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Wedding & Weekend Special Events

The River Center’s unique site provides you with a variety of outdoor set-up options
  • The River Center may be the perfect place for your corporate or another special event. The Barn provides a covered space for business functions, fundraisers, and holiday parties, while the grounds offer an inviting natural setting. Docent-led Ranch House tours may be added to your rental by request.

  • Rental of the grounds are available without the barn Monday - Friday for special events excluding weddings. Weekend rentals may not be split between the grounds and barn but include the entire site.
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Capacity:
250 guests maximum including event personnel.
Time Frame:
8:00 am to 11:00 pm. All events must end by 10 pm, clean-up/teardown must be completed by 11 pm. The rental time frame includes your set-up and take-down/clean-up time. All rental equipment must be removed on the night of the event. Prior day setup and/or following day takedown is not permitted. No exceptions to these time frame policies are allowed.
Note: The rental time begins when the first service person arrives and ends when the trash is disposed of, and the final person exits the site. Be sure to plan adequate time for your designated team to clean up at the end of the event. Events may not extend past 11 pm. Please be considerate by adhering to your scheduled access times.
Non-Contracted Hours: If renters are still onsite for any reason after 11 pm, an additional charge of double the normal hourly rate for Barn & Grounds will be due in full hourly increments, plus additional security fees, if applicable.
A Barn and Grounds Rental Includes Access to These Areas:
  • Barn w/ Interior Restrooms
  • Kremen Event Area
  • Circle Drive
  • Patton Shade Arbor
  • Picnic Area
  • Shared Catering Kitchen (kitchen includes large work areas/counter space, and a regular refrigerator (available upon request). There are no cooking facilities at the River Center.)
  • Shared Public Use of Parking and Restrooms (During open hours)
  • Access to the fully-furnished luxurious and Historic Riverview Ranch House is available for an additional fee.

Pricing

50 -100 Guests Estimated Price

$2,270 +/-

• 50% deposit of rental fee: $1,000• Final payment of rental fee: $1,000• Refundable Damage and Cleaning Deposit (Not Including in above total): $500• Minimum Security Guard Fees: $120.00+• ($30/hour/guard, one guard per 50-100 guests, with a required minimum of four hours).• Access to the Ranch House, if applicable: $150+
100 - 250 Guests Estimated Price

$2,390 +/-

• 50% deposit of rental fee: $1,000• Final payment of rental fee: $1,000• Refundable Damage and Cleaning Deposit (Not Including in above total): $500• Minimum Security Guard Fees: $240.00+($30/hour/guard, two guards per 100-250 guests, with a required minimum of four hours).• Access to the Ranch House, if applicable: $150+

Rental Process

To ensure you are completely prepared, use our checklist and timeline to guide you throughout the rental process. This list only applies to events taking place in the barn or on the grounds at any time Monday - Friday. Renters are welcome to start crossing things off this three-step checklist as soon as they would like. However, all requirements must be met 30 days prior to the scheduled event. Please use this form for your reference. Enjoy your planning!
Calendar of Special Events
☐ Click here for date availability. Please note, that date availability is subject to change daily without notice.
☐ Reservations are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis, up to two calendar year in advance of the rental date. A signed Rental Agreement and deposit payment are required to secure your reservation. No date holds without deposit and/or completed paperwork.
☐ To ensure your date is open, discuss specifics, or receive assistance completing paperwork, please email our Rental Events Manager at JLuviano@riverparkway.org with your availability to set up an appointment.
Renter will be provided with a payment link upon confirmation of date availability.
Download Important Information Sheet
Step 1:Reserve Your Date
☐ 50% deposit of rental fee (If the rental date is scheduled less than thirty (30) days away, all balances are due upon completion of the Rental Agreement) ☐ Signed Facilities Rental Agreement ☐ Signed River Center Rental Event Policy ☐ Review Facilities Cleanup Checklist
Fill out pertinent sections, sign the highlighted areas, and return the form to the Rental Events Manager at JLuviano@riverparkway.org
Rentals Agreement Form
Note: Not all platforms support interactive fillable forms. If unable to fill in a pdf form electronically, you may also print, fill in, sign the forms by hand, and scan/email it to the Rental Events Manager.
Optional Step: 3 Months Prior to Your Event
☐ Schedule a Free 1 hr., Ceremony Rehearsal ☐ Schedule a Free 1 hr., Vendor's Meeting/ Final Planning
Step 2: Due 30 Days Prior to Your Event
All balances due, including ☐ Balance of rental fees/ Final payment ☐ Damage and Cleaning Deposit (if applicable) ☐ Security Guard Fees ☐ Ranch House access fees (if applicable) Miscellaneous:☐ Proof of Certificate of Liability Insurance ☐ Diagram of the setup ☐ Timeline of your event (if applicable) ☐ Vendor list contact information ☐ Areas of use (indicated on map)
Obtain a Certificate of Liability Insurance
Step 3: Before and After the Rental
☐ Periodic check-in with staff on-site during and after the event
☐ Remove trash from event areas to on-site trash bins/ enclosure
☐ Restore the site to the previous condition
☐ Review and sign the Facilities Cleanup Checklist at the conclusion of your event with staff on site
☐ Damage and Cleaning Deposit refund follow-up (if applicable)
Maps & Diagrams