Prospect Park Picnic House
Limited services venue
The venue will provide the space, plus a few extras.
Full wedding (ceremony and reception) pricing
Starting at $3,500 for off-peak dates, and $4,500 for peak dates
Guest capacity
Up to 175 seated guests
About this venue
The Picnic House in Prospect Park is a charming and historic building in the heart of Brooklyn's premier park. With scenic views of the 90-acre Long Meadow, outdoor spaces for ceremonies and cocktails, floor-to-ceiling windows, hardwood floors and a working wood fireplace, it provides a bucolic setting for your perfect day. The Picnic House can be tailored for every taste and budget, and is a blank canvas to create the ideal wedding no matter what the season. The Picnic House comfortably seats 175 guests for dinner and dancing or 240 for a cocktail-style event.
Our event spaces
- Picnic House Indoor Space
- Picnic House Outdoor Space
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Available services that can be provided by Prospect Park Picnic House
Services & amenities
- Clean up
- Dance floor
- Event rentals
- Liability insurance
- Pet friendly
- Service staff
- Wheelchair accessible
- Wifi
Transportation & access
- Wheelchair accessible
Rentals
- Standard Chairs
Reviews
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5.0 (1 review)
The Picnic House in Prospect Park
We have been catering at The Picnic House for more than two decades. It's the only space I know that is beautiful 12 months a year. In the snow it's glorious. In the summer sun it's a day in the park. In the rain it's beautiful. I also love the staff, always courteous and kind. Viva la picnic
The Picnic House comfortably seats 175 guests for dinner and dancing or 240 for a cocktail style event with limited seating.
-On site for duration of event. -Opens the building for set-up. -Greets and directs vendors and deliveries. -Maintains building conditions and lighting throughout event. -Lights and maintains the wood-burning fireplace. -Oversees general cleanliness of space including patio and balcony area. -Supervises vendor breakdown to insure terms of rental contract are maintained. -Supervises House Staff.
Clean the space prior to the event so that it is prepared for the vendors to occupy. -Greets guests as they arrive. -Monitors the property throughout the event. -Maintains restroom supplies and cleanliness throughout event. -Assists with transportation at the end of the event by referring to local transportation or car services.
The Picnic House provides (20) 60" round tables (seat 8-10 people) and 175 wood garden chairs. We also provide the following: -(10) 7' tall x 5' wide white wood folding screens (3) 5'x3' tables (3) 8'x3' tables upright piano with bench (tuned upon request, for an additional fee) (2) large coat racks with hangers (1) wood podium (4) 30-gallon garbage cans firewood (when requested in advance)
Our exclusive caterers will provide or arrange to rent: linens, china, glassware, flatware, and all necessary serving, preparation, and kitchen equipment. They can also arrange additional furniture rentals (some past requests include: high-top cocktail tables, lounge furniture, banquet-style tables).
For outdoor ceremonies, amplified sound is not permitted. Extension cords are not permitted outdoors. Amplified sound is permitted inside the rental space; the acoustics are great.
Yes! Many brides and grooms choose to hold ceremonies indoors at the Picnic House. They often choose to stand in front of the French doors (open or closed) that overlook the balcony, or on the elevated stage in front of our working fireplace. Our exclusive caterers are experienced in quickly transforming the room while your guests enjoy cocktails and hors d'oeuvres.
Outdoor ceremonies are held on the lawn south of the Picnic House. The Picnic House is handicapped accessible from this area.
All events at the Picnic House, whether they include an outdoor ceremony or not, must procure a Special Events permit. We will assist you in filing your permit application.
There is limited free public parking available at the Litchfield Villa lot, a short walk from the Picnic House. In addition, renters receive ten vehicle permits that allow drivers (including vendors and deliveries) to drive on closed Park roads and park in the lot just outside the Picnic House.
Yes. We believe hiring one of our exclusive caterers will ensure a seamless event. The caterers on our list are experienced with the Picnic House and represent a variety of cuisines, styles and price points. Off-list caterers are not permitted.
No. Other than our caterers, preferred vendors are recommended but not required. For your convenience, we have curated a list of Vendors We Love. These florists, photographers, and other vendors can help you achieve your vision for your special day.
Yes, we have two approved caterers able to accommodate clients who wish to host a Kosher wedding meal: Ben Sion Kosher Catering and Simply Divine.
Since we book only one event each day, you can choose whatever time you prefer to have your wedding. You may choose any 8hrs between 8 am and 1 am. Typically, the first 2hrs are used for the caterer to set up and the last hours to clean, so weddings usually last 5hrs. It is also possible to extend your rental beyond 8hrs at the cost of $400 each hour. Catering company may have additional fees.
Yes, for most months, events held Tuesday through Friday are priced lower than weekend rates.
Yes! The Picnic House is open year-round, fully heated, and even has a working wood fireplace. The stage in front of the fireplace makes a lovely setting for a winter wedding ceremony. The roads and paths surrounding the Picnic House are routinely cleared of snow, so your guests will be able to walk from the parking lot as in the warmer months.
It all depends on your taste. The Picnic House offers an outstanding view of Prospect Park, which can be equally beautiful covered in snow, when the leaves are changing color or bustling with summer energy. The Picnic House is fully heated and air conditioned, and the room is equipped with high-powered ceiling fans and all the windows and doors may be opened, so it is very comfortable year-round.
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