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St. Louis Park has many unique venues to consider for your next event. From meeting rooms, sports complexes, reception spaces, St. Louis park shelters and more, we are ready to Park Library help you find the perfect venue to make your upcoming event a success!
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St. Louis Park’s convenient as a St. Louislocation Park High School neighbor to Minneapolis means you’re only minutes away from some of the Twin Cities’ M Op etramenities: most attractive the Chain of Lakes, en opo Sc lita ho n district,Park downtown theatre shopping, ol Spanish Immersion universities and professional sports. Central Comm. Center
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We are proud of the numerous trails and parks in the community.7 The many trails connect us to downtown Minneapolis, the Uptown area, Hopkins and Chaska. There are 52 parks throughout the city to enjoy (11.5 percent of our land is set aside for parks). These parks provide recreation, community space and beauty to all of St. Louis Park in every season.
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In St. Louis Park you can enjoy a multitude of different social and recreational activities, along with diverse religious, economic and education systems. The options are endless in St. Louis Park.
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The Rec Center The Rec Center has two indoor ice arenas, a skate shop, Banquet Room, Gallery Room, outdoor Aquatic Park and the Recreation Outdoor Center (ROC). The building offers plenty of space for hockey tournaments, meetings, wedding receptions, conferences, birthday parties and more. The site has a caterer’s holding kitchen and Wi-Fi access. Alcoholic beverages are allowed at The Rec Center for private events and at the ROC with the appropriate license (restrictions apply).
Banquet Room The Rec Center’s 3,040-square-foot Banquet Room overlooks scenic Wolfe Park and the Aquatic Park. It is available for wedding receptions, birthday parties, bar and bat mitzvah celebrations, company events, family reunions and meetings. Room capacity Theatre – 180 Banquet tables – 160 Classroom tables – 140 Amenities Caterer’s holding kitchen Dance floor Dimmable lighting Audio-visual equipment
Example banquet setup for 160 guests.
Gallery Room The 1,305-square-foot Gallery Room is situated conveniently on the first floor of The Rec Center between the East and West ice arenas. This room’s informal setting is perfect for small groups, team meetings and birthday parties. Alcoholic beverages are not permitted in this room. Room capacity Theatre – 50 Classroom – 45 Amenities Audio-visual equipment Example classroom setup for 45 guests.
West and East Ice Arenas The Rec Center has two indoor ice arenas. The larger West Ice Arena has stadium seating and excellent sight lines. The smaller East Ice Arena provides great lighting and has an informal rink setting. Both arenas have outstanding ice and are available for the general public to rent. The arenas are perfect for holiday parties, company events school groups and tournaments.
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Open public skating is available for a small fee. Visit the Skate Shop to rent skates and for skate sharpening. Arena spectator capacity West – 2,000 East – 350
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Amenities Audio equipment The Rec Center parking lot
Veterans’ Memorial Amphitheater
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Terraced into the hill, the amphitheater connects Wolfe Park to downtown St. Louis Park. Its eight terraced tiers offer seating for up to 300 people. The concrete stage at the bottom of the hill is edged with trees and shrubs. The facility is available to rent until 10 p.m. with an additional fee for overhead lights.
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The amphitheater/park building rate is reduced to half price, if either the amphitheater or Wolfe Park building is rented with The Rec Center’s Banquet Room. The total fee depends on the time of day and rental length.
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Recreation Outdoor Center (ROC) The ROC is a covered outdoor facility that has three different rental opportunities depending on the time of year – turf, dry floor and ice arena. The facility measures 200 feet by 85 feet. The uses for this facility are endless!
In the ROC, all tables and chairs must be rented from an outside vendor by the renter. Parking
Venue capacity Standing – 1,400 Theatre – 1,400 Banquet – 1300 Classroom – 825 Expo booth – 82, 10x10 • 24, 20x20 Bleacher – 450 Amenities Audio equipment Flooring options Turf: mid-March through mid-May Dry floor: mid-May through October Ice: November through mid-March
Example wedding setup for 324 guests.
