Amphitheater Ceremony
The indoor amphitheater can seat up to 200 guests. This spacious area includes men's and women's dressing rooms, pull-down screen and sound technician services for an additional fee. A baby grand piano is available for rental for $125 per event. This space is available for rent until 4 p.m. most Fridays and Saturdays.

Cost
$267.81 per event (includes two hours of amphitheater rental) 
$80.34 additional hours and photo shoot time


Bridge Ceremony
Perfect for a civil or small wedding ceremony, a bridge wedding can accommodate for up to 30 guests. This includes use of the facility for two hours for your wedding ceremony and photos, men's and women's dressing rooms, as well as a public address system. Extra hours can be arranged for $80.34 per additional hour. This space is available for rent until 4 p.m. most Fridays and Saturdays.

Cost: $267.81 per event


Outdoor Ceremony
Our outdoor area features a beautiful pond, bridge, patio area and lush green lawn.  This space is perfect for a casual standing ceremony or you can arrange to have chairs setup by a rental company.  This space is included with the rental for an amphitheater or bridge ceremony.  If you choose to hold an outdoor ceremony and the weather is not cooperative you may use the amphitheater or indoor bridge as a backup.

The three options for holding your wedding ceremony are:

1. Indoor amphitheater (200 seated guests)
2. Indoor bridge (30 standing guests)
3. Outdoor bridge (250 standing guests)

Setup and Layout of Event for a Seated Dinner
Central Park can comfortably accommodate up to 275 guests seated throughout the facility. Our professional staff set up and take down all tables and chairs for each event. The Facility Rental Coordinator will work with you to design the best layout for your event. The three options are:

1. Valley Creek Banquet Room on the lower level (160 guests)
2. Upper level pathway and plaza (175 guests)
3. Outdoor patio (100 guests)

Food and Beverage
Central Park allows you to bring in any Minnesota licensed food caterer to enhance your event.

Any events serving alcohol must go through our exclusive beverage caterer, Complete Beverage Service. If you will be serving alcohol at your event, there is an additional fee charged to have a security officer present. Renters are responsible for discussing the catering guidelines with their caterer and submitting a copy of their caterer permit, as well as their proof of insurance to the Facility Rental Coordinator via fax at (651) 702-1346.

Complete Beverage can be reached at 1-800-550-7750 or you can visit them online at www.completebeverage.com.

Linen Service
Below are the fees for the Central Park linen service:

$8 per table linen (white, black or ivory)
25 cents per cloth napkin folded and set at tables (white, ivory, or colored)
$10 per service table skirt (white only)

Decorating
You are welcome to bring your own decorations and accessories. Please note that all candles must be in votives and nothing can be taped or tacked to the walls. Additional set-up/photo shoot time can be arranged on a first come first served basis between 4 and 5:30 p.m. at a fee of $80.34 per hour.

Fees
The fees to rent the facility include a private rental from 5:30 p.m. to Midnight and the set-up of all tables and chairs. Fees are as follows:

Residents
165 guests and under: $1,071.25
165 guests and greater: $1,285.50

Non-residents
165 guests and under: $1,285.50
165 guests and greater: $1,499.75
(Fees include Minnesota sales tax. Some fees are subject to change.)

Reserve time at Central Park to take professional photos on your wedding day. The weather is always nice inside Central Park making it a reliable and beautiful space for your wedding pictures. This space is available for rent until 4 p.m. most Fridays and Saturdays.

Cost: $80.34 per hour

Central Park has the following Friday and Saturday dates available for private rental of the entire facility (5:30 p.m.- midnight).  Please contact the Facility Rental Coordinator for availability of Sundays or for a ceremony or photo shoot rental during normal park hours.  Dates are filling quickly, reserve yours today!

Updated: May 17, 2012

Month/Day(s) available for 2012
April: 13, 20, 27
May: 4, 11, 12, 18
June: 1, 15, 22, 29
July: 6, 27
August: All Fridays & Saturdays booked 
September: 28
October: 19, 26
November: 2, 3, 9, 16, 23, 24, 30
December: 1, 7, 8, 14, 15, 21, 22, 28, 29

Central Park has the following Friday and Saturday dates available for private rental of the entire facility (5:30 p.m.- midnight).  Please contact the Facility Rental Coordinator for availability of Sundays or for a ceremony or photo shoot rental during normal park hours.  Dates are filling quickly, reserve yours today!

Updated: May 17, 2012

January: 4, 5, 11, 12, 18, 19, 25, 26
February: 1, 2, 8, 9, 15, 16, 22, 23
March: 1, 2, 8, 9, 15, 16, 22, 23, 29, 30
April: 5, 12, 13, 19, 20, 26
May: 3, 10, 11, 17, 24, 25, 31
June: 7, 8, 14, 15, 21, 22, 28, 29
July: 5, 6, 12, 13, 19, 20, 26, 27
August: 2, 3, 9, 10, 16, 17, 23, 24, 30, 31
September: 6, 7, 13, 14, 20, 21, 27
October: 4, 5, 11, 12, 18, 19, 25, 26
November: 1, 2, 8, 9, 15, 16, 22, 23, 29, 30
December: 6, 7, 13, 14, 20, 21, 27, 28

Central Park Room Rental Agreement and Application (wedding ceremony only)  (355 KB)

Central Park Full Facility Rental Agreement and Application Form (wedding ceremony & reception)  (323 KB)