The Park

The Carpinteria Lions Park consists of two separate areas, the lodge and the picnic area. The park offers an expansive lawn with a log cabin style lodge on one side and a picnic area on the other. The sizable lawn is surrounded by tall trees and a charming gazebo. It provides many options for designing an event with your own personal style. You can have a ceremony at the steps of the lodge or gazebo, have hors d’oeuvres and cocktails on the lawn before heading inside for a reception, or dine and dance under the stars. The park offers versatility and natural beauty that sets us apart from other venues. This is a stunning location that offers the perfect romantic setting for an outdoor wedding ceremony. Indoor events will accommodate up to 160 guests and outdoor events will accommodate up to 200 guests.

The Lodge

Our cedar lodge is ideal for your formal or semi-formal events. Open beam ceilings, wrought iron chandeliers, and a wraparound porch create an ambiance that makes any special event memorable. It overlooks a gorgeous expansive lawn, beautiful large oak trees and a charming gazebo. It is the perfect backdrop for your outdoor wedding ceremony. Rental of the lodge includes exclusive use of the lodge and grounds, the garden gazebo, a full-sized commercial kitchen, banquet tables and chairs, a built-in sound system and a private parking lot and restrooms. For additional fees, we will provide the bar and bartender, parquet dance floor, projector and screen, uniformed security, china, the bridal suite (ideal for the bride to prepare in), and the option to set-up for your event the day before. The lodge can accommodate up to 160 guests.

BBQ & PIcnic Area

Opposite the Lodge, across the lawn is our spacious outdoor barbeque area. It comes complete with: a full kitchen, huge barbeque pit, built in picnic tables, restrooms, large children’s play structure and horseshoe pits. It provides a charming setting for company picnics, birthday parties, reunions and rehearsal dinners. For additional fees we will provide the bar and bartender, volleyball net and uniformed security. The barbeque area will accommodate up to 200 guests.

Full Bar

Built in 2008, our full bar has enhanced the beauty and charm of the cedar lodge. Its high ceiling and tall windows frame the view of the park attractively. We offer a large assortment of beer, wine and liquor. California Alcohol Beverage Control regulations require all alcohol be served from the Lions Club bar. Our newly constructed bar makes the lodge ideal for your next event.

Commercial Kitchen

Our comprehensive commercial kitchen is a favorite among caterers. It includes 2 ovens, a grill, refrigerator, freezer, mixer, dishwasher and ample counter space. It is adjacent to the main room for convenient service. You may use your own caterer or hire the Carpinteria Lions Club to cater a delicious tri-tip barbeque along with all the side dishes.

Place Settings & China

Accent your table with our elegant china. Our china rents for $5 per place setting and includes a dinner plate, salad/dessert plate, bowl, water glass, wine glass, champagne glass, salad fork, dinner fork, dinner knife, teaspoon, soup spoon, dinner spoon, butter knife, coffee cup and saucer, and salt and pepper shaker and cream and sugar dish for each table. All dishes must be washed when returned. For an additional fee we offer chargers for each place setting, lantern with stand and glass votive holders.

The Bridal Suite

The bridal suite offers a convenient and comfortable place for the bride and her bridal party to get ready.  With a living room, kitchen, bedroom, full bathroom and ample closet space it is the perfect place for the bride to relax before the ceremony begins, allowing her to take the occasional peak on how things are shaping up. There is an additional fee to use the bridal suite and it is only available for use the day of your event.