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Des Moines Beach Park Event Center
4.6 ★★★★★ 339 Google reviews · Barn wedding venue in Des Moines, Washington
Waterfront park featuring a creek trail, a picnic area and grassy fields, plus an event venue.
Plan your tour
- Capacity couples mention 200–200-guest events in reviews — ask the venue for their stated maximum
- Catering outside caterers welcome, going by reviews and the venue’s own info — confirm the policy (and any fees) before you book your caterer
- Today see hours ·
- Phone (206) 870-9370
- Website beachparkeventcenter.com — most venues book tours right on their site
Hours
| Monday | 8 AM–5 PM |
| Tuesday | 8 AM–5 PM |
| Wednesday | 8 AM–5 PM |
| Thursday | 8 AM–5 PM |
| Friday | 8 AM–5 PM |
| Saturday | 4 PM–2 AM |
| Sunday | 4 PM–2 AM |
The setting
“Moines Creek Trail which is 2 miles long one way and comes out on 200th street near SCORE jail, and 2 miles back to the marina; parking on both ends.”
Amenities couples mention
“Moines Creek Trail which is 2 miles long one way and comes out on 200th street near SCORE jail, and 2 miles back to the marina; parking on both ends.”
“I love going here to watch the sunset and capture amazing pictures of it but also has a good trail that I like to ride my Onewheel or my longboard down”
What couples say again and again
“Picnic shelter, event venues, various trail heads and a picturesque little foot bridge leading to an expansive grassy picnic area and of course, the beach!”
From the reviews
Had my baby shower at the founders lodge yesterday and it was absolutely perfect! Thank you Ashley for making it possible for us and huge thanks to Will for making our experience from the tour the actual event delightful! Very helpful and down to earth.
Pleasant area to walk around and take in the water. Walking trails behind, if feeling like more exercise. Free parking. Dog friendly, with leash, poop bags provided. Restrooms available. Leave no trace ✌💚Enjoy
We saw ducks, seagulls, crows. There were boats. Little restaurant. We had fun. Our daughter is hard to get out of the house but she enjoyed this beach. Picked shells out! Had fun going to the dock and she even wanted to go on the trail.
I went to the outlook above the park and the view was just amazing! Sunsets here are unparalled 🌅
Getting married at Des Moines Beach Park Event Center
Des Moines Beach Park Event Center comes up for weddings — confirmed on their own site. Two things make the tour worth the drive. First, see it at the time of day you'd actually get married — a barn that glows at golden hour can feel very different at noon, and you'll want to walk the path your guests take from parking to ceremony to reception. Second, bring your real questions: the rain plan (where does the ceremony move?), the catering and bar policy, the music curfew, and exactly what's included with the rental — tables, chairs, setup, and teardown are where quotes quietly diverge. Popular dates at barn venues book 12–18 months out, so if the tour feels right, ask what's open in your season before you leave.
Corporate events & private parties at Des Moines Beach Park Event Center
Reviews and the venue's own info mention corporate events, retreats, or private parties at Des Moines Beach Park Event Center — barn venues often have real weekday availability since weddings claim the weekends. A quick call answers the three things that matter: weekday and off-season rates, whether the space works for your headcount and A/V needs, and what catering is allowed. If your event lands on a Friday or Saturday in wedding season, ask early.
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