Private & Special Events / Weddings

 

Pinellas County parks and preserves are perfect venues for making wonderful memories. If you are planning a wedding or other special event, you are most welcome to search for the ambiance that is right for you. Pinellas County Parks are host to hundreds of special events each year. Pinellas County supports events to enhance the quality of life for its citizens.

 

General Information

Special Event Permit Application This application can be filled out before printing. To do so, use the free Adobe Acrobat Reader, version 8 or higher.

 

Individuals and organizations that wish to conduct a special event at a Pinellas County Park must submit a Special Event Permit ApplicationApplications must be submitted a minimum of thirty (30) working days in advance of the event with an anticipated attendance of 500 or less; Events with anticipated attendance of more than 500 must be submitted a minimum of sixty (60) working days in advance. Event applications will be reviewed and if approved, the event organizer will be notified of any requirements and applicable fees necessary for the event to take place. If event organizer requires use of a shelter, shelter reservation fees will apply.

 

And if you plan to hire a vendor for your party needs, please review the vendor list, as these businesses have approved insurance and have been approved to do business on county property. This is also a safeguard for our residents and visitors. You can select a vendor not on the list, but they must provide proper insurance to Risk Management, call (727) 464-3664 for more information.

 

• Fee Structure
• Locations
• Park Rules - Park Hours
• County Parks with Contracted Vendors - Vendors with insurance List
  • Vendors who want to be added to the list call Risk Management at (727) 464-3664.
• St Petersburg – Clearwater Convention and Visitors Bureau: More ideas on the many beautiful venues for your wedding in the Tampa Bay area.
• Filming Permit

 

Fee Structure:

 

A. Special Events:
Attendance 1-50	$50 per day, plus tax
Attendance 51-150	$150 per day, plus tax
Attendance 151-300	$300 per day, plus tax
Attendance 301-1,000	$500 per day, plus tax
Attendance 1,001-2,500	$750 per day, plus tax
Attendance 2,501-5,000	$1,000 per day, plus tax
Attendance 5,001+	$2,000 per day, plus tax
B. Weddings:
Weddings (non commercial) - fees may vary by park
Attendance 1-50	$50 per day, plus tax
Attendance over 51	$100 per day, plus tax
Weddings (supported by commercial vendor)
Fee does not vary by attendance, but     may vary by park	$150 per day, plus tax
C. Picnic Shelter Reservations
Click here for shelter reservations and rates
D. Concession Vendor Permit
	$150 per day, plus tax

 

Contacts for Parks with Contracted Vendors:

 

• Sand Key Park or Maderia Beach Access - For information on making arrangements for weddings and special events on Sand Key or Maderia Beach Access contact: Commercial and Non Commercial weddings must be processed though our contractor Advantus. 
  • Advantus Leisure Management Services, Inc.
    (727) 260-5503 - email or (727) 260-5504 - e-mail
    Please Note: It is important to call this vendor even if you want a wedding with just a few people on the beach. The vendor will know what event is already scheduled on the beach; so as not to disrupt a scheduled wedding. Weddings held at a picnic shelter in Sand Key Park are not required to contact the vendor (if pictures are going to be taken on the beach, vendor must be notified) and can be handled separately by filling out the special event permit application.
    

 

• Brooker Creek Preserve, Florida Botanical Gardens, Heritage Village and Weedon Island Preserve - For information on making arrangements for weddings and special events at these parks, please contact Orange Blossom Catering directly for information on the types of facilities that are available, pricing, booking and services.
  • Orange Blossom Catering
    (727) 822-6129 - email

 

 

Other Park Locations:

 

Please fill out and submit a special event permit application. Permit must be received and the fee paid per permit.

 

Park:

• Anderson Park
• Boca Ciega Millennium Park
• Chesnut Park
• Eagle Lake Park
• Fred Howard Park
• Fort De Soto Park
• Lake Seminole Park
• Philippe Park
• Ridgecrest Park
• Sawgrass Park
• Taylor Park
• Wall Springs Park
• Walsingham Park
• War Veterans' Park

 

 

 

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