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Facility RentalsFor more information, visitwaterfrontgardens.org/rentalor scan QR codeWaterfrontGardens.orgRental Type Time / Day of Week Rate$500$2,000Not availableWaterfront Botanical Gardens Incorporated is a 501(c)(3)nonprofit organization. Our Federal Tax ID Number is 61-1297238. 10/24 Waterfront Botanical Gardens reserves the right to ask a visitor to leave for inappropriate or offensive behavior. WeddingNon-Wedding EventNon-Wedding EventNon-Wedding EventGraeser - Big Room OnlyNon-Wedding EventGraeser - Big Room OnlyNon-Wedding EventGraeser - ConferenceRoom OnlyNon-Wedding Event Graeser – ConferenceRoom Only*Peak Season is April 1-October 312pm–12am (10hrs)ALL DAYS2pm-12am (10hrs)Friday, Saturday, Sunday4pm-12am (8hrs)Monday-Thursday8am-4pm (8hrs)Monday-Thursday8am-4pm (8hrs)Friday, Saturday, Sunday8am-4pm (8hrs)Monday-ThursdayFriday, Saturday, Sunday $6,500$4,500*Peak Season:Off Season:FAQS AND RENTAL RATESAdditional items:150+ people: +$500 to accommodate additional staffSecurity: $40/hr after 5PM for every hour on premisesFrances Newman Alden Learning Center: $1,000 add-on to existing event. Forstandalone rental, availability and pricing varies. Contact us for details.Learning Garden Tent: +$1,000 added onto existing event onlyCredit/debit processing fee: 3.4% Kentucky sales tax: 6% Refundable damage deposit: $500 for weekday events; $1,000 for all evening and weekend events Discounts: 10% for 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations and military Dance floor required for indoor spacesAdditional upgrades available by request. Fees will apply.Catering: Waterfront Botanical Gardens works with a list ofapproved caterers to ensure an exceptional diningexperience. Please visit waterfrontgardens.org/rental forthe full list. All alcohol must be handled and served byinsured bartenders with a state-issued liquor license. $6,500$4,500*Peak Season:Off Season: $4,000$1,500*Peak Season:Off Season:Firearms:Weapons and firearms are not permitted at the Waterfront Botanical Gardens. This includes the grounds, buildings, parking lots, and other facilities of the property.Photography:Professional photography that is not part of a facility rentalrequires an annual permit and must be scheduled in advance.All photography sessions must happen during our regularvisiting hours. Photographers and guests are expected tofollow all rules, including no standing or posing in gardenbeds, flowers, or against trees. There is no space to changeclothes or prepare, so please come camera-ready.Smoking/Vaping:WBG is a tobacco-free environment. Smoking, vaping, and e-cigs are not allowed anywhere on the property.Pets:No pets allowed. In accordance with federal law and the Americans with Disabilities Act, service dogs and miniature horses are permissible within the Gardens provided they are controlled (leashed) and do not enter garden beds and damage the plant collections. Therapy and comfort animals do NOT meet the definition of a service animal and thus are not permitted on Gardens property.Other Restrictions:For your safety and to protect our plants, please stay onon designated paved pathways and patio areas. Do notwalk or step in mulched or planted garden beds. Pleaseleave flowers and plants for everyone to enjoy, and donot collect or remove seeds, flowers, fruits, plant labels,etc.Do not wade, swim, or climb in fountains or on rocks.For their safety, please supervise children at all times.One adult should accompany every five children.Renters will be held liable for any damage to WBGproperty.Waterfront Botanical Gardens is not responsible for anylost, stolen, or missing items.We care about the environment; please dispose of wastein recycling bins when appropriate. Do not litter. $1,300$1,000*Peak Season:Off Season:Special Rates during local events and Gardens AglimmerFor Wedding or Non-Wedding Events during Derby week or related festivals andevents, or featuring our holiday lights, please contact us. Rental Inquiry Form

72” ROUND TABLES AND CHAIRS 36” ROUND COCKTAIL OR CAFÉ TABLES 6’ LONG TABLESFor more information, visitwaterfrontgardens.org/rentalAre you looking for an elegantwedding venue, a memorablelarge event space, or acorporate meeting locationwith a stunning backdropWaterfront Botanical Gardensoffers all this and more for bothindoor and outdoor events. The Gardens are convenientlylocated near downtownLouisville and easily accessiblefrom major interstates andRiver Road.?The Graeser Family Education Center allows up to 250 guests for a large, seated dinner andfeatures a conference room and catering preproom. The conference room seats up to 12 guestsand may be utilized for small meetings, a “greenroom” for brides or musicians, and can even hosta dinner buffet. This building’s glass exterior wallsprovide stunning views of the Gardens, allowingyou to enjoy the outdoors any time of