Reserve Steam Pump Ranch

Park Facility Hours:

Facility is staffed Monday - Friday 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. and Saturday 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Additional hours are based on reservations or special events.

Park Acreage: 15.18 Acres

Online

Step 1.Submit Facility Reservation Application

Steam Pump Ranch
Facility Reservation Application

Parks & Recreation staff will contact you regarding application within 5 business days.

Step 2.Pay for reservation after approval by Parks & Recreation staff

Please make checks payable to: Town of Oro Valley

Step 3.Submit certificate of insurance to Parks & Recreation staff 

Step 4.Will alcohol be available at this event?

Serving alcohol requires:

 

 Reservation Information:

Facility Maps

Reservations for outdoor area allow access to all of the venue except the Heritage Garden and backyard. Indoor space is also available in the Garage.

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Facility Fees

Fees are per event day 

Description

Number of Participants

Non-Commercial Rate

*Commercial Rate

Outdoor Area

1 - 50

$175

$225

 

51 - 100

$200

$375

 

101 -150

$400

$550

 

151 - 200

$600

$750

 

201 - 300

$800

$900

 

301 - 500

$900

$1050

 

501 - 1000

$1200

$1400

 

1001 +

$1500

$2200

 Indoor Garage Space Up to 30  $50 per hour  $50 per hour

Parking Lot Only

 

$600

$750

Staffing Costs

 

$20 per hour/per employee

$25 per hour/per employee

*Commercial is defined as relating in commerce; engaged in commerce; having profit as chief aim.

Power and lighting are available in select areas. If you would like power or lighting in additional areas, please be prepared to rent or supply generators and lights.  

We do not provide parking lot attendants or staff. If you desire parking lot staff, you will need to contract with an external vendor. 

Staff time is based on length of event. Minimum staff time is 2 hours for daytime events and 4 hours for nighttime events. Staffing costs will increase with additional needs and requests. 

Events over 1000 attendees are not recommended at the Steam Pump Ranch venue. Please call the Parks and Recreation office at 520-229-5050 and we can discuss options for your event.

Please make checks payable to:  Town of Oro Valley

Rules/Regulations

Rules and Restrictions

 

Steam Pump Ranch is subject to the following rules and regulations. Failure to adhere to these rules and regulations will result in additional fees and/or suspension of reservation privileges.

 

Facility Use Procedure 

 

  • Fill out online Steam Pump Ranch reservation application. 

  • After confirming availability Parks & Recreation contact the applicant. 

  • 50% of facility rental fees must be paid in full once availability is confirmed. Remainder is due 14 days prior to event date.  

  • A refundable deposit will also be paid in full once availability is confirmed. Deposits start at $250 depending on the size and scope of the event. The deposit amount will be determined by the Parks & Recreation Department.

Fees and Procedures 

 

  • Park Use Fee: A park use fee for SPR will be assessed for all events based on the approved fee schedule. 

  • Commercial Photo: All professional photo or promotional shoots will be charged the normal event rate based on space needs. 

  • Additional Event Fees: Additional fees and costs could be incurred as follows: 

  • Rental of equipment: Tents, tables, generators, lights, portable restrooms, additional garbage cans, etc. is not included in the Park Use fees and can be rented from a third party.  

  • Permitting Fees may be charged on an as-needed basis. These fees may include environmental health permit, fire inspections, solid waste services, Chief’s overtime, etc. 

  • Event applicant is responsible for all charges and items not covered by this fee schedule and may be charged for any items that can incur charges to the Town (for example, trash removal, site clean-up, irrigation damage, etc.). 

  • Set-up and Take-Down: If no other events/activities can occur during set-up and/or take-down, the full day usage fee is charged. If other activities occur during the set-up and/or takedown period, the fee may be negotiated or waived. 

  • Damage to the park, performance, and trash pickup: The event applicant is financially responsible for all expense due to: 

  • Damage that occurs at the park during the event. 

  • Clean-up of the park due to the event. 

  • Non-performance of the Town’s requirements (e.g., adequate signage for events, traffic control, parking, etc.). 

Park Rules 

 

  • No glass containers (unless prior authorization has been granted). 

  • Motorized vehicles shall only be used in designated areas. 

  • No hunting or trapping. 

  • Original site structures are not to be used for events.  

  • Vending and peddling only as part of event; and vendors must be licensed in the Town of Oro Valley to conduct business. 

  • Advertising must follow Town of Oro Valley ordinances and any signage proposed to fall within the Oracle Road right-of-way requires approval from the Arizona Department of Transportation. 

  • Tent and/or canopy staking strictly monitored – must receive approval from Parks & Recreation Department prior to any staking on the property. 

  • Camping not allowed unless approved by Parks & Recreation Department. 

  • Access the facility off N. Steam Pump Way in the Steam Pump Village Shopping Center. Vehicles shall not exit the park using the Oracle Rd entrance; users shall only use the Steam Pump Village exit. 

  • Food – environmental health permits will be required for all cooking facilities for events where food will be sold by vendors or sponsors of the event. Fire inspections, tent and zoning permits may be required. No environmental health permit is required for private parties, picnics, bake sales, etc. 

  • Alcohol at Town Park Facilities – Per Town Code 16-1-4, Section A., No person shall consume spirituous liquor in any Town Park facility unless as part of a major special event permitted by the Town of Oro Valley. Notwithstanding subsection 16-1-4, Section A of the Town Code, the sale and consumption of spirituous liquor may be permitted at the Town-owned Steam Pump Ranch Facility upon approval of the Town Manager and Chief of Police. 

  • Permitted Special events, open to the public - Applicants must complete the Series 15 Special Event liquor license application from the AZ Dept. of Liquor Licenses and Control and submit the completed application, along with appropriate fees, to the Town Clerk’s office at least 60 days prior to the date of the event. Should the applicant choose to sell sealed bottles of wine from a winery of sealed bottles of spirits from a craft distillery, the applicant must also submit a completed Series 16 Festival/Fair liquor license application, along with appropriate fees and in conjunction with the Series 15 liquor license, to the Town Clerk’s office at least 60 days prior to the event. 

  • Private events, not open to the public - Applicants must obtain and complete a Town of Oro Valley Spirituous Liquor Permit for Steam Pump Ranch Application at least 60 days prior to the date of the event. The permit, with appropriate approval and signatures, entitles the user(s) to consume spirituous liquor as described in Oro Valley Town Code 16-1-4 and A.R.S. 4-244 and consistent with the requirements on the permit application. This permit does not allow the user(s) to sell any spirituous liquor/beer, including the use of a cash bar on Town property.

Insurance Requirements and Refund Policy

Certificate of Insurance Requirements:

  • Coverage limits a minimum 1 million dollars coverage per occurrence and 2 million dollars aggregate
  • Town of Oro Valley listed on the certificate as certificate holder
    • Town of Oro Valley, 11000 N. La Cañada Drive, Oro Valley, AZ, 85737
  • An endorsement amending the policy naming the Town as additional insured is also required.
  • You can request these documents from your insurance agent or purchase event insurance from GatherGuard online.

Please call 229-5050 to cancel or reschedule. Full refunds will be given for cancellations made at least 30 days in advance minus a $7 processing fee. Cancellation request received 29 days or less prior to the event will be refunded at 50%.