Riley-Jacques Barn

• Can I schedule a tour of the Riley-Jacques Barn before making a reservation?

  Yes. Tours are available April–October. Contact the Park Facility Coordinator at 952-949-8333 to schedule a tour.

• Is the Riley-Jacques Barn heated or air conditioned?

  No, there is no heat or air conditioning in the Riley-Jacques Barn.

• Does the Riley-Jacques Barn have electricity?

  Yes, electricity is available through outlets located in the upper level along the walls and cross beams. The outlets are the same type found in most home kitchens. Use of multi-plug devices is discourage.

  Please check with the Facility Coordinator at 952-949-8333 if you will be using devices at your event that require a higher amount of wattage.

• Can I choose my own caterer or must I choose from a list of approved caterers?

  You are allowed to use the caterer of your choice. There is not a fee.

  There is no kitchen in the barn. There is a 17-cubic-foot refrigerator/freezer, as well as running water in the restrooms.

• Are there any restrictions to cooking at Riley-Jacques Barn?

  The only cooking restriction is that large cooking devices need to be off the grass, on a hard surface and away from the barn. Open flames are not allowed in the barn.

• What types of tables and chairs are available at the Riley-Jacques Barn?

  Approximately 20 eight foot banquet tables and 120 chairs are available at Riley-Jacques Barn.

• How are the tables and chairs arranged?

  You are welcome to arrange seating however you want.

  Previous guests have put the head table on the stage area with guests seated on the main floor at tables perpendicular to the head table. Another option is to set up the DJ or band on the stage with wedding party and guests seated on the main floor. The patio area adjacent to the barn doors provides additional space for seating or serving.

• Is sound equipment available at the Riley-Jacques Barn?

  We do not provide sound equipment. You may work with the rental company of your choice to secure audio-video equipment.
  

• Where can we park our vehicles or large cooking devices?

  All vehicles must remain in the parking lot and all large cooking devices must not be placed on the grass.

  There is additional parking near the Riley Lake Park Pavilion. Parking is not allowed on the grass or gravel road by the buildings.