Preservation Park 1233 Preservation Park Way • Oakland • CA 94612
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Why You'll Love This Place
A Here Comes The Guide Wedding Venue Review
- This eye-catching re-creation of a Victorian neighborhood, which occupies two blocks just steps from Oakland's City Center, feels like a romantic hideaway frozen in time, with landscaped grounds, period park benches, ornate wrought-iron fences, old-fashioned street lamps, and a bronze fountain from Paris.
- Nestled at the heart of the park you’ll find the Pavilion, a graceful bandstand framed by velvety lawns where ceremonies usually take place. 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.
- Indoor celebrations may be held in the 1890 Ginn House, which evokes an English country home, or the 1910 Nile Hall, a craftsman-style building with a sensational reception room boasting 30-foot ceilings, skylights, and a a theatrical lighting and sound system. Luckily, you don’t have to choose—you may opt to rent both houses, as they're connected by a spacious interior hallway.
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PRICES: What's this going to cost?
Rental Fee
- $4,000/event and up
- Rental fee varies depending on:
- Package chosen
- Type of event
Ceremony + reception packages include use of the Bandstand and Fountain circle, staffing and security, and a 30-minute rehearsal. They may be held Saturdays or Sundays 4–11pm.
- Standard – $4,000 | Includes everything above.
- Premium – $4,500 | Includes everything above, plus use of the dressing suite.
- Deluxe – $5,200 | Includes everything above, plus the dressing suite, sound system & mics, and a 2-hour time block for a rehearsal dinner.
Ceremony-only rentals start at $3,000, and may be scheduled Saturdays 8–11am or noon–3pm, or Saturday 3–6pm.
Capacity
| Indoors | Outdoors | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Ceremony | Seated | 150 | 300 |
| Cocktails, etc. | Standing | 200 | 500 |
| Reception | Seated | 150 | 300 |
| Meetings | Total meeting capacity for this venue is 150. | ||
CEREMONY CAPACITY: Ginn House holds 40 seated, Nile Hall 150 seated, and the Pavilion Area 150–300 seated guests.
EVENT/RECEPTION & MEETING CAPACITY: Various rooms hold 10–150 seated guests indoors. The Pavilion Area accommodates up to 300 seated.
Venue Details
Site Uses
- Ceremony
- Outdoor Ceremony
- Wedding Receptions
- Outdoor Reception
- Small Wedding
- Rehearsal Dinner
- Special Events / Parties
- Business Functions / Meetings
- LGBTQ+ Friendly
Essential Info
Price
$ • $$
Catering
Preferred list
Alcohol
In-house
Amplified Music
Indoors
Outdoors
Wheelchair Access
Wheelchair accessible
Availability
Year-round, daily, 8am–11pm. The outdoor Pavilion: May to mid-October.
Venue Type
Buildings & other settings available:
- Banquet Hall / Events Facility
- Garden
- Historic / Landmark Building
- Park
- Patio / Deck / Terrace
- Non-Profit
Venue Views
Peep the views you’ll enjoy from this venue!
- Cityscape
- Fountain / Water Feature
- Garden
- Landscaped Grounds
- Park
Services & Amenities
Feel like a VIP with these services and amenities:
Catering: select from preferred list
Kitchen Facilities: setup only
Tables & Chairs: provided, additional fee
Linens, Silver, etc.: provided by caterer
Restrooms: wheelchair accessible
Dance Floor: provided by outside vendor
Dressing Area: yes, additional fee
AV/Meeting Equipment: sound equipment, WiFi, microphones, flip charts
Parking: on-street, or city garage nearby extra fee
Accommodations: no guest rooms
Outdoor Night Lighting: street lamps
Outdoor Cooking Facilities: no
Cleanup: caterer or renter
View: gardens and fountain
Restrictions
But take note of the following limitations!
Alcohol: in-house, no BYO
Smoking: not allowed
Music: amplified OK
Wheelchair Access: yes
Insurance: liability required
Preservation Park
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