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The Prospect Park Boathouse
The Prospect Park Boathouse
Wedding ceremony
Wedding ceremony
Loreto Caceres Photography
Loreto Caceres Photography
Reception area
Reception area
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Photo by Sashabphoto
Loreto Caceres Photography
Loreto Caceres Photography
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Photo by Sojourner society
Ceiling
Ceiling
Bridge
Bridge
Sketch of the boathouse
Sketch of the boathouse
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Photo by Sojourner society
Vegetables
Vegetables
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Photo by Sojourner society
Cookies for a cause
Cookies for a cause
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Photo by Sojourner society
Grace & grit floral
Grace & grit floral
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Photo by Sojourner society
Celebrating the newlyweds
Celebrating the newlyweds
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Pricing information

Reception
$4,500 starting price
Bar service
$45 per person
Reception
$4,000 starting price
Bar service
$45 per person
These prices are available for the months of April through October. These prices are available for the months of November through March.

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About

On WeddingWire since 2018

The Prospect Park Boathouse is a waterfront wedding venue located in Brooklyn, New York. Nestled in the heart of the beautiful Prospect Park, the charming historic building overlooks the Lullwater. It also faces west, allowing your guests to witness a breathtaking sunset over the lake. Come take a break from the big city at the the peaceful Brooklyn wedding venue.

Facilities and Capacity
At The Boathouse, couples can host up to 130-150 guests seated and 180-200 cocktail style. The venue can also flex and host very intimate dinners of 30-50 guests as well. There is space for both outdoor and indoor ceremonies. The venue also has a balcony on the upper level and an outdoor terrace. From the French doors to the Beaux-Arts style, the space features a neutral color palette with vintage details.

Services Offered
Couples may celebrate their engagement party, bridal shower, elopement, ceremony, cocktail reception and reception at the venue. The staff at The Prospect Park Boathouse can also provide setup and cleanup services. Other professional offerings include:

  • Bar services
  • Catering services
  • Staffing needs
  • Event rentals
  • Pet friendly

Cuisine
The Boathouse is exclusively catered by Pulsane. They specialize in local, sustainable and seasonal dishes. With decades of experience, the culinary team is ready to serve events of all sizes. They will also strive to create a menu that reflects your unique style. Their serving styles include hors d'oeuvres, family style, stations, plated and dessert. Please inquire for seasonal menus as they rotate yearly!

Other Facilities
There is a large parking area available about one block from The Boathouse where 30-35 cars can fit. The faciliites are also wheelchair accessible.

Location
Based in Prospect Park, this waterfront wedding venue is near the Brooklyn Botanic Garden, Prospect Park Zoo and Brooklyn Museum. It is 40 minutes from Astoria, 19 minutes from Williamsburg and 18 minutes from Red Hook. John F. Kennedy International Airport is 37 minutes away and LaGuardia Airport is 30 minutes away.

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Frequently asked questions

Do you have a site fee for wedding receptions at your venue?

Yes

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during peak season?

$4,500

What is the starting site fee for wedding receptions during off-peak season?

$4,000

Do you have a site fee for wedding ceremonies at your venue?

No

Which of the following are included in the cost of wedding catering?

Cake Cutting
Dessert
Server(s)

What is the starting price per person for bar service?

$45

Which of the following are included in the starting price for bar service?

House Beer
House Wine

How many event spaces or rooms does your venue offer?

4

Describe your venue:

Historic Building
Park
Waterfront

What kind of settings are available?

Indoor
Covered Outdoor
Uncovered Outdoor

Which of the following wedding events does your venue service?

Ceremony
Reception
Bridal Shower
Engagement Party
Elopements
Rehearsal Dinner

What event services do you offer?

Bar Services
Catering Services
Clean Up
Event Rentals
Outside Vendors
Pet Friendly

What catering services do you offer?

Cocktail Reception
Dessert
Family Style
Hors d'oeuvres
Outside Cake
Plated
Server(s)
Stations
Tastings

What bar services do you provide?

Bartender(s)
Champagne Toast
House Beer
House Liquor
House Wine
Liquor License
Open Bar
Premium Liquor
Signature Drink
Specialty Beer
Specialty Wine

What event items are available?

Chairs
Furniture
Tables

What food and beverage items are available?

Barware
China
Flatware
Glassware
Linens

What transportation and access is available?

Parking
Wheelchair Access

What months are included in your peak season?

April
May
June
July
August
September
October

What months are included in your off-peak season?

