Phoenix parks and facilities are a great place to hold a wedding. The facilities listed below are popular Phoenix Parks and Recreation Department locations for weddings. Please call the number listed for each facility for availability. There also are several reservable picnic areas throughout the Phoenix parks system. Most park picnic areas are not reservable and are available only on a first-come, first-served basis.
Reservations for picnic areas or ramadas:
Large groups should notify department staff when using the park to facilitate scheduling. There may be restrictions regarding liquor, music and other activities within the park. For a listing of parks, please visit our Parks webpage.
Reservable sites are available at North Mountain Park, South Mountain Park/Preserve, Papago Park, Encanto Park, Hance Park and Steele Indian School Park.
For general information, please call the Parks and Recreation information line at 602-262-6862.
Encanto Park Club House
2605 N. 15rh Ave.
(15th Avenue and Encanto Blvd)
Reservation Line: (602) 261-8993
e-mail address: encanto.park.reservation@phoenix.gov
Staffing: $40 an hour. One staff required for group up to 100, two staff needed if group size is over 100 or if event runs past 8:00pm
Maximum amount of people:175
Off-Duty Police may be required
Facility fee: $1,200 @ eight hours, $150 additional hour
Deposit required: $200
Liquor is allowed with permit and off-duty officer
Music is allowed inside the building
On site parking
Facility Hours: Mon-Thurs 7:00 a.m.-12:00 midnight, Saturdays 7:00 a.m.-12:00 midnight, Fridays and Sundays closed.
Outdoor Space: Ampitheather Island
Monday-Sunday from 5 a.m.-11 p.m.
Free of charge
Heritage Square
115 North 6th Street
(N.W. corner of 7th Street and Washington Street)
Res. (602) 262-5071
Facility fee: Lath House: $ 1000 for eight hours, $ 125 per additional hour; entire plaza
$1,200 for eight hours, $ 150 per additional hour;
Rosson House Wedding 2 hours for $500, plus docent fees: 30 people or less only. Docent fees $10 per hour per docent. 2 docents required.
Deposit: Minimum $ 250
Staff fee: $ 16 per hour for events over 100
Liquor is allowed
300 maximum
Music is allowed/sound restrictions
Off site parking
Visit the park website
Irish Cultural Center
1106 North Central Avenue
(Adjacent to Hance Park)
Res. 602-258-0109
Facility fee: Fri/Sat $ 1,250 for six hours, $ 100 per additional hour, Sun $ 1,000 for six hours, $ 100 per additional hour (week days are lower)
Deposit required: $ 500
Staff fee: $ 25 per hour per 100 participants
Damage fee (refundable) $ 150
Set-Up fee: $ 200
Security fee: $ 40 per hour per 100 participants
Liquor is allowed
120 maximum/300 courtyard
Music is allowed
Parking on/off site
Visit the center website
Japanese Friendship Garden
1125 North 3rd Avenue
(Located within Margaret T. Hance Park)
Res. 602-228-0650
Only available for wedding ceremony/no receptions allowed.
Facility fee: (FRI –SAT) $ 425 @ hour, two hour min. (SUN – THURS ) $ 275 @ hour, two hour min.
Deposit: $ 300
Staff fee required
No liquored allowed
150 maximum
Music is allowed
Parking on/off site
Visit the Japanese Garden Website
Valley Garden Center
1809 North 15th Avenue
15th Avenue, bounded by Coronado and Holly Streets
Res. (602) 252-2120
www.Valleygardencenter.org
The Valley Garden Center is nestled in the historic Encanto Park neighborhood centrally located for easy access from all parts of the Valley. This lovely facility has a variety of meeting options ranging from banquet rooms to lush garden settings. There are several rate packages available to meet your wedding plans. To schedule an appointment, please call (602) 252- 2120.