Priority for the use of facilities is as follows.
Group 1
- District and school-sponsored groups, clubs and student body organization.
- School-connected groups (Parent Teachers Association, Employee Associations and/or organizations)
- Users in this group may use district facilities, other than pools, without a fee for meetings, recreational activities and fund raising activities that benefit students of the district; however, a fee may be imposed for the use of equipment, supplies, custodial requirements, utilities or any personnel overtime.
Group 2
- Departments or agencies of local municipal governments.
- Community Organizations, Clubs and Associations with 501c3 status (documentation is required at time of application).
- Governmental Agencies not charging fees or when use is for a community meeting.
Group 3
Businesses, Business Organizations, Business Recreation Leagues, Religious Organizations
Group 4
Camps. A camp is defined as an activity occurring for a minimum of six continuous hours and a maximum of ten hours per day during which there is no turnover of participants during the day or during a continuous session. Camp users must get a permit from the City of Palo Alto to reserve a field.