Host Your Next Event at the Civic Garden Center
An urban, yet lush retreat, nestled in the middle of the city, immediately off I-71 and minutes from the University of Cincinnati, local hospitals and Downtown—the Civic Garden Center (CGC) is central Cincinnati’s best kept secret! Our unique space is perfect for gatherings such as:
Meetings
Birthday parties
Workshops
Reunions
Graduation parties
Baby and wedding showers
Lectures
Receptions
Corporate retreats
Why host at the CGC?
By hosting your event at the CGC, you’re directly supporting a nonprofit organization that’s served Cincinnati since 1942. But that’s not the only reason to choose the CGC!
Free use of our 6-ft x 2.5-ft tables, chairs and four high tops (or bring your own)
Any caterers permitted
Free parking on grounds and in Green Learning Station parking lot as well as additional parking nearby
Use of kitchen for prepping and staging food
On-site facilities staff during your event
Gardens, waterfall and walking paths throughout the grounds
What spaces are available?
When you rent the CGC, you have access to several unique spaces:
Auditorium:
1,125 square feet
Can be divided into two or three rooms using folding walls
Seating for 75 people at tables and chairs or up to 120 people theater-style
Stage and AV hookup
Patio and Pergola:
Seating for up to 50 people on the patio and up to 40 under the walkway pergola
Gardens:
Shade Garden
Serenity Garden with Waterfall Herb Garden
Rooftop Garden
Vegetable Garden
Children’s Garden
What can an event at the CGC look like?
We’re open to your creative vision! Here’s how past events have decorated and used our spaces:
Tours and Pricing
Rental fees are $150 per hour before 5pm and $250 per hour after 5pm.
We would be more than happy to talk with you about your event and show you our facilities. Please contact our Administrative & Facilities Manager, Stephanie Fransen, at 513-221-0981 or sfransen@civicgardencenter.org.