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DISCOVER ST. LOUIS PARK St. Louis Park & Golden Valley are just five short minutes to downtown Minneapolis. St. Louis Park and Golden Valley are progressive suburbs located just five minutes west of downtown and uptown Minneapolis.

2 DISCOVER ST. LOUIS PARK St. Louis Park & Golden Valley are just five short minutes to downtown Minneapolis. St. Louis Park and Golden Valley are progressive suburbs located just five minutes west of downtown and uptown Minneapolis. Visitors can experience the attractions, events and excitement of a major metropolitan area while still enjoying a small town feel. We boast top-notch hotels, diverse meeting spaces, premier sports facilities and a wide array of dining options suited for all types of events. We welcome meetings, groups and events of all types with open arms: Corporate, Sports, National and State Associations, Government, Tours, Fraternal, Religious, Military and Medical. Discover St. Louis Park offers a variety of customized services for more successful and stress-free planning, meetings, events and lodging. At Discover St. Louis Park, we are passionate about our city and committed to showing our guests the very best it has to offer. Whether it s a hotel banquet room, amphitheater, nature center, or restaurant, St. Louis Park and Golden Valley have a collection of unique venues to accommodate all your meeting needs. LAKE MINNETONKA EDEN PRAIRIE ST. LOUIS PARK & GOLDEN VALLEY DOWNTOWN MINNEAPOLIS 94 35W 494 Airport MOA DOWNTOWN ST. PAUL Our Complimentary Services Discover St. Louis Park offers: Online Request For Proposal or bid (RFP) Venue recommendations Bid presentation materials Liaison to hotels and community assets Coordination of site visits Transportation grant opportunities Photos of the area Publicity Welcome packets Sample itineraries Entertainment options Dignitary Welcome Letters Referrals for registration services Assistance finding speakers, entertainment, audio/visual, catering and transportation Maps and guides of the area E NORTH No matter what the event, large or small, we are here to help! Contact us at (952) or info@discoverstlouispark.com to discuss your upcoming meeting, conference or special event. 2

Discover St. Louis Park 1660 South Hwy 100 Suite 501 St. Louis Park, MN 55416 Wirth Chalet Phone: (952) 426-4047 Fax: (952) 873-7419 President & CEO: Becky Bakken bbakken@discoverstlouispark.

com Account Executive: Katie Lofrano klofrano@discoverstlouispark.com How may we help? The West End Discover St.

Discover St. Louis Park provides information about lodging, meeting spaces, facilities, dining, shopping, attractions, events, arts, culture and recreational opportunities.

3 Discover St. Louis Park 1660 South Hwy 100 Suite 501 St. Louis Park, MN Wirth Chalet Phone: (952) Fax: (952) President & CEO: Becky Bakken Director of Marketing: Kersten McManamon For Meetings & Events Director of Sales: Brent Snyder Account Executive: Katie Lofrano How may we help? The West End Discover St. Louis Park is committed to introducing you to our premier location, comfortably close to Minneapolis and Saint Paul. Our vibrant businesses and community assets make our city a wonderful destination. Discover St. Louis Park provides information about lodging, meeting spaces, facilities, dining, shopping, attractions, events, arts, culture and recreational opportunities. Leisure travelers, group tours, amateur sports, meetings and special events all find St. Louis Park and Golden Valley to be a perfect location close to it all. Whether you re visiting for work or fun, looking to move here, or are a current Twin Cities resident, we welcome you. Let us know if we can do anything to help make your time here more enjoyable! Connect with us Web: discoverstlouispark.com info@discoverstlouispark.com Facebook.com/discoverstlouispark TABLE OF CONTENTS Wolfe Park Hotel Space Capacities...4 Meeting & Event Spaces - Hotels Meeting & Event Spaces - Restaurants Meeting & Event Spaces - Unique Venues Sports & Rec Facilities City Park Facilities Accomodations Lodging Amenities Discover St. Louis Park 3

