Host Your Next Event at the Civic Garden Center

An urban, yet lush retreat, nestled in the middle of the city, immediately off I-71 and minutes from the University of Cincinnati, local hospitals and Downtown—the Civic Garden Center (CGC) is central Cincinnati’s best kept secret! Our unique space is perfect for gatherings such as:

Why host at the CGC?

By hosting your event at the CGC, you’re directly supporting a nonprofit organization that’s served Cincinnati since 1942. But that’s not the only reason to choose the CGC!

• Free use of our 6-ft x 2.5-ft tables, chairs and four high tops (or bring your own)

• Any caterers permitted

• Free parking on grounds and in Green Learning Station parking lot as well as additional parking nearby

• Use of kitchen for prepping and staging food

• On-site facilities staff during your event

• Gardens, waterfall and walking paths throughout the grounds

What spaces are available?

When you rent the CGC, you have access to several unique spaces:

Auditorium:

• 1,125 square feet

• Can be divided into two or three rooms using folding walls

• Seating for 75 people at tables and chairs or up to 120 people theater-style

• Stage and AV hookup

Patio and Pergola:

• Seating for up to 50 people on the patio and up to 40 under the walkway pergola

Gardens:

• Shade Garden

• Serenity Garden with Waterfall Herb Garden

• Rooftop Garden

• Vegetable Garden

• Children’s Garden

What can an event at the CGC look like?

We’re open to your creative vision! Here’s how past events have decorated and used our spaces:

Tours and Pricing

Rental fees are $150 per hour before 5pm and $250 per hour after 5pm.

We would be more than happy to talk with you about your event and show you our facilities. Please contact our Administrative & Facilities Manager, Stephanie Fransen, at 513-221-0981 or sfransen@civicgardencenter.org.