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 is central Cincinnati’s best kept secret! Our unique space is perfect for gatherings such as:

  • Meetings

  • Birthday parties

  • Workshops

  • Reunions

  • Graduation parties

  • Baby and wedding showers

  • Lectures

  • Receptions

  • Corporate retreats

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-foot by 2.5-foot 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 present 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

You can see maps of some of our garden spaces here.

Tours and Pricing

Rental fees are $200 per hour before 5pm and $300 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 Director of Operations, Stephanie Fransen, at 513-221-0981 or sfransen@civicgardencenter.org.