Nature Center Facility Rentals

Wood Lake Fireplace Room
The Nature Center auditorium is available for rent. Wood Lake is great for birthdays, wedding receptions, meetings, celebrations, and anniversaries. Auditorium rental includes use of the fireplace, seating for 60-80, tables and chairs, and a beautiful view of the marsh. Use of the 100-seat outdoor amphitheater is also included in the rental fee. To inquire about any of the facilities or programs below, call Wood Lake at 612-861-9365.

  • Wood Lake Fireplace Room Rental  Photos
  • Available Hours for Rental: 8:30 am-11:00 pm (based on room and staff availability)
  • Size: 36'x36'
  • Capacity: 75 people
  • Tables: 8 eight-foot tables, 4 six-foot tables, 2 card tables
  • Other amenities:  Wood-burning fireplace (wood provided), two pull-down screens, four movable countertops, wifi signal (not a guarantee...outages do occur), trash/recycling/organics collection bins provided
  • Restrictions: smoking, alcoholic beverages, helium balloons, glitter/confetti are not permitted. Early arrival is not permitted.
  • Other: Fully heated and air-conditioned indoor space
  • Rates: Non-Profit-$42/hr, Private/Commercial-$60/hr
Note: When planning the hours needed for rental, include setup, cleanup, and tear down in rental time. Early arrivals and late departures are not permitted. Two-hour minimum rental time. Audio/video equipment not provided (i.e. projectors, laptops)

Emily Day Picnic Pavilion     RESERVE ONLINE
Capacity: 40     Electricity: Yes
Restroom: Indoor bathrooms are only accessible during regular Wood Lake building hours. Portable restrooms are also available.
Mon-Sat, 8:30 am-5:00 pm, Sun, 12:00-5:00 pm
Rental Availability: Any 4-hr block between 8:00 am & 10:00 pm (depending on time of year/sunset)
Rate: $82/4-hour block (plus tax).
Available for use on a drop-in basis for no charge, when not reserved.  To reserve, visit the Richfield Recreation Park Shelter rental page.

Wood Lake Amphitheater     RESERVE ONLINE
Capacity: 100     Electricity: Yes
Restroom: Indoor bathrooms are only accessible during regular Wood Lake building hours. Portable restrooms are also available.
Mon-Sat, 8:30 am-9:00 pm, Sun, 12:00-9:00 pm
Rental Availability: Any 4-hr block between 8:00 am & 10:00 pm (depending on time of year/sunset)
Rate: $82/4-hour block (plus tax).
Available for use on a drop-in basis for no charge, when not reserved. To reserve, visit the Richfield Recreation Park Shelter rental page.