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1. How far in advance can I book a rental?

The Center Lake Park Amphitheatre and Cultural Center accepts bookings up to twelve (12) months in advance. When making a reservation for twelve (12) months in advance, booking opens the first business day of the month.

2. What is the process for reserving a rental space?

All rentals are first come, first serve. A signed contract and payment of the deposit will secure a date.

3. Can you pencil me in for a rental?

Courtesy holds may be accepted and held for a maximum of five (5) days, at which time the hold will expire without notice. Courtesy holds may be made in person or by telephone. Courtesy holds will expire on the fifth (5th) day of the hold. No courtesy holds will be accepted on the first business day of the month when booking twelve (12) months in advance. Courtesy holds are not offered on dates that have re-opened because of cancellation.

4. Is there a damage or security deposit in addition to my rental charge?

Yes. The deposit that you pay at the time of reservation is your security/damage deposit and will be returned to you unless there is a violation of contract rules.

5. How late can I stay?

Your event must end and all guests must vacate the premises by the end of your rental period. Additional time must be pre-arranged with the rental office.

6. What if we're having a great time and stay later than our rental period?

The standard hourly rental rate for each area rented will be doubled and charged for any time you are in the building past your contracted rental period (no discounts apply). No events past 12:00 a.m.

7. Will I receive a refund if we leave early?

There are no refunds for early vacation. Please plan your events as accurately as possible.

8. Can I choose my own vendors?

Caterers: All catering services must be provided by one of the listed Select Caterers. No other catering services are permitted. Kitchen facilities, including refrigerators and microwaves, are available ONLY to the Select Caterers.

Other Vendors: You may choose your own DJ, florist, photographer, and other vendors. Each outside vendor will need to provide additional insurance for the event.

9. Can I have items delivered, such as from my caterer, florist, DJ, etc...?

The facility will not be open prior to the scheduled use for any vendors. If the user has any vendors needing to enter the facility prior to the use, the Renter must make arrangements with the City staff and the selected caterer. Otherwise, all deliveries and setups must occur during the period of use. No one is permitted to enter the facility prior to the rental period.

10. Can I come anytime to view the building, to meet my caterer, florist, etc...?

Please call the office to setup a time to meet to make sure that the building is available, (407) 971- 5585.

11. How may I decorate?

Decorations are permitted within reason and must be approved by the Cultural Center management. Decorations are permitted only in the space you have reserved. It is the responsibility of the renter to remove ALL decorations immediately after your event.

No rice (including puffed rice or biodegradable rice), birdseed, confetti, glitter or other similar materials may be used inside or outside of the cultural center. Flower petals are only permitted inside; however, they must be cleaned up by a member of the rental party. Decorations may not be affixed to the walls, doors, windows, window coverings, chairs, painted surfaces, or hung from the ceiling. Fog machines, dry ice, and bubbles are permitted outside only.

12. What is the alcohol beverage policy?

For catered events, all alcohol beverages must be served via your selected caterer.

For non-catered weekday events only, beer and wine are permitted with proof of liability insurance, as well as a $500 alcohol deposit. Plans to have alcohol must be expressed when completing the rental contract.

13. Can I host religious services?

The City of Oviedo’s policy states that the Cultural Center cannot be used for church/religious services of any kind.

14. Is there a smoking policy?

By entering the facility use agreement, the Renter agrees that no smoking or the use of tobacco products, e-cigs, or vaping will occur on City facilities.

15. What is a recreation membership?

City staff has implemented a new Recreation membership which is available to all citizens on an individual basis. While a membership fee will not be required to register for activities or daily use of the facilities, individuals who pay the Membership Fee will be granted a discounted rate, or benefit for activities, daily fees, passes, as well as rental fees.

Membership Fees:

All Resident memberships are $30.00 per person. Membership is valid for 1 year from the date purchased.

All Non-resident membership fees are $60.00 per person. Membership is valid for 1 year from the date of purchase.

16. What does my rental include?

Your rental includes the use of our tables and chairs listed below. Staff will setup and breakdown these tables and chairs as requested on a floor plan submitted by you. Please keep in mind that the Cultural Center does not supply linens or chairs covers.

(250) Banquet Chairs	(4) 2-Tier Buffet/Bar
(23) 6-Foot Round Tables	(1) 5-Foot Half Round Sweetheart Tables
(12) 6-Foot Rectangle Tables	(7) Televisions with AV Hookup
(22) 42-Inch High Top Cocktail Tables	(1) Podium (Includes Microphone)
(2) 26-Inch Round Cake Tables	(6) Barstools
(1) Small Square Table	(1) 1/4 Circle Table
(3) Serpentine Tables	(1) Console Table
(3) Easels	(1) Green Room Access