The Highway/Parks Department provides the manpower and supplies necessary to properly maintain all City Parks. This encompasses 173 acres of land, 7 miles of bike trails, and 15 recreational facilities. The City Parks include play equipment, playfields, play structures, ball diamonds, tennis courts, volleyball courts, and park buildings. Park facility reservations are handled by the Clerk's Office.
Lions Legend Park (Lions Pavilion & the Vernon E. Barg Pavilion), Market Square, and Ken Windl Park are available to rent by filling out a Park Permit Application.
Park reservations are made in person on a first-come, first-serve basis, through the City Clerk's Office (425-7500) at Franklin City Hall, 9229 W. Loomis Road, between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. No telephone, email, online, or mail-in applications are accepted. Park Permit applications are accepted for Franklin groups or residents beginning on the first business day in January of each year. Applications are accepted for all other groups beginning on the first business day in April of each year.
Lions Pavilion at Lions Legend Park - 8050 S. Legend Drive (Behind City Hall)
(Permit Application) Lions Pavilion at Lions Legend Park is available for rental April 15th through October 31st with the exception of June 29th through July 6th. The park permit entitles you to use of the open air pavilion, electricity, picnic tables, water and barbecue pit where available. Playground equipment, tennis courts, ball diamond, and volleyball courts must be shared with the general public. Lions Legend Park is available from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Permit Fees are as follows:
| 1-49 People |
$75 |
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200-250 People (Max.) |
$250 |
| 50-99 People |
$125 |
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Required Security Deposit |
$100 |
| 100-149 People |
$150 |
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Use of Band Shell |
$100 |
| 150-199 People |
$200 |
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Add'tl-Non-Franklin groups of 100+ |
$25 |
Market Square - 11230 W. Franklin Street
(Permit Application) Market Square is available for rental April 15th through October 31st with the exception of Labor Day weekend or the first Monday of each month. The park permit entitles you to use of the gazebo (with electricity) and picnic tables. Permit holder is required to rent portable toilet for use in the park. Market Square is available from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Permit Fees are as follows:
| 1-49 People |
$50 |
| 50-99 People |
$100 |
| Required Security Deposit |
$100 |
| Additional Fee for Non-Franklin Groups |
$25 |
Vernon E. Barg Pavilion at Lions Legend Park - 8717 W. Drexel Avenue
(Permit Application) The Vernon E. Barg Pavilion at Lions Legend Park is available for rental April 15th through October 31st with the exception of June 29th through July 6th. The park permit entitles you to use of the open air pavilion with enclosed serving area, electricity, picnic tables, water and barbecue pit where available. Playground equipment, soccer field, ball diamond, tennis courts, and volleyball courts must be shared with the general public. Lions Legend Park is available from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Permit Fees are as follows:
| 1-49 People |
$100 |
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Required Security Deposit |
$100 |
| 50-99 People |
$150 |
|
Add'tl-Non-Franklin groups of 100+ |
$25 |
| 100-149 People (Max.) |
$175 |
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Ken Windl Park - 11615 W. Rawson Avenue
(Permit Application) Ken Windl Park is available for rental March 15th through November 30th. The park permit entitles you to use of the indoor pavilion, electricity, tables and chairs, water and kitchenette. Playground equipment, tennis courts, basketball courts, volleyball courts, and barbecue pits, where available, must be shared with the general public. Ken Windl Park is available from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. All decorating, set-up, and clean-up must be done within your rental time. The pavilion will be closed and locked at 9 p.m., no exceptions. Permit Fees are as follows:
| 1-50 People (Max.) |
$100 |
| Required Security Deposit |
$100 |
| Additional Fee for Non-Franklin Groups |
$25 |