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PARENTS PLEASE TAKE NOTE: Children under three years of age will not be admitted into the facility. Parents must provide proof of age three to enter.  

Facility Rentals, Motion Picture, Video, and Photography

Are you looking for that perfect place to have your wedding, rehearsal dinner, holiday or birthday party? Then look no further! The newly renovated Venetian Pool with its waterfalls and tropical foliage is the perfect setting for your next event.

The Venetian Pool is available during normal operating hours for your child’s birthday celebration and after hours for your special event. The pool is also available for still, video photography, and motion pictures.

  • Non-Commercial Still Photography Shoot: The fee to shoot still photography at the Venetian Pool during operational hours is $85 for a non-commercial shoot. This includes personal portfolio, wedding pictures, Sweet Sixteen and Quince shoots. The fee includes access to the pool premises for the photographer and four additional people; however, everyone must be at least 3 years old to enter the facility. Proper insurance is required for all photo shoots so a permit can be issued. For more information on the insurance requirements please download the Film & Photography Permit for Venetian Pool form. The filled out permit and insurance information form must be submitted at least two weeks prior to the scheduled day, to verify insurance and permit compliancy.
  • Commercial Still Photography Shoot: The permit fee to shoot still photography at the Venetian Pool during operational hours for a commercial photo shoot is $485 each day. For additional non-operational hours in the day pending staff availability, there is an additional fee of $38.00 an hour. Proper insurance is required for all photo shoots so a permit can be issued. For more information on the insurance requirements please download the Film & Photography Permit for Venetian Pool form. The filled out permit and insurance information form must be submitted at least two weeks prior to the scheduled day, to verify insurance and permit compliancy. For rush orders there will be an additional $15.00 processing fee.
  • Commercial Motion Picture/Video Shoot: The permit fee to shoot audio & video at the Venetian Pool during operational hours is $1,213 each day. For additional non-operational hours in the day pending staff availability, there is an additional fee of $38 an hour. If the shoot requires the closure of the pool to the public, the permit will require additional approval steps as well as a closure fee of $1,586. Proper insurance is required for all shoots so a permit can be issued. For more information on the insurance requirements please download the Film & Photography Permit for Venetian Pool form. The filled out permit and insurance information form must be submitted at least two weeks prior to the scheduled day, to verify insurance and permit compliancy. For rush orders there will be an additional $15.00 processing fee.

Facility Rental Rates and Guidelines

Venetian Pool is available from closing until 10:00 pm throughout the year for parties and special events such as weddings. Please review the appropiate forms below.

If you have any questions please contact us at (305) 460-5306 or e-mail Assistant Supervisor Carolina Vester at cvester@coralgables.com.

Rental Fees:

  • Basic Rental Fee: $1,764 (Includes use of warming kitchen)
  • Security Deposit: $275*
  • Performance Bond: $1,000*
  • Pool Closure: $1,586 (pending department director’s approval)
  • Life Safety Personnel (Lifeguards): $187 (swimming events only)

*Refundable upon supervisor's discretion based on assessment of facility condition after the event.

For more information regarding rental policies, pricing and reservations, please call 305-460-5306 and ask for a member of the Venetian Pool management.

Last updated: 10/3/2012 9:55:36 AM