"A Day in the Park" - Visitor Center Ceiling Mural by artist Ralph Gilbert
Clara Meer is the heart of Piedmont Park and its dock provides an unmatched view of the park’s serene beauty. Located near the 12th Street Gate, the rental space includes two contiguous areas: Clara Meer Dock and the historic Visitor Center building. Beautifully landscaped boardwalks and stone steps connect the two spaces. Secluded behind the Visitor Center and below the park’s main pathway, Clara Meer Dock forms an amphitheater-like space nestled into the western end of the lake.
Clara Meer dock is the perfect place for your wedding ceremony. And just a short walk through the park is Magnolia Hall—the ideal place to hold the wedding reception of your dreams.
The Piedmont Park Visitor Center is the perfect location for smaller events. Rehearsal dinners, casual and formal events work perfectly in this space. The mural on the barrel ceiling adds a unique element to your event. The Visitor Center is included with your rental of the Clara Meer Dock.
Rental Rates
20% discount on January and February Rental Rates. 10% discount applies to rental rates for non-profit organizations with proof of 501c3. Call 404.875.7275 x224 to find out more.
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Saturday (up to 7 hours use) |
$2,400 |
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Sunday - Friday (up to 7 hours use) |
$1,600 |
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Weekday Events (7am - 3pm) |
$1,200
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Specifications
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Visitor Center seats up to 40 persons inside + 200 or more, on adjoining Lawn and Dock. |
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Dock seats up to 120 for ceremony, or up to 100 for table dining or possible dance floor area. |
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Event tents can be setup on the dock and/or lawn |
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7-60” rounds, 7-36” rounds, 6-6’ tables, 70 white wood folding chairs, and 50 fruitwood mahogany chivari chairs. (available ONLY for use inside the Visitor Center and covered patio) |
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Tables and chairs for outside use + tenting are available from our preferred tent vendors. |
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Events must end when Park closes @ 11:00 pm, vendors are permitted one (1) extra hour to load out. |
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Limited power is available in the dock. |
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The 7 hour event period includes vendor set up and breakdown, with 4 hours of guest time.
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Miscellaneous Fees
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Beverage Minimum Saturday Only |
$1,500 |
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Dock Ceremony Only: Friday – Sunday
(includes up to 3 hours use of Visitor Center/Lawn/Dock) |
$1,200 |
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Dock Ceremony Only: Monday – Thursday
(includes up to 3 hours use of Visitor Center/Lawn/Dock) |
$1,000 |
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Ceremony Fee with rental of Magnolia Hall
for reception (2 hours added to facility use time for ceremony needs) |
$1,000 |
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Additional Rental Time - per hour (if available) |
$250 |
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Deposit (due up front at signing of contract along with half of rental rate) |
$1,000 |
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White folding ceremony chairs for Dock
(only applies to ceremonies with guest counts 70 and under; guest counts exceeding 70 must rent chairs from our preferred vendors) |
$1.50 per chair
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All proceeds benefit Piedmont Park Conservancy – a member and donor non-profit, working to restore and enrich historic Piedmont Park.
Clara Meer Dock & the Visitor Center are located behind the Piedmont Park Conservancy Community Center near the 12th Street gate park entrance, click here for Directions. |
