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The Parks, Recreation & Forestry Department has multiple venues available for the public’s use. Whether you need a meeting area, a place for a family gathering or a corporate outing we can accommodate your needs. Following is a list of available facilities for rent:
- Active Heating Sportszone
- Picnic Shelters
- Derby Downs Clubhouse
- City Auditorium
- The Fieldhouse
- Prairie Lakes Wellness Center
- Watertown Family Aquatic Center
- Other Rentals
Gym Rental - $40/Court/Hour
1/2 Day Rental - $650 Two Courts
Full Day Rental - $1100 Four Courts
Concessions - $250/event
Contact: Josh Maag at 882-6250
Picnic Shelters
Contact the Park and Rec office to reserve a shelter. Shelters are equipped with electricity and picnic tables.
We offer seven different locations to hold your event:
- McKinley Park
- Bramble Park North
- Bramble Park South
- City Park Main Shelter #1
- City Park Shelter #2
- Lion’s Park Shelter - Rates for this shelter are $100 per day.
Rental times: 7 days a week with two choices either 11am -5pm or 5pm – 10pm.
Rental Fee: $30.00 per time slot unless specified.
Derby Downs Clubhouse
Contact the Park and Rec office to Reserve this facility. Clubhouse consists of meeting space along with full kitchen facility.
Rental times available 7 days a week May 1 – October 31.
Rental Fee: $100.00/ day plus a $50.00 refundable deposit. (view page)
City Auditorium
*City Auditorium gym is unavailable for rentals from September to April. (only available from May to August)
Available for rent is the gymnasium consisting of two playing courts or 8,400 sq ft of flat floor space with balcony and stage area. Also available are two meeting rooms: The Multi-purpose room which will seat approximately 100 people and the conference room will accommodate around 15. Rental time is strictly on availability and varies throughout the seasons.
Reservations can be made by calling Josh Maag at 882-6260
Rental Fees vary by purpose and group, call for pricing. (view page)
Fieldhouse
Reservations can be made by calling Andrew Magedanz at 882-6260
Rental Fees vary by purpose and group, call for pricing. (view page)
For more information go to www.plwc.life
Reservations can be made by calling the Prairie Lakes Wellness Center at 605-882-6250
Watertown Family Aquatic Center will open June 1, 2022
Watertown Family Aquatic Center
Enjoy the WFAC all by yourself as a family, group or corporation. You will have access to the entire facility which is also staffed for your group safety.
Reservations can be made by calling the WFAC at 882-6267 during in-season and 605-882-6250 during off-season
Rental Fee: $500.00 for rental slots up to 100 people and $5.00 each addl.
Contact Jodi Hemiller to make these reservations at 882-6250 (view page)
Looking for a great way to spend your child’s birthday? Spend it with us at the Family Aquatic Center!
Package A:
$125 up to 8 people, daily admission for each additional after 8. Includes one pizza, 8 beverages and a private shelter, with tables and chairs.
Package B:
$150 up to 12 people, daily admission for each additional after 8. Includes two pizzas, 12 beverages and a private shelter, with tables and chairs.
Small Group Rentals:
Adventure Pool and Sand Play at designated times. Season passes may not be used or deducted off cost. $50.00 up to ten individuals + $5.00 each, after ten.
Full Facility Rentals:
Includes entire complex including Waterslides. $500.00/ rental spot up to 100 individuals. $5.00 each, after 100 7:15 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Shelter Reservations:
$30.00 for a 3 hour block or $50/day (Must reserve at least 24 hours in advance).
(For booked birthday parties only, we will allow a birthday cake to be brought into the facility.)
Other Available Rentals
Also available for use or rental is the following:
Watertown Showmobile
Community Garden Plots
Softball / Baseball Complexes
Golf Cart Storage
Trolley
Please call 882-6260 for more specifics on these rental facilities or services.
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Parks, Recreation & Forestry
Physical Address
1900 W Kemp
PO Box 910
Watertown, SD 57201
Phone: 605-882-6260Fax: 605-882-5204