4 HOTEL SPACE CAPACITIES DoubleTree by Hilton Courtyard Ballroom ,964 Courtyard Rooms Autumn Room Spring Room Summer Room ,782 Winter Room Park Ballroom ,512 Park ,276 Park ,716 Terrace Ballroom ,914 Terrace ,092 Terrace ,302 Terrace ,302 Terrace ,176 The Orchard Suite Guest Rooms: Single; 147 Double; 34 Suites (10 Double; 24 King); 9 Accessible Homewood Suites by Hilton Meeting & Banquet Space Guest Rooms: Suites (King); 12 Suites (2 Double Beds); 7 Suites (1 King & 2 Queens) Marriott Minneapolis West Waterford Ballroom ,115 Waterford I ,705 Galway Ballroom ,368 Donegal Ballroom ,555 Longford Boardroom Cashel Kilkenny Guest Rooms: King; 76 Double Queen; 26 Suites (King); 12 Suites (Double Queen) Springhill Suites by Marriott Elmwood I & II ,500 Elmwood I Elmwood II Conference Room Guest Rooms: Suites (Queen); 75 Suites (King); 5 Accessible TownePlace Suites by Marriott Guest Rooms: Studio Suites (Queen); 22 Two-Bedroom Suites (Queen) Classroom Ramada Meeting Space Holiday Inn Express Meeting & Banquet Space Theater Conference Banquet Reception U-Shape Hollow Square Square Feet 4

5 MEETING & EVENT SPACES St. Louis Park Hotel Spaces DoubleTree by Hilton 20 meeting spaces Complete banquet and conference staff On-site audio-visual Complimentary local area shuttle service within five-mile radius 26,000 square feet of flexible meeting and banquet space for up to 900 guests Dover Restaurant serving breakfast, lunch and dinner Complimentary business center and wireless internet access Homewood Suites by Hilton Meeting space for up to 70 Wireless high-speed internet access Business center First floor meeting space Display materials available Hot, full breakfast included with rental Complimentary dinner, included with beer and wine coolers Catering for all event needs Outdoor grill and patio Free Parking Planner Point Rewards program Minneapolis Marriott West Upscale meeting and banquet facilities for up to 400 Executive board room Full service business center On-site audio-visual Complimentary wireless internet Outdoor patio Kosher kitchen SpringHill Suites Minneapolis West Two meeting rooms that accommodate up to 160 Full catering; outside catering allowed On-site audio-visual Complimentary high-speed wire and wireless internet in guest rooms Shuttle service within a five-mile radius Business center DoubleTree by Hilton - Park Place 5

MEETING & EVENT SPACES Restaurant Event Spaces Bluefox Indian Bar & Grill Private meeting space for up to 40 Bunny s Bar & Grill Private meeting space for up to 80 Cooper Pub & Restaurant Meeting

6 MEETING & EVENT SPACES Restaurant Event Spaces Bluefox Indian Bar & Grill Private meeting space for up to 40 Bunny s Bar & Grill Private meeting space for up to 80 Cooper Pub & Restaurant Meeting spaces for up to 90 CRAVE Meeting space for up to 30; party space for up to 500 Kip s Irish Pub Two spaces for up to 60 people McCoy s Public House Private room accommodate up to 40 Mill Valley Kitchen Private room for up to 25 Park Tavern Private and semi-private rooms Catering to groups of up to 300 Patio that can accommodate 50 Bowling, pool, darts, video games Full food & beverage service Punch Bowl Social Entire space accomodates up to 1,000 Semi-private spaces available Full food & beverage service Rojo Mexican Grill Rojo Room Private room for up to 100 Separate bar, entrance, patio,restrooms Taste of India Meeting space for up to 50 Punch Bowl Social 6

7 MEETING & EVENT SPACES The Loop West End Meeting space that can accommodate up to 30; party space for up to 500 Yum! Kitchen and Bakery Private room for up to 40 On-site catering Unique Event Venues Benilde-St. Margaret s School Performance theater Audio-visual capabilities Brookview ** (Opening March 2018) Multiple levels and rooms to accommodate from people Exclusive Caterers Preferred Holders kitchen available Bar service provided by Three One Six Bar & Grill AV services available Beth El Synagogue Accommodates up to 1,500 Full kosher catering by Spirit of Asia Brush Studio Accommodates up to 140 cocktail style Accommodates up to 50 for class Food and beverage on site Golden Valley Country Club Meeting space for up to 700 On-site full catering & onsite coordinator Complimentary tables & chairs Complimentary linens & dinnerware AV Services available Little White Church in the Valley Meeting space for up to 80 guests Ideal for intimate wedding ceremonies & small presentations Golden Valley Country Club 7

