Host your family, friends, church, school, or business amid the lush greenery of Overton Park. With six facilities available to host you, the park is the perfect backdrop to make your event memorable.
Explore rental options below. Have a question? Contact us at rentals@overtonpark.org or 901.658.4795.
Rental Options
Book Your Event
Ready to get started? Choose what type of event you're having and we'll show you the available venues.
Rental FAQs
We answer your questions about permits, parking, and what to bring with you to make your event successful.
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Film Permits
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Event Details and Fees
Event Type/Attendance
- PRIVATE EVENT/MAX 200 ATTENDEES: Invitation only (e.g. birthday party), not advertised
- PUBLIC EVENT/MAX 300 ATTENDEES (larger events will be considered on a case-by-case basis): Open to general public (e.g. festival) OR registered attendance (e.g. 5K run), publicly advertised
Event Venues
(Venues other than the Greensward will be considered for public events on a case-by-case basis depending on expected number of attendees, proposed run of show, etc. Fill out Public Event Form to inquire.)
- East Parkway Pavilion (no tables, no water valve, max 200 attendees), $300
- Rainbow Lake Pavilion (4 tables, max 50 attendees), $200
- Formal Gardens (no tables, no electricity available, max 200 attendees), $500 (available for rental when there are no conflicting events in the park)
- Abe Goodman Golf Clubhouse (max 75 attendees), $1,300
- Greensward (PUBLIC EVENTS, Rainbow Lake Pavilion included), $2,000
- Veterans Plaza (available free of charge to US veteran/service organizations only)
Additional Amenities and Fees
- Electrical power access, $100 (not available at Formal Gardens)
- Water valve access, $100 (not available at East Parkway Pavilion)
- Old Forest Paved Trail for Walk/Run, $100 (Pavilion rental/fee required in conjunction with Old Forest Paved Trail rental)
- FEDERAL HOLIDAY WEEKENDS, $50 (additional fee for rentals Friday – Monday on holiday weekends)
Supplemental Fees and Details for Public Events OR Events with 200+ Attendees
(discuss with Overton Park Conservancy staff)
- Trash hauling, $200-500 (Price will depend on number of attendees; dumpster rentals not permitted)
- Traffic flow management, $500 (Large events may require Conservancy-managed one-way traffic configuration)
- Security/traffic detail, TBD (REQUIRED if 1. traffic flow management required and 2. alcohol served to public)
- Portable toilets, TBD (May be required for larger events)
Permit Requirement Checklist
Review the Permit Requirement Checklist HERE.
Private events
(birthday parties, family reunions, showers, etc)
- Book and pay for your venue here.
- East Parkway Pavilion – Private Event
- Rainbow Lake Pavilion – Private Event
Special events
- Fill out and submit an inquiry form for the following venues here.
- East Parkway Pavilion – Public Event*
- Rainbow Lake Pavilion – Public Event*
- Formal Gardens – Private Event
- Veterans Plaza – Official Military Organizations only
- Greensward – Public Event*
- *Public events are generally advertised and open to the public
- For the Abe Goodman Golf Clubhouse (Private Events), submit an inquiry form here.
Questions? Email Rentals at rentals@overtonpark.org or call 901-658-4795.