Event Spaces

Many Options for Weddings & Private Occasions

Host your next event in Lafayette Park!

The Square is an idyllic location for weddings, parties, or intimate gatherings.

Lafayette Park is said to be the oldest park west of the Mississippi River. It is located in the heart of Lafayette Square, St. Louis’ first historic district. See for yourself why so many people say Lafayette Park is the most beautiful park in the city!

Kern Pavilion

The Kern Pavilion

Also known as “the boathouse,” Kern Pavillion has been recently restored and available for rent.

Call the St. Louis Park Department for reservation

The Betsy Cook Pavillion

Weddings are often held on the restored bridge over the grotto, and the bands play during the summer at the Betsy Cook Pavillion.

Call the St. Louis Park Department for reservation

Neighborhood Private Dining

Neighborhood event and private dining spaces include:

A rich history.

Lafayette Square is one of St. Louis’s most vibrant historic neighborhoods, known for its restored Victorian homes and Lafayette Park, the city’s oldest public park, established in 1836. Once a post–Civil War enclave for St. Louis’s elite, the area declined after the 1896 tornado but was revitalized beginning in the 1970s when residents launched preservation efforts. Designated the city’s first historic district in 1972, Lafayette Square today blends architectural beauty, community spirit and a deep connection to St. Louis’s past.