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If you’re looking for a unique and scenic location for your next party, meeting, a wedding or other ceremony; consider one of the venues in the Olmsted Parks.
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Olmsted parks are not difficult to find in Buffalo. We have one of our 6 major parks in virtuallly every neighborhood in the city. |
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Roll up your sleeves and prepare to get your hands dirty helping the Buffalo Olmsted Parks Conservancy in its mission to maintain the historic Olmsted parks in Buffalo. We have need for gardeners, tree planters, and office help too! |
Facilities for RentThe Marcy CasinoHistoryPlans for Delaware Park were designed by renowned landscape architect, Frederick Law Olmsted, in 1868. By 1874, his partner, Calver Vaux, designed the original boathouse. Eventually the boathouse was enlarged due to its popularity, but sadly was destroyed by a fire in 1900. The structure was rebuilt in time for the 1901 Pan-American Exposition that took place throughout Delaware Park. The new 3-story building, designed by Buffalo architect E.B Green, officially became known as the Delaware Park Casino and served as a popular gathering place until 1960. The expanding city and move toward modernization led to the total renovation of the Casino in 1961, removing any trace of E.B Green's design. In 1990, the Casino was "restored" to a style that reflected Olmsted, Vaux, and Green's simpler styles. Today it is known as the Marcy Casino in honor of William L. Marcy, Jr., Delaware District Councilman 1978 - 1983, for his devotion to the Casino and the City of Buffalo. Check out pictures of the Marcy Casino at our photo gallery.
FeaturesThe building it self over looks the beautiful Hoyt Lake, when you look out the windows of the Marcy Casino or step out onto the Balcony you see the 350-arce of Delaware Park, Albright-Knox Art Gallery, and the Buffalo & Erie County Historical Society. One of the best views in Buffalo. The Marcy has two floors which are available for rent seperately or together. Terrace Room (upper floor) The Terrace room can seat 60 guests for a sit down meal. For a cocktail style event the Terrace Room can hold up to 100 guests. It is a perfect fit for birthdays, baby showers, wedding showers, brunches, Bar Mitzvah, and cocktail parties. You will also have access to the wrap around balcony which gives you a beautiful view of the lake and surrounding area. Pan Am Room (lower floor) The Pan Am Room has a seating capacity 130 guests and up to 150 guests if you use the dance floor area for seating as well. When you rent the Pan Am Room you also have access to the covered patio area which can seat up to an additional 100 guests. For a cocktail style event the Pan Am Room can hold up to 200 guests.
** All catering is done through Buffalo Olmsted Conservancy Contracted Caterers **
Current Caterers for The Marcy Casino For Rental Information on the Marcy Casino, Japanese Garden, Rose Garden, Parkside Lodge or Cazenovia CasinoPlease contact the rental coordinator at
(716) 886-0088or email: .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)Check out pictures of all venues at our photo gallery Permits for Sports, Special Events, Private Parties and Shelters The City of Buffalo will now be handling permits for certain events in the Olmsted Parks. To rent the Marcy Casino, the Parkside Lodge, the Cazenovia Casino, the Rose Garden or the Japanese Garden, please contact Carl Radetich at (716)886-0088 or .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address). To apply for a permit to use the Olmsted Parks for sports, special events, or shelter rentals, please contact Arlene Mustafa at (716)851-9670 or .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).
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| In the late 1800s, visionary citizens brought Olmsted to Buffalo. It was here that Olmsted, inspired by Joseph Ellicott's radial street layout, designed his first system of parks and parkways, and proclaimed Buffalo to be "the best designed city in the country, if not the world." During the 1901 Pan American Exposition, Buffalo was celebrated not only as the City of Light, but the City of Trees. |