Lenexa City Hall Event Space

Address:
17101 W. 87th St. Pkwy.
Lenexa, KS 66219

Phone:
913.477.7100

Office hours:
Monday–Friday: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Need to rent a room or venue for your next meeting or special event? Lenexa City Hall in the Lenexa City Center neighborhood has spaces that accommodate small or large groups. Choose from well-equipped conference rooms, a bright and airy lobby (with rotating art gallery), an auditorium with great acoustics, or an outdoor commons area and stage for gatherings or performances.

Key features include:

Affordable rates
Outside catering allowed
On-site Lenexa Public Market food hall
On-site staff during event
ADA accessible
Restrooms
Drinking fountain
Free Wi-Fi
Free parking (on street or in covered parking garage)
Bicycle racks

To rent a space in Lenexa City Hall, you must do so in person at:

Lenexa Rec Center, 17201 W. 87th St. Pkwy. Hours are 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Reservations can be made up to six months in advance and require at least a two-week notice.

Rental information packet

Facility rental agreement

Check availability

Rental hours

Daily: 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. (in general)

Prairie Star Room, Santa Fe Room and Lenexa Commons are available to rent daily by the hour from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. Rental time must include any prep and clean-up time.

The Community Forum is not available on:

Tuesdays
Weekdays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Saturdays from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. from late April to late October (Lenexa Farmers Market operation).

Rental spaces and rates

Rental fee includes setup of tables and chairs (indoors), technology, amenities and on-site concierge. Additional fees may apply for alcohol consumption and damage deposit.

We offer discounted rates to Lenexa residents and businesses. Separate nonprofit rates are not available.

Prairie Star Room setup examples

City Hall lobby view of reception desk and stairs

City Hall lobby view of art gallery and Community Forum

City Hall exterior (photo by Bill Harrison)

City Hall lobby looking east (photo by Randy Braley Photography)

City Hall lobby looking west (photo by Randy Braley Photography)

Community Forum from center (photo by Randy Braley Photography)

Community Forum from right (photo by Randy Braley Photography)

Prairie Star Room facing east

Prairie Star Room facing west

Santa Fe Room facing west

Santa Fe Room facing east

Lenexa Commons and outdoor stage

Community Forum / Lobby

The Community Forum/Lobby spaces are ideal for wedding receptions, business meetings, training seminars, graduation parties, bridal parties, birthday parties, anniversary parties, holiday parties and celebrations of life.

Available for two rentals per group per six-month period.

Capacity: 250 people

Amenities: chairs with tablet arms (Community Forum), chairs, projector, screen, HDMI and VGA hookup, microphones, guest Wi-Fi, refreshment/display tables and folding chairs

Cost:

Lenexa resident hourly rate: $175
Regular hourly rate: $265

Prairie Star Room

The Prairie Star Room is a conference room for business meetings and training seminars. It's also a great option for graduation parties, bridal parties, birthday parties, anniversary parties, holiday parties and celebrations of life.

Available to be rented by the same group for a combined maximum of 12 rentals per calendar year.

Capacity: 32 people with chairs / 50 people with chairs and bench seating

Amenities: Tables, chairs, projector, screen, HDMI and VGA hookup, whiteboard, guest Wi-Fi

Cost:

Lenexa resident hourly rate: $40
Regular hourly rate: $60

Santa Fe Room

The Santa Fe Star Room is a glass-encased conference room that overlooks the City Hall lobby. Ideal for business meetings and training seminars, it's also an option for intimate graduation parties, bridal parties, birthday parties, anniversary parties, holiday parties and celebrations of life.

Available to be rented by the same group for a combined maximum of 12 rentals per calendar year.

Capacity: 12 people

Amenities: Tables, chairs, projector, screen, HDMI and VGA hookup, whiteboard, guest Wi-Fi

Cost:

Lenexa resident hourly rate: $40
Regular hourly rate: $60

Lenexa Commons / Outdoor Stage

The Lenexa Commons in the outdoor gathering place at the center of Lenexa's civic campus. It features large open spaces for play and festivals, with built-in permeter seating. The Outdoor Stage is ideal for hosting concerts and other live performances.

Capacity: 300 people

Amenities: Electricity, bench seating

Cost:

Hourly rate: $100
Requires approval of a Parks Special Event Permit: $75

Alcohol and security policy

If you are having alcohol at your event, there is an additional $100 fee.
You must also fill out a Facility Alcohol Permit Form.
If you are serving alcohol, you must hire an off-duty Lenexa police officer. You must contact us and turn in your Facility Alcohol Permit Form at least 60 days before your event to book the officer(s). The fee is $40 per officer per hour, paid in cash directly to the officer(s) at the beginning of your rental. Officers must arrive 30 minutes before your event and remain onsite until 30 minutes after your last call or the event is over.

Check availability

Event Rental Interest Form

To check on event rental availability, please submit a request here. Staff will reach out to you within 48 hours. Please email [email protected] or call 913.477.7100 if you have further questions.

First name:

Last name:

Organization or company:

Email address:

Phone number:

Event date (if known):

Requests for dates that are less than 15 days out are not guaranteed and need 48 hours to confirm availability.

Rental start time:

Decorating/vendor setup or warmup must be included in rental time. City Hall closes at 10 p.m. Sunday–Saturday. Takedown/cleanup must be completed and everyone must exit the building by rental end time.

Rental end time:

Type of event:

Estimated guest count:

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