Outdoor Area Policies and Procedures

For Benson Center reservation policies, click here.

All student social events, alcoholic and non-alcoholic, must be registered with the Office of Residence Life & Housing, located in Benson Room 101.

No music (including sound checks) allowed in reservable outdoor areas prior to 5 PM, Monday through Friday.

After your reservation is confirmed, if you need any special assistance with your event (trash cans, electrical power, sand, etc.), a work order must be submitted to Facilities & Campus Services once you receive your reservation confirmation. Please click here to visit the internal event request form.

If you will be using Manchester Plaza, Benson Terrace or Reynolda Patio, do not attempt to move the furniture or large flower pots yourself. You must submit a work order as described above.

If you need a stage (there is already a concrete stage area on Manchester Plaza) a suggested vendor is Hauser Rental, 760-5500.

Depending on the size of your event, you may be required to have security during that time. Contact the Office of Residence Life & Housing to determine what your security requirements will be. All alcohol events in Reynolda Meadow require a minimum of 3 University Police officers and a reservation must be submitted 10 days prior to the event date.

Reynolda Patio, Manchester Plaza, and the Reynolda Main Lounge (Greenroom) are linked. If one is reserved, the other two may not be used at the same time.

Reynolda Meadow hours of operation:

April (daylight savings time) - Sep. 30: 9 AM-9 PM

October 1 - April (daylight savings time): 9AM-6PM

Meadow is closed after dark for safety reasons and to comply with the policy governing paths and house properties.