Lakefront Park Pavilion

The Lakefront Park Enclosed Pavilion is available for rental year-round. On our reservation website, you can view current availability and book an event. We are currently accepting reservations for this building through March 31, 2025.

At 9AM of the second Tuesday of the year, rental dates will be released for April 1 of that year – March 31 of the next year. This date in 2025 is January 14.

Rental Fees:

A $300 damage deposit check is due for all rentals
Monday - Thursday dates: $175/day Resident; $350/day Non-Resident
Friday - Sunday dates: $350/day Resident; $500/day Non-Resident

CANCELATIONS AND REFUNDS

Permit holders will receive a full refund, less 10% of the rental fee, if reservation is cancelled 14 or more days prior to reservation date. If cancelled less than 14 days prior, no refund will be issued. Cancellations can be made by phone or by email.

FAQs

Can I have a food truck at my event?
Food Trucks are currently permitted in Lakefront Park if they abide by the following regulations:
- NEW IN 2024: All food trucks serving in Prior Lake must register with the City. Trucks will need to provide the City with their current license to serve and insurance information. Please contact the City Clerk for more information, hsimon@priorlakemn.gov
- Must know and abide by all State statues, ordinances, rules, and regulations pertaining to food service.
- Must provide own generator to power their truck and water supply.
- Must be parked in a parking lot stall, that is not a handicap stall, and not on any trails/sidewalks, grassy areas in the park and not blocking any parking lot or park entrances.
- Must remove all food packaging related trash from the park.
- If a food truck intends to sell alcohol, they must contact the City Clerk for permit at least 30 days before the event. City Clerk, 952-447-9805.
Can I have alcohol at my event?

Consumption and display of beer, cider and wine is permitted in the City parks and Park Shelters. No hard liquor is permitted in City parks or Park Shelters. No sale or distribution of alcohol as part of a commercial transaction is permitted in City parks or park shelters except by the holder of a valid liquor license and with prior written approval from the City Manager. All beverages must be served in cans, plastic bottles, or plastic cups only. NO GLASS! Please refer to the City Parks ordinance with any questions.
Can I see inside the building before my event?

Yes. Join us for an upcoming Rental Open House, please RSVP and browse dates on SignUpGenius.

This is a great opportunity to visit the space, take photos, measurements and ask question to help with your event planning.
Does the Pavilion have WiFi and AV equipment?

The facility does have WiFi, the password is posted in the kitchen.

The pavilion has a smart tv with HDMI cables in the main gathering space. Sound is projected from the tv.
How many tables are there?

8 round tables with 5 chairs at each table will be set up upon your arrival. You will find additional round tables and chairs in the mechanical room and banquet tables can be found in the kitchen room.

Total tables and chairs:

10 round tables, 60"

4 banquet tables, 8' long

60 chairs (for indoor use only)

12 square 46" picnic tables under the covered outdoor patio.
What amenities are in the kitchen?

The concession area has a NEW residential fridge with freezer, sinks, plenty of outlets and counter space.
When can I access the building?

Rentals are from 8AM-11:59PM accessing the building out side of your rental date period is prohibited. If you would like to decorate the day before your event, you will need to reserve that date as well.

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