USC is home to many iconic outdoor venue spaces including but not limited to Alumni Park, McCarthy Quad, and more!
RESERVATION REQUESTS MUST BE SUBMITTED AT LEAST 6 WEEKS IN ADVANCE.
AHF Lawn
Alumni Park
Associates Park
Argue Plaza
Bogardus Courtyard
CAS Lawn
Crocker Plaza
Dr. Medicine Crow
Founder's Park
EF Hutton Park and Amphitheatre
Tommy Trojan / Hahn Plaza
McCarthy Quad
Pardee Plaza
Meyer Plaza/PED Steps
Queens Courtyard
SOS Lawn
Trousdale Quadrant 1
Trousdale Quadrant 2
Trousdale Quadrant 3
Trousdale Quadrant 4
USC Village (International Piazza)
McClintock Lawn
Village Great Lawn
Important Information
- **Pardee Plaza: Please note that Pardee Plaza will be closed to all events from January 2024 – February 2026. Feel free to check the website periodically for any additional updates.
- Non-university clients are not permitted to reserve outdoor venues during the academic year. During the summer, venue spaces are limited. Please speak with a Production Manager for permitted locations.
- Student organizations cannot reserve outdoor spaces during Welcome Week
- If a student organization hosts an event during the summer, the primary contact must be a current USC student and member of the organization on the day of the event.
- **TOMMY TROJAN: Please note that nothing (ie, tables, chairs, tents, etc.) can be placed in front of Tommy Trojan. The use of that space requires your set-up to be to the left or right of Tommy Trojan. NOTHING can be placed in view of the statue. Your approved diagram must comply with this policy. If your set-up violates this policy on the day of your event, you will be asked to adjust your set-up.
- **TOMMY TROJAN: 1- 10’x10′ size tent or pop-up is allowed for all reservations at Tommy Trojan/Hahn Plaza. If your set-up exceeds 1-10’x10′ tent/pop-up, the Outdoor Production office can assist you with finding another location such as Trousdale or Alumni Park.
- Food trucks are allowed on Trousdale (near VKC), McCarthy Quad and Pardee Plaza only. No exceptions.
- Reservations are first-come, first-served. Refundable venue deposits are required for Tommy Trojan, McCarthy Quad, Alumni Park, and Founders Park. Please be as specific as possible when entering your request details. If you have any questions while filling out this form please contact us via email at odprod@usc.edu or call us at (213) 764-4943.
- The outdoor spaces can not be used for consecutive, multi-day events. Nor more than 2 consecutive days.
Quick Links
Outdoor Venue Forms
Outdoor Questionnaire
Outdoor Technical Rider
Other Forms
Alcohol Request Form (USC Departments and Outside Organizations ONLY)
Alcohol Request Form (USC Student Organizations ONLY)
Early Booking Application
Filming Request Form
Food & Beverage Service Approval Form
Facilities Planning & Management (FPM) Checklist
Fundraising Approval Request Form
Guest Technician Waiver
Outdoor Venue Diagrams
Pricing
Schedule a Site Visit
Social Dance Event Approval Form
Student Organization Co-sponsorship Form
USC Event Permit Application
AHF Lawn
Alumni Park
Argue Plaza
Associates Park
Bogardus Courtyard
CAS Lawn
Crocker Plaza
Dr. Medicine Crow
EF Hutton Park and Amphitheatre
Founder's Park
McCarthy Quad
McClintock Lawn
Meyer Plaza/PED Steps
Pardee Plaza
Queens Courtyard
SOS Lawn
Tommy Trojan/Hahn Plaza
Trousdale Quadrant 1
Trousdale Quadrant 2
Trousdale Quadrant 3
Trousdale Quadrant 4
USC Village (International Piazza)
Village Great Lawn
Pricing
| Location | Student Organizations Per Day Rate | USC Departments Per Day Rate | Non-USC Clients Per Day Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| AHF Lawn | Free | Free | $1,450.00 |
| Alumni Park | Free | Free | $2,120.00 |
| Argue Plaza | Free | Free | $2,120.00 |
| Associates Park | Free | Free | $1,450.00 |
| Bogardus Courtyard | Free | Free | $705.00 |
| CAS Lawn | Free | Free | $705.00 |
| Crocker Plaza | Free | Free | $1,845.00 |
| Dr. Medicine Crow Bldg. (Formerly VKC) | Free | Free | $620.00 |
| EF Hutton Park | Free | Free | $705.00 |
| Founder's Park | Free | Free | $1,450.00 |
| Tommy Trojan/Hahn Plaza | Free | Free | $2,120.00 |
| McCarthy Quad | Free | Free | $2,120.00 |
| McClintock Lawn (University Village) | Free | Free | $1,450.00 |
| Pardee Plaza | Free | Free | $2,120.00 |
| PED Steps (Meyers Plaza) | Free | Free | $705.00 |
| Piazza (University Village) | Free | Free | $2,120.00 |
| Queen's Courtyard | Free | Free | $705.00 |
| SOS Lawn | Free | Free | $705.00 |
| The Great Lawn (University Village) | Free | Free | $2,120.00 |
| Trousdale Parkway | Free | Free | $2,120.00 |