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Big Field

The 2.5 acre Great Lawn provides sweeping views across the park and to downtown. This grassy, wide-open space can be rented for class gatherings, sports practices, or parties. It is a lovely space to run, jump, and play or simply to relax on picnic blankets. The space is vast and can be tented.

Costs to Reserve/Rent:

  • $10,000/day for businesses and individuals

  • $5,000/day for nonprofits

  • Damage deposit half of rental rate

Rental/Reservation Availability:

  • Available for rent to the public: 8 days per year

  • Open to the public: 357 days per year

Maximum Capacity:

  • 1,200 people seated

  • 5,000 picnic style on blankets

Justifications:

  • On days the Great Lawn is not rented for a large-scale event, it is completely open to the public

  • The function of the corporate rate for the Great Lawn is reflective of large national corporations sponsoring SXSW and other larger scale events throughout the City of Austin

  • The cost to replace the lawn grass for the entire Great Lawn is $55,000 and as such, the Conservancy cannot offer use of the Great Lawn for a larger scale event of over 100 people for free as we are committed to the collection of a damage deposit to ensure the resources necessary to cover event-related wear and tear on the lawn.

  • Most fitness groups are permitted for use on the Great Lawn using separate fitness permit fees outlined in the Event Planning Guide.