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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, we welcome you to consider one of our County parks, which host hundreds of special events each year.

General Information

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If you wish to have a special event or wedding at a Pinellas County park, you must submit the appropriate special event permit application or wedding application.

Overview

Applications must be submitted a minimum of 90 days before the event, but no earlier than one year in advance. If you require the use of a shelter, the shelter reservation should be made independently of the special event permit application. Shelter reservation fees will apply. 

Shelter reservations do not guarantee an event will be approved nor does a special event permit application have precedence in shelter reservations.

All payments for the event must be paid upon final event approval. Total fees will be determined once your application is received.

Event organizer(s) and any vendor(s) providing services in a Pinellas County park must provide proof of liability insurance, as well as indemnification for the County. This is a safeguard for our residents and visitors.

It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure all federal, state, city, etc. requirements have been met and all permits have been obtained.

Process

  1. Review the Special Events & Facility Use Guidelines.
  2. Complete the appropriate application (special event or wedding).
  3. Email completed application to specialevents@pinellas.gov.
  4. The special events coordinator will contact you acknowledging receipt of your application. Note: Submitting an application does not guarantee approval.
  5. Your application will go through an approval process.
  6. If your application is approved, the event organizer will receive an approval permit letter stipulating the terms of agreement. Note: The approval permit letter must be kept onsite during the event.

Fee Structure

Special Events:
Attendance 1-50 $100 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 2,501-5,00 $1,000 per day, plus tax
Attendance 5,001+ $2,000 per day, plus tax
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
Picnic Shelter Reservations
Reserve a Shelter
Concession Vendor Permit
Per Location
Parking and Road Closure Fees
Parking
Full Road Closure
Partial Road Closure $1,500

Pricing for Shelters

  • Prices for shelters vary by park and by the size of the shelter
    • 0–95 people: $36.05
    • 96–191 people: $61.80
    • 192–287 people: $87.55
    • 288 people & up*: $113.30 (Philippe Park and Fort De Soto only)
    • Shelters that are 1st come 1st served cannot be reserved and we cannot accept any form of payment for them

County Park Locations

Additional Information

Questions / Further Assistance

If you have additional questions, please contact our special events coordinator by email at specialevents@pinellas.gov or by calling (727) 582-2581.