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
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.
“An ideal wedding/event/party venue. Herban Feast does an exquisite job both with service and execution as well as food and beverage quality. Dinner was amazing.”
– Matthew, Google Reviews
Though SoDo park is industrial at its core, the grand scale of the space lends itself to a variety of moods and styles for weddings, corporate parties, fundraisers, product launches, and more. Explore our gallery to get inspired for your next soiree.
Guests will delight in SoDo Park’s cascading 20′ ceilings, and memorable historical touches that accent events of all sizes. After entering through a dreamy arched entrance, you’ll be invited to sip lush cocktails in the grand hall, or mingle in the cozy courtyard. The addition of drapery creates an elegant, romantic feel while keeping the venue undraped reveals industrial bones.
PROVIDED BY HERBAN FEAST
Catering by Herban Feast focuses on bringing flavor and quality to the forefront. We start with our farm fresh produce and herbs, grown in our very own gardens at Fox Hollow Farm. This allows our executive chef to prepare enticing appetizers, savory dinner courses, and late-night bites that will rival the best restaurants in Seattle. From intimate gatherings to elaborate weddings, our kitchen prides itself on fresh, seasonal ingredients for every occasion, big or small.
Venue Manager | Antonio Gomez
VENUE
For a seated reception, up to 300 guests. For a standing reception, up to 550 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.
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.
PLANNING
Typically, the venue rental includes 10 consecutive hours of private access. This is included for you and your vendors beginning about 2-3 hours prior to guest arrival, and at least 1 hour after guests depart for cleaning and load-out of equipment. Need more time? Inquire for a quote!
Typically, the Event Coordinator you are assigned will be your point of contact on event day, though at times another venue representative will be assigned to your event, depending on our event schedule. Based on your coordination tier, your Coordinator may depart after dinner service in which an Event Lead will be introduced and available for any venue or catering questions you may have for the remainder of the event. Inquire directly with your other vendors for the best contact information.
When hiring your Event Coordinator for ceremony or day-of-coordination, we will happily take care of setting simple items such as wedding programs, catering menus, guest book table, party favors, etc. For elaborate decor such as pipe and drape, hanging signage, personal centerpieces, DIY’d installations, etc. you will need to arrange for set-up on your own, hire an outside vendor, or assign to friends/family.
Many factors including vendors are taken into account in order to produce a private party. Unfortunately, these factors often limit our ability to accommodate last minute extensions. If you’re considering adding time, please inquire with your Event Coordinator prior to the event for an extension quote.
A majority of our venues only host one event at a time, though some venues may be able to host multiple events. Please inquire with your Event Coordinator for more information.
FOOD & BEVERAGE
Our menu packages are crafted by our Executive Chef to ensure a quality meal for all guests including those with common dietary considerations. These packages allow you to choose which hors d’oeuvres, salad, sides, and entree(s) you’d like your guests to enjoy. Customizations outside of these selections may be considered, and are subject to an increased price.
With our catering packages, we offer complimentary meals to accommodate dietary considerations for up to 5% of your guest count! Anything over 5% of your guest count, we suggest adjusting your wedding menu to fit all dietary considerations.
