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Belle Isle Park facility reservations & permits
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Planning a special event on the island? For gatherings such as weddings, class reunions or walks/runs, additional permits are required. All reservations must be coordinated directly with park staff. Staff will you walk you through the requirements and permits to make your event a success.
For more information, please email DNR-BelleIsleParkEvents@Michigan.gov. Please note that all appointments must be scheduled in advance.
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Shelter reservations
Shelter reservations can be made up to one year in advance. There's an $8 online reservation fee or $10 call center reservation fee (1-800-44-PARKS).
Find Belle Isle Park shelter details & rates
Event permit applications
The Belle Isle Casino is currently finalizing new vendor agreements. As a result, reservations for dates starting Oct. 1, 2026, and later are temporarily paused.
- Event permit application for use of DNR-managed land
- Flynn Pavilion rental agreement
- Anna Scripps Whitcomb Conservatory rental agreement
- Tent permit application for Belle Isle Park (tents larger than 10' x 10' only)
- Alcohol permit for Belle Isle Park (must have an approved shelter or facility reservation)
- Inflatable permit for Belle Isle Park (must have an approved shelter or facility reservation)
- Price structure for holding events at Belle Isle Park
- Photography application & permit for Belle Isle Park (to conduct a photoshoot such as wedding photos, senior photos, family photos, etc.)
Approved vendors
Once your event is approved, you can work with the following pre-approved vendors or submit a one-day vendor permit request.
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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