Parks & Rec Facility Rentals
Outdoor Court Rentals
Community Centers
Looking for a space to host a birthday party, meeting, or special event? Our clean, affordable community centers are available for rent across the county—perfect for gatherings of all sizes, with a variety of features to meet your needs.
How to Apply for an Event Permit
1
Plan
One day rentals only and only one rental per weekend.
Reservations must be made no less than 2 weeks in advance and will be approved by staff.
Alcohol is only allowed on County property with written approval from the Parks and Recreation Director and St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office. If applicable, you will receive an Alcohol Permit Application (Ordinance 99-50) and will be expected to provide liquor liability insurance of $1,000,000 per occurrence, naming St. Johns County Board of County Commissioners as additional insured by endorsement. Applications will not be approved without valid insurance documentation.
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Select Date & Time
Available for rent from 7AM – 10PM.
3
Create an Account
Event permits can be applied for through our Online Reservation System.
You will be required to create an account before applying for your first permit.
If the event organizer is an organization/company, please create an account for the Organization.
4
Pay Reservation Fee
Please note that fees are nonrefundable, and you will not be able to pay the fee until your application has been approved by staff. Once your application is approved and payment is received, you will be issued an approved permit.
Please ensure you have a copy of the permit with you at the time of your event.
All Fees (before tax):
- $25 Reservation Fee
- $75 Cleaning Fee
- Resident rate: $60 1st hour ($25 for each additional hour)
- Non-Resident rate: $80 1st hour ($30 for each additional hour)
Renter is responsible for removing all trash and disposing of it properly.
There approximately 10 tables and 50 chairs available. They are stored in the onsite closet.
If you have any questions with the event permit process, please contact Stephen Lightfoot at 904-209-0373 or slightfoot@sjcfl.us.
How to Apply for an Event Permit
1
Plan
Reservations must be made no less than 2 weeks in advance and will be approved by staff.
Alcohol is only allowed on County property with written approval from the Parks and Recreation Director and St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office. If applicable, you will receive an Alcohol Permit Application (Ordinance 99-50) and will be expected to provide liquor liability insurance of $1,000,000 per occurrence, naming St. Johns County Board of County Commissioners as additional insured by endorsement. Applications will not be approved without valid insurance documentation.
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Select Date and Time
Available for rent from 8AM – 10PM.
3
Create an Account
Event permits can be applied for through our Online Reservation System.
You will be required to create an account before applying for your first permit.
If the event organizer is an organization/company, please create an account for the Organization.
4
Pay Reservation Fee
Please note that fees are nonrefundable, and you will not be able to pay the fee until your application has been approved by staff. Once your application is approved and payment is received, you will be issued an approved permit.
Please ensure you have a copy of the permit with you at the time of your event.
All Fees (before tax):
- Reservation Fee: $100
- Resident rate: $75 1st hour ($25 for each additional hour)
- Non-Resident rate: $90 1st hour ($?? each additional hour)
If you have any questions with the event permit process, please contact Janae Wadley at 904-209-0381 or jwadley@sjcfl.us.
Located behind Ketterlinus Gymnasium are the City of St. Augustine Event Field and Project Swing. For information regarding these amenities please contact the City of St. Augustine at (904) 825-1004.
How to Apply for an Event Permit
1
Plan
Reservations must be made no less than 2 weeks in advance and will be approved by staff.
Alcohol is only allowed on County property with written approval from the Parks and Recreation Director and St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office. If applicable, you will receive an Alcohol Permit Application (Ordinance 99-50) and will be expected to provide liquor liability insurance of $1,000,000 per occurrence, naming St. Johns County Board of County Commissioners as additional insured by endorsement. Applications will not be approved without valid insurance documentation.
2
Select Date, Time & Specific Facility
Choose from the Gymnasium, Library/Computer Room or Community Room.
3
Create an Account
Event permits can be applied for through our Online Reservation System.
You will be required to create an account before applying for your first permit.
If the event organizer is an organization/company, please create an account for the Organization.
4
Pay Reservation Fee
Please note that fees are nonrefundable, and you will not be able to pay the fee until your application has been approved by staff. Once your application is approved and payment is received, you will be issued an approved permit.
Please ensure you have a copy of the permit with you at the time of your event.
All Fees (before tax):
- Reservation & Cleaning Fee – $100
Gymnasium
- Resident rate: $75 per hour ($25 for each additional hour)
- Non-Resident rate: $90 per hour ($30 for each additional hour)
Library/Computer Room
- Resident rate: $60 per hour ($25 for each additional hour)
- Non-Resident rate: $80 per hour ($30 for each additional hour)
Community Room
- Resident rate: $25 per hour ($12 for each additional hour)
- Non-Resident rate: $30 per hour ($15 for each additional hour)
If you have any questions with the event permit process, please contact Ashley Brown at 904-209-0379 or abrown@sjcfl.us.
How to Apply for an Event Permit
1
Plan
Reservations must be made no less than 2 weeks in advance and will be approved by staff.
