Rawlings Conservatory and Pavilion Rental Information

Event Permits

Howard P. Rawlings Conservatory and Botanical Gardens

The historic Rawlings Conservatory & Botanic Gardens is ideal for weddings, birthday parties, social functions, charity events, receptions and company meetings — whether you need an indoor or outdoor setting for your event. Contact the events coordinator, Laurie Boswell (410-396-4860, 410-396-0180, or via e-mail at laurie.boswell@baltimorecity.gov) for availability, rates, and a tour of the facilities.

The outdoor venue is lush with flowers, and the gardens feature perennials and annuals splashed with beautiful colors throughout the spring and summer seasons. Indoors, there are five distinctive greenhouse settings, including the original Palm House from 1888, the Orchid Room, Mediterranean House,

Tropical House and Desert House. All are complete with walkways and secluded benches, and provide a picturesque setting for wedding and family photographs.

Two display pavilions, each with a seating capacity of 48 guests, are perfect for receptions. The spacious lawns are available for tenting. You can choose which setting is best suited for your wedding ceremony.

The Conservatory can comfortably accommodate guests at the facility year-round while enjoying the wonderful views
of the gardens. Tables and chairs are available for rental. The entire property can be yours to enjoy for the day and evening.

Pavilion Rentals and Event Permits

The City of Baltimore requires a permit for organized use of property and pavilions that are under the jurisdiction of the Baltimore City Department of Recreation and Parks.

To obtain a permit to to reserve an area or pavilion for an event or party, a completed Permit Application form, along with a non-refundable application fee, must be mailed or hand delivered to:

Permits Office
Ralph W. E. Jones Administration Building
Druid Hill Park
3001 East Drive
Baltimore, Maryland 21217

THE PERMITS OFFICE IS CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC ON THURSDAYS TO PROCESS APPLICATIONS. The Permits Office is open to the public Monday through Wednesday and Friday, 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m., October through March. Wednesday hours from April through September are 11 a.m.-7 p.m.

Contact the permit office with questions: parkpermits@baltimorecity.gov

APPLICATION FEE AND AREA/IMPACT FEES MUST BE PAID BY MONEY ORDER OR CERTIFIED CHECK. NO CASH, PERSONAL CHECKS OR CREDIT CARDS ARE ACCEPTED.