MEETING & EVENT SPACES Metropolitan Meeting space accommodates groups from 20 to 1,100 Full catering and service by D Amico & Sons Complimentary tables & chairs AV Services available Ornate stage and

8 MEETING & EVENT SPACES Metropolitan Meeting space accommodates groups from 20 to 1,100 Full catering and service by D Amico & Sons Complimentary tables & chairs AV Services available Ornate stage and built-in dance floor Sound & lighting systems Minneapolis Golf Club 6,600 sq. ft. of meeting space Accommodates up to 240 Onsite Catering Pinot s Palette Accommodates up to 103 cocktail style; up to 75 for class (2 rooms) Food and beverage on site ShowPlace ICON Theatre Large digital projection movie screens with theater-style seating Audio-visual capabilities Open reception space for up to 250 Sabes Jewish Community Center Outside catering allowed Accomodates up to 450 St. Louis Park High School Performance theater Audio-visual capabilities St. Louis Park Middle School Performance theaters Four field houses Audio-visual capabilities St. Louis Park Rec Center Banquet and Gallery Rooms Two spaces for up to 220 Caterer s holding kitchen (see page 14) Audio-visual capabilities Tables and chairs provided Beer and wine permitted Dance floor Ice skating rinks and aquatic park Waterford Ballroom Minneapolis Marriott West 8

9 MEETING & EVENT SPACES St. Louis Park Picnic Shelters Open-air shelters Grills and electricity available Steel Toe Brewing Working craft brewery with tap room Space for 62 seated; 90 cocktail-style The Shops at West End Indoor and outdoor spaces for up to 2,000 guests Catering available The ROC 17,000 sq. ft. of meeting space, accommodates up to 850 Catering from preferred vendors allowed Theodore Wirth Meeting space for up 130 Wood burning fireplace Complimentary tables & chairs Veteran s Memorial Amphitheater Outdoor tiered space with stage that can accommodate up to 2,000 Indoor pavilion with restrooms and food prep area Warehouse Winery Working winery Corporate and social events Space for up to 200 Audio-visual capabilities Food and beverage on site West End Festival Site 35,700 sq. ft. of festival space Accommodates up to 3,000 Westwood Hills Nature Center Water Garden (up to 30 people) Waterfall Overlook Deck (up to 30 people) Lower Picnic Building (up to 30 people) Warehouse Winery 9

SPORTS & REC FACILITIES Aquila Park 3110 Xylon Ave S., St. Louis Park 5 baseball/softball fields 1 football field Basketball courts 8 tennis courts Trail system Horseshoe pits Benilde-St.

10 SPORTS & REC FACILITIES Aquila Park 3110 Xylon Ave S., St. Louis Park 5 baseball/softball fields 1 football field Basketball courts 8 tennis courts Trail system Horseshoe pits Benilde-St. Margaret s School 2501 Highway 100 S., St Louis Park Artificial turf field 8-lane track 2 baseball fields 1 soccer field Breck 123 Ottawa Ave N, Golden Valley 7 Tennis Courts Pool Track/Stadium Field Outdoor Turf Field Fieldhouse with 4 Basketball Courts Brookview Golf Course and Lawn Bowling 200 Brookview Pkwy, Golden Valley 18 hole regulation course and 9-hole par 3 Driving Range and Golf Shop Three One Six Bar & Grill Lawn bowling Winter recreation Fat Bike Ski Trails & Rentals (Nov March) Disc Golf Course Multi-Use Groomed Snow Trails for Skiing, Skijoring and Snowshoeing (Nov March) Dakota Park 2643 Dakota Ave. S., St. Louis Park 1 baseball field 2 softball fields Picnic shelter Golden Valley Country Club 7001 Golden Valley Rd, Golden Valley Par 73, 18 hole course, private course available for group rental Onsite Catering Swimming & Tennis Facilities Restaurant Pro Shop Practice range and indoor practice center Event Facilities that accommodate up to 700 Louisiana Oaks Park 3350 Louisiana Ave. S., St. Louis Park Baseball fields Soccer fields Cross country ski trails Park shelter St. Louis Park High School Turf Field 10

