Josephine Butler Parks Center

Washington, DC

Historic Estates & Mansions

150

Josephine Butler Parks Center is a striking Renaissance Revival mansion where historic architecture sets the tone for elegant Washington celebrations. Inside, soaring vaulted ceilings, original crown moldings, crystal chandeliers, and a grand foyer with sweeping stairs create a dramatic setting for arrivals, portraits, and gatherings.

A series of beautifully detailed rooms leads to the light-filled Grand Ballroom on the second floor, where large windows frame treetop views of Meridian Hill Park. Outdoors, landscaped patios, garden walkways, and the South Garden terrace extend the celebration beneath mature trees, blending historic grandeur with tranquil green space.

With its refined architecture and graceful indoor and outdoor flow, the mansion offers couples a timeless and memorable setting for a Washington, DC wedding.

Highlights

Bridal & Groom Suite Rooms

Bridal Suite with private restroom and additional get-ready spaces available within the historic venue.

Photo Sessions

South Garden, Conservatory, historic Ballroom, galleries, terraces, and foyer spaces offer elegant indoor and garden backdrops for portraits.

Event Rentals

Unlimited use of tables and chairs, including Chiavari chairs.
Full setup and breakdown included.

Lighting & Sound

A/V equipment including audio system, projector, projection screen, flat screen TV, and lighting.
Baby grand piano available.

WiFi available throughout the venue.

Preferred caterer list provided with outside caterers permitted.

Alcohol permitted with appropriate licensing.

Event Coordination Team

Professional day-of event host included.

Service Staff

Venue setup and cleanup included.

Pet-friendly Grounds

Parking

Street parking nearby with convenient access to U Street and Columbia Heights Metro stations.

100 seated guest capacity for the ceremony
100 seated guest capacity for reception

Make it yours

Host ceremonies in the South Garden, Terrace, or indoor Ballroom with views of Meridian Hill Park, followed by cocktails in the Grand Foyer, along the Great Stairs, or on the balcony overlooking the park.

Customize layouts across more than 40 rooms for ceremony, cocktail hour, dinner, and dancing, using the second-floor foyer for a dance floor or nearby rooms for lounge spaces and games.

Enjoy exclusive access to mansion features like the baby grand piano for live music, four fireplaces for warm ambiance, and a private bridal suite for getting ready.

Personalize decor with flexibility for arbors, aisle markers, tents, and styling, while bringing in outside vendors for catering, entertainment, and themed guest experiences.

Capture portraits throughout the historic property, from the grand staircase and tall windows to balconies, the grassy side lawn, and sweeping views over Meridian Hill Park.

Location

Overlooking the lush terraces of Meridian Hill Park in Washington, DC, Josephine Butler Parks Center offers a historic mansion setting surrounded by gardens and tree-lined park views in the heart of the city.