Providence Parks

RENTAL RATES

January, February, & March
Monday-Thursday $3,500
Friday-Sunday $4,000

April through December
Monday-Thursday $6500
Friday / Sunday $7,000

Holidays $1,500.00 overtime staffing fee

Current Providence Residents 10% off with proof of ID and as contracting party

Caterers Tent Required for all foodservice events $500.00

CAPACITY

LAKESIDE PAVILION
Theater Seating 300
Reception/Dinner/Dance 180
Available April through November

BOTANICAL CENTER CONSERVATORY and MEDITERRANEAN ROOM
Theater Seated Capacity of 150
Reception/Dinner/Dance 80 (Mediterranean Room only)

Website disclaimers

RWP Botanical Center and Lakeside Pavilion

Current Rental Information

The Botanical Center accommodates up to 80 guests for a seated dinner. For events with 81 to 150 guests, the Lakeside Pavilion is available seasonally from approximately the end of April through November 1. Events may use the Botanical Center for a ceremony and cocktail hour, followed by dinner and dancing in the Pavilion.

The rental includes five hours for a reception-only event or five and one-half hours for a ceremony and reception. One private event is scheduled per evening.

A licensed and insured caterer with full staff onsite is required. Caterer access begins at 3:30 p.m. and includes two hours for setup and one hour for breakdown. Tables, chairs, dance floors, linens, china, glassware, and all other rental items must be provided by the caterer or another approved vendor.

Rental Rates and Required Fees

January through March: $4,000

May through December: $7,000

Providence resident discount: 10% with valid identification; the Providence resident must be the contracting party.

Parking-lot security: $340

Catering tent fee: $500

Please contact ParksEvents@providenceri.gov regarding April availability and pricing.

Prices, times, capacities, and availability are subject to change and are not confirmed until the rental agreement is fully executed.

Monday-Thursday
Resident $1,800
Non-Resident $2,100.00
Non-Profit RI $1,250.00
Non-Profit Out of State $1,500.00

Friday + Sunday
Resident $2,400.00
Non-Resident $2,700.00

Saturday
Resident $3,000.00
Non-Resident $3,300.00

Holiday
Resident $3,400.00
Non-Resident $3,700.00

Day Meeting Hourly Rate
$200.00

Extra 30 Minutes
$550.00

Ceremony Fee
$400.00

Weekdays
4 Hours or Less/4-9 Hours
Full Building-Closed to Public $300/$400
Meeting Space $150/$200
Studio Gateway Garage $100/$150
Outdoor Courtyard $40/$80
Total Package – Building, Studio Garage, Outdoor Space $484/$747

Weekends
4 Hours or Less/4-9 Hours
Full Building-Closed to Public $500/$650
Meeting Space $250/$325
Studio Gateway Garage $200/$275
Outdoor Courtyard $100/$150
Total Package – Building, Studio Garage, Outdoor Space $840/$1,120

Fitness Class Rental
90 Minutes $75

Early Open (7am) $50
Late End (Past 9pm) $100/hour
Security Guard $40/hour
Microphone and 2 PA Speakers $75
Street Parking Reserved $40/hour

The Museum of Natural History and Planetarium offers rental options for private receptions, celebrations, corporate gatherings and other special events. The unique exhibit spaces are best suited for reception-style gatherings that allow guests to mingle and explore the Museum.  Contact mnhinfo@providenceri.gov to learn more about rental options and availability.

Standard Museum Rental Rates
Weekday (Monday–Thursday): $1,350 / up to 4 hours
Weekend (Friday–Sunday): $2,000 / up to 4 hours
Additional time: $300 / hour
Meeting Space | Education Center
$250 per hour, Subject to availability.
Holiday & Holiday Weekend Rentals
Rentals on holidays and holiday weekends are subject to availability and will require additional fees.

Setup and breakdown must occur within the rental period. Rates may vary based on event needs and access to additional spaces, including the planetarium. Click here for more information.

Full Rink Rental $250.00/hour
Small Pavilion $40.00/hour
Large (heated) Pavilion $65.00/hour
Rental Room $100/hour

Facility Rental $2,000

Park Laborer $45/hour
Rink Supervisor $75/hour

Site Rental
Event Attendance:
1-100 $250
101-250 $500
251-1000 $1,000
1001 or more $2,000
Site Filming $500

Damage Clean Up Deposit
Event Attendance:
1-500 $1,000
501-2500 $2,000
2501-5000 $3,000
5001-10,000 $4,000
10,000 or more $5,000

Trash Removal
$70 per hour for two men at a minimum of four hours

Supervisor/Manager 
$60 per hour

Electrician
$70 per hour

Small Parks Events Tier 1
Mon- Fri from 8:30am- 4:30pm
Resident $100.00
Non- Resident $150.00

Small Parks Events Tier 2
Events not taking place on weekdays between 8:30-4:30pm
or require some special assistance
Resident $250.00
Non- Resident $300.00

Special Parks Events
Resident (1-10000 people) $1000-$5000
Non-Profit Resident (1-5000 people) $275-$1,100
Walkathon/Run Resident (1-10000 people) $500-$4,000
Non-Resident (1- 10000 people) $1000-$10,000
Non-Profit Non-Resident (1-5000 people) $650-$3,900
Walkathon/Run Non-Resident (1-10000 people) $1000-$4,000

Electricity $70+ Per worker/ 4 hour minimum
Application Fee $20
Trash Removal Fee $35+ Per hour/per worker/ 4 hour minimum
Supervisor $60+ Per hour/per worker
Maintenance Fee $35+ Per hour/per worker/ 4 hour minimum
Park Rangers $35+ Per hour/per worker/ 4 hour minimum

Photography- One Hour
$100.00