Green Space Wedding Sites

Columbus’ parks make for some of the most breathtaking backdrops for wedding ceremonies. Green space wedding sites are available in Schiller Park, Frank Fetch Park and Topiary Garden in Deaf School Park. Other parks are available upon request.

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Rental Fees and Information

$100

Per Day
  • Only one ceremony rental per date per location.
  • Most sites can be reserved any day throughout the year with the exceptions listed below.

Important Information

  • No alterations shall be made to the park in any way, including moving flower pots, benches, etc.
  • The permit holder is responsible for the cleaning of the park to return the area to pre-event conditions.
  • No wedding receptions are to be held in the park. Ceremonies ONLY.
  • Utilities are not available.
  • Chairs are not provided but can be rented and brought into the park.
  • Please review the cancelation policy here.
Frank Fetch Park
  • Rentals are only available from April–October on Saturdays only; no other days of the week may be used for a wedding.
  • Wedding times should not exceed three hours, including setup and tear down, and must be between the hours of 1–8 p.m. The park remains open to the public during all wedding events.
  • Use of the park shall be limited to no more than 50 persons in any permitted group.
  • Up to three tents may be used, if necessary, and they shall not exceed 10’x10’ each.
    • Tents must be pop-up styles tents, may not be set up in the gardens or in the grass and must remain on hard surfaces the entire time.

Find the full list of rental rules here.

Schiller Park
  • Can be reserved any day throughout the entire year.
  • There are four sites to choose from:
    • A – Umbrella Girl Statue
    • B – Northeast corner green space
    • C – Schiller Statue
    • D – Stage (Can only be used Jan-March & Nov-Dec)
  • From April—October, only sites A, B or C are available and all permits must be concluded by 5 p.m.
  • From January—March and November–December, all sites are available without any time restrictions.
  • Site C is where the general public enters the park and cannot be impeded. Volunteers work on the gardens in front of this statue every Tuesday evening starting at 5 p.m. and on Saturdays 8 a.m.–11 a.m.

Find the full list of rental rules here.

Topiary Garden at Deaf School Park
  • Can be reserved any day throughout the entire year.
  • Any area of the park may be utilized for the ceremony.

Find the full list of rental rules here.

All Other Requested Green Spaces
  • Can be reserved any day throughout the entire year.
  • Any area of the park may be utilized for the ceremony.

Find the full list of rental rules here.

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