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Park and Gazebo Rental
The City of Saugatuck allows the use of the Coghlin Park Gazebo and Park for private events such as wedding/commitment ceremonies, family reunions, club or organization picnics.
- Fee
- $1,000, with $500 refundable
- Book
- Up to two calendar years ahead
- Time
- Five hours at most
- Chairs
- 200 at most, from a City-approved vendor
The Gazebo at Coghlin Park
Coghlin Park contains 0.5 acres with 200' Kalamazoo River frontage. The Park is primarily open space that is utilized for weddings and various festivals. The gazebo has fixed picnic tables for seating.
Please be aware that Coghlin Park is a public park and will remain open to the public during your rental.
Public events (including ticketed events open to the public) require special events permit reviewed and approved by City Council.
Wedding ceremonies are not permitted at Oval Beach as they negatively impact beach operations.
Booking a Date
- Please check with City Hall to see if your date is available for rent.
- Reservations may be made up to two calendar years in advance.
- Reservations are on a first come, first serve basis.
- A fee of $1,000.00 must be paid to secure your reservation.
- $500.00 of the deposit will be returned after confirmation that all rules and regulations have been strictly followed.
Dates Already Taken in 2027
- May 27 to June 1 Memorial Day weekend
- July 1 to 6 Independence Day weekend
- July 29 to August 3 Venetian Festival weekend
- August 14
- September 2 to 7 Labor Day weekend
- September 11
The park is not available during holiday weekends, dates in which public events are already taking place in the city, and dates already reserved.
Rules for the Day
- Time
Five (5) hour maximum time allotment.
- One event a day
Only one event may be held at a given time and only one event per day is permitted.
- Chairs
Setting up of chairs is permitted (200 maximum). Chairs may be set up two (2) hours prior to event and must be removed no later than two (2) hours after event.
- Chair vendor
To avoid damage to the City’s property, the applicant is required to use a City approved vendor for delivery, setup and removal of chairs.
- Decorations
Potted flowers/plants may be used to decorate the park and gazebo. No tape, wire, screws, nails, staples, tacks or other fasteners are permitted.
- Alcohol
Alcohol – City Ordinance 95.02 prohibits alcoholic beverages in any City park.
- Parking
Parking- events that have over 25 people and take place from Memorial Day to Labor Day must shuttle in guests from remote location.
- Insurance
Applicant must procure and maintain Comprehensive General Liability insurance for the event, with combined single limits of $1,000,000 for any one occurrence in which bodily injury or property damage is alleged.
Request a Date
The City's rental request asks for the details below; the policy above is the agreement you sign.
Forms and Documents
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Policies and Guides
Coghlin Park Private Event Rental Policy
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Budgets, Taxes, and Assessing
Schedule of Fees