Council to consider new rules for youth sports groups using city fields

Austin City Council will consider new rules for nonprofit youth sports organizations using city-owned athletic fields. Eligible groups serving mostly Austin youth or Austin Energy or Austin Water customers could use fields without paying field-use fees, while the city would cover utilities up to an annual per-field limit based on the city budget. Organizations would have to maintain and improve fields, offer programs to all youth, conduct background checks, provide financial assistance to low-income families, follow water and energy rules, and carry insurance. The proposal has no fiscal impact and is scheduled for council action on November 19, 2026.

Approve an ordinance amending City Code Chapter 8-1 (Parks Administration) to change the requirements that apply to Youth Sports Organizations (YSO) that use City-owned athletic fields and remove provisions regulating YSOs that use privately-owned athletic fields. Funding: This item has no fiscal impact.

Oct 27, 202626-3056: Approve an ordinance amending City Code Chapter 8-1 (Parks Administration) to change the requirements that apply to Youth Sports Organizations (YSO) that use City-owned athletic fields and remove provisions regulating YSOs that use privately-owned athletic fields. Funding: This item has no fiscal impact.Source documentPDF 1PDF 2