For more information about renting festival areas and outdoor events, visit the Outdoor Events and Permit page.
Located in downtown Waco on the west side of the Brazos River, Indian Spring Park is home to several festivals and events each year. The park features the historic Waco Suspension Bridge and the Branding the Brazos statue series, which pays homage to an important part of Texas folklore and history, the Chisholm Trail.
- Festival area: $1,325 per day commercial use / $500 deposit. Includes park exclusivity, restroom facilities, amphitheater, electricity access, water access and trashcans.
Brazos Park East features a boat ramp, pavilion, disc golf course, trails, horseshoe pits and a scenic view of the cliffs along the Brazos River. The park is the site of festivals, community events and private gatherings.
- Festival area: $1,325 per day / $500 deposit. Includes park exclusivity, 3 pavilions, horseshoe pits, restroom facilities, lighted river trail, electricity access and water access.
- Horseshoe Pavilion: $265/day. Includes pavilion and electricity access.
- Bandshell Pavilion: $265/day. Includes bandshell pavilion and electricity access.
- Small Pavilion: $105/day. Includes pavilion. No electricity access.
Bridge Street Plaza
Bridge Street Plaza, Waco's "Front Porch," opened in 2021 and features an amphitheatre, large grass lawn, picnic tables and shade structures. Just two blocks from the river, the plaza connects East Waco to downtown via the Suspension Bridge. The park is the site of community events, concerts and private gatherings.
- Festival area: $525 per day. Includes park exclusivity, amphitheatre, electricity access, water access, trashcans and installation of bollards.
- Amphitheatre: $265/day. Includes amphitheatre and electricity access.
Heritage Square, located in Downtown Waco, offers shaded walkways, seating areas, fountains and a beautiful sculpture featuring children at play. The park hosts community events and private functions throughout the year.
- Festival area - $1,325 per day / $500 deposit. Includes park exclusivity, electricity access and water access.
Northern Gateway Park is perfect for events and parties, plus you're at the very top of the Cameron Park trail system. Neighboring Lovers Leap, this area is the longtime home of picnics and ball games.
- Festival area - $1,325 per day / $500 deposit. Includes park exclusivity, a pavilion, parking lot, restroom facilities, playground, water play misters, electricity access and water access.
- Pavilion - $265/day. Includes pavilion and electricity access.