Weekend Deluxe Events (wedding receptions and ceremonies)
Available Rental Hours: Friday through Sunday and Holidays 8 a.m.–midnight, fee based on up to 14-hour rental. Additional rental hours available for a fee.
2025 Rental Fee: $1,725
2026 Rental Fee: $1,775
2027 Rental Fee: $1,780
Each Additional Hour: $55
Damage and security deposit: $500
Rate includes: Multi-purpose room in other half of the facility, table set up/take down, cleaning, insurance and facility host .
Outdoor Ceremony
The Outdoor Ceremony Fee entitles the customer to exclusive use of a designated ceremony area within the permitted hours of a facility rental at the Dakota Lodge in Thompson Park Center in Thompson County Park.
Fee: $100 (in addition to rental fees above)
Rate includes signage indicating ceremony area has been reserved. In the event of inclement weather and the reserved ceremony space cannot be used, a full refund will be issued to the permit holder. The permit holder is responsible for supplying any desired chairs, arbors, tents and other furnishings which must arrive and depart within the permitted reservation window. Dakota County Park furnishings are not permitted for use outside Dakota County Park facilities.
Designated Outdoor Ceremony Areas
- Pergola Terrace
- Lakeview Terrace
- Lakeview Lawn
- Oak Grove Lawn
- Majestic Oak Lawn
Weekend Basic Events (family reunions, graduation parties, etc.)
Events booked more than 90 days in advance
Available Rental Hours: Friday through Sunday and holidays 8 a.m.-midnight, fee based on up to 14-hour rental. Additional hours available for a fee.
April-October
2025 Rental Fee: $1,115
2026 Rental Fee: $1,150
2027 Rental Fee: $1,155
November-March
2025 Rental Fee: $890
2026 Rental Fee: $920
2027 Rental Fee: $925
Each additional hour: $50
Damage and security deposit: $500
Rate includes: Furniture take-down, cleaning, insurance and facility host.
Rate doesn't include: Room setup
Events booked less than 90 days in advance
Available Rental Hours: Friday through Sunday and holidays 8 a.m.-midnight, fee based on up to 6-hour rental. Additional hours available for a fee.
April-October
2025 Rental Fee: $560
November-March
2025 Rental Fee: $445
Each additional hour: $50
Damage and security deposit: $150
Weekday Meeting Rentals
Rental Hours: Monday through Friday 8 a.m.–10 p.m., fee based on 6-hour minimum
Rate: $325/6 hours
Each additional hour: $35/hour
Damage and security deposit: $150
Rate does not include: Table set-up/takedown, cleaning, insurance, or attendant.
Liability insurance required if alcohol is served.
Reservation Policy
Reservations accepted on a first-come, first-served basis 21 days to one year in advance. Showings by appointment. No overnight rentals.
To reserve the Dakota Lodge, call Dakota County Parks at
952-891-7000 during business hours, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m.