The Jewel Box has undergone a $3.5 million renovation, which enables it to be used for a wide variety of events including dinners, parties, meetings as well as wedding ceremonies and receptions.

The 11-month renovation included replacing the mechanical systems and adding air conditioning so it will be comfortable in the summer months. A catering area and new restrooms have been built so the building can be used for many special events. The balcony along the front of the building can hold a speaker's stand or can be set-up for food service.

The floral display area includes a large fountain and water feature that can be removed so the entire floor area can be used for events. Tables can be placed along the sides or the middle of the Jewel Box.

The permanent floral displays are supplemented with seasonal flowers from the city’s greenhouses grown and planted by the Flora Conservancy of Forest Park.

The Jewel Box can accommodate 160 people for a seated dinner or 250 people for a reception.

The floor plan for the Jewel Box can be changed to accomodate a variety of events.

The rental fee and time slots available include the following:

SPECIAL DISCOUNT:
If an event time slot at the Jewel Box has not been booked and the date is three months or less away, the rental fee will be discounted as follows:
Fridays & Saturdays (6 p.m. to Midnight) - From $2,500 to $1,500
Sundays Through Thursdays (5 p.m. to 10 p.m.) - From $1,200 to $600
Contact 289-5389 to check availability. It cannot be checked online.

Tables and chairs are included in the rental fee. Jewel Box staff will provide access to 20 round tables and 160 chairs.

All events at the Jewel Box must be catered by a company from our authorized caterer's list.

Click here for the list of authorized caterers.

The caterer or other representative is responsible for the setup and placement of tables and chairs. All equipment must be set out and taken down within the rental time. Any other equipment needed such as microphones, extension cords, podiums, sound systems, etc., should be rented from a private source. Table clothes, linens, silverware, etc., are not provided.

In addition to the rental fee, a $500 security deposit is required. The security deposit will be forfeited in the event of damage to park property, missing or damaged park equipment, failure to leave the Jewel Box in a clean condition, and/or failure to comply with the rules and conditions stated in this contract.

An insurance certificate of property damage in the amount of $50,000 and personal liability insurance in the amount of not less than $100,000 for injury to one person and not less than $300,000 to two or more persons in each accident is required. The certificate must be an original copy and must be received by the Parks Department six months prior to the event.

To check the availability or make a reservation for the Jewel Box:
call 314 289-5389. The Jewel Box phone is 314 531-0080.
Availability cannot be checked online.

To make arrangements in person, come to the Parks Department:
5600 Clayton Avenue
In Forest Park
(Directions: Take I-64 (Highway 40) to the Hampton Avenue exit. Make a right turn into the park. Follow the road to the right until you get to a stop sign. Go straight and the Parks Department office is on the left.)

Rental fees for use of the Jewel Box are not refundable. Regular bookings must be made in person at the time the reservation is made and the full rental fee will be due at this time. The contract for discounted bookings must be signed and the rental fee paid for within 5 working days after a reservation has been made or the date will be released.

Cleanup is required immediately following the event within the rental period. All trash is to be bagged and placed in the dumpster behind the Jewel Box. The sinks in the catering area should be wiped clean with no food particles left behind and any trash generated by the caterer is to be disposed of and removed from the Jewel Box. It will be the rental party/caterer's responsibility to clean the tables and chairs and return them to the storage area. Floors are to be swept clean and mopped.

All activity related to your event must occur within your selected rental time including any setup of equipment. Keep this in mind when deciding times to put on your invitations.

Candles are allowed if the flames are enclosed in a glass rose bowl, hurricane lamp or the like.

The storage of any equipment or other accessory items belonging to the users is not permitted. The Jewel Box is not responsible for any equipment or other items left behind.

Smoking is not permitted in any part of the Jewel Box at any time. Sand ash bins are placed outside the main entrance.