Metro Parks has 124 possible locations for your next outdoor event! Simply contact our staff at least two weeks before your event to obtain a permit. Please note that if you just want to reserve a picnic shelter, you should visit our Picnic Shelters & Lodges page instead.
Rules and Regulations
No refunds or cancellations within 2 weeks of rental. For cancellations within this period, a credit will be issued for later use.
Payment must be made at the time of booking, except for organizations that require an invoice or purchase order for payment. Any rental made within 7 days of the rental date will need to be approved by the manager of that area before accepting payment or confirming rental.
Rental or permit may not be available within 7 days of the event. Extra fees may apply if available within the 7 day period based on additional incurred cost or manager approval.
Qualification for non-profit rates is dependant upon registration with the Kentucky Secretary of State as a non-profit.
If you're interested in bringing your next event to a local park, contact our Special Events Office, open in the Iroquois Amphitheater on weekdays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.:
Submit your request online! Click here and fill out an easy form.
Reservation Request Form (PDF)
Phone: 502/368-5865
Mail: Special Events Office, Metro Parks, 1080 Amphitheater Rd.,
40215
| Special Event Permit: |
| 0-249 people |
$225 |
($175 for non-profits) |
| 250-499 people |
$275 |
($225 for non-profits) |
| 500+ people |
$500 |
($350 for non-profits) |
| Additional Run/Walk Fee |
Sliding scale, determined by park impact |
| Festival Fee |
Sliding scale, determined by park impact |
In addition to providing an event permit, Metro Parks can also support your event with the following services:
| Bleachers (setup and delivery): |
| 40-seat section |
$300 |
($250 for non-profits) |
| 45-seat aluminum section |
$400 |
($350 for non-profits |
| 180-seat section |
$500 |
($450 for non-profits) |
Note: An additional 20 percent fee will be applied to entities outside Louisville.
| Stage: |
| City Stage (24' x 40') |
$1,000 |
($750 for non-profits) |
| Fence (4' x 10' section) |
| Installed by patron |
$75 |
($75 for non-profits) |
| Installed by Metro Parks |
$125 |
($125 for non-profits) |
| Other Services: |
| Picnic Tables (set of 10, delivered) |
$150 |
($100 for non-profits) |
| Trash Cans (set of 10) |
$150 |
($100 for non-profits) |
| Clean Up Crews (per hour) |
$175 |
($125 for non-profits) |
| Electrical Patch Box |
$125 |
($125 for non-profits) |
| Additional Electrical Patch Box (each) |
$75 |
($75 for non-profits) |
| Commercial Photography/Film Permit |
$150 |
($100 for non-profits) |
| Pop-up Tents (add $75 refundable deposit) |
$25 |
($25 for non-profits) |
| Skilled Trade Services (hourly rate) |
$50 |
($50 for non-profits) |
| Damage Deposit (for events and lodges, as required) |
$250 |
($250 for non-profits) |
| Commercial Vessel Docking Fee |
$300 |
($250 for non-profits) |
| Concessions/Vending Permits: |
| 1 day event |
$125 |
($100 for non-profits) |
| 3 day event |
$275 |
($225 for non-profits) |
| Master Vending Permits: |
| 1 day event |
$750 |
| 3 day event |
$1500 |
| Weddings: |
| 1 day outdoor event in a park |
$150 |
