Reservations

All reservations must be made at the Parks and Recreation office located at 1932 Calhoun Street. The office is open Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5p.m. 

Reservations cannot be taken over the phone. All reservations must be made in person. You may, however, call 803-545-3100 to see if a facility is available on the date you wish to rent.

All facilities must be closed and vacated by 11p.m.

All reservations by organizations and individuals require a facility reservation form or a special events form to be completed by the reserving party.

All appropriate fees must be paid at the time of reservation.

Community centers to include gymnasiums can not be reserved during operating hours.

Persons must be 21 years of age or older to rent a facility; all reservations require adult (21 or older) supervision.

Building Reservation Fee Schedule

Reservations for the following must be done and completely paid for 15 days or more prior to your event.

                                                  8a.m.–noon

                                                1p.m.–5p.m.

                                                6p.m.–11p.m.

Arsenal Hill Building 

The Arsenal Hill building is located in the Arsenal Hill neighborhood, one of the first residential neighborhoods in the city of Columbia and the site of an arsenal during the Civil War. Back in the early 1800's, the Arsenal Hill area was known as home to many prominent citizens of Columbia. The South Carolina’s governor’s Mansion is located in Arsenal Hill.

          Size:            1900 square feet

          Occupancy:   Standing capacity/200

                             Seated capacity/144

                             Maximum 18 banquet tables

                             Commercial kitchen

Eau Claire Print Building

This old Eau Claire Print building from the turn of the 20^th century is the perfect location and facility for that special party or meeting. Centrally located in the historic Eau Claire Town Hall complex where the American Lutheran Survey magazine was published by the Lutheran Publication House on behalf of the Lutheran Theological Seminary with its publisher’s executive offices housed next door at the old Town Hall. The Eau Claire Print Building is a great facility for large group meetings because of its built in sound systems, and spacious commercial grade kitchen for catering services.

          Size:            700 square feet

          Occupancy:   Standing capacity/200 maximum

                             Seated capacity/144 maximum

                             18 maximum table rounds

                             Commercial Kitchen

Finlay Park

The Finlay facility is located at the top of beautiful Finlay Park overlooking the more than 18 acres of  green space including a 1.8 acre lake and waterfall with 180 degree views of Columbia’s entire skyline from any seat in the half circle shaped structure. An adjacent outside deck area is ideal for additional entertainment use. 

          Size:             800 square feet

          Occupancy:   Standing capacity/75 maximum

                             Seated capacity/69

                             26 maximum banquet tables

                             Warming Kitchen

Keenan House

The Keenan House is a delightful historic post civil war structure centered on eight plus acres blanketed with gorgeous oaks. This facility can accommodate large group entertaining, small private functions, garden parties, or indoor catered activities. The large open veranda at the main entrance may also be used as part of either an indoor or outdoor function.

          Size:             2600 square feet (six rooms)

          Occupancy:   Standing capacity/168 maximum

                             Seated capacity/72 maximum

                             12 maximum table rounds    

                             Warming Kitchen

Neighborhood Centers

On average our neighborhood community centers can accommodate 50 people or less. These facilities are fantastic for small less formal events particularly geared for family and children’s parties. Playgrounds are adjacent to most of the sites with plenty of outdoor space for games and other activities.