One Day Rentals Only. Rentable on either a Saturday or Sunday. One rental per weekend.
Alcohol is only allowed on County property with written approval from the Parks and Recreation Director and St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office. If applicable, you will receive an Alcohol Permit Application (Ordinance 99-50) and will be expected to provide liquor liability insurance of $1,000,000 per occurrence, naming St. Johns County Board of County Commissioners as additional insured by endorsement. Applications will not be approved without valid insurance documentation.
2
Select Date and Time
Available for rent on Saturdays or Sundays from 9 AM to 10 PM.
3
Create an Account
Event permits can be applied for through our Online Reservation System.
You will be required to create an account before applying for your first permit.
If the event organizer is an organization/company, please create an account for the Organization.
4
Pay Reservation Fee
Please note that fees are nonrefundable, and you will not be able to pay the fee until your application has been approved by staff. Once your application is approved and payment is received, you will be issued an approved permit.
Please ensure you have a copy of the permit with you at the time of your event.
All Fees (before tax):
- Reservation Fee: $25
- Cleaning Fee: $75
- Resident rate: $60
- Non-Resident rate: $80
The Community Center seats 100 and includes bathrooms and screened-in patio.
If you have any questions with the event permit process, please contact Bobby Mcfarland at 904-209-0334 or bmcfarland@sjcfl.us.
How to Apply for an Event Permit
1
Plan
Reservations must be made no less than 2 weeks in advance and will be approved by staff.
Alcohol is only allowed on County property with written approval from the Parks and Recreation Director and St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office. If applicable, you will receive an Alcohol Permit Application (Ordinance 99-50) and will be expected to provide liquor liability insurance of $1,000,000 per occurrence, naming St. Johns County Board of County Commissioners as additional insured by endorsement. Applications will not be approved without valid insurance documentation.
2
Select Date, Time & Specific Facility
Select either the Cafeteria or Gym.
3
Create an Account
Event permits can be applied for through our Online Reservation System.
You will be required to create an account before applying for your first permit.
If the event organizer is an organization/company, please create an account for the Organization.
4
Pay Reservation Fee
Please note that fees are nonrefundable, and you will not be able to pay the fee until your application has been approved by staff. Once your application is approved and payment is received, you will be issued an approved permit.
Please ensure you have a copy of the permit with you at the time of your event.
All Fees (before tax):
- Reservation & Cleaning Fee: $100
Cafeteria
- Resident rate: $25 1st hour ($12 each additional hour)
- Non-Resident rate: $30 1st hour ($15 each additional hour)
Gym
- Resident rate: $75 1st hour ($25 each additional hour)
- Non-Resident rate: $90 1st hour ($30 each additional hour)
The cafeteria has a full kitchen, including an ice machine. There are 25 tables and 100 chairs available for use. There is a stage area available for performances, weddings, speeches, repasses, etc.
The gym has bleachers, a stage area, a full-sized basketball court, volley ball nets and speaker system are available.
If you have any questions with the event permit process, please contact Stephen Lightfoot at 904-209-0373 or slightfoot@sjcfl.us.
Athletic Fields
State-of-the-art facilities support league play, tournaments, and casual matches, offering top-quality courts, fields, and amenities designed to keep athletes active and engaged. Whether joining a team, learning a new sport, or enjoying a friendly game with friends, it’s easy to get in the game and play your way.
How to Reserve an Athletic Field
1
Plan
Law enforcement must be notified and may be required for events with over 100 participants and where alcohol will be served. If applicable, you will receive the SJSO Public Safety Application with your confirmation email. Submit the completed form to events@sjso.org and akasting@sjso.org at least 30 days before your event. Allow 3–5 business days for a response. Any associated costs are the responsibility of the applicant or sponsor. Applications will remain on hold until confirmation is received.
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Complete Application Form
Select location from the “Athletic Facilities List” attached to the application, along with your designated dates and times.
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Application Approval & Payment
Please note that fees are nonrefundable, and you will not be able to pay the fee until your application has been approved by staff. Once your application is approved and payment is received, you will be issued an approved permit.
Please ensure you have a copy of the permit with you at the time of your event.
Fees (before tax):
Field rental
- Adults $80 per field, per hour
- Youth $55 per field, per hour with lights | Youth $50 per field, per hour without lights
St Johns County Parks & Rec Partner Associations Fall/Winter/Spring Seasons
- $20 per St. Johns County Resident player | $40 per player out-of-county
Tournament Fees (Each set of 1-4 fields per chronological day 12:01 am – 12 am
- Per set of 1-4 fields: $200 St. Johns County Resident | $600
Out-of-County
- Tournament and after hour staffing fees are determined by the Parks & Rec Department. Lessee will be invoiced for all staff hours worked based on OT Salary.
If you have any questions with the event permit process, please contact Bobby McFarland at 904-209-0334 or rmcfarland@sjcfl.us.
