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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
Due to high demand, the Belle Isle Casino is fully reserved through Sept. 30. Additionally, because we're in the process of finalizing new vendor agreements, future reservations 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