Garden Park Ward

Meetinghouse and Grounds

Garden Park Ward

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

Grounds Use – General Guidelines

     The grounds are generally open from 7:00 a.m. to dusk Monday through Sunday. LDS Church services are conducted most Sundays from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. General public access to or use of the grounds may be limited on occasion to accommodate previously scheduled private use of the grounds or LDS Church or neighborhood activities.   Consumption of alcohol, smoking or use of drugs is not permitted at any time.

Grounds Use – Photography

     Use of the grounds for photography is permitted solely on the following days and times: Monday-Wednesday & Saturday: 7:00 a.m. to the earlier of dusk or 7:00 p.m.

     Use of the grounds for photography is not permitted on Thursday, Friday or Sunday. In addition, use of the grounds for photography may be restricted when necessary to permit the use of the building and grounds for essential activities, such as, for example, conducting funerals.  When such an event occurs, we may alert you by posting signs at the entrances to the grounds which will indicate that use of the grounds for photography has been preempted to accommodate a special event. During such periods, we ask that you please demonstrate respect by refraining from using the grounds for photography and returning later in the day or on another day.

      Vehicles are not permitted on the grounds except in designated parking stalls. Because changing rooms are not available on the grounds, please plan on making any clothing changes prior to arriving for your appointment.  All photographic subjects should observe high-standards of modesty in dress and conduct during photographic shoots. In particular, brides should avoid backless or bare-shoulder dresses.  We ask that you please remain on marked pathways and avoid the flowerbeds and shrubbery to protect the landscaping from damage. 

Grounds Use – Wedding Receptions

Please note that the use of the grounds and facilities for wedding receptions is currently limited to a bride or groom:

1. who resides within the Garden Park Ward neighborhood (9^th South to 13^th South; 11^th East to 13^th East; and 1100 East to 700 East; 1300 South to Yale Avenue [approx. 1050 So.]) by the 1st of January of the calendar year of the reception;

2. who is a member of the Salt Lake Bonneville Stake, with the same residence rules as number one above; or

3. who currently resides away from home during the academic year or during periods of active military duty and whose parents independently satisfy either 1 or 2. 

     The grounds may be used for wedding receptions between May and September on Thursdays or Fridays (one night only per week), as available. Please note that, in the case of inclement weather, the meetinghouse will not available.  For available dates, please see Availability & Scheduling below.

     All participants in wedding receptions should observe high-standards of modesty in dress and conduct whilst using the grounds. In particular, brides should avoid backless or bare-shoulder dresses. 

     Vehicles, including catering vehicles, are not permitted on the grounds except in designated parking stalls.  Conduct of the members of the wedding party, guests and service personnel should be consonant with the sacred nature of the grounds and respectful of those living within the neighborhood.  For clarity, all music, whether live or recorded, should be maintained at a level appropriate to the surroundings and be discontinued after 9:30 p.m.

     Decorating and other set up activities are generally limited to the actual day of the reception.  Decorations should be removed by no later than noon of the following day.

Availability & Scheduling

     Reservations for wedding receptions may be made up to six (6) months in advance.

     To check for available dates for receptions, please click here.  Please note that the grounds may be scheduled for events that are not reflected on this calendar.  To confirm availability and to schedule an appointment, please use the contact information listed below under Contact Information.

Contact Information

To confirm availability, make an appointment or reserve the grounds, please contact the building and grounds coordinator at 801-664-6700. PLEASE ENSURE YOU MEET ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS (SEE ABOVE) BEFORE YOU CALL. Calls are generally returned on the next business day. You can also email (gpward@gardenparkward.org).

CLICK HERE TO VIEW AGREEMENT THAT WILL BE REQUIRED TO USE BUILDING AND GROUNDS