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COMMUNITY EVENTS
Host Your Next Community Event At John Ball Zoo!
John Ball Zoo is the perfect place to host events from weddings to high school reunions. Whether it’s a simple picnic in the park or an elegantly catered meal at one of our venues, your guests will be amazed!
Need ideas? Here are a few examples of community events that you can host at John Ball Zoo:
- Class Reunions
- Graduation Parties
- Family Reunions
- Fundraisers
- Proms
- Quinceaneras
- Retirement Parties
- Wedding Ceremonies & Receptions
COMMUNITY EVENTS
Picnics And Park Reservations
Reserved Park picnic areas are available. You can check availability and reserve one of the 7 different picnic areas in John Ball Park through our web store. Reservations must be made at least two weeks in advance.
If you have additional questions, please inquire at [email protected] or call 616-336-4301 ext 4001
Picnic Acre and Entry Valley
- Permit and approval required.
- 50 picnic tables available
- Large shade trees along the edge of large open space available for event use
- Playground, restrooms building and basketball court are nearby
- Accessible via a paved pathway to Kent Trails
- Electricity included in reservation fee
- Potable water available
- Use of Picnic Acre and Entry Valley requires a park application and approval prior to reserving this site. Please contact us for an application.
Fulton View
- Picnic area is shaded by mature park trees
- Located near the open brick shelter, overlooking the duck pond
- Area seats 128 people (16 picnic tables)
- Two charcoal grills available for use
- Parking, restrooms, and the Zoo entrance are all within walking distance
- There is NO electricity available at this site
- Rental Fee: $150
Hilltop Pavilion
- Open-sided stone pavilion seats 120 people (15 picnic tables)
- Overlooks John Ball Park
- Access is on the park's south side off Butterworth Avenue just opposite the Kent Trails Bike Path
- Electricity included in reservation fee
- Drinking fountain with potable water available
- Single charcoal grill available for use
- Restrooms and playground are all within walking distance
- Located at the top of John Ball Zoological Garden.
- Rental Fee: $350
Pond Pavilion
- Open brick shelter house overlooks a charming duck pond, home to a variety of waterfowl
- Pavilion seats 96 people (12 picnic tables)
- Electricity included in reservation fee
- Potable water available
- Restrooms located inside the pavilion
- Parking and the Zoo entrance are all within walking distance
- Rental Fee: $350
The Grove
- Shady area seats 96 people (12 picnic tables)
- Located just east of the LV Eberhard Zoo Administration Building
- Two charcoal grills available for use
- Parking, restrooms, and the Zoo entrance are all within walking distance
- There is NO electricity available at this site
- Rental Fees: $150
Valley View West
- Picnic area is shaded by mature park trees and is adjacent to a large playground
- Area seats 80 people (10 picnic tables)
- Located between the south parking lot and Valley St
- Single charcoal grill available for use
- Parking, restrooms, and the Zoo entrance are all within walking distance
- There is NO electricity available at this site
- Rental Fee: $150
Valley View East
- Picnic area is shaded by mature park trees, and is adjacent to a large playground
- Area seats 80 people (10 picnic tables)
- Located between the south parking lot and Valley St
- Single charcoal grill available for use
- Parking, restrooms, and the Zoo entrance are all within walking distance
- There is NO electricity available at this site
- Rental Fee: $150