Weddings, Celebrations & Ceremony Rentals at Coachman Park

Wedding Ceremonies at Coachman Park

Bordered by the Clearwater Harbor Marina, Coachman Park is an ideal destination for those seeking a scenic, affordable and versatile outdoor venue. With 19 acres of green spaces, serene water features and breathtaking views of the Intracoastal Waterway, Coachman Park offers the perfect setting to host your dream wedding ceremony, renewal of vows or elopement.

Venue Options 

You can rent one area or multiple for your event based on cost and availability. 

Upper Plaza
The grand entrance to Coachman Park, the Civic Gateway, provides a stunning backdrop for your ceremony or reception. With cascading waterfalls, shaded seating areas, and views of the entire park and Memorial Causeway Bridge, this space creates a peaceful and elegant atmosphere for your guests to enjoy. This site can host 100 attendees. 

Civic Gateway

Civic Gateway with palms

Civic Gateway

waterfalls going down into a park


The Lake
Featuring two fountains and a charming pedestrian bridge, The Lake at Coachman Park is a picturesque location for photos or even a small lakeside elopement. This venue hosts two options for smaller ceremonies. The Lake Bridge can host 5-10 guests. The Lake View area can host 30 people.

The Lake

the lake with a playground in the background


 

Bay Walk Promenade 
Perfect for a sunset wedding, the Bay Walk Promenade and Promenade Pier offers stunning views of Clearwater’s Intracoastal Waterway. This wide pedestrian area, flanked by towering palm trees and artistic displays, can serve as a scenic location for your wedding ceremony. The steps along the promenade provide a romantic spot for guests to relax and enjoy a Florida sunset as you celebrate.

Promenade Pier

The Promenade Pier is the ideal location for an intimate ceremony along the gorgeous waters of the Gulf of Mexico. 

Bay Promenade

overhead view of baywalk promenade


How to Rent Venue

Step 1.Get an estimated number of attendees.

You must know an estimated number of attendees. Ranges of numbers are not accepted.

Step 2.Pick a date and time for the ceremony

You must have your exact day and time picked out for your event prior to applying for your permit. 

Permits are 4 hours long and in 30-minute increments.

Step 3.Choose a venue area

Upper Plaza, Lake View Bridge, Lake View, Promenade Pier, and Bay Walk Promenade

 

Choose My Venue

Map of Coachman Park Wedding Venues

Step 4.Choose your date and time slot

After you have scrolled through the options and chosen your venue, use the filter feature on the left side of the page to click on the date of your event and highlight the time slot or slots by clicking on them.

Please note:

  • The date must be 14 days away and can be no more than 365 away.
  • Only one permit is permitted per day per venue. If you see a venue with a time slot reserved for the day you have chosen, then that means it has been reserved already and is unavailable.

If you accidentally click on a time slot or would like to change the time slot, click on it again to deselect it.

Click "Add to Cart" when you are finished adding the slots to your cart.

Step 5.Sign In or Create an Account

Select the Sign In/Register button located in the top right part of the page. If you have signed up for a city program like swim lessons before, you may already have an account. Sign in with your existing username and password and click "Login".

If you do not have an account, create one by clicking "Don't have an account? Sign Up Now" located above the login button.

Step 6.Enter your event information

Answer all questions fully and accurately. This includes the questions mentioned previously, such as estimated attendance, event type, etc.

Step 7.Verify that your information is correct

Review the information and verify that what you entered is correct. Click "Continue" on the page when finished.

Step 8.Checkout

Payment and fees are paid after the acceptance of the permit. There are no fees due during the application process. You will still need to enter your billing information, as this is a standard in the program.

If your permit is accepted....

If your permit is accepted, a permit will be issued once verification of availability is completed and fees are paid. All fees should be paid within one (1) week of staff verification.

On the day-of, remember: 

  • Portable furniture and chairs are allowed at park sites.
  • Dispose of any trash and decorations.
  • Get written approval from the Parks & Recreation Department if a commercial group uses city property to promote their products, business, etc.
  • Get written consent from the Parks & Recreation Department for amplified sound.