Inspired by Japanese architecture when it was built in 1914, the Pagoda is the focal point of Point Defiance Park’s Japanese Garden.
Point Defiance Pagoda
Capacity:
130 with tables and chairs
200 with chairs only
4-hour minimum
The Pagoda is a signature setting for your special event.
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.
RENTAL RATES
Friday – Sunday: $350/hour
Monday – Thursday: $300/hour
Pagoda Lawn: $400 flat fee (June – September only)
OPEN HOUSE
Third Wednesday of every 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 Spaces and Amenities
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Rental Spaces and Amenities
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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
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Decorations, Rental Attendant
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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.
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Rental Fees
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Main Hall
Friday – Sunday: $350/hour
Monday – Thursday: $300/hourAdditional required fees
- Cleaning Fee: $185
- Alcohol Service Fee: $100
- Damage Deposit: $500
- Alcohol Deposit: $250
- Security Fee: $50/hour (required from beginning of alcohol service to end of rental, 4 hour minimum)
Add-ons
- Pagoda Lawn: $400 flat fee
- A/V: $95 flat fee
- Executive Conference Suite: $60 flat fee
- Lower Level Kitchen: $60 flat fee
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Rental Terms & Cancelations
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Terms
Reservations are taken up to 12 months in advance. The minimum 4 hour rental fee is required at the time of reservation. 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), and signed rental contract is required at least 90 days prior to the scheduled event.
Cancelations
If the renter initiates a cancelation in order to receive a 100% refund, the cancelation notice must be received in writing a minimum of 90 days prior to the event. A 50% refund is allowed when a cancellation is received 89-60 days prior. No refunds will be allowed less than 60 days of the contracted rental date, or made due to weather or seasonal conditions not initiated by Parks Tacoma.
Date Change
Date change requests may be granted for up to 6 month prior to the original contracted facility rental date without penalty and subject to facility availability.
Date change requests made with less than 6 months’ notice prior to the contracted facility rental date are subject to a $250 change fee and subject to facility availability. Additional fees apply for each date change made.
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Pagoda Floor Plan
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Pagoda Floor Plans
Main Floor Layout Basement Layout