Fee Assistance Program

Here at King County Parks, our objective is to remove barriers to recreational access for King County’s most underserved communities. The aim is to ensure that no one is denied access to renting or using a park facility based solely on an inability to pay. This Facility Fee Assistance Program establishes criteria for fee assistance eligibility and creates a formal application process. Through this program King County Parks may waive, in whole or in part, user fees for persons or organizations that serve persons meeting established eligibility requirements.

To qualify, applicant’s gross income must be no more than 200% of the Federal Poverty Level, as established by the U.S. Health and Human Services Department.

In addition to meeting the household income eligibility requirements, the following categories may be assessed to determine eligibility for the Facility Fee Assistance Program.

1. Non-profit organization, fiscally sponsored community group, community-based organization, and Tribal government agencies serving residents of King County
2. For-profit company or organization
3. Geodemographic Information
4. Public benefit
5. Priority populations

Within fourteen (14) days, applicants will be informed of what level of fee assistance they qualify for (100%, 50%, or no assistance). Applicants may be requested to provide additional information to determine program eligibility.

Upon notification of program eligibility, applicants will have seven (7) days to confirm and complete their reservation. If the applicant does not confirm and complete their reservation within seven (7) days, Parks will release any temporary holds placed on facilities.

Priority populations are defined as: Black, Indigenous, and people of color (BIPOC), immigrants and refugees, people with disabilities (mobility, vision, hearing, chronic illness, addiction, neurodivergence, mental health conditions), lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, asexual, two-spirit (LGBTQIA2S+) communities.

To request fee assistance, choose the location category below for your event or program. Fee assistance can be awarded for a one-time only event, or for an entire season or series of events.