
Pardee Lawn (Grassy Area)
RESERVATION REQUESTS MUST BE SUBMITTED AT LEAST 6 WEEKS IN ADVANCE.


Features
- Large grassy area near Pardee Housing.
- Trees and hedges along the north side of the venue.
- Near Argue Plaza and the Widney Alumni House.
- Sound amplification needed for approval.
- Limited locations for electricity
- May require additional approvals.
Special Considerations
- Amplified sound is limited in this area due to proximity to classrooms, libraries and offices.
- Reservation requests must be submitted AT LEAST 6 weeks in advance.
Services
- Trojan Event Services (TES) can provide audio, lighting, and stage for limited outdoor venue spaces. Please indicate your desire for these services on your outdoor reservation request form.*
- The TES stage cannot go on grass can be used in Founders Park, Pardee Plaza, McCarthy Quad, and Tommy Trojan/Hahn Plaza only.*
- TES support for events such as audio, lighting, and staging is based on availability. A request can be made but not guaranteed.*
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
Food & Beverage Service Approval Form
Facilities Planning & Management (FPM) Checklist
Fundraising Approval Request Form
Outdoor Venue Diagrams
Pricing
Schedule a Site Visit
Social Dance Event Approval Form
Student Organization Co-sponsorship Form
USC Event Permit Application
Pricing
Venue Rates
Location | Student Organizations Per Day Rate | USC Departments Per Day Rate | Non-USC Clients Per Hour Rate |
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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 | $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 |
Pardee Lawn | Free | Free | $1,450.00 |
Outdoor Staffing Rates
Role | Student Organization (Cost per hour) | USC Department (Cost Per Hour) | Non-USC Clients (Cost Per Hour) |
---|---|---|---|
Technical Director | $34 | $39 | $49 |
Stage Manager | $30 | $34 | $43 |
Audio Technician | $27 | $31 | $39 |
Lighting Technician | $27 | $31 | $39 |
Theatrical Assistant | $26 | $30 | $38 |