January
February
March
November
December
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Reviews of The Prospect Park Boathouse

4.7 out of 5 rating
4.7 out of 5 rating
32 Reviews
94% recommend it
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  • Value
    4.6 out of 5 rating
  • Flexibility
    4.5 out of 5 rating
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The Prospect Park Boathouse is a stunning and iconic wedding venue in Brooklyn. Reviewers describe it as a magical and beautiful setting, with a serene water backdrop and high-ceilinged interior. The Purslane catering team receives praise for their delicious food and excellent service. The venue is highly recommended, with guests impressed by the seamless planning process, helpful staff, and included rentals package. Overall, the Boathouse is described as a dream venue that exceeds expectations and provides a truly memorable wedding experience.

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The Prospect Park Boathouse is a stunning and iconic wedding venue in Brooklyn. Reviewers describe it as a magical and beautiful setting, with a serene water backdrop and high-ceilinged interior. The Purslane catering team receives praise for their delicious food and excellent service. The venue is highly recommended, with guests impressed by the seamless planning process, helpful staff, and included rentals package. Overall, the Boathouse is described as a dream venue that exceeds expectations and provides a truly memorable wedding experience.

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Kristinah S. Sent on 05/15/2024
5 out of 5 rating

Beauty and Elegancy That Will Take Yours + Your Guests Breath Away

As soon as my husband and I toured the Prospect Park Boathouse, we knew we wanted to get married there. From the sentimental value of walking our dog past the location multiple times a week, to the nature-y feel that took us back to the PNW, where we first met, choosing the Boathouse as our venue was a no brainer.

From start-to-finish, our main representatives from the Boathouse were beyond responsive, making any question or scheduling done with ease. Elena became our main point of contact early on and was always prompt with scheduling necessary meeting to discuss wedding decisions, providing us with necessary catering vendor information and meeting invitations, as well as consistently updating our event contract and event order to reflect any discussed alterations. There was never any doubt that our wedding day at the Boathouse would be stunning, even with the result of rain on our wedding day, as the rain plan discussed with our day-of event coordination was so beautifully executed that the absence of an outdoor ceremony was not missed at all. Guessed raved about the sheer beauty of the building and the class that it offered to our wedding day.
Emily
Emily A. Sent on 08/07/2023
5 out of 5 rating

A beautiful Brooklyn wedding venue!

The Prospect Park Boathouse is a stunning wedding venue. As soon as we saw photos of the boathouse while shopping for a wedding venue we fell in love. Seeing it in person only solidified our decision to choose the Boathouse for our wedding. Our guests were equally impressed, one of which described it as "the most scenic and beautiful wedding" she had ever been to. We had our ceremony outside in front of the lake. During the ceremony passersby gathered on the bridge across the way and clapped along with our guests at the end of the ceremony. One of the viewers even took photos from the bridge and sent them to the Boathouse for us to have! It really felt like a classic Brooklyn moment! It was also a pleasure to work with Purslane. The food was delicious and the staff were all fantastic! We were concerned about there only being two bathrooms, but with 120 guests the bathrooms were not an issue.
Kyra
Kyra G. Sent on 07/16/2023
5 out of 5 rating

An unforgettable night in an iconic venue!

The Prospect Park Boathouse is an iconic NYC venue and the idyllic settings makes you feel like you're a worlds away from the city in the middle of Brooklyn. The beauty of it alone was enough to justify selecting it as our venue but it was amazing to have such an incredible team and caterer behind the venue. We worked with Kendra and Kendall throughout the process and everything went as seamlessly as we could have hoped, and beyond. We booked the raw bar which everyone loved and we did family style catering. We received lots of praise about how good the food was and how incredible the night was overall.
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The Prospect Park Boathouse frequently asked questions

The Prospect Park Boathouse includes the following items and services in its wedding catering costs:
  • Cake Cutting
  • Dessert
  • Server(s)
The bar service starting price at The Prospect Park Boathouse includes:
  • House Beer
  • House Wine
The space offered by The Prospect Park Boathouse for wedding events is known for:
  • Historic Building
  • Park
  • Waterfront
The Prospect Park Boathouse offers the following indoor/outdoor options for weddings:
  • Indoor
  • Covered Outdoor
  • Uncovered Outdoor
The Prospect Park Boathouse offers the following types of wedding events:
  • Ceremony
  • Reception
  • Bridal Shower
  • Engagement Party
  • Elopements
  • Rehearsal Dinner
The Prospect Park Boathouse offers the following services for wedding events:
  • Bar Services
  • Catering Services
  • Clean Up
  • Event Rentals
  • Outside Vendors
  • Pet Friendly
The Prospect Park Boathouse offers the following furniture and decor items for weddings:
  • Chairs
  • Furniture
  • Tables
The Prospect Park Boathouse is recommended by 94% of couples who have used their services. Their overall rating is 4.7 out of 5 with the following breakdown: 4.8 in quality of service, 4.8 in average response time, 4.8 in professionalism, 4.6 in value and 4.5 in flexibility.
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