The following fees will apply to the use of Parkwood Facilities for any non-ministry events (birthday parties, graduation parties, showers, etc…):

1. Facility Use Fee – $100 per room per event. If resetting the facility takes longer than 2 hours, an additional $50 per hour will be charged. The additional fee covers overtime for custodians and wear and tear on church property and utilities.  
2. Production Fee (if requested for the event) – $50 per hour for the setup and teardown of sound, lighting, or video equipment
3. Security Fee – $40 per hour per 100 people in attendance.
   • Security is required when 100 or more attendees are expected. The Support Pastor will schedule the security officers when required.
   • This fee may be subject to change with current rates for off-duty police officers.

Facility use requests will be considered based on the following prioritization:

1. Ministry-related activities and events
2. Funerals for church members or those closely connected to Parkwood Baptist Church.
3. Member-requested events related to Growth Groups
4. Member-requested private events such as parties, showers, etc.
5. Non-member requests that align with the purpose of Parkwood Baptist Church.

• All attendees must respect the environment. The user will be financially responsible for damage to church property during the event.
• Users must leave the building clean and remove all program items immediately after the event. Furniture or equipment should be returned to its original location.
• The use of Parkwood’s production equipment, such as TVs, projectors, screens, lighting, and/or sound equipment, is subject to availability and approval, which must be granted before use.
• Non-ministry users should not be on the stage or tamper with instruments or production equipment unless the event requires production equipment and the appropriate arrangements are made with Parkwood’s Production Director.
• Furniture or equipment should not be removed from the facility without prior approval from Staff.
• Attendees must confine themselves to the requested area and equipment. Moving tables and/or chairs from other rooms and/or areas of the church is not permitted.
• Dining or the serving of food is limited to pre-approved designated areas. Cooking in the kitchen is prohibited unless approved. 
• Exclusive use of the kitchen is not guaranteed, as other events may coincide.
• Nails, screws, tacks, glue, or cellophane tape may not be used on the walls, carpet, furniture, tile floor, or woodwork. Only gaffer tape may be used to tape down wires and cables on the floors.
• The user is responsible for setting up and cleaning the reserved space. This includes taking all trash bags to the dumpster in the office parking lot, cleaning the bathrooms, and ensuring the toilets are flushed, vacuuming the carpet, and sweeping and mopping the floors.
• The Courtyard should only be used if it is reserved along with the Fellowship Hall.
• If any of the above expectations are unmet, Parkwood reserves the right to deny future facility use requests from that user.

• A keycard will be assigned to the user and made available 1-2 days before the event.

The following facilities of Parkwood’s campus are available for request:

1. Fellowship Hall
• The Fellowship Hall is available for receptions, parties, dinners, and large gatherings. The capacity of the Fellowship Hall should not exceed 120 people.
• The Courtyard may be added for an additional fee of $50.
2. The Porch
• The Porch is available for receptions, parties, dinners, and large gatherings. The capacity of the Porch should not exceed 250 people. 
3. Worship Center
• The Worship Center is available for organizations to hold large events such as band concerts, chorus concerts, graduation ceremonies, etc.
• The capacity of the Worship Center should not exceed 900 people.
4. Other
• Other areas, such as classrooms, may be requested.