Top Ohio Sporting Event Venues
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Choosing your sporting event venue will be one of the most important steps in the planning process. So much goes into finding the perfect venue in Ohio. You’ll want to consider everything from the aesthetics of the space to any in-house amenities and services. Luckily, PartySlate makes it easy with our Find Venues page. Use the filters to narrow your search — taking into account everything from your guest count to specific catering preferences. Once you’ve set your filters, scroll down to search our curated list. Look for the “featured” tag for PartySlate’s top recommendations. With PartySlate, finding your ideal Ohio venue has never been easier.
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The Valley Gem Sternwheeler
601 Front St, Marietta, OH 45750, USA- Spaces for 149-290 Guests
- 2 Outdoor Spaces
- 2 Boats
- 2 Waterfront
The Valley Gem Sternwheeler and Major/Riviera operate as excursion and event riverboats on the Ohio and Muskingum Rivers, docked at 601 Front Street in Marietta, Ohio. Built in 1989 by the Sands family, the Valley Gem is a genuine sternwheel paddleboat now carrying up to 290 passengers, while the Major/Riviera pairs a historic 1928 vessel with the Riviera's two-deck, 149-passenger capacity for dinner cruises, sightseeing tours, and private events. Private charters, weddings, corporate events, and reunions are hosted aboard both vessels, with catering packages built around a two-hour cruise that includes dinner, linens, and china. The boats' climate-controlled lower deck offers an enclosed cafe, restrooms, a sound system with microphone access, and handicap-accessible ramp boarding. A full-service bar operates on Ohio River cruises, and couples can be married on board by their own clergy or by Captain Sands. In-house entertainers, established in 2021, also stage cabarets, murder mysteries, and dinner theater productions aboard the boats throughout the May-through-December season.
York Golf Club
7459 N High St, Columbus, OH 43235, USA- Spaces for 230 Guests
- 1 Ballroom
- 1 Outdoor
- 1 Country Club
York Golf Club is a golf course and event venue in Columbus, Ohio, located at the intersection of Route 23 and I-270. Founded more than a century ago, the club blends its long-standing tradition with modern event hosting, offering a highly customizable banquet facility for gatherings of all sizes. The club has hosted events ranging from office holiday parties for 15 guests to weddings and receptions for up to 220. A variety of spaces are available depending on the season and party size, including a terrace, a patio, and a banquet room, with a balcony overlooking the 18th fairway. Outdoor ceremony accommodations are available on the grounds. York Golf Club provides first-class service and a dance floor, and allows couples to choose their own caterer for their event, working alongside preferred vendors to see it through from start to finish. The club has been recognized with WeddingWire's Couples' Choice Award.
Winking Lizard Tavern Party Center
25200 Miles Rd, Bedford, OH 44146, USA- Spaces for 120-150 Guests
- 1 Restaurant
- 1 Event Space
Winking Lizard Tavern Party Center is a private banquet and event space in Bedford Heights, Ohio, located in the building directly south of the Bedford Heights Winking Lizard Tavern restaurant. The room accommodates up to 120 seated guests, or up to 150 with limited seating, arranged around custom finished-wood 60-inch round tables that seat eight guests each. The space features a large bar, a coat room, a projection screen, and four flat-screen TVs, with hardwood floors throughout that allow a dance floor to be set up anywhere in the room. A covered patio with a gas fire pit is included with every room rental and available for seasonal use. Complimentary audio-visual equipment includes a cordless microphone, satellite radio, wireless internet, a DVD player, and a tripod easel, and a photo booth with unlimited photos is available to add on. Events are booked with the help of a dedicated event coordinator and can run up to four hours Sunday through Thursday or five hours Friday and Saturday, with food served buffet style from Winking Lizard's kitchen. The facility has disabled access and welcomes outside DJs, bands, and other entertainment vendors.
