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Carondelet Park is a beautiful place to hold a wedding. The rolling hills, lakes and fountains are surround by large trees that provide a picturesque setting for weddings at any time of the day.
The Park Division has two locations to rent for wedding ceremonies in Carondelet Park.
The large Boathouse and the small pagoda on the edge of the lake provide a beautiful location to exchange vows. The Boathouse has a roof but the windows are open, providing an escape from the elements but not from the heat or cold. The center of the Boathouse measures 25 feet (width) by 35 feet (length). The north and south wings are 12 feet (width) by 29 feet (length).
The pagoda on the lake is large enough to accommodate a small wedding party.
Both can be rented for $500 for four hours during the hours the park is open...6 a.m. to 10 p.m. There is electricity available at the Boathouse but not at the pagoda on the lake.
The Music Stand is the building to the southeast of the Boathouse. It consists of the main building, which is 30 x 13 feet and has a roof but no walls. A patio is connected to the south side of the building and it is 37 x 23.
There is a small covered pavilion on the east of the Music Stand that is 31 x 20 feet. It is a good place to barbecue or to use to set-up food.
The Music Stand, shelter and the patio also rent for $500 for four hours ... pick four hours between 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. Electricity is available at the Music Stand.
It is suggested that the couple visit the park and inspect all of the facilities.
Rental Information
The rental fee for use of the Boathouse is $500 for four hours (6 a.m. to 10 p.m.). The fee includes use of one of the pagodas on the lake edge. Electricity is available.
The rental fee for the use of the Music Stand and the small covered pavilion is $500 for four hours...6 a.m. to 10 p.m. The Music Stand is 30 x 13 feet with an outdoor patio area of 37 x 23 feet. The shelter is 31 x 20 feet. Electric is available at the Music Stand.
Only wedding ceremonies can take place at the Boathouse or Music Stand. No receptions can be held.
No tables, chairs, or other equipment is included in the rental fee.
A security deposit in the amount of $500 is required for rental of the Boathouse or Music Stand for a picnic. This check will be deposited and held to insure that all conditions of the permit are followed. It will be forfeited in the event of damage to park property, missing or damaged park equipment, or failure to leave the park in a clean condition. The permittee will be billed for any damage and/or excessive cleanup required not covered by the security deposit.
No insurance certificate is required for wedding ceremonies.
An insurance policy of property damage in the amount of $50,000 and liability insurance in the amount of $100,000 for injury to one person and not less than $300,000 to two or more persons in each accident is required for the use of the Boathouse or Music Stand for a picnic. The certificate of insurance must be an original copy and must include the following statement: "The City of St. Louis and its employees and agents are additional insureds, and also the Board of Police Commissioners for the City of St. Louis and its employees and agents acting within the scope and course of their employment are additional insureds. All parties acting under this permit are additional isureds."
The insurance certificate is obtained from a private insurance company. It insures you and the City of St. Louis in the event someone is hurt and sues.
Park sites rented for wedding ceremonies and receptions are accepted in "as is" condition. The Park Division will provide its usual cleanup the day before the event, but cannot guarantee the condition of the site when you arrive. If special cleaning is desired on the day of the reservation, it is recommended that a private cleaning service be hired. Decorations and/or equipment must be removed immediately following the event.
The Permittee must make arrangements to pick up any trash, litter or debris from the park grounds generated during the course of the event. All trash is to be bagged and removed from the park immediately following the event.
Tents are permitted as long as they can be put up and taken down the same day. They must be anchored in the grass, not on the sidewalk, patio or asphalt.
The fountain in the lake cannot be turned on and off for events.
Live music and/or other amplified sound is permissible as long as it is not so loud that it would disrupt other park users and neighborhood residents.
Any equipment needed in conjunction with an event at a city park should be rented from a private source. The city has limited resources with regard to equipment. Equipment must be delivered and picked up the same day as the event. Failure to remove equipment will result in additional rental fee charges.
You are permitted to use your own vendors or caterers to provide food, beverages, liquor, etc., provided that all necessary permits/licenses are obtained.
Storage of equipment/materials in parks is not permitted.
For rental information, call the Parks Division at (314) 289-5344.
To check the availability or make a reservation for Carondelet Park:
call 314 289-5344.
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.)
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