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About Grandma's Sports Garden
Welcome to Grandma's Sports Garden, now operating as The Garden Wedding & Event Center. Located at 425 Lake Avenue South in Duluth's Canal Park, this versatile venue offers about 10,685 square feet of event space across multiple rooms. The largest space is the Main Floor (approximately 4,780 sq ft), with additional options including the Upper Bar (2,120 sq ft), Bayview Room (2,665 sq ft), and the Lift Bridge Lounge (1,120 sq ft). Whether you’re planning a wedding, corporate gathering, reunion, or fundraiser, the Garden provides flexible seating configurations to suit your guest list. We’ve got you covered with practical details on parking, transportation, and nearby hotel and dining options to help you secure your perfect event experience.
Venue accessibility is supported by paid Canal Park parking, street meters, and nearby parking lots. Duluth Transit Authority (DTA) serves the area, and the Port Town Trolley offers seasonal service between downtown, Canal Park, and Bayfront, making travel to and from events simple. Nearby hotels within short walking distance include The Suites Hotel at Waterfront Plaza, South Pier Inn, Canal Park Lodge, and Hampton Inn Duluth Canal Park. For guests and hosts seeking convenient dining and services, we’ve highlighted affiliate hotel and restaurant partners to enhance your event planning.
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Seating, Parking & Venue Information
- Address: 425 Lake Avenue South, Duluth, MN 55802.
- Current venue type: The Garden Wedding & Event Center (formerly Grandma's Sports Garden).
- Total space: ~10,685 sq ft; largest space is Main Floor at ~4,780 sq ft; other spaces include Upper Bar (2,120 sq ft), Bayview Room (2,665 sq ft), Lift Bridge Lounge (1,120 sq ft).
- Seating/chart options: Floor plans are published online and show multiple rooms, enabling various seating configurations; exact capacity depends on setup.
- Parking: Paid parking in the Canal Park area; street meters and nearby lots are common; paid parking available in the area.
- Transit: Served by Duluth Transit Authority (DTA); Port Town Trolley operates seasonal service between downtown, Canal Park, and Bayfront.
- Nearby hotels: The Suites Hotel at Waterfront Plaza, South Pier Inn, Canal Park Lodge, and Hampton Inn Duluth Canal Park are within walking distance.
- Notable events hosted: Weddings, corporate events, reunions, fundraisers, and other private events; grand re-opening as The Garden occurred in 2022.