year, rainor shine.This facility is equipped with audio-visual systems to meet the needs of corporate events,meetings, weddings, and dinner parties.Waterfront Botanical Gardens provides afunctional setting for a presenting speaker orpresentation, including a podium and 96"television. Indoor rentals also include: Waterfront Botanical Gardens’ outdoor plazas include our West Plaza and South Plaza. The West Plaza offers unique views of the Louisvilleskyline and features a Water Wall which serves as the perfect frame for an outdoor ceremony. Our South Plaza features the Rounsavall FamilyFoundation Plaza Fountain, creating a wonderfulsetting for a cocktail reception or dancing. Guestswill also be able to enjoy the Beargrass CreekPathway which features a waterfall and woodedgarden. The plaza capacity is 350. Outdoor/plazafurniture must be rented.The Frances Newman Alden Learning Centermay be rented as an add-on to the GraeserFamily Education Center or Plazas. Availabilityand pricing varies for standalone rentals. Pleasecontact us to learn more.

72” ROUND TABLES AND CHAIRS 36” ROUND COCKTAIL OR CAFÉ TABLES 6’ LONG TABLESFor more information, visitwaterfrontgardens.org/rentalAre you looking for an elegantwedding venue, a memorablelarge event space, or acorporate meeting locationwith a stunning backdropWaterfront Botanical Gardensoffers all this and more for bothindoor and outdoor events. The Gardens are convenientlylocated near downtownLouisville and easily accessiblefrom major interstates andRiver Road.?The Graeser Family Education Center allows up to 250 guests for a large, seated dinner andfeatures a conference room and catering preproom. The conference room seats up to 12 guestsand may be utilized for small meetings, a “greenroom” for brides or musicians, and can even hosta dinner buffet. This building’s glass exterior wallsprovide stunning views of the Gardens, allowingyou to enjoy the outdoors any time of year, rainor shine.This facility is equipped with audio-visual systems to meet the needs of corporate events,meetings, weddings, and dinner parties.Waterfront Botanical Gardens provides afunctional setting for a presenting speaker orpresentation, including a podium and 96"television. Indoor rentals also include: Waterfront Botanical Gardens’ outdoor plazas include our West Plaza and South Plaza. The West Plaza offers unique views of the Louisvilleskyline and features a Water Wall which serves as the perfect frame for an outdoor ceremony. Our South Plaza features the Rounsavall FamilyFoundation Plaza Fountain, creating a wonderfulsetting for a cocktail reception or dancing. Guestswill also be able to enjoy the Beargrass CreekPathway which features a waterfall and woodedgarden. The plaza capacity is 350. Outdoor/plazafurniture must be rented.The Frances Newman Alden Learning Centermay be rented as an add-on to the GraeserFamily Education Center or Plazas. Availabilityand pricing varies for standalone rentals. Pleasecontact us to learn more.

72” ROUND TABLES AND CHAIRS 36” ROUND COCKTAIL OR CAFÉ TABLES 6’ LONG TABLESFor more information, visitwaterfrontgardens.org/rentalAre you looking for an elegantwedding venue, a memorablelarge event space, or acorporate meeting locationwith a stunning backdropWaterfront Botanical Gardensoffers all this and more for bothindoor and outdoor events. The Gardens are convenientlylocated near downtownLouisville and easily accessiblefrom major interstates andRiver Road.?The Graeser Family Education Center allows up to 250 guests for a large, seated dinner andfeatures a conference room and catering preproom. The conference room seats up to 12 guestsand may be utilized for small meetings, a “greenroom” for brides or musicians, and can even hosta dinner buffet. This building’s glass exterior wallsprovide stunning views of the Gardens, allowingyou to enjoy the outdoors any time of year, rainor shine.This facility is equipped with audio-visual systems to meet the needs of corporate events,meetings, weddings, and dinner parties.Waterfront Botanical Gardens provides afunctional setting for a presenting speaker orpresentation, including a podium and 96"television. Indoor rentals also include: Waterfront Botanical Gardens’ outdoor plazas include our West Plaza and South Plaza. The West Plaza offers unique views of the Louisvilleskyline and features a Water Wall which serves as the perfect frame for an outdoor ceremony. Our South Plaza features the Rounsavall FamilyFoundation Plaza Fountain, creating a wonderfulsetting for a cocktail reception or dancing. Guestswill also be able to enjoy the Beargrass CreekPathway which features a waterfall and woodedgarden. The plaza capacity is 350. Outdoor/plazafurniture must be rented.The Frances Newman Alden Learning Centermay be rented as an add-on to the GraeserFamily Education Center or Plazas. Availabilityand pricing varies for standalone rentals. Pleasecontact us to learn more.

