The City of Gonzales offers several facilities for rental including the Gonzales Civic Center, the Freeland Jackson Center, PACE Center, Jambalaya Park and Amphitheater, Carver Park and Municipal Park.
Bookings for these facilities are handled by the Recreation Department.
Click to View Gonzales Civic Center Dates and Information
All Lease Agreements are issued by the Recreation Department. To reserve the Civic Center, you must be a resident of Ascension Parish, east of the Mississippi River. *Please also note that the Civic Center can only be booked up to eighteen (18) months in advance.*
Before emailing or calling for availability, please understand and be able to produce: Residency Requirements, Liability Insurance, Lease Agreement, Deposit and Fees, and Alcohol Requirements.
PRICING AND HOURS OR OPERATION:
- Refundable Deposit: $800.00 (please note that the deposit is separate and does not go towards the cost of the rental rate)
- Regular Lease Rate: $1,200.00 per day
- Non-profits, churches and schools: $800.00 per day (proof of 501c3 in good standing required)
- Police Officers: $45.00 per hour, per officer; 2 officer minimum, 4 hour minimum.
- Access is granted day of the event from 7:00am-1:00am (16 hours)
BOOKED DATES FOR 2026-2027:
Below is a list of dates that have already been booked and are unavailable
- October 3, 2026
- October 10, 2026
- October 17, 2026
- October 21-22, 2026
- October 24, 2026
- October 31, 2026
- November 4, 2026
- November 7, 2026
- November 12, 2026
- November 14, 2026
- November 17-18, 2026
- November 21, 2026
- December 4, 2026
- December 5, 2026
- December 11, 2026
- December 12, 2026
- December 13, 2026
- December 18, 2026
- December 19, 2026
- January 2, 2027
- January 9, 2027
- January 23, 2027
- January 28-29, 2027
- January 30, 2027
- February 20, 2027
- February 27, 2027
- March 11, 2027
- March 20, 2027
- April 17, 2027
- April 24, 2027
- May 15, 2027
- May 29, 2027
- June 5, 2027
- June 11, 2027
- June 25, 2027
- June 26, 2027
- October 9, 2027
- November 6, 2027
*Availability of open dates are subject to change before being added to the list; please verify open dates with Recreation.
HOW TO BOOK:
To book the Civic Center, please fill out the booking inquiry link using the button below so that the Facilities team can review your request to provide pricing and availability. A submission of this form is only an inquiry and should not be treated as confirmation.
Please prepare to provide the following information and documentation to substantiate your rental agreement:
- Proof of residency;
- Alcohol License/Permit (if applicable);
- $800 Deposit
- Non-profit Corporate Resolution authorizing the person to sign. Download Corporate Resolution Form (if applicable);
- Notice of Good Standing from the Louisiana Secretary of State. Verify Business Status (if applicable)
- $1,000,000 Liability Insurance Policy
Click to View Information on Reserving a Park or Pavilion
The City of Gonzales is pleased to offer reservations and rentals at its parks. Each park has its own unique touch that provides citizens a variety of experiences and options depending on the activities they have planned. Our Parks include: The Jambalaya Park & Amphitheater, Municipal Park, GW Carver Park, Tee-Joe Gonzales Park and Kidz Kove which is available on a first come, first serve basis.
- The Jambalaya Park: 1015 E. Cornerview Street, Gonzales, LA. 70737
- The GW Carver Park: 616 N. Tobey Avenue, Gonzales, LA. 70737
- Kidz Kove Discovery Park: 112 S. Francis Avenue, Gonzales, LA. 70737 (not available for rental; available on a first come first serve basis)
- Municipal Park: 331 E. Rome Street, Gonzales, LA. 70737
- Tee-Joe Gonzales Park: 524 W. Orice Roth Road, Gonzales, LA. 70737
For inquiries about renting or reserving a park or pavilion, submit an online request at: https://gonzalesrentals.fillout.com/t/4dpQwQhkmJus
Pricing: All renters must pay a $100 refundable deposit. Residents within the incorporated city limits are not charged an hourly rate but must pay the deposit. Non-residents are charged $50.00 per hour with a 4-hour minimum in addition to the deposit. Disclaimer: Some rentals may require a special event permit to be approved by City Council depending on the nature of the event/activity.
Below is a list of dates that have been reserved for park rentals and are currently unavailable:
- October 3, 2026 – Jambalaya Park Amphitheater
- October 17, 2026 – Jambalaya Park Amphitheater
- October 24, 2026 – Jambalaya Park Amphitheater
- October 24, 2026 – Carver Park
- November 7, 2026 – Jambalaya Park Amphitheater
- December 5, 2026 – Jambalaya Park Amphitheater
Click to View Freeland Jackson Center Information
The Freeland Jackson Center is the city’s newest 25,000 square foot indoor recreation facility. It is home to three basketball courts, two volleyball courts, two conference rooms and a state-of-the-art concession stand. The center is only available to rent for sports related practices, games and tournaments & educational trainings, conferences, seminars and classes. If you are interested in gatherings, events, parties, weddings, etc. please consider renting the PACE Center of the Gonzales Civic Center.
For more information on use of the Freeland Jackson Center, please call the center at 225-644-1211.
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More information still being added to this section. Please check back soon.