The Lakes Golf and Country Club
6740 Worthington Rd, Westerville, OH 43082, USA- Spaces for 150-250 Guests
- 1 Country Club
- 1 Meeting Space
The Lakes Golf and Country Club sits within the Highland Lakes neighborhood in Westerville, Ohio, its Ed Sneed-designed championship golf course woven through manicured fairways with several back-nine holes framed by the Westerville Reservoir. That same scenery extends into the club's event spaces: the Drake Room and Club Room, on the main floor, look out over the golf course and the Pavilion, and can be booked separately or combined for groups of up to 150. For a larger gathering, the Pavilion overlooks the course's 10th hole and opens onto a veranda, suited to an evening event under the stars. Upstairs, the Barnhard Room, McCoy Room, and Morton Brand Room offer additional space reached by stairs or elevator, rounding out a set of rooms built to handle groups from small business breakfasts to weddings of 250 guests. The club's event team customizes menus, catering, and decor for weddings, showers, business meetings, and other celebrations, guiding hosts through planning from the first site visit to the event itself.
Ravenwood Castle
65666 Bethel Rd, New Plymouth, OH 45654, USA- Spaces for 20-150 Guests
- 2 Resorts
- 2 Event Spaces
Ravenwood Castle is a medieval-themed destination resort nestled in the wooded Hocking Hills region of Ohio. Modeled after fortifications built along the England-Wales border during the 12th and 13th centuries, the castle was constructed in 1994 and 1995 by founders Sue and Jim Maxwell, who drew on their travels through the British Isles to shape the property's character. Jim and Pam Reed acquired it in June 2012, preserving the original vision while bringing their own touches to the guest experience. The property encompasses 21 guest rooms across the castle, a medieval village, and Huntsman's Hollow, and can be reserved exclusively for private celebrations. Weddings are hosted in the Drawing Room for intimate gatherings of up to 20 guests, in the Great Hall, or at outdoor locations on the grounds, with packages accommodating groups of up to 50. The castle also hosts corporate retreats, murder mystery experiences, and gaming conventions throughout the year.
Gazebo at Boardman Park
375 Boardman Poland Rd, Youngstown, OH 44512, USA- Spaces for 125 Guests
Boardman Park is a 243-acre community recreation area in Boardman, Ohio, offering a range of rentable spaces suited to private celebrations and gatherings. The indoor meeting rooms accommodate up to 120 guests and include air-conditioning, heat, and kitchen facilities. Five open-air pavilions, available April through October, provide an outdoor setting for picnics, seasonal parties, and special occasions. The park also hosts weddings and private ceremonies, with its natural landscape serving as the backdrop for events ranging from intimate gatherings to larger celebrations. Multiple named spaces within the park — including the Maag Outdoor Arts Theatre, Masters Pavilion, Hoffmaster Pavilion, and the Lariccia Family Community Center — offer planners flexibility in selecting the right venue for their event.
The Irish Heritage Center
3905 Eastern Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45226, USA- Spaces for 30-200 Guests
- 1 Theater
- 2 Event Spaces
- 3 Historic Spaces
Housed in the former McKinley Elementary School in Cincinnati's Columbia-Tusculum neighborhood, the Irish Heritage Center of Greater Cincinnati occupies a 40,000-square-foot Italianate building constructed in 1875. The property and surrounding neighborhood have been listed on the National Register of Historic Places since 1979. Maureen Kennedy and Kent Covey purchased the building in 2009 and undertook an extensive restoration, establishing the center to promote the culture, traditions, and story of the Irish and Irish Americans in Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky. The center offers multiple event spaces across its restored campus, accommodating gatherings from intimate parties of 30 to concerts and performances of up to 200. Spaces include a converted-gymnasium Theater and Concert Hall with a full stage, lighting, and sound system; a third-floor Erin Ballroom with natural light and an elevated stage; a Dance Room; a Tea Room; and a fully functional catering kitchen available to rent. All spaces are elevator-accessible. Beyond private rentals, the center hosts ongoing cultural programming in Irish music, theater, dance, film, genealogy, and the visual arts. Rooms are available for weddings, birthday celebrations, rehearsal dinners, holiday parties, and more.
