Gardens & Outdoor Locations

Visiting the Los Angeles River Center is like getting an unexpected gift. Only minutes from down-town L.A. and just over the Los Angeles River, this gorgeous (and little known) event facility will fit many bride’s idea of the dream wedding location.

The Center is a hidden jewel, sequestered behind thick, ivy covered walls. A wide, circular brick driveway with a spreading ficus tree in the center marks the entrance, and through the arched, wrought-iron gate you get your first glimpse of the fountains, flowers and serenity inside.

The small courtyard at the entry is a charming introduction on the Center, but before long a pair of carved wooden doors at the back beckon you into the Main Courtyard, a truly divine spot for a special event. A three-tired fountain stands in the center of a tiled reflecting pool, hugged at its four corners by a multitude of flower-filled terra cotta pots.

From the Main Courtyard, an arched entryway in a stucco wall leads to the Fernando Courtyard, yet another broad patio-this time, with an adjoining lawn. A magnificent old ficus tree keeps this patio dappled in shade and lends the space a quiet dignity. The lawn, enclosed by tree-lined walls, is often used for ceremonies.

Event Capacity

Main Courtyard Seated 300 Standing 350
California Bldg. Seated 200 Standing 300
San Fernando Patio Seated 250 Standing 300

Appointment needed to view the grounds, business hours are Monday-Friday from 9am-5pm.

Please Contact us by
Phone (323) 221-9939 ext. 301 or by e-mail riverevents@mrca.ca.gov for Reservations or more Information.

Among other cities, Los Angeles River Center & Gardens may serve the following areas: Los Angeles, Pasadena, Long Beach, Inglewood, Van Nuys, Glendale, Burbank, North Hollywood, Santa Monica, Whittier, Torrance, Alhambra, Northridge, Pomona, Compton, Beverly Hills, Lakewood, Ontario, Woodland Hills, Arcadia, Buena Park, Canoga Park, Carson, Culver City, Downey, El Monte, Encino, La Puente, Norwalk, Pico Rivera