Gulf State Park

This lakeside venue is perfect for an intimate gathering! The Education Building is perfect for hosting your wedding reception, family reunion, and more at this spacious location.

Our event planner is available every day from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM to guide you through the rental process.

(251) 948-7275 Ext. 62101 or gulfevents.statepark@dcnr.alabama.gov

Please note the reservation is not confirmed until paperwork and deposit are on file.  The final balance is due 60 days before the event date.

RENTAL RATES

• The rental fee for the Education Building is $365.00 plus a reservation fee of $5.25.
• A nonrefundable deposit of $105.00 is due at the time of the reservation. The remaining balance is due 60 days prior to the scheduled event.
• Rental time is from 3:00 PM to 10:00 PM
• The Education Building is not available for rent on any major holiday.
   

GENERAL RULES

• No smoking (including vaping), pets, or frying allowed in the building at any time.
• If a reservation is canceled 61 days before the scheduled event, we will return any amount paid after the $105.00 nonrefundable deposit. If the reservation is canceled 60 days or less prior to the scheduled event, no refund will be granted.
• Equipment and supplies located in the building are the property of Gulf State Park. Please do not remove these items from the premises under any condition.
• Use of the audio/visual equipment located inside the Education Building is strictly prohibited unless a training session is scheduled in advance with the Nature Center Staff.
• Rental time is from  3:00 PM to 10:00 PM. All tear-down must be complete and removed by 11:00 PM, or additional fees may be incurred.
• Any and all displays and materials inside the Education Building are off limits and should not be touched or moved at any point during your rental. The renter is responsible for all damage that occurs during the rental time
• Decorations must be free-standing. No staples, tape, glue, pins, nails, or other adhesives of any type are allowed. Decorations are limited to the Education Building area only.
• Rental of the Education Building does not include rental of the Activities Building, Amphitheater, or Nature Center. No part of any of these facilities should be used or decorated during the lessee’s rental time.
• A wedding permit (if applicable) is included in the venue rental.

USER RESPONSIBILITIES

• The renter is responsible for furniture set-up and tear-down. Return all chairs and tables within the Education Building to their original locations.
• The renter is responsible for sweeping the floors, cleaning the kitchen, wiping the counters, and removing trash from the building after each function. Take all trash and debris to the dumpster located on the way out of the campground. Cleaning supplies are available in the kitchen and bathrooms.
• No supplies (such as dish soap, dish towels, napkins, condiments, and utensils) are provided.
• The renter is responsible for turning off the lights, securely locking all doors, and returning the key to the Campground Registration Office after completing cleanup procedures.
• You must leave the area in the condition it was originally found.

DAMAGE AND CLEANING

• Damage to the facility, or failure to clean up or remove trash, may result in the cancellation of any remaining scheduled events in your name.
• Should it be determined that you have not complied with these policies, you will be assessed an additional damage/cleaning fee of at least $300.

SPACE AND EQUIPMENT

• (11) 5-foot round tables
• (85) chairs