Facility RentalsFor more information, visitwaterfrontgardens.org/rentalor scan QR codeWaterfrontGardens.orgRental Type Time / Day of Week Rate$500$2,000Not availableWaterfront Botanical Gardens Incorporated is a 501(c)(3)nonprofit organization. Our Federal Tax ID Number is 61-1297238. 10/24 Waterfront Botanical Gardens reserves the right to ask a visitor to leave for inappropriate or offensive behavior. WeddingNon-Wedding EventNon-Wedding EventNon-Wedding EventGraeser - Big Room OnlyNon-Wedding EventGraeser - Big Room OnlyNon-Wedding EventGraeser - ConferenceRoom OnlyNon-Wedding Event Graeser – ConferenceRoom Only*Peak Season is April 1-October 312pm–12am (10hrs)ALL DAYS2pm-12am (10hrs)Friday, Saturday, Sunday4pm-12am (8hrs)Monday-Thursday8am-4pm (8hrs)Monday-Thursday8am-4pm (8hrs)Friday, Saturday, Sunday8am-4pm (8hrs)Monday-ThursdayFriday, Saturday, Sunday $6,500$4,500*Peak Season:Off Season:FAQS AND RENTAL RATESAdditional items:150+ people: +$500 to accommodate additional staffSecurity: $40/hr after 5PM for every hour on premisesFrances Newman Alden Learning Center: $1,000 add-on to existing event. Forstandalone rental, availability and pricing varies. Contact us for details.Learning Garden Tent: +$1,000 added onto existing event onlyCredit/debit processing fee: 3.4% Kentucky sales tax: 6% Refundable damage deposit: $500 for weekday events; $1,000 for all evening and weekend events Discounts: 10% for 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations and military Dance floor required for indoor spacesAdditional upgrades available by request. Fees will apply.Catering: Waterfront Botanical Gardens works with a list ofapproved caterers to ensure an exceptional diningexperience. Please visit waterfrontgardens.org/rental forthe full list. All alcohol must be handled and served byinsured bartenders with a state-issued liquor license. $6,500$4,500*Peak Season:Off Season: $4,000$1,500*Peak Season:Off Season:Firearms:Weapons and firearms are not permitted at the Waterfront Botanical Gardens. This includes the grounds, buildings, parking lots, and other facilities of the property.Photography:Professional photography that is not part of a facility rentalrequires an annual permit and must be scheduled in advance.All photography sessions must happen during our regularvisiting hours. Photographers and guests are expected tofollow all rules, including no standing or posing in gardenbeds, flowers, or against trees. There is no space to changeclothes or prepare, so please come camera-ready.Smoking/Vaping:WBG is a tobacco-free environment. Smoking, vaping, and e-cigs are not allowed anywhere on the property.Pets:No pets allowed. In accordance with federal law and the Americans with Disabilities Act, service dogs and miniature horses are permissible within the Gardens provided they are controlled (leashed) and do not enter garden beds and damage the plant collections. Therapy and comfort animals do NOT meet the definition of a service animal and thus are not permitted on Gardens property.Other Restrictions:For your safety and to protect our plants, please stay onon designated paved pathways and patio areas. Do notwalk or step in mulched or planted garden beds. Pleaseleave flowers and plants for everyone to enjoy, and donot collect or remove seeds, flowers, fruits, plant labels,etc.Do not wade, swim, or climb in fountains or on rocks.For their safety, please supervise children at all times.One adult should accompany every five children.Renters will be held liable for any damage to WBGproperty.Waterfront Botanical Gardens is not responsible for anylost, stolen, or missing items.We care about the environment; please dispose of wastein recycling bins when appropriate. Do not litter. $1,300$1,000*Peak Season:Off Season:Special Rates during local events and Gardens AglimmerFor Wedding or Non-Wedding Events during Derby week or related festivals andevents, or featuring our holiday lights, please contact us. Approved Vendors List

