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Lily Pool Permit Booking Form

Book your photography or event permits in the Alfred Caldwell Lily Pool.

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Non-Private Permits

Maximum attendance includes any event guests, photographer(s), officiant(s), musicians, etc. above twenty (20) is prohibited for a regular non-private photography or event permit due to overcrowding and space limitations of the park.

The Lincoln Park Conservancy will provide you with use of the Alfred Caldwell Lily Pool for one (1) or two (2) hour(s). The Lily Pool is open to the public at the time of your permit. You will need to work around, but not impede other visitors to the park during your permit. No other permits will be scheduled on the site’s calendar during this time.

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Private Permits

Maximum attendees include any event guests, photographer(s), officiant(s), musicians, etc. and should not exceed thirty (30). Maximum attendees above twenty (20) are discouraged and above (30) are typically prohibited due to the space limitations of specific Lily Pool Park sites such as the Pavilion and Council Ring.

The Lincoln Park Conservancy will close the Alfred Caldwell Lily Pool for you for one (1) or two (2) hour(s) for your private use. No other permits will be scheduled on the site’s calendar during this time.

Photography/Proposal Permit(Required)
Select a 1-hour or 2-hour permit.
Wedding/Event Permit(Required)
Select a 1-hour or 2-hour permit.
Private Event Permit(Required)
Select a 1-hour or 2-hour permit.
Chair Rental - 1 Hour ($150.00)(Required)
1-Hour Chair Rental and Set-Up. Only available with a Private Event Permit. Outside chairs are not allowed.
Chair Rental - 2 Hour ($250.00)(Required)
2-Hour Chair Rental and Set-Up. Only available with a Private Event Permit. Outside chairs are not allowed.
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Please enter a number less than or equal to 30.
Please includes any event guests, photographer(s), officiant(s), musicians, etc. in your count. For regular non-private permits, the maximum number of attendees is 20.
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Lily Pool Permit Use Rules & Guidelines
Consent(Required)
I have Read & Agree to the Lily Pool Permit Use Guidelines. (Non-adherence to the Lily Pool Permit Guidelines may result in termination of your permit and forfeiture of a refund).
I want to add 3.0% ($4.50) to my total as a donation to help offset processing fees, so 100% of my contribution can benefit the organization.(Required)
I want to add 3.0% ($7.50) to my total as a donation to help offset processing fees, so 100% of my contribution can benefit the organization.(Required)
I want to add 3.0% ($12.00) to my total as a donation to help offset processing fees, so 100% of my contribution can benefit the organization.(Required)
I want to add 3.0% ($18.00) to my total as a donation to help offset processing fees, so 100% of my contribution can benefit the organization.(Required)
I want to add 3.0% ($37.50) to my total as a donation to help offset processing fees, so 100% of my contribution can benefit the organization.(Required)
I want to add 3.0% ($60.00) to my total as a donation to help offset processing fees, so 100% of my contribution can benefit the organization.(Required)
I want to add 3.0% ($42.00) to my donation to help offset processing fees, so 100% of my contribution can benefit the organization.(Required)
I want to add 3.0% ($67.50) to my donation to help offset processing fees, so 100% of my contribution can benefit the organization.(Required)
You donation helps support the restoration and maintenance of the Alfred Caldwell Lily Pool and other facilities within Lincoln Park. The Lincoln Park Conservancy is an IRS-recognized 501(c)3 nonprofit, FEIN #36-3320423. Your donation is tax deductible to the extent allowed by law.
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Should a cancellation be necessary in the event of severe weather, or for any other reason, the Lincoln Park Conservancy will refund your payment less a service fee. You must make us aware of your cancellation 72 hours prior to your scheduled event to be eligible for a refund.
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