Hilton Garden Inn | 700 Beta Conference Center
700 Beta Dr, Mayfield, OH 44143, USA- Spaces for 20-350 Guests
- 1 Restaurant
- 1 Bar
- 3 Total Spaces
Perched on the east side of Cleveland in Mayfield Village, the Hilton Garden Inn / 700 Beta Banquet & Conference Center brings together exceptional hotel hospitality and impressive event capabilities under one roof. The Tuscany Ballroom — the property's showpiece event space — accommodates up to 200 guests, making it a natural home for wedding receptions, corporate galas, milestone celebrations, and everything in between. With 128 hotel guest rooms and suites, out-of-town guests can stay, celebrate, and unwind without ever leaving the property. The Great American Grill serves American fare — from burgers and pasta to steak and seafood — and the culinary team crafts fully customizable catering menus tailored to any occasion. Between events, guests can enjoy the indoor heated swimming pool, whirlpool, and fitness center. A dedicated team of event professionals guides every gathering from initial planning through the final toast, bringing the same attentiveness to quarterly board retreats and intimate private dinners as to the grandest wedding celebrations.
Griggs Boathouse
3033 Thoburn Rd, Columbus, OH 43221, USA- Spaces for 100 Guests
- 1 Event Space
- 1 Waterfront
Griggs Boathouse is a waterfront event venue managed by the Columbus Recreation and Parks Department, situated in Duranceau Park along the Scioto River in Hilliard, Ohio. The venue's primary event space, the Scioto Room, accommodates up to 100 guests for weddings, private receptions, and celebrations, with views of the river and adjacent Griggs Reservoir. An outdoor balcony extends the space beyond the main room. Rentals include 16 sixty-inch round tables, eight eight-foot banquet tables, and 100 chairs, with setup provided when a diagram is submitted in advance. A small kitchen with a sink, limited counter space, and refrigeration supports on-site catering. Parking is available in a lot directly adjacent to the building, with capacity for the full guest count. The Scioto Room is available Thursdays through Sundays, with events concluding by 11 p.m.
Marriott Columbus OSU
3100 Olentangy River Rd, Columbus, OH 43202, USAMarriott Columbus OSU offers event spaces for your next celebration in Columbus, Ohio.
Hale Farm & Village
2686 Oak Hill Rd, Peninsula, OH 44264, USA- Spaces for 75-300 Guests
- 1 Museum
- 1 Outdoor
- 5 Total Spaces
Hale Farm & Village is a living history museum operated by the Western Reserve Historical Society, set on 90 acres within Cuyahoga Valley National Park between Cleveland and Akron. The property encompasses 32 mid-19th-century historic structures arranged around a preserved village green, offering a setting unlike conventional event venues. Multiple spaces accommodate gatherings across a wide range of sizes. The climate-controlled Gatehouse Visitor's Center seats up to 220 guests and can connect to the adjacent Mary Jane Davis Hartwell Community Room, which holds 75. The restored 1852 Meetinghouse chapel — the focal point of the historic East Side village — seats up to 170. The open-air Carriage Pavilion, perched on a hill overlooking the farm, accommodates 120 to 150 guests, while the Carriage Manufactory, a two-story red barn with a collection of antique carriages on its first floor, seats 75 on its upper level. For larger events, the Full Farm package combines both the West Side and East Side of the property. Free parking is available for all events. Hale Farm & Village hosts weddings, receptions, rehearsal dinners, corporate gatherings, holiday parties, reunions, and a range of other private celebrations, with rental hours available after public hours.
Wedgewood Golf & Country Club
9600 Wedgewood Blvd, Powell, OH 43065, USA- Spaces for 300 Guests
Wedgewood Golf & Country Club is a private, member-owned club in Powell, Ohio, built around a championship golf course designed by Robert Trent Jones II. Since 1991, the course has been regarded as one of the more challenging in Central Ohio, routed through rolling terrain, creeks, bluffs, and mature stands of trees. The 49,500-square-foot Georgian-style clubhouse overlooks the ninth and eighteenth greens and anchors the club's event offerings. For weddings, the club's Grand Ballroom pairs updated interiors with design details that nod to Wedgewood's history, giving the space a modern, romantic feel. Ceremonies can move outdoors to the Celebration Garden, a hillside space with landscaped blossoms and views across the golf course. Both members and non-members can book weddings at the club, supported by an in-house team of catering and wedding professionals. Beyond weddings, the clubhouse offers additional event spaces — including the Gathering Room, the Executive Room, and the Legacy Room — for luncheons, dinners, meetings, and celebrations, accommodating groups from 20 to 320 people. An in-house events team tailors catering and event planning to each booking.