Community Sailing Center

505 Lake Street, South Burlington, VT
150 Capacity
$1,000 to $3,000 / Wedding
Located conveniently on the Burlington waterfront, The Community Sailing Center is perfect for any of life’s celebrations! Our beautiful lakeside venue is a lively hub on the shores of Lake Champlain, less than a mile from downtown Burlington, VT, where community members and visitors gather to laugh, learn, and play on the lake together. Our Merrill Family Terrace and newly-renovated Dana Pier offer breathtaking views of Lake Champlain, the Burlington Waterfront, and the Adirondacks. These versatile spaces with stunning backdrops are perfect for hosting weddings, welcome parties, company retreats, celebrations of life, and more! Hosting your event at the CSC means you are celebrating in a purpose-built, net-zero, award-winning, fully accessible building. The Community Sailing Center was founded in 1994 with a mission to connect people to Lake Champlain. As a nonprofit, all revenue from venue rentals goes directly back into supporting the CSC and our programs. To this day, our purpose remains the same: “Lake Access. Life Lessons. For All.”

Event Pricing

Indoor Events
60 people max
$300 - $600 per event
Outdoor Events
150 people max
$1,000 - $3,000 per event

Event Spaces

Merrill Family Terrace
Merrill Family Terrace
General Event Space
150 Capacity
Dana Pier
Dana Pier
Outdoor Venue
100 Capacity
Big Ed Classroom
Big Ed Classroom
General Event Space
60 Capacity
Conference Room
Conference Room
Fixed Board Room
12 Capacity

Recommendations

40th Birthday Party — An Eventective User from sailing center
The setting and view are second to none and the staff was so friendly and helpful. Our guests were delighted to discover this space and everyone had a wonderful time!
Rebecca and John's dance party — An Eventective User from Burlington
Just wanted to say how absolutely perfect the Community Sailing Center was for our dance party. The elevators allowed our mobility impaired guests to enjoy, and the musicians and dj, and caterers to load in an out easily. The skatepark was used by some of our younger guests and the sunset views were spectacular!

Additional Info

Venue Types
Amenities
  • ADA/ACA Accessible
  • Outdoor Function Area
  • Outside Catering Allowed
  • Waterfront
  • Waterview
  • Wireless Internet/Wi-Fi
Features
  • Max Number of People for an Event: 150
  • Number of Event/Function Spaces: 3
  • Total Meeting Room Space (Square Feet): 3,736
  • Year Renovated: 2017