Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, City Ordinances limit the size of outdoor gatherings to 25 people maximum. If you are looking to host a full capacity event in 2021, please contact Erin Kauffman at [email protected] for more details.
The Pavilion is a versatile 9000 sq. ft. covered space centrally located in Durham Central Park. This space can has been used for weddings, concerts, fundraisers, family reunions, the farmers’ market and more. Full day rentals include access to the bathrooms, water, electricity, and storage. Read more about renting the space for a full day event*
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*Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, outdoor gathering sizes are limited to 25 people. We are unable to host larger events until local and state ordinances allow for larger gatherings.
To meet community needs during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, we are able to offer affordable hourly rentals ($15-$25 per hour) of the Pavilion to groups of 25 or fewer. Possible uses include fitness and yoga classes, rehearsals, classes, small gatherings of family and friends.
Hourly rentals do not include access to the bathrooms, alcohol is not allowed, and the space can be reserved for a maximum of 4 hour blocks of time.
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Built in 2011, the Leaf provides an intimate gathering space on the east side of the park, adjacent to Mount Merrill and the Great Lawn. It is the perfect space for a wedding ceremony, birthday party, or family gatherings.
The Leaf is available to rent for 3 hour time blocks for flat rental rate of $50. Rentals of the Leaf do not include access to the bathrooms in the Pavilion. Alcohol is allowed with the proper permits.
Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, outdoor gatherings at the Leaf are limited to a maximum of 25 people.
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