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Point Defiance Pagoda wedding celebration
Point Defiance Pagoda party
Point Defiance Pagoda 1

Contact Us

5801 Trolley Ln.
Tacoma, WA 98407

Directions
(253) 404-3980

Capacity:

200

Starting Price:

$330

Parking:

72 spaces

Inspired by Japanese architecture when it was built in 1914, the Pagoda and its surrounding gardens are a signature of Point Defiance Park. Serene pools, a waterfall, a picturesque footbridge, cherry trees, azaleas and rhododendrons surround the Pagoda on its perch above Puget Sound.

Overview

Capacity:

  • 130 with tables and chairs
  • 200 with chairs only

4-hour minimum

The Pagoda is a signature setting for your special event.

2026 Rental Rates

  • Friday – Sunday: $385/hour
  • Monday – Thursday: $330/hour
  • Pagoda Lawn: $450 flat fee (June – September only)

Open House every third Wednesday of the month from 4:30-7:00 pm (excluding holidays).

An opportunity to see the Pagoda’s indoor spaces and to get your rental questions answered!

Rental Information

Rental Spaces and Amenities

Rental Spaces

  • Large main hall. Includes 2 dressing rooms upper level kitchen
  • Executive Conference Suite (as add-on)
  • Lower Level Kitchen (as add-on)

Main Hall Amenities

  • Two dressing rooms
  • Black folding chairs
  • Tables:
    • 60″ round tables
    • 36″ bistro tables
    • 8′ and 6′ rectangular tables
  • Complimentary Parking: two ADA spaces, approx. 72 vehicles can park on surrounding surface streets, limited overflow parking in general Point Defiance Park parking areas
  • Fully ADA accessible
  • Kitchen: refrigerator, freezer, warmer, sink, and microwave
  • Alcohol allowed in designated areas (with banquet permit and licensed bartender)
  • Projector and audio access (additional charge for A/V)
  • Wi-Fi
  • Handheld wireless microphone
  • Restrooms: one available upstairs, with additional downstairs
  • Heated facility

Executive Conference Suite

  • Large conference table and chairs
  • Access to adjoining kitchen

Lower Level Kitchen

  • Refrigerator, freezer, sink, and microwave

Extra Amenities to Rent

  • 10 3ft. round white resin outdoor tables- $5 each
  • 100 white, folding resin outdoor chairs- $1 each

Decorations, Rental Attendant

Decorations

No tape, staples, or pushpins on walls and floors please. Any damage done to the building is the renter’s responsibility. Candles in enclosed containers only.

Special Service

A rental attendant will remain onsite throughout the duration of your event.

Rental Fees

Main Hall

  • Friday – Sunday: $385/hour
  • Monday – Thursday: $330/hour

Additional required fees

  • Cleaning Fee: $185
  • Alcohol Service Fee: $100
  • Damage Deposit: $500
  • Alcohol Deposit: $250
  • Security Fee: required from beginning of alcohol service to end of rental, 4 hour minimum

Add-ons

  • Pagoda Lawn: $450 flat fee plus $150 damage deposit
  • A/V: $95 flat fee
  • Executive Conference Suite: $75 flat fee
  • Lower Level Kitchen: $75 flat fee

Rental Terms & Cancelations

Terms

Reservations are taken up to 12 months in advance. The minimum 4 hour rental fee is required at the time of reservation if made more than 90 days in advance of event date. If rental is booked within 90 days of event, all fees are due at time of booking.  Decorating/set-up and clean-up must be completed within the contracted rental time. All events are required to dismiss by midnight.

Any additional event related fees must be paid, along with banquet permit (if serving alcohol), is required at least 90 days prior to the scheduled event.

Signed rental paperwork is due within 2 weeks of booking.

Cancelations

Cancelation requests received 90 days, or more, prior to the contracted facility rental date will receive a 100% refund of fees paid, less a cancelation fee. For cancelation requests received 60-89 days prior to the contracted facility rental date, minimum facility rental fees will be retained. All fees paid above that amount will be refunded.  No refunds are given for cancelations within 60 days of the rental date or due to inclement weather conditions.

Date Change

Changes to contracted event date will be accommodated up to 90 days before your contracted event date, when possible, based on facility/staff availability and will be subject to a change fee. Date changes requested less than 90 days prior to your event will be considered on a case-by-case basis and additional fees may apply.  Time changes will be accommodated on a case-by-case basis and may be subject to change fee.

All changes and cancelations must be made in writing.

Pagoda Floor Plan

Pagoda Floor Plans

Main Floor Layout Basement Layout

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