• The bumper car pavilion lit up at night

    BUMPER CAR PAVILION

    The Bumper Car Pavilion was built in 1923 as a cornerstone attraction of Glen Echo Park during the amusement Park era. With great views of the Park, this versatile facility is a unique setting for wedding receptions, private dances, bar/bat mitzvahs, fundraisers, reunions, and corporate events.

    The Bumper Car Pavilion started out as one of Glen Echo Park's main attractions and is now one of its most popular rental venues. With its old amusement park charm, it’s a great place for weddings, bar/bat mitzvahs, and company or family picnics. Enough space for 200 guests with a dance floor, it may be the perfect location for your next event.  

    Built in 1923 as a cornerstone attraction of Glen Echo Park during the amusement Park era, The Bumper Car Pavilion offers great views of the Park and this versatile facility is a unique setting for wedding receptions, private dances, bar/bat mitzvahs, fundraisers, reunions, and corporate events. The Bumper Car Pavilion is available to rent throughout the year, but as the Pavilion is neither heated nor air conditioned, peak rental times are from April through June and September through October.

    • Capacity up to 350 for a standing reception; 200 for dinner and a dance
    • Open-air covered pavilion with clear, retractable plastic sidewalls
    • Stage and sound system*

    For our Summer Concerts series in the Bumper Car Pavilion, click here >>

    Contact Us

    Whether planning a child’s birthday party, an informal gathering of 20 or a formal dinner for 600, the Park’s professional staff will be pleased to assist you in planning your event. Phone 301.634.2229 or email rentals@glenechopark.org.

     

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    venue floor plan for Bumper Car Pavilion