February 27, 2026
All group exercise classes in the Park
must have a contract with Memorial
Park Conservancy.
Any amplified sound must be reported on the original application.
Any sound over 68 decibels requires a noise and sound level regulation permit from the City of Houston Permitting Center. Permits must be obtained through the Houston Permitting Center.
Visit houstonpermittingcenter.org for more information. Permit must be submitted to the Conservancy at least 7 days prior to each event.
Please note amplified sound is not permitted in all areas.Â
User fees along with a financial statement of permitted activities are due to the Conservancy 7 business days after the end of each month unless otherwise agreed upon.
A report of revenue is due with fees. The report should detail all earned income during the permit period.Â
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A $25.00 late fee will be applied daily at 8 am if report and fees have not been provided to the Conservancy by the end of the seventh business day.
If a Permit Holder is more than 14 days late, the Conservancy reserves the right to revoke the permit and retain all fees collected. The Conservancy can accept all major credit cards or checks made out to Memorial Park Conservancy.Â
A copy of the participant waiver is due with the application and fees. The following language must be included on participant waivers:Â
The applicant and/or sponsoring organization and class participants shall indemnify and hold harmless the City of Houston and the Memorial Park Conservancy, their agents, and employees, against any and all damages, claims, or liability due to personal injury or death or damages to the property of others, arising out of the use of Memorial Park.Â
Commercial General Liability insurance must be fully maintained during this agreement against claims for bodily injury or death and property damage occurring in or upon or resulting from the Park, affording immediate protection to the limits of not less than $1,000,000 per occurrence with a $2,000,000 aggregate and including advertising injury and personal injury.
Memorial Park Conservancy and the City of Houston must be named as additional insured on the policy.
The policy must contain an endorsement waiving any claim or right of subrogation against Memorial Park Conservancy and the City of Houston.
Permit Holder may request a Park location, but it will be at the discretion of the Conservancy to approve it based on parking, noise, and Park user considerations.
Parking plan must accommodate the class capacity. Instructors are responsible for notifying class participants of free and paid parking areas.
Permit Holder agrees to display the provided permit identifier at all times while operating in the Park. If the permit identifier is lost, damaged, or stolen, Permit Holder is responsible for reporting it to the Conservancy, and paying any and all fees to replace it.
Permit Holder understands that the agreement will stand for whichever is longer, 7 days after the end of duration or until all payments are received.
If Permit holder is in compliance with the terms, a new application and application fee may be submitted to renew agreement.
Permit Holder has read and understands all General Park Rules, available at memorialparkconservancy.org/visit#guidelines.
It is understood and agreed that should the Permit Holder or class participants fail to adhere to all rules, policies, and conform to the proper use of Park property, the Conservancy may, at its discretion, terminate this agreement and require the Permit Holder and class participants to vacate the premises, forfeiting any and all fees and monies.
Vale-Asche Playground Lawn
Boot Camp, Yoga, Tai Chi
(No Amplified Sound)
Eastern Glades Pavilion* (additional fees)
Zumba, HIIT, Dance
Eastern Glades Lawn* (additional fees)
Yoga, Tai Chi, Bootcamp, Run Clubs
Picnic Loop* (additional fees)
Boot Camp, Yoga, Tai Chi, Run Clubs
Lawn West of Tennis Center
Boot Camp, Yoga, Tai Chi, Run Clubs
RTC / Timing Tack Terrace* (additional fees)
Zumba, HIIT, Dance, Run Clubs
Rally Pavilion at Timing Track* (additional fees)
Zumba, HIIT, Dance, Run Clubs
Memorial Groves Lawn* (additional fees)
Boot Camp, Yoga, Tai Chi, Run Clubs
* Pavilions, terraces, and select lawn rentals $50/hr.
 Minimum 2 hour rental required.Â
 Rentals available Monday-Sunay from 6am-7pm.
During application review by the Visitor Services Coordinator, you will be required to provide:
February 27, 2026
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