Beach Pavilion Reservations
Whether you’re planning a birthday party, family reunion, office gathering, or group outing, St. Johns County offers a variety of park pavilion rentals to help make your gathering special. Before making your reservation, please review the following guidelines to help ensure an enjoyable experience for everyone.
Pavilion Reservations and Facility Guidelines
Due to high demand, pavilions are not available for reservation on holidays or holiday weekends. However, they remain open for public use on a first-come, first-served basis.
To help keep our facilities safe and enjoyable for everyone, bounce houses and petting zoos are not permitted at County facilities. We also encourage guests to avoid balloons to help protect local wildlife. When decorating, please do not staple decorations to pavilion structures. Thank you for helping us care for our parks and the wildlife that call them home!
Third-Party Vendors and Insurance Requirements
Planning to bring in vendors or special event services? Applicants using third-party vendors for items or services such as chairs, tables, tents, event planners, photographers, shuttles, caterers, florists, or temporary structures must provide proof of General Liability Insurance.
The Certificate of Liability Insurance (COI) must list the St. Johns County Board of County Commissioners, located at 500 San Sebastian View, St. Augustine, FL 32084, as an additional insured party and provide a minimum of $1 million in coverage.
For complete details, please review the Certificate of Liability Insurance Requirements (PDF).
Reservation Fees
Please keep in mind that reservation fees are nonrefundable. We recommend confirming your plans before completing your reservation.
- South Ponte Vedra Recreation Area, North Beach Park, Surfside Park, Vilano Beach, Vilano Fishing Pier, Frank Butler Park East, and Crescent Pavilion
$50 for a 4-hour time slot. - Vilano Beachfront Soundstage
St. Johns County Residents: $380 for the day.
Non-County Residents: $570 for the day - St. Johns County Pier Pavilion
St. Johns County Residents: $380 for the day.
Non-Residents: $570 for the day. - Promenade at Pier Park
St. Johns County Residents: $340 for the day.
Non-Residents: $470 for the day. - Volleyball Courts at Pier Pavilion
St. Johns County Residents: $20 for 2 courts per hour.
Non-County Residents $35 for 2 courts per hour.
If you have any questions, please contact Beach Services at beaches@sjcfl.us or 904-209-0331.
How can I see what dates are available to reserve a beachside pavilion?
To check availability of beachside pavilions including South Ponte Vedra Recreation Area, North Beach Park, Surfside Park, Vilano Beach, St. Johns County Pier Pavilion, Frank Butler Park East and Crescent Beach pavilions, please visit our Online Reservation System. Due to high usage, pavilions are not available for reservation on holidays, or holiday weekends, and remain open on a first come, first served basis. Please note, fees are nonrefundable.
How can I reserve a beachside pavilion?
Beachside pavilion reservations can be made through our Online Reservation System. Please note, fees are nonrefundable. Due to high usage, pavilions are not available for reservation on holidays, or holiday weekends, and remain open on a first come, first served basis.
What times are the beachside pavilions available for use?
Park hours are from dawn until dusk. Overnight parking/camping is prohibited.
Do you rent tables and chairs?
No. You will need to go through a third party to rent tables and chairs for your event. Please note, event items must be delivered and picked up on the day of your event. If the items are delivered or picked up on a day other than the event date, you may incur additional fines/fees. St. Johns County is not responsible or liable for event items left overnight. All wedding planners and couples utilizing third party vendors (for special event items including but not limited to: chairs, tables, tents, photographers, shuttles, caterers, florists, and temporary structures) are required to provide proof of General Liability Insurance.
When do I need to provide a Certificate of Liability Insurance (COI)?
All applicants of public events and private sporting events must provide proof of General Liability Insurance.
All wedding planners and couples utilizing third party vendors (for special event items including but not limited to: chairs, tables, tents, photographers, shuttles, caterers, florists, and temporary structures) are also required to provide proof of General Liability Insurance.
If you are planning on serving alcohol at your event, a Certificate of Liability Insurance (COI) with an alcohol policy is required.
The Certificate of Liability Insurance (COI) must name St Johns County Board of County Commissioners at 500 San Sebastian View, St Augustine, FL 32084 as additionally insured for no less than one million dollars. Please see the Certificate of Liability Insurance Requirements for all requirements.
For more information, please contact Beach Services at beaches@sjcfl.us or 904-209-0331.
Can I reserve the St Johns County Pier Pavilion for a couple hours at a discounted fee?
No. The fee to reserve the St Johns County Pier Pavilion is for the entire day. The fees for the Pier Pavilion remain the same whether you use the facilities for a few hours or for the entire day.
Will alcohol be allowed in the parks during our event?
Yes. You can have alcohol at events if you have the appropriate insurance and permits. To serve alcohol at an event, you must provide a Certificate of Liability (Certificate of Liability Insurance Requirements), and it must include an alcohol policy. To sell alcohol, you must have a temporary license in addition to the Certificate of Liability Insurance. Please visit Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation for more information. Possession of alcoholic beverages and glass is prohibited on the beach.
Can we do a balloon release during our event?
No. St. Johns County Ordinance 2022-6 prohibits the release of helium, foil, mylar, biodegradable or photodegradable balloons and sky lanterns into the atmosphere. Their release is very impactful on the environment because the balloons inevitably deflate or the sky lanterns land creating litter and possibly causing animals to ingest or become entrapped.
Can I reserve the volleyball courts at the St Johns County Pier Pavilion?
Yes. Volleyball court reservations can be made through our Online Reservation System. Please note, fees are nonrefundable.
Can I grill at the parks?
Yes. Some parks have charcoal grills available for use. Please take the coals away to dispose. You may also bring your own grills to use. It is prohibited for any person to dispose of coal, briquettes, embers or other heated objects on the beach or in trash receptacles. Any and all fires and associated debris must be self-contained and removed in the same manner in which they arrived.
