Want to get married in a park? Great choice! You're in the right place to apply for a permit.
Make sure you submit this to us at least 70 days before your wedding date. The $100 non-refundable permit fee is due with the application. Late fees are as follows:
Determine which park you want to use, your wedding date, and set-up and tear-down times. See a listing of the most common venues in our Special Event Permit Guide. Note, pedestrian bridges such as the Blue Bridge and Gillett Bridge require a 6-foot egress from one end of the bridge to the other (east to west) at all times.
Provide us with a Certificate of Insurance for $1,000,000 at least 30 days before your wedding. This is required for weddings at all City venues. Check out our Special Event Permit Guide to see how to get coverage. We recommend you use the GatherGuard Program for insurance. Complete the GatherGuard Program Application to see if your wedding is eligible.
Use our Site Map Resource Guides to reference where utility hookups (such as water and electric) are located. You'll attach your hand-drawn or digital site map to your application. Make sure to include the following on your map:
We do ask for your site map to be included with your application submission. Check out our timeline checklist here to stay on top of other items due later. Keep in mind that your wedding may not need planning for some of these details.
Expect to pay a $100 non-refundable, non-transferable application fee. We accept Visa or MasterCard for online payments.
Apply Online in English
We'll get back to you within 2 business days to confirm details. If your first-choice date or venue isn't available, we'll work with you to make other arrangements. You can send out your save the dates as soon as we provide you with written approval.
Enjoy your big day in the park.
Expect to pay a $100 non-refundable, non-transferable application fee. We accept Visa or MasterCard for online payments. If you need to be invoiced, email us.
Download and print or scan the application to submit.
Download English Application(PDF, 349KB)
Don't have a printer? Don't worry! You can complete the form at our office.
Determine which park you want to use, your wedding date, and set-up and tear-down times. See a listing of the most common venues in our Special Event Permit Guide. Please note the listed rules around the Gillett Bridge and Blue Bridge.
Call us at the number listed in the Contact Us section for help completing the form
We'll get back to you within 2 business days to approve or deny your date and location. If your first-choice date or venue isn't available, we'll work with you to make other arrangements. You can send out your save the dates as soon as we provide you with written approval.
Determine which park you want to use, your wedding date, and set-up and tear-down times. See a listing of the most common venues in our Special Event Permit Guide. Please note the listed rules for the Gillett Bridge and Blue Bridge.
Download English Application
We're located on the second floor of the building address located in the Contact Us section. Our office hours are 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM.
Special Event Planning and Resource Guide - Certificate of Insurance
GatherGuard Insurance Application
Special Event Planning and Resource Guide - Wedding Application Instructions
Site Map Resource Guides
Timeline Checklist