BANQUETS, WEDDINGS, AND PARTIES

GENERAL INFORMATION

  • The wedding party has a 2-hour time limit in which to set-up, conduct the ceremony, take pictures, and clean up.

  • Park buildings may not be used as dressing rooms.

  • Decorations may be added to the Gazebo if done without the use of tacks, pins, nails, or other items that would cause damage.  Tape is acceptable, but must be removed at the completion of the ceremony.

  • Vehicles are only allowed in the parking lot.

  • The Park Department does not provide or have available indoor facilities in case of inclement weather.  An alternate site must be arranged by the individual.

  • Music is permitted, but it must be non-amplified.  No D.J. booths or generators.  Small boom boxes are okay.

  • Receiving lines are not permitted in front of the Mill.  All receiving lines must occur on the east and north sides of the Mill.

  • The Park Department does not provide electrical hook-up.

  • Receptions may be scheduled at the picnic shelters on County Line Road, but no electricity is available.

  • Please be courteous to the next wedding party by cleaning up after your event.

  • We ask that you please throw birdseed instead of rice.  Birds eating rice can receive internal injuries from the rice as it swells.

  • The Deep River parking lot will hold up to 95 cars.  Please note the park is open to the public.

  • Reservation fees must be paid in advance and are non-refundable.

Times
9 a.m. - 11 a.m.
11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
1 p.m. - 3 p.m.
3 p.m. - 5 p.m.
*5 p.m. - 7 p.m. 

*(No evening reservation after September 25 due to diminishing sunlight.

Birthday Parties at Cedar Creek Family Golf Center

Looking for a place to have your party?

Mini-Golf Party Packages.  We supply everything . . . including the fun!

  • Lunch provided in the party room

  • Hot dog, chips, pop, cup cake and ice cream

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

  • No food or beverages are allowed to be brought on to the premises.

  • Minimum number (10) provided use of the private party room for one hour.

  • No decorations are allowed on the mini-golf course, which remains open to the public

  • Party invitations are available free of charge upon request

CALL 219-365-2902 during golf season or 219-769-PARK in the winter

LOOKING FOR A HALLOWEEN EXPERIENCE?  Reserve a mini golf party during the month of October when the party room and golf course are decked out in Halloween "Not so scary" decorations.

Birthday Parties at Deep River Waterpark

For group rates, corporation buyouts, birthday parties, catering, day group rates, or other information, call the Waterpark at 219-947-7850 ext. 604 or click here Deep River Waterpark

A POPULAR FAVORITE -- Ice skating parties during ice skating season late November through February.  Call early; they book fast.

Banquet on the Green at Turkey Creek Golf Course

6400 Harrison Street, Merrillville, IN 46410
Exit I-65 west at 61st Avenue to Harrison Street, then south for ¼ mile.  GPS coordinates: 41.502877,-87.345754

Turkey Creek Banquet Facility and full service bar.  Banquet room overlooking the golf course with seating up to 230 people with an elevated head table.  Dance floor and adjoining full service bar with an easy access window directly from the hall.  Wonderful for weddings and other activities.  Beautiful setting, classy decoration, and great food.  Phone - 219-887-3550 for banquet information. 

What makes Banquet on the Green so special?  The location, the homemade food, and great service are what our customers tell us is special about Banquet on the Green.  They appreciate how attentive the staff is and how willing we are to work with them on planning for their event.  We know that each wedding is special to the bride and groom and we want to help them any way we can.  All areas are handicapped accessible. 

Banquet Hall

 

Full service bar adjoins the banquet hall with serving window into hall

Lake Etta Banquet Hall and Wedding Pergola

4801 West 29th Avenue, Gary, IN 46406
Exit I-80/94 at Burr Street south to the stop light at 29th and east to the park.  GPS coordinates: 41.566095,-87.396653
 Call 219-949-6533 for booking and menu information.  Fax: 219-949-6533.

Lake Etta Banquet Hall is the perfect place to celebrate your special day.  The beautifully decorated hall can accommodate up to 200 people and includes a dance floor, as well as bar.  Doors open to a patio overlooking the lake with an adjoining path leading to the wedding pergola.  All areas are handicapped accessible.  It's a wonderful place for weddings, parties, banquets, business meetings and more.   

What makes Lake Etta special?  The wedding and reception can be held in one location with beautiful backgrounds for photographs. People tell us they like how easy it is to get to the hall and they especially enjoy the atmosphere inside the building.  The large entrance permits the wedding party to easily greet guests before they enter the hall. 

The wedding pergola is very pretty when the flowers are blooming, which is from spring through fall.  The view from inside the hall overlooking the lake and the pergola connects the hall with the park.  Many of our bookings are from people who have attended an event at Lake Etta Banquet Hall and have experienced the high quality of food and customer service. 

People appreciate our reasonable fees and the beauty of the facility - and the first class set up.  

 

Wedding pergola connected to banquet hall by walkway

 

Banquet hall buffet set up.  Family style also available.

 

Wedding pergola adjoins the banquet hall

Note:  All rates are subject to change.

For information about all of the twelve Lake County Parks, call 219-769-PARK  

Lake County Parks and Recreation Department Corporate Office
8411 East Lincoln Highway, Crown Point, In 46307..... just west of Deep River Waterpark

Office hours are M-F    8:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m.

Updated July 15, 2010