Cal Anderson Park Shelterhouse Rental

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RENT THE CAL ANDERSON SHELTERHOUSE!

The Shelterhouse is located on Capitol Hill in Cal Anderson Park. The newly remodeled site features a gas fireplace and is ideal for small events.

The Main Hall is 400 square feet and comfortably accommodates up to 45 guests.

Reasonable rates and friendly staff make this an ideal spot!

BUILDING FEATURES

• 8 Tables (30-by-72-inches)
• 45 Chairs

SITE FEATURES

• The shelterhouse is wheelchair-accessible
• Street parking (can be congested)
• Children's play area nearby

RESERVE THE SHELTERHOUSE

The facility can be reserved one year in advance on a rolling calendar. Applications for 2008 will generally be processed on the first business day of the corresponding month. For example, applications for February 2008 will be processed on February 1, 2007. Applications must be received by noon on the day of processing in order to be included in the initial random processing. Applications received in this initial process will be processed in random order. Bookings by phone are not accepted. Following the random processing of initial applications events will be booked on a first come first serve basis, as applications are received. All events must be booked at least 10 business days in advance of the requested date.

A deposit of $250 for events without alcohol, and $500 for events with alcohol is due within 5 business days of making the reservation. The balance, paperwork and proof of insurance will be due 2 weeks prior to the event date.

For reservations and a complete quote,
call (206) 684-7254.

Rental Packet

The Facility Rental Packet includes forms and information on what you will need to submit for your reservation, including the application, insurance information, and fire and alcohol permits.
» Rental Packet (PDF)

Ceremonies

Outdoor ceremonies require a ceremony permit, which can be obtained from the Event Scheduling Office, (206) 684-4081. The outdoor ceremony permit process begins January 2, 2007.

RENTAL RATES AND OPTIONS

Your rental includes exclusive use of the interior of the building (including indoor restrooms)
Rental charges include:

• Building rental of $35/hour Hall
• Processing fee of $15
• Cleaning/Maintenance Fee of $50-$150
• Facility staff, which must be present during entire rental, $20/hour per staff person
• Refundable damage deposit of $250
• Additional damage deposit for events serving alcohol $250
• Alcohol request processing fee (if applicable) $60

Rental groups are responsible to set up and take down tables chairs, arrange and remove decorations, dust, sweep, and take trash liners to dumpster. Please plan your rental to accommodate these activities.

Minimum rental 2 hours. Rental hours must be concurrent (no split-times).

Alcohol is illegal outdoors.
Renters may serve alcohol under certain conditions by following this procedure:

If you intend to serve alcohol, you must state that in your paperwork and pay the additional alcohol-related fees (above) when you pay for your reservation.

Approval to serve alcohol is contingent on your completing these two steps within two weeks of your rental date:

1. A banquet permit is required to allow the service and consumption of liquor at a private event, invitation only, or gathering in a public place of club. A copy of this permit will be due to the Lake Union Event Scheduling Office 10 business days prior to event. For more information and inquiry on how to obtain banquet permit click on Alcohol permit flyer below.
2. Provide a certificate of liability for $1,000,000 co-naming the City of Seattle. If selling alcohol renter must provide a $2 million dollar liability insurance. Proof of insurance is required 15 business days prior to event date. More information on these provisions is available when you register or click on insurance flyer below.

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