A public park is a park on public land. Public parks are increasingly used as a wedding venue by couples who are looking to host a large wedding, are budget-conscious, or appreciate the often spectacular views available on public land.
Public parks can fill up ahead of time, so make sure to confirm your reservation early.
If the wedding ceremony is held at a location inside of the park, guests may have to hike a considerable distance in formal wear to get to your wedding.
Bathrooms can be an issue with public parks. If the facilities at the park can't accommodate large crowds, you may have to rent portable toilets.
Because parks are on public land, other people may be using the nearby land for their own purposes. If a picnic or Frisbee game stars up nearby, you may have no recourse. On the other hands, people are often very respectful of weddings, so this may not be an issue.