With flexible spaces, state-of-the-art audiovisual equipment, break-out rooms, free parking and complimentary admission, Meijer Gardens can turn an ordinary event into an extraordinary experience.
For personalized attention, a private tour, or to check availability, call 616-975-3146 or use the Contact Us form below. Rooms are available for rent up to two years in advance of the event date. A 50% deposit and a signed contract are required to secure a room.
This unique urban garden is ideal for wedding ceremonies, cocktail receptions or intimate dinners.
Capacity is up to 80 for a wedding ceremony, up to 100 for a cocktail reception and up to 60 for a seated dinner.
Seasonally available from June through September. View a video overview of this beautiful space here.
Please note: The Padnos Rooftop Sculpture Garden is open to the public during normal business hours.
• Free admission to selected areas of Meijer Gardens for you and your guests, during your rental time.
• Free parking.
• Professional Event Coordinating services to guide you throughout the planning process.
• In-house catering and full bar services available as well as preferred caterer options.
• Certified Technical Specialists to provide cutting-edge equipment and services.
• Tables and chairs.
• Setup, teardown and cleanup of event space, with the exception of your personal equipment and decorations.
• Referrals for other services, including entertainment, florists, photographers, ministers, bakeries and more.
For personalized attention, a private tour, or to check availability, call 616-975-3146 or click the button below. Rooms are available for rent two years in advance of the event date. A 50% deposit and a signed contract are required to secure a room.
Having had the privilege of hosting the inaugural event on the Stuart and Barbara Padnos Rooftop Sculpture Garden, I am pleased to be able to say that the members of our Perennial and Bonsai Societies were thrilled with their experience.
The Padnos Rooftop Sculpture Garden was the perfect way to have our guests spend a summer evening where they were wowed by the gorgeous setting, had the opportunity to appreciate sculpture and plant life while enjoying a strolling dinner with an added perk of being able to hear that night’s outdoor concert quietly playing in the background!
Sue Veeneman
It was great partnering with you to ensure DTE’s inaugural West MI Community Partners Meeting was a success. I appreciate you being flexible with our frequent requests, and always handling every ‘ask’ in a professional manner and with a genuine smile. We have received a lot of positive feedback from our executives and the community partners regarding the event and Meijer Gardens... the venue was beautiful, the meal was delicious, the perfect place for an event.
DTE Energy // West Michigan Community Partners
THANK YOU! I can’t tell you how many compliments we received from our own team and so many other guests. The facility looked lovely and the service was excellent. You were there every time I turned around, thinking about things that could be better and that was so appreciated. I don’t think I have ever had an event coordinator that was so attentive as you were. My deepest thanks to you. You and everyone else make it very easy to consider holding another event at Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park in the future. Again, it was a pleasure and I hope to get to work with you again soon.
Mackinac Center for Public Policy
The staff makes my job so easy! Their attention to detail makes me shine! Whenever I need to schedule an off-site event, Meijer Gardens is my venue of choice!
Applied Imaging
Thank you for the great coordination, flexibility and attention to details planning & executing the our event. I am impressed with the professionalism of the staff, bartender and waitresses. The timing to serve food was perfect—nobody had to wait, and the bartender and waitresses left the room once the presentation started—which was much appreciated. The food was delicious (kudos to the chef and staff), and the portion size was satisfactory (no food waste!). The room was very well equipped, the lighting and background music worked well. From the audiovisual standpoint, I appreciate very much the fast response to add extra connections, and the help to add a wireless presentation controller, last minute request. Happily and gladly, I can say that I would definitely coordinate another event at Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park.
Nestlé
The staff appreciated the lovely, relaxed environment. The outside porches were a wonderful addition to the work we had to accomplish with breakout sessions, lunch, and breaks. Staff were extremely helpful and friendly. Couldn't have asked for a better location.
Heart of West Michigan United Way All-Staff Retreat
Our experience with Meijer Gardens was outstanding. From an event planning standpoint, it makes things so much easier and so much less stressful when you know you are working with professionals who have a handle on every detail. The staff we worked with were attentive to our needs, very detail-oriented, and a pleasure to work with. I would recommend them to anyone.
GRCC'S Faculty Learning Day
This unique urban garden is ideal for wedding ceremonies, cocktail receptions or intimate dinners.
Capacity is up to 80 for a wedding ceremony, up to 100 for a cocktail reception and up to 60 for a seated dinner.
Seasonally available from June through September. View a video overview of this beautiful space here.
Please note: The Padnos Rooftop Sculpture Garden is open to the public during normal business hours.