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No, alcohol, smoking, or vaping are prohibited on the premises. The Sugar House Garden Center is part of Sugar House Park, and all Salt Lake City and Salt Lake County Park Rules apply.
No, the building is not equipped with a sound system. A sound system may be brought in by the renter.
Yes, non-profits with a valid Federal ID# receive 20% off the market rental rate.
No, but there is a warming, serving kitchen if the renter has food catered for the event.
No, instruments are not available or provided. The renter would provide this.
No, the building does not have any audio or video capabilities. A projector screen is mounted on the west wall in both the north and south event spaces. Audio or visual equipment would provided by the renter.
The timeframe for refunding a security deposit varies depending on the payment method (check or credit card). Allow up to 30 days after the event to receive your refund. The Sugar House Park Authority has three days or 72 hours after your event to notify you if a security deposit will not be returned due to damages or non-compliance with the rental agreement.
Half-day rentals are available Monday through Thursday. The morning rental is 8 am to 4 pm, and the evening rental is 5 pm to 10 pm. Contact us for rental durations of 2-4 hours Monday through Thursday between 8 am to 5 pm. Friday, Saturday, and Sunday are rented at full days only.
Yes, use our Book a Tour form to request a time to check out the building.
Rental rates vary by day of the week and time of day.
All events must end at 10 pm, per park hours. The renter has from 10 pm to 11 pm to complete the required cleaning protocols per the rental agreement. The building must be vacated of all individuals by 11 pm. Failure to follow building hours is cause for loss of a security deposit.
Yes, music or sound amplification is allowed. Renters must comply with Salt Lake City's noise ordinance, which prohibits loud noise at night from 10 pm to 7 am and sets limits for extremely loud noise during the day.
The Garden Center has dedicated accessible parking and a ramped entrance. The interior is one level with no other steps or rises.
Yes, you are welcome to bring in any additional furniture you want or need for your event. All renter belongings must be removed from the premise before the end of your rental reservation.
No, the property is managed by the Sugar House Park Authority. Non-profits with a valid Federal ID# can receive a 20% discount on market rates.
Changes and cancellations can be made up to 72 hours before your event with a full refund, minus the credit card processing fee.
No, the Sugar House Garden Center has a recurring renter on Sunday mornings until 1:00 p.m. Renters can begin setting up at 2 p.m. at the earliest on Sundays.
Yes, renters can use 10 feet of the park space behind the Garden Center building for their event. The building and the outdoor space are part of Sugar House Park, which is a public space open to all users during park hours.
No, setting up tables and chairs (provided or your own) and any other furniture or equipment for your event will be the renter's responsibility.
No, we do not have an hourly rate for evening rentals. The building rates are based on full-day reservations, with rates varying from Monday to Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.
The Garden Center Building is open for reservation to everyone for personal events. Every renter must comply with park rules, follow city ordinances, and adhere to state laws. The park prohibits consuming alcohol, smoking, vaping, and the use of fireworks, etc.
The venue features two large main rooms.
The north room is 49.5 ft long x 29.5 ft wide
The south room is 42.8 ft long x 28.5 ft wide
A double-sided gas fireplace separates these rooms.
