Dorothy B. Oven Park & House
The history of the Dorothy B. Oven Park is as rich as the soil that nurtured the finest camellias in the area. The property was part of the Lafayette Land Grant awarded to General Marquis de Lafayette in 1824 by the United States Congress.
In the 1930's the Camellia Nursery, built by the late Breckenridge Gamble, Ritchie and Bill Rosa, was replaced by the house which was designed by Mr. Alfred Maclay. The property was donated by Mr. Will J. Oven, Jr. in 1985, to the City of Tallahassee through the Tallahassee Friends of Our Parks Foundation, Inc., in an unprecedented gesture of civic generosity, with the stipulation that it be developed as a city park, retaining the integrity of the area.
The Dorothy B. Oven Park Main House features a classic manor-style home with rare magnolia paneling, wooden floors, antique furniture and artwork, full kitchen facilities and a charming lanai. The House is available to the public for rental use for seminars, weddings, meetings and receptions.
The Park is located in the heart of more than six acres of lush North Florida garden filled with azaleas, camellias, palms and other local flora giving the park an ambience not found elsewhere. The park is open during regular business hours for tours and lease. The fees vary according to space and time requested.
The City of Tallahassee and the Parks and Recreation Department invite you to visit the Dorothy B. Oven Park and experience this new concept in our city park system. It is truly a place to get away...within the City Limits.
Fees & Charges - 7.5% State Sales Tax included in fees
| Refundable Deposit - Due at Time of Booking (no sales tax) |
| 48 Guests or less |
$100 |
| 49 Guests or more |
$200 |
| All weddings and receptions |
$200 |
| Individual Room Rental |
| Weekdays from 8:00am - 5:00pm |
$99.98 - Four Hours |
| $14.78 - Each additional hour |
| Evenings after 5:00pm and Weekends |
$119.33 - Four Hours |
| $21.23 - Each additional hour |
| Whole House Rental - Entire First Floor (non wedding/reception) |
| Weekdays from 8:00am - 5:00pm |
$201.03 - 4 hours |
| $402.05 - 8 hours |
| Evenings after 5:00pm and Weekends |
$499.61 - 4 hours |
| $72.29 - Each additional hour |
| Weddings and/or Receptions - Entire House and Use of Grounds |
| Saturdays from 9:00am - 11:00pm |
$1396.69 - 14 hours |
| All Other Days |
$866.18 - 6.5 hours |
| $72.29 - Each additonal hour |
Fees are due 30 days prior to the event.
Refund Policy:
Deposit is refundable, via check from City's Revenue Department, after your activity provided there is no damage to the property and you adhere to the rental time on your contract. Cancellation notice must be received 90 days prior to the event for a full refund, notices received less than 90 days will forfeit the deposit, any cancellation received 2 weeks of less from the event will result in a forfeit of all deposits and fees. All notices of cancellation must be in writing.
Make Checks Payable To:
City of Tallahassee
Dorothy B. Oven Park
3205 Thomasville Road
Tallahassee, Florida 32308