Preservation Park
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668 13th St. at Martin Luther King Jr. Way
Oakland, CA 94612
Contact: Barbara Ackerman
Phone: 510/874-7580
www.preservationpark.com
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Why We Like This Place
Occupying two blocks just a heartbeat away from Oakland’s City Center, Preservation Park is an eye-catching re-creation of a Victorian neighborhood. Sixteen Victorian homes have been beautifully restored and colorfully painted. The setting has been further enhanced with period park benches, ornate wrought-iron fences, old-fashioned street lamps and a bronze fountain from Paris.
The Park’s social center is the Pavilion, a graceful bandstand where ceremonies usually take place. While the bride and groom exchange vows on stage, their guests, seated on the lawn just below them, can appreciate the lovely landscaping and vintage architecture that surrounds them. Outdoor receptions are held in the adjacent Fountain Circle, a circular plaza with a large two-tiered fountain topped by the moon goddess Diana at its center. There’s plenty of room for a band, or you could have an outdoor buffet on either side of the Pavilion.
If you’re planning an indoor reception, two houses just off the Fountain Circle are available. The Ginn House, circa 1890, features two delightful light and airy parlors reminiscent of those in an English country home. Nile Hall, circa 1911, is a craftsman-style building with a sensational space for a grand and elegant party. It has a 30-foot-high ceiling, skylights, multiple windows, a stage and a theatrical lighting and sound system. This room is well designed, with soft colors, nice detailing and attractive appointments—and enough space to accommodate an extensive guest list. You can reserve one or both houses, as they’re connected by a spacious interior hallway.
The Park is not only popular for weddings, it’s hosted a wide range of events. When you reserve the outdoor spaces, the entrance gates are closed to cars so you and your guests can savor the feeling of having this charming “town” all to yourselves. For a remarkable glimpse of old-time Oakland, pay a visit to Preservation Park—it’s well worth the trip.
Capacity
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Max. Seated Indoors: 200 Max. Seated Outdoors: 300 |
Max. Seated Indoors: 150 Max. Seated Outdoors: 300 Max. Standing Indoors: 200 Max. Standing Outdoors: 1000 |
Max. Seated: 150 |
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Fees & Deposits
A $500 deposit is required to secure your date. The rental fee is payable 120 days prior to the event. The fee for Nile Hall is $1,200; for Nile Hall plus the Ginn House, the fee is $1,875. The rental fee for the outdoor Pavilion Area is $950–1,450 without setup. If you rent the Pavilion Area in conjunction with Ginn House and Nile Hall, the fee is $625 without setup.
Availability
Year-round, daily, 8am–11pm. The outdoor Pavilion, May to mid-October.
CateringChoose From ListBYO AlcoholProvidedSites UsesCeremoniesWedding Receptions Special Events, Parties Business Functions/Meetings Rehearsal Dinners Services/AmenitiesCatering: select from preferred list,or BYO-licensed, extra charge Kitchen Facilities: setup only Tables & Chairs: provided, extra fee outdoors Linens, Silver, etc.: provided by caterer Restrooms: wheelchair accessible Dance Floor: CBA Bride's Dressing Area: CBA Meeting Equipment: sound equipment, VCR, DVD, DSL, microphones, flip charts Parking: on-street or City garage nearby Accommodations: no guestrooms Telephone: no Outdoor Night Lighting: yes Outdoor Cooking Facilities: no Cleanup: caterer View: gardens and fountain |
Amplified MusicIndoorsOutdoors Wheelchair AccessWheelchair AccessibleSite ViewsFountain/Water FeatureGarden Garden Patio/Courtyard Landscaped Grounds Park Site TypeHistoric/Landmark BuildingBanquet/Events Facility Park Garden RestrictionsAlcohol: provided, no BYOSmoking: outside only Music: amplified OK Wheelchair Access: yes Insurance: may be required |
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