Facility RentalsFor more information, visitwaterfrontgardens.org/rentalor scan QR codeWaterfrontGardens.orgRental Type Time / Day of Week Rate$500$2,000Not availableWaterfront Botanical Gardens Incorporated is a 501(c)(3)nonprofit organization. Our Federal Tax ID Number is 61-1297238. 10/24 Waterfront Botanical Gardens reserves the right to ask a visitor to leave for inappropriate or offensive behavior. WeddingNon-Wedding EventNon-Wedding EventNon-Wedding EventGraeser - Big Room OnlyNon-Wedding EventGraeser - Big Room OnlyNon-Wedding EventGraeser - ConferenceRoom OnlyNon-Wedding Event Graeser – ConferenceRoom Only*Peak Season is April 1-October 312pm–12am (10hrs)ALL DAYS2pm-12am (10hrs)Friday, Saturday, Sunday4pm-12am (8hrs)Monday-Thursday8am-4pm (8hrs)Monday-Thursday8am-4pm (8hrs)Friday, Saturday, Sunday8am-4pm (8hrs)Monday-ThursdayFriday, Saturday, Sunday $6,500$4,500*Peak Season:Off Season:FAQS AND RENTAL RATESAdditional items:150+ people: +$500 to accommodate additional staffSecurity: $40/hr after 5PM for every hour on premisesFrances Newman Alden Learning Center: $1,000 add-on to existing event. Forstandalone rental, availability and pricing varies. Contact us for details.Learning Garden Tent: +$1,000 added onto existing event onlyCredit/debit processing fee: 3.4% Kentucky sales tax: 6% Refundable damage deposit: $500 for weekday events; $1,000 for all evening and weekend events Discounts: 10% for 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations and military Dance floor required for indoor spacesAdditional upgrades available by request. Fees will apply.Catering: Waterfront Botanical Gardens works with a list ofapproved caterers to ensure an exceptional diningexperience. Please visit waterfrontgardens.org/rental forthe full list. All alcohol must be handled and served byinsured bartenders with a state-issued liquor license. $6,500$4,500*Peak Season:Off Season: $4,000$1,500*Peak Season:Off Season:Firearms:Weapons and firearms are not permitted at the Waterfront Botanical Gardens. This includes the grounds, buildings, parking lots, and other facilities of the property.Photography:Professional photography that is not part of a facility rentalrequires an annual permit and must be scheduled in advance.All photography sessions must happen during our regularvisiting hours. Photographers and guests are expected tofollow all rules, including no standing or posing in gardenbeds, flowers, or against trees. There is no space to changeclothes or prepare, so please come camera-ready.Smoking/Vaping:WBG is a tobacco-free environment. Smoking, vaping, and e-cigs are not allowed anywhere on the property.Pets:No pets allowed. In accordance with federal law and the Americans with Disabilities Act, service dogs and miniature horses are permissible within the Gardens provided they are controlled (leashed) and do not enter garden beds and damage the plant collections. Therapy and comfort animals do NOT meet the definition of a service animal and thus are not permitted on Gardens property.Other Restrictions:For your safety and to protect our plants, please stay onon designated paved pathways and patio areas. Do notwalk or step in mulched or planted garden beds. Pleaseleave flowers and plants for everyone to enjoy, and donot collect or remove seeds, flowers, fruits, plant labels,etc.Do not wade, swim, or climb in fountains or on rocks.For their safety, please supervise children at all times.One adult should accompany every five children.Renters will be held liable for any damage to WBGproperty.Waterfront Botanical Gardens is not responsible for anylost, stolen, or missing items.We care about the environment; please dispose of wastein recycling bins when appropriate. Do not litter. $1,300$1,000*Peak Season:Off Season:Special Rates during local events and Gardens AglimmerFor Wedding or Non-Wedding Events during Derby week or related festivals andevents, or featuring our holiday lights, please contact us. Photography Permit Details