Events, Permits and Rentals

Special Events are all permitted through the City of Buffalo

Please email the Special Events Office for more information and to reserve your date: specialevents@city-buffalo.com

Factors that can qualify your event as a Special Event include the following:

• Amplified music or any sound production,
• Bounce houses or inflatables,
• Drawing a large crowd (50+ people),
• Petting zoo/pony rides,
• Selling goods or services,
• Solicitation of any kind,
• The use of additional City departments (example: Sanitation)

 In addition to this list, the event must be reviewed by the City Parks Commissioner before a permit can be issued. This list is not inclusive and qualifying as a Special Event can vary on a case-by-case basis, as is determined by the Commissioner.

Sports Fields and Leagues

Sports Fields, leagues and tennis courts are all reserved through the City of Buffalo. Please visit the City of Buffalo sports webpage for more information: https://www.buffalony.gov/340/Athletic-Facility-Seasonal-Sports-Permit

Shelter and Green Space Permits

Shelter and Greenspace reservations are all permitted through the City of Buffalo. Please email the Special Events Office at specialevents@city-buffalo.com for more information.

Parkside Lodge Great Room and the Parkside Croquet Courts

The Buffalo Olmsted Parks Conservancy is responsible for the rentals of the Parkside Lodge Great Room and the Parkside Croquet Courts in Delaware Park. Please scroll down for more information on each rental facility. For inquiries, please contact Carly Stockton at (716) 954-0748 or email Carly@bfloparks.org.

Japanese Garden in Delaware Park

Japanese Garden bookings are permitted through the Buffalo Olmsted Conservancy.  Please email Carly Stockton at carly@bfloparks.com with your booking request.

The Japanese Garden can accommodate up to 40 people. No beverages, food, chairs, or tables are permitted in the garden. The rental is free up to 2 hours, after 2 hours the fee is $75/hour. No amplified music or sound production, and electricity is not provided.

Marcy Casino & Rose Garden in Delaware Park

Delaware Park’s Marcy Casino and Rose Garden are rented through Magnolia Events, also known as The Terrace at Delaware Park. For more information, please email Events@magnoliabuffalo.com or visit their website.

Interested in learning more in-depth about your Buffalo Olmsted Parks?

The Conservancy’s team is made up of experts that can speak to a variety of topics, from forestry to volunteer management. Please submit your request for a speaker at least four weeks prior to your event date. Requests for speakers are subject to staff availability and scheduling. Please note that it may take one to two weeks after your request to confirm your speaker.

Speaker Fees:

• Non-Profit Rate (must show proof of NFP status):  $150.00
• Within a 30-mile radius of the City of Buffalo: $200.00
• Outside of Buffalo Niagara area: $250

Please note the following:

• Additional fees may apply where event location is 30 miles or more from Buffalo
• Invoice will be sent at the time of acceptance of request and will be due upon receipt
• Requests must be received at least 30 days prior to proposed date
• Any cancellation must be made at least 48 hours prior to scheduled event in order to avoid cancellation fees
• Full payment to be made in advance of the event date