Venues
The Jacobs Center for Neighborhood Innovation provides versatile outdoor event spaces with parking and easy access from the Euclid Avenue trolley stop.
Outdoor Venues
Venue Application Process
The Jacobs Center for Neighborhood Innovation has a variety of outdoor venues that can be used by community members, organizations, and non-profits for a wide array of events and activities.
If you are interested in booking any of our venues:
- Explore our three outdoor spaces below.
- Review our rates.
- Review our guidelines. Use of the space(s) will require proof of insurance, cleaning fee, and other requirements.
- For questions or to schedule a walk-through of our spaces contact us at venues@jacobscenter.org.
- Complete a venue application.
Recommended Vendors
For help identifying vendors for your event, feel free to use our vetted list of recommended vendors. You are not required to use our recommended vendors, however, these vendors are familiar with our facilities and requirements.
Our Spaces
Totaling over 40,000 square feet, Jacobs Center for Neighborhood Innovation provides great spaces for outdoor celebrations, concerts, trainings, mixers, and gatherings. The center can provide close parking spots onsite and is transit-friendly with the Euclid Avenue Trolley Station just steps away. From the amphitheater to the open park space, these expansive and convenient outdoor spaces have hosted many successful public and private events.
The Market Creek Amphitheater, Festival Park, and World Court provide the perfect settings for large gatherings, giving you the space and flexibility to host your biggest events with ease.


Market Creek Amphitheater
Size: 4,990 square feet (including stage)
Seating Capacity: Open
Maximum Capacity: 550
The amphitheater is an ideal venue for outdoor music performances and celebrations. This space includes a floor level concrete stage along with grass seating and sail shades to protect attendees from the sun on a warm day. The amphitheater can accommodate up to 550 people.
Festival Park
Size: 19,640 square feet
Seating Capacity: 1,300
Maximum Capacity: 1,960
Festival Park is an open, grassy space perfect for an event with various vendors and activities such as a farmer’s markets, or exercise/fitness events. This venue can accommodate up to 1,900 people.
World Court
Size: 7,450 square feet
Seating Capacity: 500
Maximum Capacity: 750
The World Court is a concrete area that can be booked in conjunction with Festival Park. In the past, this venue has been used for dance performances and has a maximum capacity of 750 people.