The Park Foundation Pavilion is a stunning and award winning centerpiece to Riverfront’s Promenade Park. Since the park’s opening in 2019, the Park Foundation Pavilion has operated as the main event center and an anchor for many rentals and events that use multiple areas of the park. The Park Foundation Pavilion provides a spectacular view of the Historic Wells Street Bridge, the St. Marys River, and the Parkview Tree Canopy Trail. With its large scale picture windows and five operational glass – paned garage doors, it’s the perfect space to make guests feel like they’re a part of the park, enjoying the magnificent scenery, but still providing access to modern comfort. During warmer months, you can open the garage doors for a seamless indoor-outdoor experience. The main room features slices of wood from the 1832 Wabash & Erie Canal Lock. This space is ideal for dinners, fundraisers, classes, receptions, meetings, and parties alike.

Click here to learn more about the Wabash & Erie Canal Lock.

Amenities:

• Capacity: 150 seated; 338 standing
• The entire square footage is 5,980. The Event Space is 2,520 square feet
• 20 foot ceilings
• Covered Patio
• Private Restrooms
• Heated Floors
• Air Conditioning and Heat
• 10 ft. Garage Doors
• Dimmable Lights
• Custom Layouts with tables and chairs set up and ready
  
  

Ready to Book?  

Old National Plaza & Sweetwater Band Shell West

If you want the feeling of really being immersed in the heart of Promenade Park, the Old National Bank Plaza is the perfect location. Centrally located on the south side of the river, the plaza is a bustling hub of activity. Bordered to the West by the Doermer Kids Canal and Rotary Fountain, the sound of running water provides a wonderful ambiance for the space. Rental of this area includes the West side of the Sweetwater Band Shell, fit with an array of high-power electrical outlets and a large concrete stage for your use. To the North of the plaza is the Ambassador Enterprise Amphitheater, which has steps down to the river, providing scenic views of the river and North side of the park. This space is ideal for public events, such as fundraisers, performances, and festivals.

Amenities:

• Capacity: 89 seated; 100 standing
• West Side of the Sweetwater Band Shell, equipped with power outlets and a stage
• Metal café tables and chairs
• Excellent views of the River
• Ambassador Enterprise Amphitheater steps away

Ready to Book? 

For a timeless and effortlessly romantic event, book the historic Wells St. Bridge. Built in 1884, this bridge’s intricate design gives a vintage feel among the modern taste of Promenade Park. The bridge sits above the meandering St. Marys River with views of serene nature, tranquil sunsets, and a charming downtown skyline. Add your wedding ceremony, cocktail party, public event, and more to the decades of history on the Wells St. Bridge.

For additional history and photos, check out the Wells Street Bridge history powerpoint!

Click here to learn more about the history of the Wells St. Bridge.

Check out the General Parks Map to see the bridges location. 

Amenities:

• Capacity: 300 seated; 400 standing
• Sq. Ft. 4,160
• Power outlets along the beams
• Lighting along the bridge with color options
• Listed on the National Register of Historic Places
• Views of the St. Marys River, Promenade Park, and Downtown Fort Wayne
• Can be outfitted with a weighted tent, tables and chairs, and other décor

Ready to Book? 

Rental Opportunities in Promenade Park 

General Guidelines:

In order to rent any space in Promenade Park, you must schedule an in-person meeting with a Rental Coordinator: E-mail: (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.).

At the time of the meeting, you will sign your contract and put down your 50% deposit. No date is held without a signed contract and deposit. No contracts are approved without the minimum following information supplied at time of contract signing:

• Rental date(s)
• Space(s) requested
• Reasonable expected attendance
• Times for: set up (including for outside vendors), guest arrival, and tear down 

Click here to view the entire brochure!

Forms Now Available FOR REVIEW AND DOWNLOAD. 

Please review these forms carefully to see if your event would fit within these guidelines:

2025 Promenade Park Rental Contact  
2025 Promenade Park Rental Inquiry Form 
2025 Promenade Park Rental Guide (includes FAQ's)
2025 Promenade Park Fees

Special Event Planning Guide


The following items and events are not permitted within Promenade Park:

• Drop in classes or programs
• Lantern or balloon releases
• Fireworks
• Motorized vehicles of any type 

Rentable Spaces:

Generally, the spaces available for rent in Promenade Park are the Park Foundation Pavilion (inside and outside), Auer Lawn and Sweetwater Band Shell East, Old National Bank Plaza and Sweetwater Band Shell west, and the historic Wells Street Bridge. The only space that is entirely covered, and therefore weather-proof, is the indoor portion of the Park Foundation Pavilion.

Capacities:

The indoor capacity of the Park Foundation Pavilion is around 150 people seated at tables and chairs. Capacity also decreases with the addition of amenities, such as music, buffet tables, podiums, décor, dance floors, etc. All event layouts must be approved.  

Food and Alcohol:

All alcohol is provided by an approved vendor. All food, except celebratory cakes, must be provided by a vendor on the approved catering list. The approved catering list is available in the Rental Guide. All events with alcohol require security that is scheduled by Parks and Recreation staff.

Amenities and stipulations which may be required for your event include but are not limited to:

• Security Officers
• Portajons
• Trash pick up
• Crowd managers
• Permits which may apply to your event: Department of Natural Resources, Excise, Homeland Security, Fort Wayne Fire Department, Fort Wayne Street Department, Fort Wayne Public Works, Allen County Building Department, and the Allen County Health Department
• Approvals are required for: tenting, décor, tables, chairs, staging, audio visual equipment, and dock usage
  
  

Share your rental experience by emailing your Rental Coordinator at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.  

Questions?

E-mail: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Follow Us