Wapato Park Pavilion
6500 S. Sheridan Ave.
Tacoma, WA 98408
(253) 404-3980
[email protected]
Wapato Park is ideal for medium to large size groups. Park amenities include a walking trail around the lake, a playground and an off-leash dog park.
Overview
Capacity: 55
2026 Pricing: $175/hr (Mon-Thurs); $225/hr (Fri-Sun)
Rental Time: 4 hour minimum
Availability: June – Sept
Cleaning fee: $185 – Non-refundable
Facility Rental ContractThe Pavilion is available for picnics, small parties and meetings. Rental customers have use of indoor and outdoor spaces include a deck overlooking the lake. There is no kitchen but there is a sink, counter space and electricity available upstairs. There is no heat in the building.
Amenities & Info
- Onsite Rental Monitor
- Chair lift available to provide 2nd floor access for guests with mobility concerns
- Additional Fees:
- $250 Refundable Damage Deposit
- $100 Alcohol Deposit
- $185 Cleaning Fee (non-refundable)
- $100 Alcohol Service Fee
- Hours: Available daily 10 am-dusk
- Tables and Chairs: Folding tables and chairs for 55 guests
- Restrooms: Two private restrooms inside the rental area
- BBQ’s and Stoves: No bbq. Kitchenette available upstairs (sink, counter, electricity)
- Electricity: Yes
- Water: Sinks on upper and lower levels
- Parking: Limited parking during the summer with 86 stalls in the main lot available.
- Alcohol: Allowed with Washington State issued banquet permit and must be served by licensed bartenders. Security required from beginning of alcohol service to end of rental, 4 hour minimum.
Rental Information
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Pavilion History
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The Wapato Park Pavilion was constructed in the late 1930s by the Works Progress Administration (WPA).
In February of 2005 the building sustained significant damage in a suspected arson fire. It was rebuilt consistent with the Master Plan for Wapato Park which eliminated the original bathhouse function but restored the building for use by summertime rental groups.
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Non-Emergency Assistance Phone Numbers
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During business hours:
Monday-Friday 9 am-5 pm
(253) 404-3980During closed hours: (includes national holidays)
Park Manager on Duty
(253) 305-1035For Emergencies call 911
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Pavilion Accessibility
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Wapato Pavilion Accessibility (rating 4)
- Parking: Accessible parking exists and provides a reasonable crushed gravel route to the shelter.
- Route: Route is crushed gravel, some sloped areas exceed 5%, and there may be natural tread disruptions.
- Tables: Tables are placed by the user to provide own seating arrangements. Transition from ground into pavilion is level.
- Amenities: Most amenities are in reach range; approach determined by room set up.
- Restrooms: Internal and external restrooms provided and marked accessible; restrooms are on accessible route.
- Rating note: Scale of 1 to 5, 1-low/5-high
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Pavilion Rental Advisory
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Pavilion Rental Advisory
Please be advised, your facility rental is for the pavilion only.The rental client and Parks Tacoma cannot reserve parking spaces or restrict other people’s activities in the park nearby unless the activities are illegal. Our parks are open for public use and your experience may include:
- Various forms of wildlife.
- Loud music or park patrons.
- Dogs running off-leash and/or dogs excessively barking.
- People enjoying the park in close proximity to your rental space.
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Picnic Shelter Rental Terms & Cancelation Policy
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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 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.
