The Garfield Park Conservatory & Gardens is owned and operated by the Chicago Park District (CPD). A CPD issued photo permit is required for all the types of filming and photography described below. Tripods and easels are allowed indoors and outdoors as long as they are not obstructing pathways. The use of drones is strictly prohibited indoors and outdoors.
A CPD issued photo permit is required for ALL the types of filming and photography described below.
- Commercial, including but not limited to:
- Advertising
- Catalog photos
- Publications
- Documentary
- Web-based media
- Non-commercial use, including but not limited to:
- Engagement photos
- Wedding photos
- Quinceañera photos
- Student projects
- Applicants must be currently enrolled in an accredited school working on a class project to qualify for a student rate.
Be sure to secure your permit before arriving at the Conservatory as we do not issue permits on site.
News Media Confirmation Permit
To conduct a professional journalism-based activity on park property a News Media Confirmation Permit is required. To obtain this permit, contact the Chicago Park District Department of Communications at (312) 742-4786.
If you have any additional questions, view our Frequently Asked Questions page, or call (312) 763-6710.
Be sure to secure your permit before arriving at the Conservatory & Gardens as we do not issue permits on site.