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Belle Isle Event and Commercial Use
Belle Isle facility reservations and commercial use
Facility reservations can be made by phone 313-821-9851, email to DNR-BelleIsleParkEvents@michigan.gov or in-person (by appointment only). Deposits can be made at the Belle Isle Park administration office, 99 Pleasure Dr., Detroit, MI 48207.
Commercial use requests can be made via email to DNR-BelleIsleParkEvents@michigan.gov or in-person (by appointment only).
Deposits can be made at the Belle Isle Park administration office, 99 Pleasure Dr., Detroit, MI 48207. Cash (no mailed cash), credit cards, certified checks or money orders are accepted.
Shelter reservations
Shelter reservations can be made up to one year in advance - view shelter prices.
Visit MiDNRReservations.com ($8 online reservation fee) or call 1-800-44-PARKS / 1-800-447-2757 ($10 call center reservation fee).
Facility reservation applications and permits
- Event application (host an organized/advertised event)
- Vendor application (provide commercial services)
- Tent permit application (put up a tent larger than 10' x 10', must have an approved shelter or event space)
- Alcohol permit application (consume alcoholic beverages in the park, must have an approved shelter or event space)
- Inflatable permit application (have a bounce house on the park, must have an approved shelter or event space)
- Photography application & permit (conduct a photoshoot such as: wedding photos, senior photos, family photos, etc., or commercial photo services)
- Casino rental agreement
- Flynn Pavilion rental agreement
- Anna Scripps Whitcomb Conservatory rental agreement
- Scott Memorial Fountain rental agreement
Commercial photography use fees
Type of photoshoot | Photoshoot fee |
---|---|
Wedding photos | $75 |
Engagement photos | $50 |
Senior/school photos | $25 |
Commercial photo shoot | $93.75/hour |
Commercial video/documentary filming | $187.50/hour |
Student filming | $200 |