We are so glad you chose Landmark Event Co. for your upcoming celebration! We know how fun—and stressful—planning an event can be. We are here to help make the planning process just as great as the day itself. Our dedicated catering and venue coordination team is here to help bring your vision to life! To assist us in preparing for your event, please review the following details and start planning on your own before your first logistics meeting.
For a seated reception, up to 300 guests. For a standing reception, up to 500 guests. For a seated reception with a stage and 1-2 screens, we do not recommend guest counts beyond 250 guests. Please note that any guest count over 200 guests may require supplemental rental items (e.g. larger dining tables or extra ceremony chairs) and the breakdown of reception tables for a dancing area.
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. For a detailed list of the equipment we offer, please click here to view our full inventory.
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.
Yes, there is a large loft upstairs that can be used for getting ready before a wedding or for meeting with vendors and volunteers before a gala or corporate event. There is a small, fully enclosed area if the two wedding parties wish to be fully concealed from each other before the ceremony. The upstairs loft is fully air-conditioned and heated.
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.
