Responsibilities During Rental:
- Set up for your event during the allotted reservation time.
- Supervise your group during reservation.
- Observe city ordinances and Parks and Recreation policies.
- Adhere to the times requested and approved on your shelter reservation application.
- Leave the building clean and in good condition according to the cleaning guidelines within the allotted reservation time.
Important Things to Remember:
- Absolutely no alcohol is allowed in any city park.
- No smoking is allowed in any park facility. Please observe designated “Play Tobacco Free” areas.
- No collection of money is allowed at your event without a “Permit to Conduct Business” to collect money (this includes free will donations). If you are wanting to sell items at your event, please see page 5 on “Special Use Permits”.
- City of Lincoln park hours are from 5:00am-11:00pm.
- All rentals must have their space clean and equipment put away at the end of your rental period.
Do I get exclusive use of the park when I make my reservation?
No. Since city parks are considered public property, it is illegal to bar the public from entering the park during your reserved time. By making a reservation at a city park for your event, you are ensuring that you will be the only reservation allowed in that area at the time. While the public are encouraged to be conscientious of the reserved space, you are not allowed to kick them out of the park for your time period.
How far in advance are reservations made?
Dates may be reserved up to one year in advance. Include the date and time of requested use when making a reservation. When making a reservation, be sure to include time to set up and clean up, as you are only allowed in the shelter for the allotted time you requested.
Key, Damage, and Cleaning
All deposits must be provided in either cash or check, as they are refundable if everything is found clean and in order after your event, there are no alcoholic beverages in the park, and you are only in the space for your allotted time period. We do not accept credit card deposit payments.
Damage deposits cover three categories: Key Deposits, Damage Deposits, and Cleaning Deposits. If the key is not returned, if there is damage done to the space, and/or the space is not cleaned when Parks staff arrive following your event, you will be subject to penalization or suspension of your account.
All deposits are required for Enclosed Shelters, Weddings, Special Use Locations, and some Open Shelters. While keys are not required in most open shelters, if you would like electricity, you will need a key to open the electrical box.
In order to drop off your deposit you will need to come into the Parks and Recreation Administration Office during the time listed below for your subsequent shelter.
Additional information
Please check with our Administration Office staff and District Supervisors to help direct you to designated areas in outdoor wedding venues.