Park Rental for an Event
 The following procedures are those which must be followed to request the
use of a city park for an event.

  1. A letter on your group's letterhead must be submitted.  The letter must describe the type of event you wish to hold, the requested date and the park.  This must be submitted a week before the schedule park board meeting.
  1. In addition, proof of liability insurance must be provided.  The city requires a $1,000,000 per event policy naming the Board of Park Commissioners and the City of South Bend as additionally insured.
     
  2. A formal presentation must be made in front of the Park Board.  (The board meets the third Monday of the month at 321 Walter Street, which is the old O'Brien School at 4:00 p.m.)
     
  3. Your request should be addressed to the Board of Park Commissioners, 321 East Walter St., South Bend, IN 46614.
     
  4. No Alcohol is allowed.
     
  5. No equipment is provided.
     
  6. To reserve the Bandshell, any music that will be played must be submitted to the Park Board, on tape, for approval prior to the event.

    If you have any questions call 574-235-5596 or
    574-299-4768 ext. 247.