Outdoor Space

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Explore the Outdoor Space that Ohio University Event Services has to offer. With one click, each image displays limitations that exist per each space. If you have any additional questions, or would like to request a space, contact our Reservations office at reservations@ohio.edu or by calling 740.593.4021. Ohio University constituents, please use virtual-ems to create your reservation.

Alumni Gateway Table Space

The Alumni Gateway (also known as the Campus Gate) is the brick and stone archway at the corner of Court and Union Streets. Table space is on the concrete walkway, in front of the bushes on either side of the archway, but not blocking the center archway. Use of the Alumni Gateway is restricted to activities that are small in nature and will not disrupt the flow of pedestrian traffic. Space may be reserved for up to three consecutive days. A maximum of two activities are permitted at any one time. Event Services does not provide tables or chairs for this space. At no time shall passersby be verbally harassed, involuntarily stopped, or deterred. No sound system is permitted. No signs, equipment, or other items may be taped or otherwise attached to gate, bushes, trees, light poles, or permanent signs. No canopies or tents are permitted at this space.

Aquatic Grove

The Aquatic Center Picnic Grove comprises the grassy area bounded by Oxbow Drive, the Aquatic Center, the Aquatic Center service driveway, and Parking Lot 134. Use of the Aquatic Center Picnic Grove is restricted to activities that will not interfere with adjacent classroom, recreation, and office activity. Nothing may be attached to trees, bushes, benches, light poles, or permanent signs. A sound system may be used with permission, subject to the standard restrictions, stated in Policy #01.044.

Baker 4th Floor Table Space

Four Baker University Center fourth floor table spaces are located at the intersection of Park place and Court street. The spaces are to the left of the main entrance of Baker university center on the front room side, but not blocking any entrance to the building. Use of each of the Baker university center fourth floor table spaces is restricted to activities that can occur at a single table of maximum thirty inches by seventy-two inches (provided by the center) and that will not disrupt the flow of pedestrian traffic. No more than three individuals may staff a table at any one time. Spaces may be reserved for up to three consecutive days. At no time shall passersby be verbally harassed, involuntarily stopped, or deterred. No sound system is permitted. No signs, equipment, or other items may be taped or otherwise attached to gate, bushes, trees, light poles, or permanent signs. No canopies or tents are permitted at this space.

Cutler Lawn

The Cutler Lawn area is defined as the semi-circle brick area (beyond the brick sidewalk in front of Cutler Hall) and the two small adjacent green areas that include the first two black lampposts closest towards Cutler Hall. Nothing may be attached to trees, bushes, benches, light poles, or permanent signs. A sound system may be used with permission, subject to the standard restrictions, stated in Policy #01.044. The Cutler Lawn outdoor space is only available for reserving the following days: Fridays from 5pm-10pm, Saturdays 8am-10pm, and Sundays 8am-8pm

This space is not available on Virtual EMS. You may only request this space by e-mailing reservations@ohio.edu.

Emeriti Park

Emeriti Park is the space bounded by Oxbow Drive, South Green Drive, the Lower Grounds Maintenance Building lot, and the pond at the center of Emeriti Park. Use of Emeriti Park is restricted to activities that will not interfere with adjacent classroom and office activity. No vehicles or heavy equipment are permitted on this site. Activities shall not impede pedestrian traffic. Nothing may be attached to trees, bushes, benches, light poles, or permanent signs. A sound system may be used with permission, subject to the standard restrictions, stated in Policy #01.044.

Howard Hall Site

The Howard Park (also known as Howard Hall Site) program space comprises the grassy portions of the open space at the northeast corner of East Union and College Streets. Use of Howard Park is restricted to activities that will not interfere with adjacent residence hall, classroom, and office activity. No vehicles or heavy equipment are permitted on this site. Activities shall not impede pedestrian traffic. Nothing may be attached to bushes, trees, brick walls, light poles, or permanent signs. A sound system may be used with permission, subject to the standard restrictions, stated in Policy #01.044.

Howard Hall Table Space

The Howard Park (also known as Howard Hall Site) table space is the brick-covered space at the southwest corner of the lot at the northeast corner of East Union and College Streets, in front of the low brick wall and adjacent to the public sidewalk. Use of Howard Park table space is restricted to activities that will not interfere with adjacent residence hall, classroom and office activity. Space may be reserved for up to three consecutive days. Activities are restricted to the small brick area at the corner of College and Union Streets and shall not impede pedestrian traffic. Event Services does not provide tables and chairs for this space. Nothing may be attached to bushes, trees, brick walls, light poles, or permanent signs. A sound system may be used with permission, subject to the standard restrictions, stated in Policy #01.044. No canopies or tents are permitted at this space.

