Here at The Lakeside Park, we’re best known for offering office spaces for businesses large and small in the Wakefield, MA area. We are home to a number of organizations in a wide variety of different industries, and we’re proud to offer affordable office rentals for startups, companies looking to expand, and everything in between.
But what many people don’t know about us is that we also offer conference and event spaces as well! If you’re looking for an affordable place to host a meeting, corporate gathering, or personal event in the greater Boston area, we’re a great option to consider.
Answers to Common Questions About Event Space at The Lakeside Park
To help you get to know us a little better, we’re answering some frequently asked questions about the affordable conference and event venues near Boston found right here at The Lakeside Park.
How Close to Boston Is Your Event Space?
The Lakeside Park is located just 12 miles northwest of downtown Boston, with an estimated commute time of 18 minutes.
Our event spaces are a very convenient option if you’re looking to host an event near Boston, without incurring the increased cost of renting a space in the city.
How Much Does It Cost to Rent Conference and Event Space at The Lakeside Park?
Pricing varies depending on a few factors, including:
How long you’re renting the space for
Which space you’re renting
When you’re renting the space
Since available spaces vary, as does pricing, the best way to get an accurate estimate for the space you’d need is to contact us to inquire! We’d be happy to discuss your needs and help you find an option that works well for you at a price point you’re comfortable with.
Are Conferences at The Lakeside Park Easy to Get To From Boston’s Airports?
Yes! One of the major perks of hosting an event with us is our easy accessibility from Boston and its surrounding areas.
Our office park is just 12 miles from downtown Boston. From Logan International Airport, it should take under an hour to reach our office park by car. We’re located near the intersection of Interstates 95 and 93, at the base of Exit 43 (Market Street), just off I-95/128.
We’re also easily accessible by public transportation. We’re just a half mile from the Wakefield Train Station, and the local bus line has a stop just adjacent to our park’s entrance.
What Are The Benefits of Hosting an Event at The Lakeside Park?
There are a number of advantages to choosing an event space in the suburbs outside of Boston, rather than in the city. Some of the advantages of hosting an event at The Lakeside Park include:
Affordability
Abundant on-site parking
On-site hotel
Easy access to local conveniences
Lakeside ambience
Convenient accessibility from highway and local public transportation
What Size Are the Event Spaces You Offer?
Our 220,000 square foot office park features spaces as small as 300 square feet to as large as 10,000 square feet. We have a handful of office, meeting, conference and event spaces that we utilize, so the size of the spaces varies widely.
If you’re looking to book a small-scale conference or meeting with us, you can likely utilize one of our short term office rentals. For larger events, we recommend our professional meeting and event spaces at The Lakeside Inn, located right on our office park premises.
How Many People Can You Accommodate?
With a number of different event spaces available, we are capable of hosting events both small and large.
Our small conference and meeting spaces can typically accommodate anywhere between 5 and 30 people, while our larger event spaces can comfortably host anywhere from 75 to 125 people.
How Soon Do I Need to Book An Event Space to Ensure It’s Reserved When I Need It?
Our answer to this question is typically ‘the sooner, the better.’ Spaces in the Boston area are in high demand, and affordable event and conference venues can be particularly hard to come by, especially as the dates for your gathering get closer.
If you’re hoping to host an event in our area and you’re considering the event spaces at The Lakeside Park as a venue option, we recommend giving us a call. We’ll be able to tell you how far out we’re currently booking at that point and give you a more accurate sense of when you’ll need to solidify your plans with us to secure the space you’re interested in.
Do You Offer Discounted Rates on Certain Dates?
As mentioned previously, space availability as well as rates vary. The best way to find out if we have a space that’s in your price range for the dates you are interested in is to contact us. We’d be happy to discuss your needs and help you find a solution that works for your event!