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Weddings, Receptions, Special Events
Occupying two blocks just a heartbeat away from Oakland's City Center,
Preservation Park is an eye-catching re-creation of a Victorian neighborhood.
Sixteen Victorian homes have been beautifully restored and colorfully painted.
The setting has been further enhanced with period park benches, ornate wrought-iron
fences, old fashioned street lamps and a bronze fountain from Paris.
The Park is popular for activities in addition to weddings. It has hosted
a wide range of events: trade shows, luncheons, awards dinners - even a World
Figure Skating reception! When you reserve the outside spaces, you can have
the run of the entire park. The entrance gates are closed to cars, so you
and your guests can savor the feeling of having this charming town all to
yourselves. For a remarkable glimpse of old-time Oakland, pay a visit to Preservation
Park - it's well worth the trip.
Rental Areas are as follows:
Ginn House Parlor Rooms
The Ginn House, circa 1890, features two delightfully light and airy
parlors reminiscent of an English country home. Both rooms are gracefully
decorated with Victorian period art, drapes, and historic light fixtures.
A grand staircase cascades into the foyer and each room is detailed with
original wood paneling.
CEREMONY CAPACITY: 80 Chairs
RECEPTION CAPACITY: Ginn House Parlors & Foyer: 50 Seated; 125 Standing
Wedding set-up at Nile Hall
Nile Hall
Nile Hall, circa 1911, is a craftsman-style building with a sensational
space for a grand and elegant party. It has a 30-foot-high ceiling, rich velvet
ceiling-to-floor drapes, skylights, multiple windows, a stage, and a theatrical
lighting and sound system. This room is well designed with soft colors, nice
detailing and attractive appointments - and enough space to accommodate an
extensive guest list.
CEREMONY CAPACITY: 200 Chairs
RECEPTION CAPACITY: 150 Seated; 200 Standing
You can reserve one or both houses, as they're connected by a spacious interior hallway.
Pavilion & Fountain Circle
The Park's social center is the Pavilion, a graceful bandstand where
ceremonies usually take place. While the bride and groom exchange vows on
stage, their guests, seated on the lawn just below them, can appreciate the
lovely landscaping and vintage architecture that surrounds them. Outdoor
receptions may be held in the adjacent Fountain Circle, a circular plaza
with a large, two-tiered fountain topped by the moon goddess Diana at its
center. There's plenty of room for a band, or you could have an outdoor buffet
on either side of the Pavilion.
CEREMONY CAPACITY:
Pavilion Lawn: 150 Chairs
Fountain Circle: 150 Chairs
Pavilion Lawn and Fountain: 300 Chairs
RECEPTION CAPACITY:
Pavilion Lawn: 150 Seated; 300 Standing
Fountain Circle: 300 Seated; 1,000 Standing
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Security Deposit:
A $500 deposit is required to secure your date. Receptions are booked
for a maximum 6-hr period. The rental fee is for one time period and
is payable 60 days prior to the event.
AVAILABILITY: Weekdays, rooms are booked twice a day, 8am to 5pm and 6pm to 11pm. On Saturdays, the Ginn and Nile are booked from 8am to 3pm and 5pm to 11pm and on Sundays from 5pm to 11pm.
CONTACT: Barbara Ackerman, Preservation Park, 1233 Preservation Park Way, Oakland, CA 94612. (510) 874-7581 for additional information or to book Preservation Park.
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Meetings and Conferences
Preservation Park's sixteen Victorian houses include a five-room conference center for meetings, trainings, and conferences. The spaces vary from classroom style (Robinson House) to gracious salon (Ginn House) to an Arts & Crafts building (Nile Hall).
Rental Areas are as follows:
Ginn House Parlor Rooms
The Ginn House features two delightfully light and airy parlors in a
1890's mansion - perfect for a getaway from the modern office building environment.
The rooms are equipped with projectors, flip charts and other business meeting
amenities.
MEETING CAPACITY:
Small Parlor: 15 Conference; 15 Theater; 15 Classroom
Large Parlor: 30 Conference; 80 Theater
Nile Hall Meeting Facilities
Nile Hall
The large assembly hall, built in 1911, has a 30-foot high ceiling, two
walls of windows and fine Arts & Crafts detailing. The stage area is offset
with pillars and a comfortable foyer provides a reception area. Gardens surround
the building providing a harmonious "break" environment. Modern meeting equipment
is available.
MEETING CAPACITY:
50 Conference; 200 Theater; 120 Classroom
You can reserve one or both houses, as they're connected by a spacious interior hallway.
Robinson Classrooms
Two classrooms, outfitted with projection screens, wallboards for attaching
worksheets and other modern conference equipment, are on the ground floor
of one of Preservation Park's beautiful 11th Century Victorian homes. A kitchenette
is located between the two rooms and gardens surround the building. The rooms
are perfect for round table, small trainings and as break-out rooms for the
larger rooms in the Park.
MEETING CAPACITY:
Classroom A: 25 Conference; 40 Theater; 25 Classroom
Classroom B: 30 Conference; 50 Theater
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Security Deposit:
A $100 security deposit is required to secure your date (2 or more rooms
or 2 or more dates - $250). Meeting rooms are booked twice a day, 8am- 5pm
and 6pm - 11pm.
AVAILABILITY: Weekdays, rooms are booked twice a day, 8am to 5pm and 6pm to 11pm. On Saturdays, the Ginn and Nile are booked from 8am to 3pm and 5pm to 11pm and on Sundays from 5pm to 11pm.
CONTACT: Barbara Ackerman, Preservation Park, 1233 Preservation Park Way, Oakland, CA 94612. (510) 874-7581 for additional information or to book Preservation Park.
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Comments from Brides & Event/Meeting
Planners
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