Southern Methodist University

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Locations

  1. Outdoor Reservable Spaces

    1. Katy and Kyle Miller Courtyard

      Complete an outdoor reservation request AND an outdoor event request to reserve this space for an event. See the Event Management website for detailed instructions.

      VEHICLE ACCESS FOR LOADING AND UNLOADING IS LIMITED. USE OF RESERVED PARKING SPACES AND FIRE LANES IS PROHIBITED.

      Note: Tents are allowed, but stakes CANNOT be used to secure them to the ground. They must be secured using water barrels, sandbags, etc. (weighted ballasts).

       

      FIRE PIT REQUIREMENTS:

      • The fire pit must be of sound engineering and construction; generally, a store-bought fire pit in good condition meets these requirements.
      • The fire pit must be equipped with a spark arrester when in use.
      • The fire pit must be 15 feet away from a structure or combustible material.
      • The maximum diameter of a fire pit shall be three (3) feet unless approved by the University Parks Fire Marshall office and SMU Office of Risk Management.
      • The fire pit must be constantly attended until the fire is extinguished.
      • At least one (1) portable fire extinguisher with a minimum 4-A rating or other approved (by the Office of Risk Management) on-site fire-extinguishing equipment, such as dirt, sand, water barrel, garden hose, shall be available for immediate utilization.

      Electrical Outlet Location:

      • 35 usable electrical outlets 
      • Light poles are all 20 amps
        (Total 12)
      • Ground oulets are all 20 amps
        (Total 16)
      • Building outlets are all amps 
        Crow (Total 4)

        Maguire (Total 3)

      Hose Bib Locations:

      • 3 usable hose bibs
      • Hose bibs turn on and off by hand, no 4-way water key required