The Department of Venues Parks & Arts (VPA) is pleased to work with you on hosting your special event in one of our parks. A SPECIAL EVENT is generally defined as an event, whether public or private, using a significant portion of the park or a publicly promoted activity designed to draw 50 or more people. Single picnic pavilion rentals or athletic field reservations are not treated as special events. Please call (574) 299-4765 or visit sbvpa.org to reserve a pavilion or field. While some parks are better suited for events than others, most parks can accommodate various sizes of special events. Our Events Coordinator is available to help decide which park may be best for your group, including available amenities and dates.
Looking to request use of certain resources or apply for a scholarship to get a reduced rate?
Please fill out our Resources/Scholarship Application
Event requests must be submitted no more than 12 months in advance and no less than 2 months in advance to be considered for park use.