Beach Park Event Center

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The venue will provide the space, plus a few extras.

Full wedding (ceremony and reception) pricing

Starting at $1,000

Packages

Guest capacity

Up to 360 seated guests

About this venue

The City of Des Moines offers an ideal location for events of any caliber. Our venues can comfortably hold anywhere from 40 to 400 guests with plenty of room for decorations. Have your choice of scenic locations in both rustic and contemporary buildings designed for versatility. The Beach Park Event Center has a wide range of open spaces for outdoor events. Our shelters and parks offer space for occasions from company picnics to summer birthday parties. Take your pick of picturesque locations whether on the beach or in a park.

Seated guest capacity

80-360

Venue type

Beaches, Waterfront Settings
Historic Estates, Mansions
Parks, Gardens

Venue setting

Covered Outdoor
Indoor
Outdoor

22030 Cliff Ave S, Des Moines, WA 98198

Our event spaces

Dining Hall

Bringing modern and classic together, this historic landmark spans the Des Moines Creek and is the perfect location for any special occasion! The expansive deck and small lawn offers an ideal outdoor space for guests to mingle, you could even make it your dance floor on a beautiful summer night. The Dining Hall's full kitchen is included at no extra cost for onsite cooking or a chosen caterer at your discretion. The options are endless at the Des Moines Beach Park Event Center.

Guest capacity

Up to 175 Seated

Up to 175 Standing

Square footage

2,400

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony, Elopement, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Engagement party, Welcome party, Farewell brunch, Couples luncheon, Baraat, Other, Cocktail hour

Guests often feel this space is

“Surprised and delighted”

Included in this room:

The Dining Hall has: - 2,670 Sq Ft of Rental Space Between Three Rooms o Main Room 1,750 Sq Ft o Caffe Stugga 800 Sq Ft o Storage Room 120 Sq Ft - 110 Feet of Outdoor Patio Space - (15) Black 60" Round Tables - (12) Black 6' Tables - (150) Black Chairs - (6) High-Boy Tables - (3) Serpentine Tables. - Free Wifi - Commercial Kitchen Included

Room cost

$475/hours, or $445/hour for 8 hours or more

Auditorium

The historic Auditorium is home to elegant stained glass windows, a large outdoor patio and high cathedral ceilings. Enter the building to exposed wooden beams, glass accordion doors and a large stage with ample space for decoration. Open concept architecture in the Auditorium allows for flexible seating and table arrangements with plenty of room to spare. The sea foam blue walls embrace the location on the Puget Sound, creating a welcoming environment perfect for large or mid-sized groups.

Guest capacity

Up to 360 Seated

Up to 525 Standing

Square footage

5,700

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Farewell brunch, Other

Guests often feel this space is

“Luxurious and chic”

Included in this room:

The Auditorium has: - 5,700 Sq Ft of Open Floor Space, Including Stage o Stage is 29 Ft X 17 Ft Stage With 2.5 Ft. Rise - 1,800 Sq Ft (90 Ft X 20 Ft) Adjoining Outdoor Patio - (25) Black 60" Round Tables - (12) Black 6' Tables - (6) Black High-Boy Tables - (250) Black Chairs - (3) Serpentine Tables - Free Wifi - Prep Area with Sink

Room cost

$575/hour, $545/hour for 8 hours or more

Picnic Shelter

Beach Park Picnic Shelter

This Picnic Shelter is the perfect location for your next company or family gathering. This facility can hold up to 7 picnic tables and has electricity and lighting. Located adjacent to the Dinning Halls expansive deck, this shelter offers your guests all the amenities that Des Moines Beach Park has to offer.

Guest capacity

Up to 70 Seated

Up to 100 Standing

Square footage

200

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony, Elopement, Wedding shower, Engagement party, Welcome party, Farewell brunch, Couples luncheon, Baraat, Other

Guests often feel this space is

“Relaxed”

Included in this room:

7 large picnic tables, overhead lights, electrical outlet

Room cost

$440 full day, $260 half day

Meadow

Beach Park Meadow

The Meadow is a wide open, well groomed lawn area that is available for outdoor events. Weddings are one of a kind when set in the Beach Park Meadow. Utilize it during any event as a gathering place, activities area or ceremony location. Please note that this is a public area and all patrons of the park have access during events unless a rental fee is paid. This area may only be rented in conjunction with an indoor facility.

Guest capacity

Up to 3000 Seated

Up to 3000 Standing

Square footage

8,700

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony

Guests often feel this space is

“Luxurious and chic”

Room cost

$200/hour, must be rented in conjunction with an indoor facility