Facility Rentals

For individuals or businesses seeking a unique, historic and inspiring venue, Glen Echo Park will make your special event a memorable one for you and your guests.

Spanish Ballroom

The beautifully restored 1933 Mediterranean style Art Deco building, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, is a formal and glamorous venue for wedding receptions, large corporate gatherings, private dance parties, bar/bat mitzvahs, and school events. The Spanish Ballroom is available to rent throughout the year, but as the Ballroom is neither heated nor air conditioned, peak rental times are from April through June and September through October.

Ballroom can hold up to 450 people for a dinner and a dance. It has a maximum capacity of 800.
Large stage with baby grand piano
Sound and lighting system
Grand lobby and majestic promenades

Bumper Car Pavilion

The Bumper Car Pavilion was built in 1923 during the amusement park era of Glen Echo Park. This versatile facility offers great views of the Park and is a unique setting for small to medium-sized wedding receptions, bar/bat mitzvahs, and corporate events. The Bumper Car Pavilion is available to rent throughout the year, but as the Pavilion is neither heated nor air conditioned, peak rental times are from April through June and September through October.

The Pavilion can hold up to 200 people for a dinner and a dance and up to 350 for a standing reception.
Stage with sound system
Adjustable clear plastic side curtains

Ballroom Annex

An addition to the historic Spanish Ballroom, this newly renovated space boasts maple wood floors with air conditioning and heating. The Annex is an ideal space for events such as adult birthday parties, rehearsal dinners, business meetings and other smaller private events. Its proximity to the Spanish Ballroom and Bumper Car Pavilion makes it a great spot for a private party combined with a social dance in either of our dance halls for additional entertainment.

The Ballroom Annex can hold up to 100 people
Climate-controlled year round
In-house sound system
Connected to the Spanish Ballroom with its own separate entrance

Arcade Building

The rebuilt Art Deco building offers a convenient and functional setting for children's birthday parties, small gatherings, corporate meetings and luncheons.

Single classrooms accommodate 25-30 guests
Double classrooms accommodate 50 or more guests
Rooms equipped with long tables, chairs, and sinks

Catering

If you plan on catering your event, a catering company from our approved list must be chosen. Approved caterers are:

Capital Q
Dahan Caterers
Main Event Caterers
Matters of Taste
Occasions Caterers
Ridgewells
Windows Catering

More Information

Glen Echo Park has many other venues that can accommodate open-air picnics, company picnics and retreats, adult birthday parties and other special events. For more information regarding facility rentals, download our Facility Rentals FAQ and Facility Rentals Pricing documents.

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Contact Us

Whether planning a child’s birthday party, an informal gathering of 20 or a formal dinner for 600, our staff will be pleased to assist you with scheduling your event. Contact Emily Mah at 301.634.2233 or rentals@glenechopark.org.