Columbia, IL · Monroe County

No notary required

Park Pavilion Reservation Application

Columbia residents and other applicants use this application to request a reservation for a pavilion at Bolm-Schuhkraft, Metter, or Creekside Park.

What this form is

Use this application to request a park pavilion reservation and provide the requested location, date and time, event details, attendance estimate, and applicant and activity-contact information. The form notes that an additional Special Event application is required for events open to the public. Outside entertainment vendors require a certificate of insurance naming the City as an additional insured, and food truck vendors must submit a Food Truck application.

Who needs it

Anyone seeking to reserve a pavilion at Bolm-Schuhkraft Park, Metter Park, or Creekside Park should complete this application.

How to submit it

Submit the application to the City of Columbia at 208 S. Rapp Ave., Columbia, IL 62236, or email [email protected].

About notarization

This application is signed and dated without a notary; it does not mention a notarized or sworn attachment or related step.

How to submit this form

  1. 1

    Download The Application

    Download the Park Pavilion Reservation Application PDF.

  2. 2

    Complete The Application

    Select a pavilion and enter the intended dates, event type, attendance, applicant details, and other requested information.

  3. 3

    Gather Required Attachments

    For outside entertainment vendors, provide a certificate of insurance naming the City as an additional insured. Public events and food trucks require additional applications.

  4. 4

    Submit To The City

    Submit the application to the City of Columbia at the address or email listed on the form.

Frequently asked questions

Who uses the Park Pavilion Reservation Application?
Anyone seeking to reserve a pavilion at Bolm-Schuhkraft Park, Metter Park, or Creekside Park can use this application to provide reservation and event details.
How do I submit the Park Pavilion Reservation Application?
The form lists the City of Columbia at 208 S. Rapp Ave., Columbia, IL 62236, and [email protected]. It does not specify a submission method.
Do I need a notary for the Park Pavilion Reservation Application?
No. The application is signed and dated without a notary, and it does not mention a notarized or sworn attachment or related step.
What attachments or additional applications may be needed?
An event open to the public requires a separate Special Event application. Outside entertainment vendors require a certificate of insurance naming the City as an additional insured; food truck vendors must submit a Food Truck application.

Need something notarized?

This Park Pavilion Reservation Application doesn’t need a notary — but Illinois residents can notarize other documents online with a commissioned online notary.