Aquatic Park The Aquatic Park is the best place to stay cool during the summer. Wade into the pool from the zero-depth entry or splash into the water from the four-story water slides. This facility features a sand and water play area, tot whale slide, spray arches, water geysers, aqua obstacle course, drop slides, lap swim lanes, diving boards and sun decks. It also includes a picnic area, full-service concession stand and locker rooms. The Aquatic Park is also available for private rental.
Gazebo The gazebo accommodates up to 30 people and may be reserved for parties and other events. In addition to the gazebo rental fee, daily admission or a season pass is required to enter the Aquatic Park. One complimentary Aquatic Park admission is provided with rental of the gazebo.
2019 rental rates Rec Center Banquet Room
Sunday – Friday FEE $65 per hour (resident) / $75 (non-resident), two-hour minimum $700 refundable damage and kitchen cleaning deposit
Saturday, 8 a.m. – midnight FEE $625 (resident) / $725 (non-resident)
$700 refundable damage and kitchen cleaning deposit
Gallery Room
Sunday – Saturday, 8 a.m. – 10 p.m. FEE $50 per hour (resident) / $60 (non-resident), two-hour minimum $100 refundable damage deposit
Indoor ice arenas
Sunday – Saturday, 8 a.m. – 10 p.m. FEE $255.80 per hour
ROC
ROC Ice arena Sunday – Saturday, 8 a.m. – 10 p.m. FEE $150.54 per hour,(resident) / $155.91 (non-resident) Turf Sunday – Saturday, 8 a.m. – 10 p.m. FEE $32.26 per hour (resident) / $48.39 (non-resident) Dry floor
Sunday – Saturday, 8 a.m. – 10 p.m. FEE $32.26 per hour (resident) / $48.39 (non-resident)
Half day (8 a.m. – 2 p.m. or 4 – 10 p.m.): $193.56 (resident) / $290.32 (non-resident) Full day (8 a.m. – 10 p.m.): $387.09 (resident) / $580.64 (non-resident) $60 food and beverage fee (events over 100 people)
Aquatic Park
Aquatic Park (Private Park rental) June 1 – July 31 DAYs TIME
M – F 8:30 – 10 p.m. Sa – Su 7:30 – 10 p.m. Pool rental rate: $425 per hour FEE Aqua obstacle course (Wibit): Additional $100 per hour
Aug. 1 – 25 DAYs TIME
M – Su 7:30 – 10 p.m. Pool rental rate: $425 per hour FEE Aqua obstacle course (Wibit): Additional $100 per hour
Gazebo DAYs TIME
M – Su 11 a.m. – 1:30 p.m., 2 – 4:30 p.m., 5 p.m. – 10 p.m. $35 per time (resident) / $45 (non-resident) FEE
*All rates include tax.
The Rec Center and ROC rights and responsibilities Thank you for your interest in holding your event in one of our facilities! To make your event a success, we ask that you and your guests follow these policies.
Making reservations
1. Call 952.924.2540 for facility availability. 2. Reservations will not be accepted over the phone. Please complete the rental application. 3. Mail, fax, or drop off your application form. See payment options for details.
General information
• The individual/group named in the agreement is responsible for the use of the facility and will accept responsibility for all damage to the property: Applicants must be 18 years of age or older. • The application must include set up time and clean up time. Groups will not be able to enter the facility prior to the rental time listed on the application. If a group ends its event prior to the end time of the reservation, no refund will be issued. • Smoking is prohibited on all city property.
Facility use
• The use of facilities will be limited to the times and spaces requested on the application. All activities must end with enough time to completely vacate the facilities by the approved time on the agreement and the closure of the facility (ROC – 11 p.m., Banquet Room – midnight, Gallery – 10 p.m.). • City and state fire and safety regulations must be followed at all times. Renters must comply with the following room maximum occupancies: ROC – 1,400 people, Banquet Room – 200 people, and Gallery Room – 50 people. • The city will not be responsible for loss of personal property when operations and recreation facilities are being used for a permitted activity. All groups must leave the facility and the caterer’s kitchen in the condition in which they were found. If damage occurs, it will be documented with photos, and any repair bills will be deducted from the damage deposit.
