The Picnic House is a spacious brick and glass-enclosed pavilion built in 1927, set within Brooklyn's iconic Prospect Park. Completely renovated, this historic venue features 4,000 square feet of open interior space with a working fireplace, raised stage, and piano. The venue accommodates up to 175 guests for seated dinner and dancing or 240 for cocktail-style events, offering couples a charming park setting with the flexibility to bring in their own approved caterer.
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$7,000
Saturday · April-October
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The property
A historic brick and glass-enclosed pavilion with a terra-cotta tile roof, located within Prospect Park in Brooklyn. The venue operates as a dedicated event space managed by the Prospect Park Alliance.
The setting
Located within Prospect Park, Brooklyn's flagship urban park, the venue is surrounded by parkland and greenery.
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