Renowned for its beauty and charm, the Boathouse is the ideal place to celebrate all of life’s grandest events. Imagine the romance of a waterfront wedding ceremony, followed by a reception that is as beautiful and unique as the love you share.

Picture a holiday banquet, birthday bash or Bar/Bat Mitzvah at this award winning destination celebrated for its soaring ceilings, sprawling deck and architectural detail.

As the only year-round waterfront special events facility in Hartford, the Boathouse is the region’s popular party destination, providing guests with a one-of-a-kind location and seasoned culinary teams committed to providing you with an outstanding selection of menu and catering choices designed to fit your individual taste and style.

We’re dedicated to making your special occasion a complete success.

Remember, no matter what the event, if it’s worth celebrating, it’s worth celebrating at the Greater Hartford Jaycees Community Boathouse!

Proceeds from private events support our youth programs and free public events that enhance the lives of those that live, work, and play in Greater Hartford.

For info on how to book a private event at Riverfront, click here.
For info on our Preferred Catering Program, click here.
For info on our rental services (tenting, A / V, etc.), click here.
For info on private event policies, click here.  Please note: The Private Event Policies on our website are for reference only and are subject to change without notice at any time.  Please refer to the Private Event Policies sent with your Event Contract at the time of booking.

Click here for info on our Full Day Meeting Package!

If your interested in team-building and training opportunities, click here.

Click here to see a PDF of our Special Events Brochure!

Weddings -

Click here to visit our photo gallery where there are pictures of a wedding held at the boathouse! 

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2007 Rates

Hourly facility fee (3 hour minimum)

2008 Rates

Hourly facility fee (3 hour minimum)

Please Note: There is an additional $150 fee for outdoor ceremonies associated with the Boathouse

Capacity

The Boathouse, new patio spaces, and surrounding grounds offer as many options as you can imagine. In addition to our Lincoln Financial Community Room, we now offer a beautiful landscaped patio where guests enjoy themselves al fresco. The patio is a natural setting for a barbeque or clam bake, or outdoor meeting or wedding ceremony.

The following capacities are guides based on typical configurations:

Click here to see various room layout options.

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Preferred Caterers

Requesting catering quotes for your event is simple, once you have confirmed your event:

The Preferred Caterers will then compete for your business and you will receive an “apples to apples” comparison of options and pricing.

Please type “request for proposal” in the subject of your email. We suggest including this information in your email:

• Your Name
• Phone number(s)
• Fax (if applicable)
• Event Date
• Location
• Number of Guests
• Event Start and End Time
• Estimated Per Person Budget
• Description of the desired food/service you’d like to have: Hors D’oeuvres (Stationary or Passed), Dinner (Buffet Stations or Sit Down), Serving Dessert and Coffee (Yes or No), and the style you wish for your event (Casual or Formal).

Bar Service

Make your occasion lively and fun by providing spirits to your guests*. Riverfront Recapture offers a number of serving options, including our Beer and Wine Bar or Full (Mixed Drink) Bar. A minimum of $300 per event is required for all bar services plus an hourly rate of $35.00 per hour, per bartender. Click here to view our Beverage Packages and Pricing.

* Due to liability and legal restrictions, no outside alcoholic beverages of any kind may be brought into the Riverfront Parks by the client, caterer, or any other party. Riverfront Recapture is the only licensed authority to sell and serve liquor for consumption in the Riverfront Parks.

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Tenting

With new landscaped spaces and patios surrounding the Boathouse, you can expand your event with high-quality tenting. We take care of all the details, including rental coordination, set up, and permitting.

Audio Visual

The Boathouse is equipped with an in-house sound system for speaking engagements. Use of the system includes both wired and wireless microphones - cost $150.

Our spectacular views have one drawback: an environment that may be too bright for Power Point presentations and video projection. Our solution: a state-of-the art, high-lumen multi-media projection system - cost $150.

Want to take advantage of both systems? We’ll combine the offering - cost $250.

Should your event require a more elaborate audio/visual system, let us know. We’ll coordinate with our exclusive service providers to make sure you have whatever you need.

Private Events anywhere in the Riverfront Parks

Take advantage of the beauty and serenity of our natural park settings by hosting your event anywhere in our Riverfront Park System (some service restrictions may apply). For details on park reservation, click here.

Private Event Policies

To View our 2008 Private Event Policies, click here.

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