River Park Events Center
What is the River Park Events Building?
Plan a wedding, party or reception in a beautiful room overlooking the Arkansas River! Located adjacent to the Riverfront Amphitheater and one block west of the Riverfront Pavilion, this facility represents one-third of the River Park Complex.
River Park Events Building Layout
Call to Request a Booking
Hours of Operation
Monday – Saturday: 8 a.m. – 10 p.m.
Sunday: 1 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Extended hours are available from 10pm-midnight Monday through Saturday for additional fees. Additional deposit is also required for rentals after 10pm.
This facility is closed on holidays.
Rooms Available for Booking:
River Park East or West Meeting Room Rental**
Reservations can be made up to 1 year in advance.
Ice machine, refrigerator, sinks, and microwave included. Rooms are 43′ x 27′.
Both rooms are identical in size and shape.
- Monday – Thursday
$25 for 4 hours ($8 each add. hr) - Friday – Sunday
$50 for 4 hours ($16 each add. hr) - Deposit: $50 Refundable*
Add. $50 for rentals after 10pm - Capacity: 85 (chairs only)
- Capacity: 50-60 with tables
- Restrooms: Yes
- Parking: On-Site & Public Street
- Alcohol: Yes (by City Ordinance)
- Smoking: Outside
**The East & West Rooms can be combined for double and single room fees listed.
River Park Events Building Daily Rate (East & West)
Reservations can be made up to 1 year in advance.
Ice machine, refrigerator, sinks, and microwave included. Rooms are 43′ x 27′.
Both rooms are identical in size and shape.
- Monday – Thursday
$100 for entire day (8am – 10pm)
$32 for each add. hr - Friday – Sunday
$200 for entire day (8am – 10pm)
$63 for each add. hr - Deposit: $100 Refundable*
Add $100 for rentals after 10pm - Capacity: 170 (chairs only)
- Capacity will be less with tables
- Restrooms: Yes
- Parking: On-Site & Public Street
- Alcohol: Yes (by City Ordinance)
- Smoking: Outside
Pavilion, Amphitheater & River Park Events Building
Reservations can be made 1 year in advance.
- Fee: $1000 / Full Day*
- Deposit: $500 (refundable)*
- Capacity: 1568 (seating only)
- Restrooms: Yes
- Parking: On-Site & Public Street
- Alcohol: Yes (by City Ordinance)
- Smoking: Outside
Rules and Regulations
Providing safe & enjoyable recreation for all.
Fort Smith Parks & Recreation exists to provide engaging experiences to the community through its parks, trails, and community events. In order to keep these areas safe and enjoyable, all parks follow the same rules and regulations.