Historic Wedding Venue and Park Spaces Available for Private Parties in the City of Wilton Manors

WILTON MANORS, Fla., May 9, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Looking for the perfect historic landmark, or Certified Wildlife Habitat park for your wedding or special event? The City of Wilton Manors is home to eight indoor and outdoor venues, each with their own unique features and backdrops to fit every type of event, large or small. From weddings and birthday parties, baby and bridal showers, to corporate meetings and community events, the City of Wilton Manors has the perfect venue to meet your needs.

"Many of our guests are looking to create a sense of place for their special event," said Patrick Cann, Director of the City's Leisure Services Department. "A ballroom or conference room is easy to replicate; the natural habitat that all of our venues offers is second to none because it can't be replicated."

One of the most popular wedding venues is Richardson Historic Park & Nature Preserve. Once home to the Tequesta Indians and later to prominent early citizens of Wilton Manors, Richardson Historic Park & Nature Preserve is now a popular stopping place for numerous migrating and local birds as well as home to numerous forms of wildlife. Couples who host their wedding at Richardson Historic Park & Nature Preserve have the option to use the Carriage House or the Manor House, in addition to an outdoor courtyard space featuring a picturesque white gazebo, nature trails and kayak rentals.

"All of our venues offer something unique," said Cann. "Depending on which of the venues you select for your event, an array of amenities such as full-service kitchen amenities, a stage, outdoor patio, a bar, playgrounds, gazebos and water view could be available to you."

The following is a list of rental venues, located in the City of Wilton Manors, that are available for weddings and private party bookings:

Colohatchee Park & Boat Ramp
1975 NE 15^th Ave., Wilton Manors, FL 33305
Rental hours: 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Holds up to 75 people
Visit http://bit.ly/Colohatchee to learn more

Hagen Park Community Center
2020 Wilton Drive, Wilton Manors, FL 33305
Rental hours: Monday – Thursday 8:00 a.m. – 11:00 p.m.; Friday and Saturday 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 a.m.
Holds 160 people
Visit http://bit.ly/HagenPark to learn more

Pavilion at Hagen Park
2020 Wilton Drive, Wilton Manors, FL 33305
Rental hours: 8 a.m. – sundown
Holds 60 people
Visit http://bit.ly/HagenPark to learn more

Island City Park Preserve
823 NE 28^th Ct., Wilton Manors, FL 33305
Rental hours: 8:00 a.m. – 11:00 p.m.
Holds 100 people
Visit http://bit.ly/IslandCityPark to learn more

Outdoor space:
Rental hours: Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday 8 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Holds 25 people per pavilion

The Carriage House & Manor House at
Richardson Historic Park & Nature Preserve
1937 Wilton Drive, Wilton Manors, FL 33305
Rental hours: 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 a.m.
Visit http://bit.ly/RichardsonHistoric to learn more

Woman's Club
600 N 21^st Ct., Wilton Manors, FL 33305
Rental hours: 8:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Holds 75 people
Visit http://bit.ly/WiltonWomansClub to learn more

For additional information on each facility and rental pricing, contact the Wilton Manors Leisure Services Department at (954) 390-2130, or visit http://bit.ly/wiltonfacilities.  

ABOUT THE CITY OF WILTON MANORS
Wilton Manors was laid out in 1925 by Edward John "Ned" Willingham, a land developer from Georgia, as an upscale residential community.  It was recognized as a Village in 1947 and incorporated as a City in 1953. Today, the City of Wilton Manors offers all the benefits of a big city from shopping to hip restaurants and bars, a burgeoning arts community and tons of community events, yet still maintains a cozy, community-feeling offering miles of natural waterways perfect for kayaking, paddle boarding and other outdoor activities. Recently named the "Second Gayest City" in the United States, the City of Wilton Manors celebrates a diverse population of approximately 12,000 residents.  To learn more about the live, work and play opportunities in Wilton Manors, call (954) 390-2100 or visit www.wiltonmanors.com.

CONTACT: Laurie Menekou Ernest-Jones, (954) 732-0754 (or) [email protected]

SOURCE City of Wilton Manors