Celebrate Your Big Day

Wedding/Commitment Ceremonies, Birthdays, Picnics, Family Reunion, the sky's the limit!  The park offers three semi-islands nestled in the pond, a large half-walled cove in a shady grove, 14' sidewalks, and a 20' professionally-maintained grass perimeter.  There is no charge to use the park but space is limited and should be reserved with Neighbors of Southwest Duck Pond in advance.  We also offer park pre- and post-event cleanup services for a modest fee and can set up a cash or hosted refreshment stand to your specifications for your guests. We can facilitate chair, table, and audio rentals for your gathering through other local non-profit organizations.  All proceeds benefit the Neighbors of Southwest Duck Pond's programming and restoration efforts as a 501c3 subsidiary of the Southwest Neighborhood Assembly (www.swdc.org).  Please consider hosting your next event at the Southwest Duck Pond. For more information, please contact us.

Our Past Events

Fall Fun Fair with Troop 4298

"Let's Paint at the Duck Pond!" with Amidon-Bowen PTA

"My Fair Doggie" Pet Parade with PAWS of Southwest

"Autumn in Paris" Cooking Demonstration

"The Music Man" arrives in D.C.

Concerts and performances "in the round" easily accommodate several hundred audience members.

Example of catering options offered for special events.

Photo shoot in Southwest Duck Pond for Arena Stage Playbill for "Music Man" 2012

From formal to fun, our Special Events volunteer team is ready to make your gathering a one-of-a-kind moment that will also support the operation and support of a significant piece of Southwest history. Shown: Spence-Joiner wedding reception, June 8, 2013.