SPORTS & REC FACILITIES Meadowbrook 213 Meadowbrook Rd, Hopkins Par 72, 18 hole course Minneapolis Golf Club 2001 Flag Ave S, Minneapolis 18 hole course, Private course available for group rental

11 SPORTS & REC FACILITIES Meadowbrook 213 Meadowbrook Rd, Hopkins Par 72, 18 hole course Minneapolis Golf Club 2001 Flag Ave S, Minneapolis 18 hole course, Private course available for group rental Meeting space accommodates up to 240 Olympic size pool Restaurant Pro Shop and Driving Range Park Tavern Bowling & Entertainment Center 3401 Louisiana Ave. S., St. Louis Park 20-lane bowling alley Food and beverages on-site Perpich Center for the Arts 6125 Olson Memorial Hwy., Golden Valley 1.5 Acres 1 Full Size Soccer Field (Lighted) The ROC 3700 Monterey Drive, St. Louis Park 17,000 sq. ft. of floor space Can seat up to 850 Fan seating for up to 450 Roller Garden 5622 W. Lake St., St. Louis Park Roller and inline skating rink Food and beverage on-site Ronald B. Davis Community Center 5430 Glenwood Ave, Golden Valley 10,000 sq. ft. of gymnasium space Accommodates two full size basketball or volleyball courts Rotary Field at Northside Park 2200 Louisiana Ave. S., St. Louis Park 3 Little League baseball fields 2 tennis courts Sabes Jewish Community Center 4330 Cedar Lake Rd., St. Louis Park Indoor & outdoor pools 4 basketball courts Indoor track The ROC 11

SPORTS & REC FACILITIES Sandburg Learning Center Athletic Facility 2400 Sandburg Lane, Golden Valley 20 Acres 2 Full Size Baseball Fields (1 Lighted) Batting Cages 5 11 Soccer Fields (Sizes vary

12 SPORTS & REC FACILITIES Sandburg Learning Center Athletic Facility 2400 Sandburg Lane, Golden Valley 20 Acres 2 Full Size Baseball Fields (1 Lighted) Batting Cages 5 11 Soccer Fields (Sizes vary seasonally) Sun Shelter Access Trail Skippy Field at Carpenter Park 4900 Highway 7, St. Louis Park 2 Little League baseball fields 3 tennis courts Soccer field Concession building St. Louis Park High School 6425 West 33rd St., St. Louis Park Artificial turf field 2 soccer fields 7 tennis courts 8-lane track 6-lane swimming pool 2 gymnasiums St. Louis Park Junior High School 2025 Texas Ave. S., St. Louis Park 8-lane track 6-lane swimming pool St. Louis Park Park Pavilions Fully enclosed Indoor restrooms St. Louis Park Rec Center 3700 Monterey Dr., St. Louis Park Two hockey/ice rinks Aquatic Park with mulit-lane 25m lap pool, recreational pools and slides Texa-Tonka Lanes 8200 Minnetonka Blvd., St. Louis Park 24-lane bowling alley Food and beverages on-site Theordore Wirth Golf Club 1301 Theodore Wirth Pkwy, Minneapolis Par 72, 18 hole golf course & par 3, 9 hole course Driving Range Pro Shop Wolfe Park 3700 Monterey Dr., St. Louis Park 2 sand volleyball courts 2 basketball courts Walking trails, amphitheater Brookview Lawn Bowling 12

CITY PARK FACILITIES Picnic Shelter Rental Open-air shelters can accommodate groups of 20 to 100 people. All shelters have access to electricity and grills.