Morton Field

Morton Field (also known as South Green Field) comprises the grassy area bounded by N. McKinley Ave, E. Mulberry Street, Stewart Street, and Race Street. It sits between Morton Hall and Crawford Hall, in front of the “Front Four” residence halls. Use of Morton Field is restricted to activities that will not interfere with adjacent residence hall, classroom, and office activity. Nothing may be attached to trees, bushes, benches, light poles, or permanent signs. A sound system may be used with permission, subject to the standard restrictions, stated in Policy #01.044.

The Ridges Lawn

The Ridges Auditorium Lawn comprises the grassy area bounded by N. Ridge Drive, E. Circle Drive, and Parking Lots 200 and 201. Use of Ridges Auditorium Lawn is restricted to activities that will not interfere with adjacent Ridges Auditorium, classroom, and office activity. Nothing may be attached to trees, bushes, benches, light poles, or permanent signs. A sound system may be used with permission, subject to the standard restrictions, stated in Policy #01.044.

Scripps Amphitheater

Scripps Amphitheater comprises the brick-covered portico on the north side of Scripps Hall and the adjacent grassy amphitheater seating area. Use of Wilhelm Amphitheater is restricted to activities that will not interfere with adjacent library, classroom, and office activity. Nothing may be attached to trees, bushes, benches, light poles, or permanent signs. A sound system may be used with permission, subject to the standard restrictions, stated in Policy #01.044.

South Green Amphitheater

South Green Amphitheater comprises the concrete “stage” south of Nelson Dining Hall, in the corner of the area bounded by New South Green residence halls. Use of South Green Amphitheater is restricted to activities that will not interfere with adjacent residence hall activity. Priority scheduling of South Green Amphitheater shall be provided to South Green Residence Life. Nothing may be attached to trees, bushes, benches, light poles, or permanent signs. A sound system may be used with permission, subject to the standard restrictions, stated in Policy #01.044.

South Green Basketball Court

South Green Basketball Courts comprise the courts in the grassy area bounded by North McKinley Ave., East Mulberry Street, Stewart Street, and Race Street. Use of South Green Basketball Courts is restricted to activities that will not interfere with adjacent residence hall activity. No vehicles or heavy equipment are permitted on this site. Activities shall not impede pedestrian traffic. Nothing may be attached to bushes, trees, brick walls, or light poles. A sound system may be used with permission, subject to the standard restrictions, stated in Policy #01.044.

South Green Volleyball Courts

South Green Volleyball Courts are the two volleyball courts located in front of Nelson Dining Hall. Use of South Green Basketball Courts is restricted to activities that will not interfere with adjacent residence hall activity. No vehicles or heavy equipment are permitted on this site. Activities shall not impede pedestrian traffic. Nothing may be attached to bushes, trees, brick walls, or light poles. A sound system may be used with permission, subject to the standard restrictions, stated in Policy #01.044.

Stocker Picnic Grove

Stocker Grove comprises the grassy area across the street from the northwest side of Stocker Center bounded by Oxbow Trail, Parking Lot 110, and the Oxbow Creek. Use of Stocker Grove is restricted to activities that will not interfere with adjacent residence hall, office, or classroom activity. Priority scheduling of Stocker Grove shall be provided to the Russ College of Engineering and Technology. No vehicles or heavy equipment are permitted on this site. Activities shall not impede pedestrian traffic. Nothing may be attached to trees, bushes, benches, light poles, or permanent signs. A sound system may be used with permission, subject to the standard restrictions, stated in Policy #01.044.

Tailgreat Park

Tailgreat Park comprises the grassy area bounded by the Hock-hocking Adena Bike Path, Richland Avenue, S. Shafer St., and the Former Visitors Center (Bingham House) and Parking Lot. Use of Tailgreat Park is restricted to activities that will not interfere with adjacent office activity. Priority scheduling of Tailgreat Park shall be provided to Intercollegiate Athletics (for pre-football game activities). Nothing may be attached to trees, bushes, benches, light poles, or permanent signs. A sound system may be used with permission, subject to the standard restrictions, stated in Policy #01.044.

Walter Hall Lawn

Walter Hall Lawn (also known as Bicentennial Park) comprises the grassy area bounded by sidewalks adjacent to the west side of Walter Hall. Use of Walter Hall Lawn is restricted to activities that will not interfere with adjacent classroom and office activity. Nothing may be attached to trees, bushes, benches, light poles, or permanent signs. A sound system may be used with permission, subject to the standard restrictions, stated in Policy #01.044.

This space is not available on Virtual EMS. You may only request this space by e-mailing reservations@ohio.edu.

West Portico

This space is defined as the concrete-covered portico and walkway area directly west of Templeton-Blackburn Alumni Memorial Auditorium and the adjacent grassy area that falls within the triangle formed by the two closest brick walkways. Nothing may be attached to trees, bushes, benches, light poles, or permanent signs. A banner related to an event at this site may be temporarily affixed to the wall of the West Portico during the time of the event. Sound system restrictions differ based on affiliation.