City Park is one of the oldest parks in the country. This 1300-acre park is filled with ancient oaks and moss-canopies, that makes for a very romantic spot to the tie the knot, this is a highly recommended spot to have a romantic ceremony. City Park offers backdrops of all sorts for your special occasion. If you plan to use this park for your ceremony, there is a $50 permit fee to have a photographer.  For the Botanical Gardens additional rentals are required.