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CURRENT RESERVATION PROCESS FOR LOWE PARK
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Lowe Park Arts & Environment Center
Located within the confines of beautiful Lowe Park, 4500 N 10th Street, the Arts and Environment Center is a multi-use facility that is managed by the Parks and Recreation Department. This non-smoking facility offers several options to accommodate groups of many different sizes. Room rentals are popular for graduation parties, birthday parties, anniversaries, weddings, baby showers, family gatherings, business meetings, concerts, workshops, and much more.
Kitchen Facilities—Use of the kitchen is included only with rental of Hickory and use of the kitchenette (refrigerator, microwave and sink) is included only with rental of Red Oak. A projector is available for use with rental of a room, but is a first-come, first-served basis. A microphone is also available for use with rental of The Oaks room.
You can make reservations online.
- Events with alcohol require an alcohol permit to be completed and approved for an additional non-refundable $50 fee
- Weekend rates start at 4 p.m. on Friday
- The Arts & Environment Center is a non-smoking facility
- In the event of a cancellation, at the request of the renter, a refund in the amount of 50% of the rental fee shall be refunded
| Additional Fee | Fee |
|---|---|
| Alcohol Permit (Requires additional paperwork) Note: No kegs or hard liquor, Alcohol not allowed at graduation party rentals |
$50 |
| Outside Wedding (Use of grounds w/ set-up, not including Amphitheater) Note: Renters must furnish own chairs & tables for outdoor use |
$150 |
| Projector (Must bring own device to display your media) |
$50 |
| Wired Microphone (The Oaks Room only) |
$27.50 |
| Wireless Microphone (The Oaks Room only) |
$27.50 |
| TV w/Cart |
$50 |
| ROOM RENTAL INFORMATION | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| ROOM | CAPACITY | TIME(S) | FEE |
| Hickory |
60 people 9 round tables |
Weekdays-- 4 p.m.-10 p.m. Additional Hour (Before 9 a.m. OR After 10 p.m.) |
$200 $150 |
| Red Oak |
48-64 people 8 round tables |
Monday-Thursday--9 a.m.-3 p.m. Monday-Thursday--4 p.m.-10 p.m. Additional Hour (Before 9 a.m. OR After 10 p.m.) |
$200 $200 $150 |
| White Oak |
48-64 people 8 round tables |
Monday-Thursday--9 a.m.-3 p.m. Monday-Thursday-4 p.m.-10 p.m. Additional Hour (Before 9 a.m. OR After 10 p.m.) |
$200 $200 $150 |
| Red & White Oak |
90-120 people 15 round tables |
Weekends--9 a.m.-3 p.m. Weekends--4 p.m.-10 p.m. Weekends--All Day Additional Hour (Before 9 a.m. OR After 10 p.m.) |
$300 $300 $500 $150 |
| Sunburst |
40 people 10 square tables |
Weekdays--After 4 p.m. Minimum of three hours |
$20/hour |
| Hickory & Sunburst |
100 people 9 round tables 10 square tables |
Weekends--9 a.m.-3 p.m. Weekends--4 p.m.-10 p.m. Weekends--All Day |
$300 $300 $500 |
| Whole Facility |
350 people 220 people seated |
Weekends--9 a.m.-3 p.m. Weekends--4 p.m.-10 p.m. Weekends--All Day (8 a.m.-11 p.m.) |
$750 $750 $1,500 |
| Available Rooms | |
|---|---|
| Red Oak Room | |
| White Oak Room | |
| Red & White Room | |
| Hickory Room | |
| Sunburst Room | |