Park Reservations
Host Your Next Event at Rick's Place!
Thank you for choosing Rick’s Place to host your event! Our goal is to provide a training ground for individuals who want to learn how to love their families and communities better. We offer top-notch event spaces so you can focus on what truly matters.
Reservation Categories:
- Military or Government Events
- Examples: SFRGs, Unit ORG days, Chaplain Events, Hail & Farewells, Training Days, etc.
- To qualify for this category, your Unit and Commander’s information must be included in the reservation application.
- Private or Community Organization Events
- Examples: Birthday Parties, Business or Organization Community Events, Retirement Parties, Gender Reveals, Family Reunions, etc.
- Use this form if you are a Military-affiliated family member, civilian, organization, or business requesting to use Rick’s Place for non-government-sanctioned events.
- NOTE: Requested Community Barn reservations under this category will be subject to a fee beginning January 1st, 2025.
Rick’s Place is open to the public, but our specialty is serving the Military Community.
Because of this, a Military ID is required to reserve the Rick’s Place park. One Military ID covers your reservation – we do not ask for Military ID’s from everyone attending your event. Only the individual reserving Rick’s Place will be asked to show a Military ID. A Rick’s Place representative will request a visual check of your Military ID before your booking is confirmed. We stand by our motto of leaving rank at the gate, so we don’t log any information from your ID.
Reservation Process:
- Property reservations are initiated once you submit your reservation form.
- Rick’s Place does not reserve or hold dates without a completed and submitted reservation form.
- Reservation forms must be submitted at least 30 days before your requested event date.
- Reservations are offered in 2, 4, and 6-hour increments, including event set-up and clean-up.
Available Locations:
The Community Barn
- Capacity: 75 people
- Features:
- Non-AC-controlled; heaters are available for cold months
- Dimensions: 36’x11’x48’
- Electrical outlets with one 20ft extension cord
- Includes:
- Climate-controlled bathrooms with baby changing stations
- Eight 3×8 rectangle folding tables
- Four 4×4 round folding tables
- Fifty folding chairs
- Access to playgrounds and Long Leaf Tower tree house
- First Aid kit and AED access
The Greenspace at Rick’s Place
- Capacity: 800 people
- Features:
- Electrical outlets under the pavilion and pergolas
- Includes:
- Twelve six-seater picnic tables
- Access to playgrounds and Long Leaf Tower tree house
- Access to Rick’s Place Pavilion and 2 pergolas
- Access to The Barn bathrooms with climate control, including baby changing stations
- First Aid kit and AED access
**RESERVATIONS DO NOT EXCLUSIVELY INCLUDE PLAYGROUND AREAS AS THEY REMAIN OPEN TO THE COMMUNITY AT RICK’S PLACE REGARDLESS OF RESERVATIONS OR EVENTS**
Frequent Q & A
How many days in advance can I reserve the property?
- There is no limit to how far in advance you can request to reserve! Reservations submitted less than 30 days from the requested date will be automatically denied.
Are food trucks allowed on the property for my event?
- Yes, we love food trucks! The person reserving Rick’s Place must disclose the name of the food truck during the walk-through and turn in the vendor’s insurance and W-9 to Rick’s Place 24 hours before their scheduled event.
Can I bring my grill to Rick’s Place?
- Yes, with prior approval during the walk-through grills are allowed! We will work with you to ensure that it is set up in a safe and secure spot.
Can I rent or bring a bounce house to my event?
- Yes, with prior approval during the walkthrough. If you’re renting any inflatables, Rick’s Place must receive a copy of the Vendor Certificate of Liability and the W9, 24 hours before the scheduled event starts. If you’re bringing your own, the inflatable type must be disclosed in advance or risk forfeiture of your reservation and denial of future reservation requests.
Does Rick’s Place have a list of event vendors they can share?
- Yes, we love our regular vendors and can recommend lots of options to get you started! Please ask us about this during your walkthrough.
What is included in the reservation?
- Rick’s Place aims to be an excellent space for you, but we’re too busy planning our own events to plan yours too! When using Rick’s Place, patrons must manage the set-up, execution, and clean-up for the entirety of their events.
How many cars can RHF park for my event?
- Our main paved parking lot holds 40 cars. Our overflow parking lot holds 200 cars. You’re welcome to use both, just let us know in advance!
Can events extend past RHF’s operational hours?
- No, all events must conclude before RHF’s closing time. Please refer to the website for current seasonal hours of operation.
Can I set up the day before my event or leave supplies/equipment to pick up later?
- No, setting up or not completing clean-up within your reservation window risks the forfeiture of your reservation and could result in the denial of future reservation requests.
Park Rules
- Any group with more than 20 individuals are required to submit a park reservation form 30 days out from their arrival and must be approved by a Rick's Place staff member. This helps everyone have the best experience here on the property!
- Park in the parking lot that is located just as you drive thru the main gate. For special events please follow signs to park in designated areas. Please do not park in our neighbors' yards.
- Check-in at our visitor center (the house with American flag) where you will find the waiver and sign in sheet. Waivers must be signed per family or individuals. There is also an electronic process by scanning the RHF QR code at the information booth (across from the barn) and on the porch of the welcome center (the house).
- Unsupervised, unaccompanied minors under the age of 18 will be asked to leave the park. RHF is a park designed to help people bond with loved ones and unaccompanied minor services are outside of RHF's mission.
- Play at your own risk during park hours. No trespassing after hours when park is closed. Hours are posted on web, social, and on the gate. Video surveillance is in use!
- No fires or grills allowed on property without permission.
- No soliciting, vending, or peddling.
- No disfiguration or removal of property.
- Be aware of possible exposure to and allergic reactions to things such as insects, tick & snake bites (copperheads), and/or poisonous plants.
- We love dogs but we are not a dog park. Follow the City's dog leash laws. Dogs must be leashed. Limit of 2 pets per family in the park. Exceptions made for animal service organizations (approval required). Please clean up after your pet and dispose of your pet's waste in waste stations on property.
- Supervise your kids. Staff will correct or redirect kids, especially where safety is an issue. We reserve the right to ask any visitor to leave the property.
- Please help keep Rick’s Place clean by placing all trash in trash cans located around the property.
- Rough language can take a hike.
- No fighting. In case of conflict please see a Rick’s Place team member or call 911.
- No alcohol, glass containers, tobacco, vaping, firearms, or fireworks allowed on property.
- No swimming in the pond, creek, or when it floods.
- Unmanned aircraft (e.g. drones) require Rick’s Place permission to operate in designated areas only.
- Be neighborly with noise: Observe Fayetteville noise control regulations.
