vary by facility?
Can the fee be waived for a community event?
Sources & Official References
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