The City of Fort Lauderdale offers beautiful outdoor wedding
locations. Below is a list of potential wedding locations. Most
locations require a reservation and permit at a nominal fee. There
are a few simple rules you will need to follow when choosing these
special facilities.
- Alcohol, gas grills and amplified music are not allowed
in the parks.
- Catered affairs, soliciting and homeless feeding
programs are not allowed.
- Attendance is limited to 50 people
and your rental does not provide exclusive use of the
park.
- No tents or canopies may be used.
- Sidewalks may not be blocked with
chairs.
Beach Community Center
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Beach Community Center
The Beach Community
Center is a wonderful facility for a wedding reception.
The center is located at 3351 NE 33rd Avenue and has
a stage, kitchen and sound system available for use.
Please call 954-828-4610 for more information.
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Colee
Hammock Park
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Colee Hammock Park
Located in Colee Hammock Park at
1500 Brickell Drive.
Cost: Residents $150 ($141.51 Rental Fee plus $8.49 Sales Tax); Non-Residents $225 ($212.26 Rental Fee plus $12.74 Sales Tax)
This lovely location is available from 8am to 9pm daily. Parking is limited in this area. Please contact churches in the area for use of their parking lot. You are allowed to bring chairs and a bridal arch. Stakes cannot be used to secure the bridal arch, but sandbags can be used. Wedding receptions are not allowed at this location. Call 954-828-PARK for reservations and more information.
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Connie Hoffman Gazebo
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Connie Hoffman Gazebo
Located at
300 SW 3rd Avenue
Cost: Residents $150 ($141.51 Rental Fee plus $8.49 Sales Tax);
Non-Residents $225 ($212.26 Rental Fee plus $12.74 Sales Tax)
Call 954-828-PARK for reservations and more information. |
E. Clay Shaw Bridge Pavilions (East & West)
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E. Clay Shaw Bridge Pavilions
Located on each side of the Intracoastal Waterway under
the 17th Street Causeway.
Cost: Residents $150 ($141.51 Rental Fee plus $8.49 Sales Tax);
Non-Residents $225 ($212.26 Rental Fee plus $12.74 Sales Tax)
Wedding receptions are not allowed at this location. Call 954-828-PARK for reservations and more information. |
Fort Lauderdale Beach
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Fort Lauderdale Beach
No permit is required to have a wedding ceremony on Fort
Lauderdale Beach. You are allowed to bring chairs and
a bridal arch. However, you are not allowed to rope off
any areas or restrict public access. Stakes cannot be used
to secure the bridal arch, but sandbags can be used. Wedding receptions are not allowed at this location. |
Riverwalk Linear Park
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Rotary Gazebo
Located in Riverwalk Linear Park next to the railroad tracks at 300 SW 2nd Avenue.
Cost: Residents $150 ($141.51 Rental Fee plus $8.49 Sales Tax);
Non-Residents $225 ($212.26 Rental Fee plus $12.74 Sales Tax)
Wedding receptions are not allowed at this location. For reservations, call 954-828-PARK. |
Esplanade Pavilion
Located in Riverwalk Linear Park across from
the Museum of Discovery and Science at 400 SW 2nd Street.
Cost: Residents $400 ($377.36 Rental Fee plus $22.64 Sales Tax);
Non-Residents $600 ($566.04 Rental Fee plus $33.96 Sales Tax)
Wedding receptions are not allowed at this location. For reservations, call 954-828-PARK.
Riverwalk South Gazebo
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Riverwalk South Gazebo
Located on the south side of the New River between SE 3 Ave & S Federal Hwy.
Call Marine Facilities at 954-828-5833 for more information. |
Stranahan Park Pavilion
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Stranahan Park Pavilion
Located in Stranahan Park at E Broward Blvd & S Andrews Avenue
Cost: Residents $150 ($141.51 Rental Fee plus $8.49 Sales Tax);
Non-Residents $225 ($212.26 Rental Fee plus $12.74 Sales Tax)
Wedding receptions are not allowed at this location. Call 954-828-PARK for reservations and more information. |
Reservations
The reservation office is open from 8 am to 5 pm Monday
through Friday and is located at 1350 W. Broward Blvd. Our office
can tentatively reserve any of the above locations by phone. All
locations can be reserved up to one year in advance, except the
Esplanade Pavilion, which can be reserved up to six months
in advance. |