Reserve an Athletic Field

Athletic Field Use Policy
The Village of Waunakee provides outdoor athletic fields for the use and enjoyment of the citizens of Waunakee. This policy is designed to be used as a guide by the Recreation Department and the Park and Recreation Committee when reviewing requests for the use of these facilities.

Personal/Individual Field Use
Individuals wishing to use the public athletic fields may do so at their leisure, providing that another party has not previously reserved the fields. There is no charge for the use of these fields. Individuals may contact the Recreation Department to check the availability of a facility at any time.

In the event that a field is not in use, but has been prepared for play later in the day, the Park and Recreation Committee asks that individual users respect this effort and chose an alternative location.

Non-Profit Waunakee Groups
Groups wishing to utilize the public athletic facilities on an on-going basis may do so with prior scheduling approval from the Park and Recreation Committee. Requests for field use are considered on a first-come, first-served basis, with an attempt to balance the needs of all groups utilizing a particular area. Ongoing field schedules are kept by the Community Services Department to facilitate the organized, efficient use of the fields throughout the year.

No fee will be charged to these groups for the use of the facilities, however an appropriate fee will be imposed if groups require field preparation services other than regular day-to-day care of the facilities (in-field grooming, field lining, etc.). This field grooming fee will be set as a part of the budgeting process each year.

The Village of Waunakee does not accept any liability for the participants of these groups. Documentation verifying compliance with the Village of Waunakee Resolution No. 01-21 - "A Resolution Adopting a Facility Use Policy Requiring Indemnification and Insurance for Certain Uses of Village Facilities."

The following is a listing of the groups that currently fall into this category:
  • Waunakee Area Schools
  • St. John’s School
  • Waunakee Area Soccer Club
  • Waunakee Youth Football
  • Waunakee Home Talent Baseball
  • Dane County Senior Olympics
  • Waunakee Community Services Department
  • Blackhawk Council of Girl Scouts
  • Four Lakes Council of Boy Scouts
  • WRL (Waunakee Recreation League)
  • South Central Softball League (Waunakee Teams)
  • Waunakee Lacrosse Club

Non-Waunakee & For-Profit Business Groups
Non-Waunakee and for-profit business groups wishing to utilize the public athletic facilities in Waunakee on a short-term basis may do so with prior scheduling approval from the Community Services Department. Requests for field use are considered on an individual basis and are granted only after all Waunakee groups have been scheduled. This does include camps and special events sponsored by local not-for-profit groups if registration fees (other than a token amount) are collected and/or they are organized, directed or managed by for-profit business groups.

Requests for ongoing use of a facility must be reviewed and approved by the Park and Recreation Committee

A field usage fee will be charged for the use of the facilities. (This fee is reviewed and set as a part of the budget process each year). Field preparation services are included in the fee.

Field Reservation Fees
Diamond/Soccer Field
  • Weekday rental - 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
    • Resident - $50
    • Non-Resident - $100
  • Weekday rental - 5 to 11 p.m.
    • Resident - $65
    • Non-Resident - $130
  • Weekend rental - Saturday, Sunday, and Holidays
    • Resident - $75
    • Non-Resident - $150

Non-Profit Waunakee Groups
  • Diamond Grooming - $30/grooming
  • Lights - $10/game
Waiver of the field reservation fee can only be approved by the Park and Recreation Committee. Requests for fee waivers should be addressed to the Committee via the Community Services Director. The request will be considered at the first regularly scheduled Committee meeting.

The Village of Waunakee does not accept any liability for the participants of these groups. Documentation verifying compliance with the Village of Waunakee Resolution No. 01-21 - "A Resolution Adopting a Facility Use Policy Requiring Indemnification and Insurance for Certain Uses of Village Facilities.": (PDF)

To reserve an athletic field please contact Jeff Skoug at the Village Center at 608-850-5992.