COVID-19 UPDATE: Pavilions remain closed.
Having a Picnic? A birthday party? A family get together?
The Parks & Recreation Department offers nine picnic pavilions in nine different locations perfect for celebrating outdoor events. Rent a pavilion for private events at an affordable price!
As of July 1, 2015, all pavilion rental inquires will require a Pavilion Rental Request Form. A special permit is also required for groups wishing to include a bounce house in their event plans. Please visit our Forms & Resources page to download the Special Use Authorization Permit.
| Pavilion | Electricity | Full Day Rate** | Half Day Rate** |
|---|---|---|---|
| Azalea Lane Pavilion | No | $60 | $40 |
| Community Playground Pavilion | Yes* | $90 | $60 |
| Dawkins Pavilion | Yes* | $125 | $90 |
| Howell Branch Preserve Pavilion | Yes* | $90 | $60 |
| Howell Branch Preserve Observation Deck | No | $60 | $35 |
| Mead Garden Pavilion | Yes* | $125 | $90 |
| Phelps Park #1 | No | $90 | $60 |
| Phelps Park #2 | No | $60 | $40 |
| Ward Park Pavilion | No | $125 | $90 |
* Electricity available upon request
** Winter Park residents receive a 20 percent discount
Rules & Standards for Use
- Pavilion rental arrangements must be made by filling out the Pavilion Rental Request Form and emailing it to recreation@cityofwinterpark.org for all pavilions except Azalea Lane and Dawkins pavilions which can be rented by emailing kharden@cityofwinterpark.org.
- All pavilions may be rented in person at the Winter Park Community Center, 721 W. New England Ave., Winter Park, Florida 32789. Office hours are Monday through Friday, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- All day pavilion rental times are from 8 a.m. until sunset.
- Half day pavilion rentals are from 8 a.m until noon or 2 p.m. until sunset. (Noon to 2 p.m. is utilized for cleaning.)
- Pavilion renters are responsible for for removing all decorations and belongings, including trash, following each event.
- Pavilions are open to the public and not for private event usage unless rented.
- Groups wishing to install bounce houses or other party amenities must gain permission through the Parks office by submitting a permit application and a $25 permit fee. Bounce house or other party amenity providers must provide proof of liability insurance in the amount of $1,000,000 naming the City of Winter Park as co-insured before a permit will be issued.
- Note that not all pavilions are equipped with electrical power and the party amenity provider may need to also provide a generator to operate equipment.
- Pavilions are rented as is and additional tables or chairs are not included.
- Petting zoos and other animals are not permitted.
Howell Branch Preserve Observation Deck