Como Park West Picnic Grounds
St Paul, MN 55103
Outdoor & Garden Venues in Minneapolis, Minnesota
We list 15 outdoor & garden venues in Minneapolis ready to host your next corporate event. Each is verified with photos, capacity, and reviews. Submit a single quote request to hear back from up to 3 venues in 24 hours.
Como Regional Park
1199 Midway Pkwy, St Paul, MN 55118
This 450-acre public space features a zoo, lake, golf course, gardens & multiple picnic pavilions.
Mill Ruins Park
102 Portland Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55401
City park built around a historic old mill, featuring interpretive signs, walking & biking paths.
Lake Nokomis Park
4955 W Lake Nokomis Pkwy, Minneapolis, MN 55417
Popular park providing sailing, paddlesport rentals, concessions, a community center & playground.
Boom Island Park
724 Sibley St NE, Minneapolis, MN 55413
Riverside park featuring a playground, a boat dock & restrooms, plus walking/biking paths.
Wabun Picnic Area
4655 46th Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55406
Recreation area offering four picnic shelters, a wading area, playground, disc golf & trails.
Pavilion #3
Coon Rapids, MN 55433
The Green at North Loop Green
350 N 5th St, Minneapolis, MN 55401
Park Rental Shelter
13001 Technology Dr., Eden Prairie, MN 55344
BF Nelson Park
434 NE Main St, Minneapolis, MN 55413
Como Midway Picnic Pavilion
1199 Midway Pkwy, St Paul, MN 55103
This designated picnic area in Como Park features multiple pavilions with seating for large groups.
Washburn Fair Oaks
200 E 24th St, Minneapolis, MN 55404
Relaxing neighborhood park peppered with trees & benches also offers views of the downtown skyline.
Columbia Park
800 Columbia Pkwy, Minneapolis, MN 55418
Theodore Wirth Pavilion
3275 Glenwood Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55405
Mary Merrill Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board Headquarters
2117 West River Rd N, Minneapolis, MN 55422
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Meeting-planner FAQs for Minneapolis
Common questions for booking corporate events in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
What's the typical capacity range for outdoor & garden venues in Minneapolis?
One of the 15 outdoor & garden venues on this page publishes room capacities: its largest room seats 75. Capacity also depends on layout — theater seating fits more than banquet rounds, and a room's largest number is its tightest one. Specify your guest count and event format in your quote and we'll surface the right matches.
Are catering and AV included in outdoor & garden venues quotes?
It varies. Some Minneapolis outdoor & garden venues bundle in-house catering, AV, and event staff into the rental. Others operate venue-only and let you bring preferred vendors. Each listing notes its model when claimed; for un-claimed listings, ask in your quote and venues will detail what's included.
What do outdoor & garden venues in Minneapolis cost?
We don't print one. Not one of the 15 outdoor & garden venues on this page publishes a rate to us, so any figure here would be invented. Venue pricing moves with the date, the day of the week, the headcount, and whether the room carries a food-and-beverage minimum, so the only real number is the one the venue quotes you. Send your date and guest count and up to 3 Minneapolis venues reply with theirs.
Can I get parking, AV, accessibility, and other logistics info upfront?
Yes — these are standard items in any Minneapolis venue quote. When you submit a quote request, mention any specific needs (wheelchair access, AV requirements, parking for X guests, valet, etc.) and venues will address each in their response.
What's the cancellation policy for outdoor & garden venues in Minneapolis?
Each venue sets its own, and we hold no contract terms for any of the outdoor & garden venues on this page, so there is no deposit or refund figure for us to quote. Ask the venue in writing for the deposit amount, the payment schedule, and what is refundable at each point before your date, and get all three before you sign.
Do Minneapolis outdoor & garden venues accommodate hybrid (in-person + virtual) events?
Most modern Minneapolis outdoor & garden venues support hybrid setups with built-in livestreaming, dedicated bandwidth, and AV teams. If hybrid is essential to your event, mention it in your quote — venues will confirm AV capacity, bandwidth, and any related tech fees.
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