A century-old building and former manufacturing facility, SoDo Park features a majestic 7,500-square-foot open floor plan, soaring ceilings, exposed beams, and romantic light, making it a beacon of Seattle style. Located in the SoDo industrial district, the venue owes many of its unique features to its manufacturing past, retaining old catwalks and floating doors where mezzanines used to be. Don’t let the building’s age fool you, the building is fully equipped with AC and heat for all seasons.
Capacity: Seated Reception | 300 • Standing Reception | 500
Location: Sodo 3200 1st Ave S, Seattle, WA 98134
Style: Rustic
Features: 7,500 square foot open floor plan, soaring ceilings, exposed beams
Our event and catering services are routinely recognized as the best in the city
join the many others that have celebrated at The Sodo Park
Award winning catering, flawless planning, audio visual, entertainment, florals, transportation, valet and more – we can plan and handle all the details giving you a seamless event.
Award winning catering, flawless planning, audio visual, entertainment, florals, transportation, valet and more – we can plan and handle all the details giving you a seamless event.
In house services including AV, emcees, lighting, floral, transportation and more. Our flexible layouts, and simplified planning allows you to focus on you and your organization’s agenda.
We offer accessible pricing structures to ensure your budget goes toward your programming, not just the room.
Award winning catering will leave a lasting impression on your guests to ensure their hospitality and culinary experience is as wonderful as the organization they are supporting.
Our main venue can accommodate up to 300 guests for a seated reception or 500 guests for a standing reception. If your event includes a stage and one to two projection screens, we recommend limiting the guest count to 250 for a seated reception to ensure a comfortable layout and optimal guest experience. Please note that guest counts exceeding 200 may require supplemental rental items, such as larger dining tables or additional ceremony chairs, as well as a revised reception table layout to create adequate space for a dance floor. In addition to the main venue, our Upstairs Loft accommodates up to 50 guests seated or 100 guests standing, while our Courtyard can host up to 50 guests for a cocktail-style reception.
Yes, there is an electric ADA lift on the side of the venue near our courtyard. The upstairs loft is only accessible via stairs.
We provide a comprehensive range of equipment to ensure your event runs smoothly. This includes everything from tables and chairs to catering equipment.
There is plenty of nearby public parking at Sodo Park. There are two small lots adjacent to Sodo Park with about 20 spaces each. Street parking is also typically available on Occidental Ave and 1st Ave. More public parking is available in lots to the west of 1st Ave. All of the parking is owned by the city of Seattle and nearly all spaces are free or free after 6pm. We strongly recommend utilizing valet or shuttle services for daytime events during the week.
The Sodo Link Light Rail Station is about 15 minutes away from Sodo Park by foot or 4 minutes away by car. King County bus routes 21 and 50 also run up and down 1st Ave S right around the corner from Sodo Park (subject to change).
Sodo Park is over one-hundred years old and its age and history does preclude it from central air conditioning in its main hall. The entire venue is equipped with ventilation windows, ceiling fans, and portable cooling units. The private upstairs loft is fully air conditioned.
Yes, the entire venue is equipped with central electric heating.
Yes, there is a small outdoor courtyard that is included with the venue rental cost. This outdoor courtyard is ideal for cocktail hour, photos, games, and send-offs at the end of the night.
We do not have in-house A/V or decor, but we do partner with wonderful vendors to assist with any needs you might have.
While adding drapes and string light lights enhances the elegance and soft glow of Sodo Park’s open-floor plan, they are not required for every event nor are they included with the venue rental cost. Drapes and string lights are provided by our longtime partner vendors and our sales and coordination team are happy to order and arrange these additions for you on your behalf.
All events at Sodo Park are catered by the award-winning Herban Feast Catering. Our culinary team is happy to work with you on a tailor-fit menu that caters to a diverse selection of cultural influences, dietary restrictions, and the most current and sought-after dining trends.
Yes, we have WiFi for events at Sodo Park. There are also two ethernet ports available for direct internet connection.
Due to the age of the building, there is not a reliable built-in sound system. However, Sodo Park’s beautiful wooden construction offers terrific acoustic advantages for a live band, DJ, or spoken presentation.
Your venue rental cost provides up to ten hours of venue access for you, your guests, and all of your vendors up to 12am midnight. Early venue access can be provided at an hourly rate and must be arranged with your Landmark Event Coordinator prior to your event date. Landmark Event Co staff is required to be on site whenever you or your vendors are present in the venue. Any delivery, set up, take down, and pick up from your vendors (i.e. rentals, A/V, decor) must take place during your venue rental window.
We are a team of animal lovers and welcome well-behaved animals for photos and ceremonies. We do ask that pets be taken home after the ceremony ends as we cannot serve food or begin cocktail hour if pets are present in the venue.
We would be honored to show you how our venue can be the home of your next event. Book a private tour at your convenience to experience our venue firsthand and imagine your special event with us. We look forward to meeting you!
Event planning isn’t just my job; it’s a lifestyle shaped by a lifetime of moving. As a military kid who grew up across Texas, California, and Chicago, I learned early on how to turn any space into a community. I spent nearly a decade managing premier rooftop venues in Southern California before bringing my expertise to beautiful Seattle. I’m a firm believer that every event needs a “wow” factor—a philosophy I fuel by scouting the latest trends on Pinterest and finding inspiration in the mountains with my four-legged sidekick, Ace. Whether I’m at home trying a new recipe or on-site at the venue, I’m always looking for the next creative spark.
My journey in hospitality began at 15, working as a waitress alongside my mother at my favorite local Mexican restaurant—an experience that sparked a lifelong passion for the industry. While ‘pushing out sandwiches’ at Jimmy John’s in high school, I discovered a natural knack for connecting with people, which quickly landed me a role on their catering team. There, pitching lunch meetings to local businesses, I fell in love with the strategy of sales and marketing; I’ve spent the last nine years moving from SoCal rooftops to Seattle’s most historic venues, but I’ve never lost that drive to connect personally with every client
My journey in hospitality began at 15, working as a waitress alongside my mother at my favorite local Mexican restaurant—an experience that sparked a lifelong passion for the industry. While ‘pushing out sandwiches’ at Jimmy John’s in high school, I discovered a natural knack for connecting with people, which quickly landed me a role on their catering team. There, pitching lunch meetings to local businesses, I fell in love with the strategy of sales and marketing; I’ve spent the last nine years moving from SoCal rooftops to Seattle’s most historic venues, but I’ve never lost that drive to connect personally with every client
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While I love the strategy of venue sales, my favorite moment will always be the ceremony. There’s a special magic in meeting two strangers for a one-hour tour, learning the nuances of their journey, and catching that first glimpse of their unique spark. Seeing that same love story unveil a year later—witnessing my clients’ growth and seeing their personalities shine as they walk down the aisle—gives me full-body chills every single time. Even after nine years in the industry, I still find myself shedding a few happy tears watching a story I’ve cheered for from day one finally come to life
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90’s RNB
I am a crime junkie at heart
My favorite event trend is the seamless blend of elegant drapery and timeless projection mapping within a space that possesses built-in history and charm, allowing the design to enhance an already unique soul rather than starting from scratch with four empty walls.
I have always allowed one specific philosophy to guide my work. It is a quote by Maya Angelou that truly defines why I do what I do: “I’ve learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.”