Set up and decorations
• Tables and chairs are available for use in the Banquet and Gallery Rooms. A limited number of tables and chairs are available at the ROC, for smaller events; Contact an event rental agency for additional tables and chairs. • Decorations can’t scratch, deface or harm walls, ceilings or floors; this includes use of heavy duty tape, staples and nails. • No confetti, piñatas, uncooked rice, birdseed or fogging machines are allowed in any facility. • No equipment or supplies may be left overnight. • Equipment may not be moved from one area to another unless specifically mentioned on the application and under the direct supervision of a city employee. Extra or unusual services must be identified in the application and may not be requested on the day of the event. • No open flames are allowed at the ROC.
Food and beverage
• Alcohol is allowed in the Banquet Room and the ROC. • At the ROC, the renter may hire any caterer that has a license to serve alcohol. • Renters or other vendors may not bring alcohol into or on any property of the The Rec Center. • Any food vendor may be used as long as they meet all Hennepin County food safety requirements. • Anything that does not fit in the trash receptacles provided on the premises must be removed by the renter.
Payment options
• T he application and rental fee may be returned via mail, fax (952.925.5663) or in person. Faxed applications must include a credit card number for payment. Applications will not be processed without the rental fee. • Make checks payable to the City of St. Louis Park.
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Cancellation and refund policy
• C ancellation requests must be received in writing from the rental applicant. • Cancellation requests received 60 days or more prior to the date of the event will receive a 50 percent refund. • No refunds will be issued for cancellation requests received less than 60 days prior to the date of the event.
If any of the above is not followed, the city may immediately end your event, keep the damage deposit, and may revoke the privilege to rent St. Louis Park facilities in the future.
The Rec Center and ROC rental request Applicant information Name/Organization
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Phone Tax exempt
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Email address No
Yes (attach ST3)
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Non-profit
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Event information Date
Estimated attendance
Rental start time
Rental end time
Event description
Will food be served?
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Food service provider and phone number:
Will alcohol be served?
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Must have a caterer licensed to serve alcohol (Please attach). No alcohol is allowed in the Gallery or in the ice rinks. At the cost of the renter, police may be required depending on the scope of the event.
Room Requested Banquet Room
Gallery
ROC
Public ice skating party
Banquet Room set-up request
Gallery set-up request
Number of round tables and chairs: (20 maximum/eight chairs per table)
Number of rectangular tables:
Number of rectangular tables: (for food serving) Room layout preference:
Number of chairs: Room layout preference:
Audio visual equipment ($50)
Audio visual equipment ($50)
Easels (maximum three)
Easels (maximum three)
Coffee pot(s) 40- or 60-cup
Coffee pot(s) 40- or 60-cup
Podium
Podium
Compostable food service items
Compostable food service items
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(charge based upon request)
Caterer’s holding kitchen ($50) ($700 refundable damage deposit)
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Private ice rental ROC set-up request Turf (March – May) Dry floor (May – October) Ice rental (November – March) Number of round tables: (Five maximum) Number of chairs (25 maximum) Audio visual equipment ($50) Compostable food service items (charge based upon request)
Caterer’s holding kitchen ($50) ($700 refundable damage deposit)
Disclaimer I have read the Renter’s Rights and Responsibilities, Cancellation and Refund Policy, and this contract statement. I understand that any agreement granted would be subject to the Renter’s Rights and Responsibilities for use of City of St. Louis Park Facilities included in this packet. I hereby agree that these rules shall be strictly observed. If these rules are not followed, the City of St. Louis Park may retain my damage deposit, in portion or in whole, and the privilege to rent a St. Louis Park facility may be revoked. I accept entire responsibility for the enforcement of these rules and agree to protect the St. Louis Park facilities and indemnify the City of St. Louis Park of any damage due to the use of the facility covered by this agreement. I also understand that this agreement may be revoked or canceled at any time, with or without cause, and that in the event of such revocation or cancellation, there shall be no claim or right to damages or reimbursement on account of any loss, damage or expense whatsoever. I further agree to protect, indemnify, save and hold harmless the City of St. Louis Park and its officers and employees from any and all claims, liabilities, damages or rights of action directly or indirectly growing out of the use of the facilities requested in this application. I understand that the City of St. Louis Park often takes pictures and video of facilities that are used for brochures and marketing in which I grant permission.
Signature of responsible applicant
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Damage deposit Damage deposit - Date paid
Police officer fee (if alcohol served)
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