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Brookside Gardens – Garden Sites, Capacities and Features

Bride and Groom at Brookside Gardens
Wedding at Brookside Gardens
Dinner Event at Brookside Gardens
Wedding Brookside Gardens Fall

Brookside Gardens has something for every event style rustic, formal, and contemporary. We are now booking reservations for 2026, with limited availability remaining for 2025.

Contact a member of the Events Team for availability or to schedule a tour and consultation.

One-on-one consultation is by appointment only.

Rental Sites Max Capacity Dancing Space* Kitchen Access** Garden View
Auditorium 120 Yes Yes Yes
Aquatic Overlook, Tent Site (tent not included) 120 Yes Yes Yes
South Terrace 120 Yes Yes Yes
Sakura Hill 120 No No Yes
Yew Garden 120 No No Yes
Fragrance Garden 75 No Yes Yes
Gingko Canopy 120 No No Yes
Woodland Glenn 100 No No Yes
Rose Garden 40 No No Yes
Japanese Tea House 50 No No Yes
Anderson Island Pavilion 20 No No Yes
Wedding Gazebo 12 No No Yes

*A dance floor is required for dancing. This may impact the maximum capacity limits.

**Our kitchen includes warming cabinets, refrigerator and freezer. Cooking is not permitted in the kitchen.
120 outdoor white padded folding chairs included in rental. Additional or alternative chairs may be rented by the client through an outside vendor.

Let Us Know How We Can Help

We’ll help you every step of the way as you plan each perfect moment. Our dedicated Events Team is here to answer any questions you have. Please don’t hesitate to contact us any time!

Event Team 301-962-1404

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