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​​​​​​Dakota Lodge​​​R​ental hours: Friday–Sunday, 8 a.m.–midnight; Monday–Thursday, 8​ a.m.–10 p.m.
Phone: 952-891-7000
Address: 1200 Stassen Lane, West St. Paul, MN 55118 (Driving directions)

Capacity: ​200 theater style (meeting); 160 dining (reception or sit-down meal)

Make your next event a memorable experience for you and your guests at the Dakota Lodge in Thompson County Park. 

Just minutes from downtown St. Paul and Minneapolis Dakota Lodge is a beautiful, natural setting for weddings, meetings, banquets, retreats or other special events.​​


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To reserve this facility or other facilities, fill out the Rental Application and email to Parks Reservations at parks@co.dakota.mn.us.  

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Amenities

  • Caterer’s kitchen (includes a serving window to great room; full refrigerator, freezer and oven/stove; commercial coffee maker, ample stainless steel counter space; a caterer's entrance; and recycle, compost and trash area)
  • AV equipment included 
    • LCD ceiling mounted projector with HDMI & VGA compatibility
    • Large screen
    • Public address system with AM/FM radio, CD player, MP3 and iPod adapter​
  • Terrace with lake view
  • Large stone gas fireplace (visible from atrium and great room)
  • Permanent, conc​​rete ​​dance floor 
  • Flexible room set-up​​
  • Air conditioned
  • Outdoor ceremony locations
    • Various sites for groups of 20-100 people. Some ceremony locations are on uneven ground and are best suited to smaller groups. Outdoor seating not provided. Please ask about ceremony locations before booking your date.​
  • Wi-​Fi access
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Last updated: 6/27/2025 2:13 PM

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