Large events or events restricting access to a park will require a park lease.  A $500 deposit check and a $1 non-refundable fee must accompany the submission of the lease paperwork.  For more information, review the regulations below as well as the Park Lease Checklist and Park Rules.

Contact the Parks Department at (785) 628-7375 or aleiker@haysusa.com for additional questions, park availability, and to obtain the required paperwork. 

If you are planning on setting up a tent or shade canopy that require stakes being driven into the ground please review these maps to see which parks allow such and the location that they may be placed

For any other special requests or needs, contact the Parks Department at (785) 628-7375.

The list below is intended to be used as a guideline only.  Event representatives, vendors, patrons, or anyone else involved with an event are responsible for obtaining all the information necessary to adhere to all laws, codes, regulations, etc.  The City of Hays is not responsible for any omission in the provided information.