Division of Special Services Filming Rates and Information

The Minneapolis park system offers unique and beautiful back drops for any photo shoot or filming location. Permits for still photo shoots and filming are required.

Applications for Filming and Commercial Photo Shoots will not be considered if not received at least 10 days prior to intended shoot.

Still Photo Fees Still Photo Permit Application
Commercial	Per Day & Location	$300.00
Individual/Group Portrait Still photography permits at the Cowles Conservatory are only permitted during hours of operation; permit applications are excepted no more than 4 weeks in advance.	Per 1-1/2 hour	$45.00
Individual/Group Portrait Still photography permits at the Cowles Conservatory are only permitted during hours of operation; permit applications are excepted no more than 4 weeks in advance.	Annual	$300.00
Change Order Fee That require a new permit to be issued:	Per Order	$35.00
Video Filming Fees Video Filming Permit Application
Documentary	Per Day & Location	$250.00
Low Impact Commercial	Per Day & Location	$500.00
High Impact Commercial	Per Day & Location	$1,000.00
Major Motion Picture		Fees negotiable
Low impact* fee *Low impact is defined as: Less than five crew and less than ten talents A maximum of two crew trucks allowed No semi-trailers
Change Order Fee that require a new permit to be issued		$50.00

Insurance Information

Applicants must file a certificate of insurance in the amount of $250,000/$750,000 for bodily injury - $300,000 property damage with the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board as an additional named insured for the time associated with the event.

Send certificate of insurance to:
Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board
Special Services/Permits Division
2117 West River Road
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55411-2227