Washington Park Boathouse

Amenities

• Changing room
• Staging kitchen (refrigerator, sink and counter space)
• On-site event facilitator

To view a calendar of availability and make a reservation request, click the “Get Started” button on this page.

Capacity: 150

Square footage: 3,145

Rental dates available: April 15 - October 15
Reservation process begins November 1 for the following calendar year

Rental times:

• Monday – Saturday: Any consecutive 9 hours 7:00am – 11:00pm
• Thursdays: Unavailable for events  
• Sunday: 2:00pm – 11:00pm ONLY
• 9 hour rental maximum during operating hours (7:00am – 11:00pm)
• All rental times blocks must include set up, clean up and any rehearsal

9 hour rental block:

• Weekdays (Mon.-Thurs.): $600
• Weekends (Fri.-Sun.) & holidays: $1,000

Registered 501(c)3 nonprofit organization may be offered a 50% discount on rental fees for activities benefitting the organization (activities booked on behalf of individuals and other nonprofit categories are excluded).

Nine-hour rental block must include time for your setup, event, cleanup, plus all deliveries and pickups. 

Use of Adjacent Grass Area:

After reserving the facility, you may request use of the adjacent grass area.

• Please review the specific boundary outlines HERE(PDF, 3MB)  
• All setup must stay within the designated boundaries

Grass Area Fee:

• $260 – if no alcohol is present outdoors
• $440 – if alcohol will be present outdoors

Admission-Based Events:

If attendees are required to pay admission, increased fees apply, and a portion of ticket sales is due to the city post-event. Find policy and requirement information HERE. 

The following requirements must be met no later than 21 calendar days prior to your event date. More information will be emailed after making a reservation request.

1. All fees paid in full

   View online payment instructions

2. Proof of insurance coverage

   (PDF, 734KB)Insurance Requirements and Sample Certificate of Insurance(PDF, 734KB)
   Instructions for GatherGuard Insurance(PDF, 291KB)

3. Walkthrough: Permit holder must complete an in-person walkthrough with an Event Facilitator (information below)
   
   
4. Alcohol: Alcohol may be served. Any alcohol being served requires a certified bartender who is not a guest of the event.
   Alcohol Policy(PDF, 182KB)
   Alcohol Sale/Service Permit Requirements(PDF, 167KB)
   If selling alcohol: Liquor Liability is required and a Special Event Liquor Permit must be acquired from Licensing and Consumer Protection.

Beer, wine, champagne and hard alcohol may be served/sold.

• If serving or selling alcohol:  Liquor Liability or Host Liquor Liability is required with your insurance coverage.
• If selling alcohol:  a Special Event Liquor License must be acquired from Licensing and Consumer protection.
• A licensed bartender who is not a guest of the event is required for the service of any alcohol.

View full alcohol policy(PDF, 182KB)

Alcohol Sales/Service Requirements(PDF, 167KB)

Event Facility Tours:

Tours are open house style, and you may arrive at any point within the listed timeframe. Groups are welcome to attend but only one person should register. Schedule online using this hyperlink: Book A Tour (be sure to select the correct facility).

Event Facility Walkthroughs:

A walkthrough is a final logistics meeting for those who already booked an Event Facility. This meeting is a requirement to obtain your approved permit. Vendors, family, and friends are welcome to attend. Only one walkthrough is allowed per event, and we suggest attending 30-45 days before the event. Schedule online using this hyperlink: Book a Walkthrough

Tour and walkthrough appointments are posted by the 25th of the current month for the following month. Dates listed online may be out of chronological order.