13 CITY PARK FACILITIES Picnic Shelter Rental Open-air shelters can accommodate groups of 20 to 100 people. All shelters have access to electricity and grills. Renters are not allowed to bring alcoholic beverages into any park. A permit is required for live bands or amplified music. To view picnic shelters, visit Brookview Park 200 Brookview Pkwy S, Golden Valley Shelters that accommodate up to acres Basketball Court 6 Tennis Courts (4 lighted) 2 Sand Volleyball Courts Softball Field Game Squares Horseshoe Pits Fern Hill Park th St. W., St. Louis Park Shelter offers seating up to 80 Oak Hill Park 3201 Rhode Island Ave. S., St. Louis Park Main shelter offers seating for 100 Central shelter offers seating for 40 Rustic shelter offers seating for 30 Wolfe Park 3700 Monterey Dr., St. Louis Park Two open shelters offer seating up to 35 Park Pavilion Rental All pavilions are fully enclosed, have indoor restrooms, tables and chairs, and feature a large, non-air conditioned open area that seats up to 20 people. Birchwood, Browndale, Oak Hill offer an indoor fireplace and ball fields near the buildings. Oak Hill has a splash pad. Birchwood Park Pavilion 2700 Zarthan Ave. S., St. Louis Park Browndale Park Pavilion 4900 Morningside Rd., St. Louis Park Louisiana Oaks Pavilion 3500 Louisiana Ave. S., St. Louis Park Accommodates 30 people Veteran s Memorial Amphitheater and Wolfe Park Pavilion 13

CITY PARK FACILITIES Nelson Park Pavilion 2500 Georgia Ave. S., St. Louis Park Oak Hill Park Pavilion 3201 Rhode Island Ave. S., St. Louis Park Wirth Pavillion 3275 Glenwood Ave.

14 CITY PARK FACILITIES Nelson Park Pavilion 2500 Georgia Ave. S., St. Louis Park Oak Hill Park Pavilion 3201 Rhode Island Ave. S., St. Louis Park Wirth Pavillion 3275 Glenwood Ave., Minneapolis Accommodates up to 100 Wolfe Park Pavilion 3700 Monterey Drive, St. Louis Park Available year-round; has a fireplace Accommodates 30 people Veterans Memorial Amphitheater Terraced into the hill, the amphitheater connects the park to the Excelsior & Grand Town Green. Its eight terraced tiers offer seating for 300 people. The concrete stage at the bottom of the hill is edged with trees and shrubs. The facility is available after dusk until 10 p.m. with an additional fee for overhead lights. To view the amphitheater, visit the city s website at Westwood Hills Nature Center Westwood Hills Nature Center Pavilion 8300 W. Franklin Ave., St. Louis Park This pavilion, located near the playground, has an open design which seats up to 25 people. Windows on three sides of this fully accessible building offer beautiful views of the Nature Center grounds and playground. The building also features restrooms, sinks and drinking fountains. It s a great place for meetings, parties and more! Westwood Hills Nature Center Brick House 1324 Westwood Hills Rd., St. Louis Park Looking for a unique place for your next meeting or seminar for up to 30 people? This house features a large central room complete with a gas fireplace, two rooms for breakout activities, bathrooms, and a kitchen area. Plus, a porch looks over the beautiful grounds of this home adjacent to the Nature Center. Available year-round, except on holidays. Theodore Wirth Golf Club 14

DoubleTree by Hilton Minneapolis-Park Place ACCOMODATIONS Total Rooms: 297 1500 Park Place Blvd., St. Louis Park (952) 542-8600 Enjoy downtown convenience without the expense and hassles.

Located across the street from The Shops at West End and minutes from all the Minneapolis/St. Paul attractions.

complimentary hot breakfast buffet, and free wireless high-speed Internet. We are just minutes from stores. Microwaves and refrigerators are standard in each guest room.

