Civic Garden Complex

This community centre is open for select recreation programming, and the hours of operation are based on the program offering times. If you have not registered for a recreation program at this facility, you will not be permitted inside. Please contact customer service for rental inquires.  

• Sit down function for 80-100 people.
• Theatre style seating for 125 people.
• Cocktail style functions for 125 people with limited seating.

​Private functions are required to use our approved caterer's list.  Fridge, stove, microwave, double sink and hand sink are all available. There is also a work preparation area.

Accessible brick patio space and outdoor seating option available.   

Note:  Gazebo not included as part of rental agreement. It is available on a first-come-first-serve basis.

• Free admission to the public if there are no private bookings in the facility.
• London's only large-scale conservatory, full of exotic plants and trees.  For photos only, the conservatory can be rented independently at a reduced cost (please visit our rental page for more information).  The conservatory is pesticide free.  Australian ladybugs are used to control unwanted insect population.

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Civic Garden Conservatory (booking 2 months in advance only) - $44.15/hr.

• Tables and chairs are included in rental fees above
• Additional Fees:  Insurance, SOCAN and Re:Sound, HST

Private tours may be conducted when facility is not rented.  To schedule an appointment please email kfarmer@london.ca or call 519-661-5575.

Only caterers from the approved caterer's list are accepted, with the exception of wedding cakes from a bakery.

Approved caterers list

• Podium, microphone, retractable screen and cordless microphone are available.
• Accessible brick patio space and outdoor seating options available. The gazebo and outdoor grounds are public spaces, and therefore cannot be rented or reserved.  Any usage in this space is on a first-come-first-serve basis.
• Tables, chairs, highchair included in hall rental.  Tables: 5ft. round (15) and/or 6ft. rectangular (20).  Chairs (125): white wedding chairs and business commercial chairs (tables and chairs are not to be removed from the building).
• Internet service is available.
• Table clothes, chair covers, cutlery, wine glasses are not provided. These items must be arranged with your caterer.
• No overnight storage of any kind is permitted (no alcohol or decorations).
• This building is a smoke free facility including the patio.  Smoking is permitted 30ft. (9 meters) from the building.
• Staff will not supervise children.
• No confetti/rose petals permitted.

• No food or drinks are allowed in the conservatory.
• No plants are permitted in the conservatory.
• Cruiser tables only are permitted (no food or drinks).
• If it rains during your patio ceremony, you may use the conservatory for backup.

• If your intention is to decorate the hall for your event, it is recommended that you book the full day; otherwise please refer to your contract agreement for approved hours.
• As tape removes the paint and leaves marks on the walls, only 3M hooks are permitted for hanging decorations.
• Candles - battery operated candles are preferred.  Fire Marshall regulation indicates that lit candles must be in a container one inch rounder than the candle and the container must be three inches above the flame.
• All decorations must be taken down and removed at the end of your function.
• No overnight storage of any kind is permitted (no alcohol or decorations).

Chairs and tables are not to be removed from the building. The gazebo and outdoor grounds are public space and therefore cannot be rented or reserved.  Any usage in this space is on a first-come-first-serve basis.

The City of London will not be held responsible for chair rentals - please make arrangements with your rental company for delivery and pick-up.

We suggest you contact the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) three weeks in advance of your function.  The Liquor License must be posted and your bartenders Smart Serve Trained.  We recommend you hire two bartenders to cover breaks.  No bar is to be left unattended at any time.