Pavilion & Wedding Lawn Rental Rules

Please note that due to upcoming construction, the wedding lawn will not be available for rentals until further notice. We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your understanding.

Pavilions

• Pavilions are available for private rentals only. For event rentals, please contact Events and Venues at 407-518-2503. 
• All pavilion rentals are by the day between the hours of 9:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. 
• All rental times include decorating, set ups, break downs and clean up time. 
• Renter must be cleaned up and out of the pavilion by 9:00 p.m. 
• Tables/chairs may be rented from an outside vendor, at the responsibility of the renter and must remain in the space of the rented pavilion. Tables and chairs may not be moved from other pavilions. 
• The City of Kissimmee prohibits equipment such as tents, inflatables, or bounce houses in any City of Kissimmee Park and/or Pavilion. 
• Grills are located at each pavilion and are to be used in the intended fashion. At the end of the rental, flames must be extinguished. City staff will dispose of any items left in the grill. No outside grills are permitted in the Lakefront Park. 
• The fireplace located in the Heron Pavilion is only available with rental of pavilion at an additional fee. City staff will be assigned to monitor this feature. The City will provide the materials to start and maintain the fire. Any plans to cook in the fireplace must be approved by City staff. 
• Rental of any pavilion that has restroom facilities must remain open and accessible to the public at all times. 

Wedding Lawn

Please note that due to upcoming construction, the wedding lawn will not be available for rentals until further notice. We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your understanding.

• Use of the Wedding Lawn is by reservation only. 
• All rentals for the Wedding Lawn are per day between the hours of 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. 
• Rental times include deliveries, decorating, and rehearsal, set up, breakdown and clean up time. 
• All staffing requirements are at the discretion of the Supervisor of Public Events and Venues and/or designee. 
• Tables /Chairs may be rented from an outside vendor, at the responsibility of the renter, and must be picked up when the ceremony has concluded. The City of Kissimmee does not provide overnight storage. 
• Tents are permitted in the Wedding Lawn. Renter is responsible for acquiring a tent permit and providing additional insurance. Renter is responsible for delivery, set up and tear down of tent. 
• Production items (audio, visual, staging, etc.) equipment and materials needed must be provided and are the sole responsibility of the renter. All set ups must be approved by City staff. 
• Rose petals and/or bird seed are allowed, however; rice and/or sparklers are not permitted in our Lakefront Park. 
• Renter shall be responsible for all vendors used in conjunction with their rental. 

Pets 

• All pets must be on a leash and controlled by owner at all times while in the park. 
• Pets are not allowed in the playgrounds, splash pads and Wedding Lawn. 
• The pet owner accepts full responsibility for his/her pet while in the park including cleaning up after them. 

Decorations

• All decorations must be free standing and kept within the pavilion. Decorations cannot be glued, taped, nailed, stapled (or any other way that will leave a residual mark) to any walls, pillars or tables. Decorations cannot be suspended or hung from the ceiling. 
• Temporary signage is not permitted without prior approval from City staff. 

Janitorial

• The City staff will provide general cleaning of the rental areas before and after the event. 
• Renter shall be responsible for the removal of any and all food, beverages, dishes, trash, etc. from the park. 
• Any cost incurred by the City for excessive trash, decorations removal and/or cleaning shall be charged directly to the renter. 

Aquatic Midge Fly

• The Lakefront pavilions, as a result of their close proximity to Lake Tohopekaliga are subject to seasonal Aquatic Midge Fly Infestation. 
• While similar to mosquitos, these flies (blind mosquitos) do not bite. 
• The Aquatic Midge Fly usually appears between April-November. 
• The park is treated by the Osceola County Mosquito Control, however the midge fly is extremely difficult to control since the larva lives on the lake bottom. 
• The presence of the Aquatic Midge Flies is in no way associated with the cleanliness of the pavilions. 
• Park staff will clear the pavilion of midge flies when preparing the site for daily reservations. 
• The City cannot guarantee that the pavilions will be free from flies or bugs during your reserved time. 

Cancellations 

• Refunds will not be issued for midge flies, weather situations or cancellations 
• If the cancellation results from a City of Kissimmee action, a full refund may be issued or the City may substitute a facility of equal or greater value. 

General Provisions

• Small boom boxes are permitted, however; volume of music must not interfere with the surrounding pavilions. 
• Amplifiers, band equipment, and/or instruments are not permitted in the pavilions. 
• Sound must be contained to the area specifically reserved. 
• Alcohol in the Lakefront Park is prohibited. 
• Use of personal fireworks (including sparklers) in the Lakefront Park is prohibited. 
• Glass bottles and containers are not permitted in the Lakefront Park. 
• The City of Kissimmee prohibits and is not responsible for rented or personal equipment left overnight in any City park. 
• Vehicles are prohibited in the Lakefront Park for any reason. 
• The City of Kissimmee reserves the right to change or reassign renter to another facility of equal or greater value. 
• This facility is located in a public park. By renting this facility, you agree and understand that the City of Kissimmee is not responsible for the actions of a third party / the general public accessing using the park. By renting this facility, you understand and agree that the City of Kissimmee will not be responsible for any actions of a third party /general public during rentals, financially or otherwise. Examples shall include, but not be limited to interruptions in rentals, loud music, odor, visual distractions 
• The City of Kissimmee is not responsible for any weather that may interfere with a rental. 
• Failure to abide by the above stated guidelines may result in termination of rental and be grounds for refusal of any future rentals.