February 27, 2026
A permit is required for any commercial, professional, or university-level photo or film shoot. Personal-use film and photo shoots do not need a permit.
(does not include parking)
/day
(does not include parking)
/day
(does not include parking)
/year
(includes one box truck)
starts at
/day
(per day)
/small vehicle
/box truck or larger
Stunt work is prohibited.
Drones are prohibited.
Tying or attaching anything to trees, fences, benches, tables, etc., is prohibited. Placing stakes in the ground is prohibited.
Film crew can have access to electrical hookups or outlets. Use of generators must be pre-approved by Memorial Park Conservancy.
Vehicles must stay on paved roads and be parked only in designated parking areas.
All materials brought in by film crew must be carried out, including trash, immediately following the permitted time. Any damages caused to park property will be repaired with the Renter held responsible for payment of all repairs or necessary cleaning that exceed the deposit.
Photography permits do not require a deposit; full payment is due upon approval of the permit. Some Park spaces require a permit for use. Visit our Reservations page to reserve a Park space.
The permit is not approved until payment is received. Payment is due at least two weeks prior to a scheduled photo session.
MPC will provide a full refund if Renter cancels the event at least 15 days prior to event. With 14 days or fewer before the event, the payment will be credited to future rentals with Memorial Park Conservancy within one year of the original booking date.
Renter is responsible for requesting a cancellation or change of date in writing.
MPC reserves first claim to the use of park property. MPC may cancel event due to weather or unforeseen circumstances; all monies received will be returned to Renter.
For events requiring insurance, Renter must provide proof of general liability insurance coverage in the amount of $1,000,000.00 USD per occurrence with City of Houston and MPC as additional insured on the policy. All vendors associated with the event must have workers compensation insurance, general liability insurance and policy endorsement naming MPC and City of Houston as additional insured showing the required insurance is in place. A copy of the insurance certificate(s) must be provided to MPC at least fourteen (14) days prior to the scheduled event.
Renter agrees to accept the rental area in its “as-is” condition “with all faults”. Renter is responsible for any and all damage done to park property. Renter and their guests agree to hold MPC and City of Houston harmless for release and forever discharge and hold harmless MPC and City of Houston from any and all liability, claims, and demands of whatever kind or nature, either in law or in equity, which arise or may hereafter arise from use of park property in relation in any way to this rental agreement.
It is understood and agreed that should the renter fail to adhere to all rules, policies and conform to the proper use of park property, MPC may, at its discretion, terminate this agreement and require the renting parties to vacate the premises (during the event if necessary), forfeiting any and all fees and monies.
February 27, 2026
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