2603 W Eastover Terrace
The Boise Depot is a beautiful historic Spanish-style structure operated by the Boise Parks & Recreation Department as a public meeting space and historic site. Designed by New York architects, the building opened in 1925 to elaborate fanfare in the capital city.
With a splendid panoramic view of the Boise Front, the building grounds include Platt Gardens, a lovely park with pathways, a gazebo and a koi pond makes this a popular site for weddings, photographs and public gatherings
◊◊ GREAT HALL◊◊
Depot amenities include The Great Hall, a soaring 77 ft by 46 ft totaling 3,542-square-foot multi-story atrium that once served as the building's waiting room. Six original benches line the walls of the Great Hall.
The original 1925 Barkalow Brothers Newsstand is featured on the west wall. The newsstand has been slightly restored but remains in its' original form. This area is great for a buffet or display. The Great Halls ceiling is lined with Spanish trusses, each imprinted with primitive locomotives.
◊◊ SCHEDULING/RATES ◊◊
The Great Hall may be scheduled 11 months (1st business day of the 11th month) in advance for private events from 10:00am to Midnight, a minimum of 8 hours. Maximum Occupancy - 300, 165 seated Depot Map
Building uses include:
◊◊ Weddings/Receptions ◊◊
◊◊ Fundraising events ◊◊
◊◊ Corporate parties ◊◊
◊◊ Business breakfasts, lunches and dinners ◊◊
To view detailed park facility schedules, before making a reservation, please visit our online Park Availability listing!
3 options available to make a depot reservation:
- Walk-In We are located at 1104 Royal Blvd, Boise Idaho 83706. Walk-in customers have priority when scheduling depot reservations.
- Call 608-7644, calls are returned in the order they are received.
- Reservation Request Form.
The Boise Depot is not reservable online.
FACILITY RENTAL INFORMATION (RATES subject to tax)
| GREAT HALL | WEEKDAYS 8hrs (Tues-Thurs) | $1,218.00 includes $300.00 refundable security deposit |
| WEEKENDS 8hrs (Fri & Sat) | $1,285.00 includes $300.00 refundable security deposit |
| extra hours | $140.00 per hr weekends / $115.00 per hr weekdays |
| LEGAL HOLIDAY 12hrs | $2,125.00 includes $300.00 refundable security deposit |
5 FOR 5 SPECIAL
Rent the Great Hall 5 hours for $500.00
Tuesday through Saturday, November through MarchExcluding legal holidays.
Sound System included. (Insurance required)
Bell Tower may be added for an additional fee.
* April through October 5 For 5 Special will be from Tues-Thurs only, excluding holidays |
| ADDED OPTIONS in conjunction with a Great Hall Reservation |
| NORTH or SOUTH PLAZA | 8hrs | $250.00 |
| NORTH or SOUTH PLAZA | 12hrs | $375.00 |
| BELL TOWER | 4hrs | $80.00 |
| Bell Tower extra hrs | $20.00 |
| SOUND SYSTEM | | $60.00 |
**Event must provide tables, chairs and any other decor desired (within Depot Use Policy)
**All fees subject to sales tax**
A 1.5% interest per month, 18% annually, will be assessed on all past due charges.
A $20 fee will be assessed on each check returned by the bank.
Unpaid invoices will be assessed additional collection Fees if turned over to the Collection Department or to a 3rd party Collection Agency.
REFUNDS: A $120.00 administrative fee is charged on all Depot reservation cancelled after 1st payment has been made.
Depot Reservation Cancelled within 60 days of an event will only be refunded $300 Security deposit if balance has been paid in full. (Security deposit does not apply for the 5 for 5 Special Rental fee)
◊◊ PUBLIC HOURS INFORMATION ◊◊
| FREE PUBLIC HOURS (closed legal holidays) |
◊◊ May - September ◊◊ Sundays, Noon-6p.m. Mondays, 1p.m.-8p.m. | ◊◊October -April ◊◊ Sundays, Noon-4p.m. Mondays, 2p.m.-6p.m. |
Arts & culture events coordinated by the Boise Arts & History Department are offered year round during public hours on Sundays and Mondays. For a current schedule, click here.
◊◊ BOISE DEPOT HISTORY ◊◊
◊◊ BIG MIKE ◊◊
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