Indoor facilities

When it comes to choosing an event venue, Parks & Recreation has a variety of facilities to rent for wedding receptions, birthdays, reunions, holiday parties, baby showers, and meetings. Reservations must be made a minimum of 30 days prior to the rental date. 

Tates Creek Ballroom, McConnell Springs, and Bell House rentals for the 2023 calendar year will begin on Wednesday, July 1, 2022.

Bell House

545 Sayre Ave. Lexington, KY 40508

This historic home is the perfect location for an occasion hosting up to 100 guests or 75 seated guests, and with its sweeping grand staircase, it’s the ideal setting for gracious indoor weddings and receptions.

Rental fees are $125 per hour Monday – Thursday and $175 per hour Friday – Sunday. (Three-hour minimum)

  • A $300 security deposit is required.
  • Set-up and take-down should be included in hours of renting.


Alcohol permits must be applied for at minimum 60 days in advance. NO BYOB OR CASH BARS.

Reservation of the Bell House begins on the first business day starting July 1, for the following year.

McConnell Springs Education Room

416 Rebmann Lane, Lexington, KY 40504

The Kentucky-American Water Company Education Room at McConnell Springs provides an attractive modern setting for groups wishing to host meetings or receptions of up to 75 guests. Large windows provide a picturesque view of the flower garden, fountain and bird sanctuary.

Rental fees are $100 per hour and a $300 security deposit is required. There is a three hour minimum. Set-up and take-down should be included in hours of renting. No alcohol is permitted at McConnell Springs.

The facility is not available to rent before 5 p.m. daily.

Reservations of McConnell Springs begin on the first business day starting July 1, for the following year.

Tates Creek Ballroom

1400 Gainesway Dr., Lexington, KY

The Tates Creek ballroom is a single 38’ x 100' room. The room is a perfect location for meetings, dinners and receptions of up to 200 guests or 180 seated guests.

Rental fees are $125 per hour Monday – Thursday and $175 per hour Friday – Sunday (Three hour minimum)

  • A $300 security deposit required.
  • Set-up and take-down should be included in hours of renting.

Alcohol permits must be applied for at minimum 60 days in advance. NO BYOB OR CASH BARS.

Reservations for the Tates Creek Ballroom begin on the first business day starting July 1, for the following year.

Camp Kearney

4001 Athens-Boonesboro Road, Lexington, KY 40509

Camp Kearney is an indoor facility located at the rear of Jacobson Park. The rental of the facility includes the use of the main building and surrounding park amenities. The building is equipped with water and limited electricity and restrooms.

No alcohol is permitted at Camp Kearney.

Maximum capacity of 75 people. Seating for 50 people.

Rental fees are $60/hour. There is a three-hour minimum.

Rental times: (Camp Kearney is not available for rent between May and November.)

  • Nov. – Feb.       9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
  • March               9 a.m. – 6 p.m.
  • April                  9 a.m. – 7 p.m

Castlewood Barn

201 Castlewood Dr., Lexington, KY 40505

Located in one of Lexington's oldest parks, this rustic barn includes picnic table seating and a kitchen. The barn is adjacent to a playground. 

No alcohol is permitted at the Castlewood barn. 

Maximum capacity of 40 people.

Rental fees are $125 per day.

Rental Times: (Castlewood Barn is not available for rent between May 15 and August 11.)

  • April – May           9 a.m. – 8 p.m.
  • August – March    9 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Kearney Hill Golf Course outing room

3403 Kearney Road, Lexington, KY 40511

The facility offers meeting rooms with great views of green vistas, ideal for business and professional meetings as well as golf outings.

An outside vendor will supply food and beverage needs. Each facility seats over 100 guests and can be arranged in a variety of ways to meet your needs.

Hours:
8 a.m. to dusk

(859) 253-1981

Picadome Golf Course outing room

469 Parkway Dr, Lexington, KY 40504

The facility offers meeting rooms with great views of green vistas, ideal for business and professional meetings as well as golf outings. The outing room seats up to 75 guests and can be arranged a variety of ways to meet your event needs. 

No alcohol is permitted at Picadome golf outing room. 

Hours:
     April – October: 8 a.m. – 8 p.m.
     November – March: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.

(859) 288–2975

Pam Miller Downtown Arts Center workspace

141 E Main St, Lexington, KY 40507

The Pam Miller Downtown Art Center has workspace available for artists and creative industry businesses. (Space is not suitable for wet studios.) 

Workspaces available range from 129 square feet priced at $129 per month to 639 square feet for $639 a month. 

Beautiful and quiet fourth floor includes open workspace, shared conference room, kitchen and restrooms. 

To tour the space, view floor plans or for a rental application, contact Heather Lyons at hlyons@lexingtonky.gov or (859) 258-3123.

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