Des Moines Beach Park Event Center

Located in Des Moines, Washington, the wedding venue options at Des Moines Beach Park Event Center show off the beauty of the Pacific Northwest throughout. Just yards away from the majestic Puget Sound, this seaside property has a view of the Olympic Mountain Range visible from the altar. The discreet location surrounded by forest will give you the privacy to enjoy the sunset with your guests.

Facilities and Capacity

Des Moines Beach Park Event Center offers multiple distinct venue options to suit a range of guest list sizes. The open lawn space of the Beach Park Meadow can give up to 300 guests the chance to see you wed against the backdrop of the Puget Sound. Beach Park Auditorium gives couples over 3,700 square feet of floor space with enough room to seat up to 360 people. The interior boasts elegant stained glass windows, cathedral ceilings with exposed wood beams, and a 450-square-foot stage for the head table or entertainment. The Dining Hall has a rustic aesthetic for weddings with up to 175 guests. It features a commercial kitchen ideal for caterers, large windows, and a sprawling staircase facing the beach for scenic photoshoots. The Field House, built in 1939, is one of Washington State’s few full log cabins, and includes maple flooring and a decorative stone fireplace. It’s surrounded by lush green fields, a spacious park, and a small playground for the younger gueststo keep themselves entertained. For smaller ceremonies, the Founders Lodge has floor-to-ceiling windows to give a panoramic view of the meadow, sea, and mountains. With enough space to accommodate 80 guests, it features French doors opening to a wraparound deck, and two small side rooms for the wedding parties. Lastly, the Activity Center has a large concrete patio for outside receptions with a rose garden and running fountain. Inside is adorned with beautiful wood flooring for up to 120 guests, and a brick fireplace to make the couple feel right at home. Additional places on site include picnic shelters and a spacious gazebo ideal for either photoshoots or cocktail hours.

Services Offered

The team at Des Moines Beach Park Event Center will provide chairs, tables, and linens for your guests, and will take care of setup and takedown. The site is pet-friendly, and provides onsite parking with wheelchair accessibility and shuttle services. Couples are more than welcome to have outside vendors, and caterers can have full access to the kitchen amenities on the property.