15 DoubleTree by Hilton Minneapolis-Park Place ACCOMODATIONS Total Rooms: Park Place Blvd., St. Louis Park (952) Enjoy downtown convenience without the expense and hassles. Just west of Minneapolis this full-service hotel is designed with everything you need to work and relax with complimentary WiFi and parking. Located across the street from The Shops at West End and minutes from all the Minneapolis/St. Paul attractions. Holiday Inn Express & Suites - Minneapolis Golden Valley Total Rooms: Golden Hills Drive, Golden Valley (763) Corporate and leisure travelers enjoy free parking, complimentary hot breakfast buffet, and free wireless high-speed Internet. We are just minutes from stores. Microwaves and refrigerators are standard in each guest room. Homewood Suites by Hilton Total Rooms: Wayzata Blvd., St. Louis Park (952) Homewood Suites at the West End is conveniently located off 394 and Highway 100, 4 miles west of Minneapolis. Just a few steps away from shops, entertainment and restaurants coupled with complimentary amenities provides the comfort of home in this all-suites hotel. 15

ACCOMODATIONS Minneapolis Marriott West Total Rooms: 195 9960 Wayzata Blvd.

Louis Park just minutes from downtown Minneapolis and near the General Mills Corporate campus, Interlachen

, Golden Valley (763) 546-6277 Our hotel is the perfect place to stay to get all the thrill that the Twin Cities

16 ACCOMODATIONS Minneapolis Marriott West Total Rooms: Wayzata Blvd., St Louis Park (952) Enjoy the tranquility of a luxury hotel in St. Louis Park just minutes from downtown Minneapolis and near the General Mills Corporate campus, Interlachen Country Club and Ridgedale Center. Ramada - Minneapolis Golden Valley Total Rooms: Wayzata Blvd., Golden Valley (763) Our hotel is the perfect place to stay to get all the thrill that the Twin Cities has to offer. Conveniently located just four miles west of Minneapolis and 16 miles from the Minneapolis/St. Paul International Airport, our easy to find hotel is ready to be your home base. Marriot West 16

ACCOMODATIONS SpringHill Suites Minneapolis West Total Rooms: 126 5901 Wayzata Blvd., St.

Minneapolis and 16 miles from the Minneapolis/St.

TownePlace Suites by Marriott Total Rooms: 106 1400 Zarthan Ave. South, St.

17 ACCOMODATIONS SpringHill Suites Minneapolis West Total Rooms: Wayzata Blvd., St. Louis Park (952) Welcome to the SpringHill Suites Minneapolis West hotel, located 4 miles from downtown Minneapolis and 16 miles from the Minneapolis/St. Paul International Airport and minutes from the Minneapolis Convention Center. TownePlace Suites by Marriott Total Rooms: Zarthan Ave. South, St. Louis Park (952) Welcome to the TownePlace Suites by Marriott Minneapolis West, located two blocks from the Shops at West End, four miles from downtown Minneapolis and 16 miles from the Minneapolis/St. Paul International Airport/Mall of America. Homewood Suites 17

18 LODGING AMENITIES Room Service Restaurant Bar/Lounge No Smoking High-speed Internet Connection Wireless Internet Cable TV Continental Breakfast Free Parking Fitness Room Indoor Pool Outdoor Pool Hot Tub/Sauna Pets Allowed Business Center Free Local Shuttle DoubleTree by Hilton Minneapolis- Park Place 1500 Park Place Blvd. St. Louis Park, MN Homewood Suites by Hilton 5305 Wayzata Blvd. St. Louis Park, MN Marriott Minneapolis West 9960 Wayzata Blvd. St Louis Park, MN SpringHill Suites Minneapolis West 5901 Wayzata Blvd. St. Louis Park, MN TownePlace Suites by Marriott 1400 Zarthan Ave. S. St. Louis Park, MN Holiday Inn Express 6051 Golden Hills Dr. Golden Valley, MN Ramada Minneapolis Golden Valley 6300 Wayzata Blvd. Golden Valley, MN

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20 Warehouse Winery Shops at West End Atrium The Shops at West End (952)

5075 Wayzata Boulevard St. Louis Park Total rooms: 126 Meeting space: 700 sq. ft.

5075 Wayzata Boulevard St. Louis Park Total rooms: 126 Meeting space: 700 sq. ft. DISCOVER SLEEPING PLACES & MEETING SPACES and Golden Valley hotels boast a plethora of comfortable rooms to sleep, relax and meet in. With 1,361 guest rooms and 43,600 square feet of meeting and banquet