Willowdale Lake is a private lake community offering recreational amenities such as boating, fishing, swimming, and community events. Events spaces including a ballroom, deck and gazebo available for event rentals.
Our event space is at 610 Willowdale Lake Avenue NW in Stark County, Ohio, in Jackson Township. We are approximately 3 miles from the Akron Canton Airport and an exit from I 77. We are about 5 miles from the Belden Village area, with many restaurants and hotels available.
No. Willowdale Lake is a private community. Access to the lakes and all facilities is restricted to members, authorized guests and event attendees.
Weddings, receptions, corporate events, family gatherings, graduation parties, holiday parties, and other private celebrations.
The ballroom can accommodate up to 175 with a dance floor or 215 without a dance floor. The interior porch area of the ballroom is perfect for smaller groups of up to 40. The outside semi-covered deck can hold up to 40 people.
In addition to ballroom, there is also an attached semi-covered deck with gas firepit that can be rented separately which will accommodate 40 people. There is also a lakeside gazebo that couples can use for their wedding ceremony.
Yes
No, we protect the peace and quite of our lakes by allowing only electric motors.

Yes. A non-refundable deposit is required to secure your event date, with the remaining balance due before the event.
Your deposit and rental can be paid via cash, credit card or check. We do not accept online payment systems like Venmo or PayPal.
Yes, we have a parking lot adjacent to the venue with additional parking just a few steps away. Parking attendants to assist guests are available.
Yes, and we have new ADA bathroom available from the ballroom and covered deck.
No pets are not allowed.
For weddings, we offer for levels of event packages, from $38 to $60 per guest. For other events, the cost depends on the size of your event and the services you require.
After 9:00 a.m.
Tables (8-person round or rectangular) tables and chairs are provided with your rental, but you are responsible for setup and takedown. Additional items can be arranged.
Yes, free Wi-Fi is available in the ballroom and deck. There is no Wi-Fi at the gazebo.
Absolutely. You can arrange with our event coordinator to decorate on the day prior to your event.
Decorations must adhere to the rules stated in the rental contract to avoid damage to venue.
Decorations must be removed immediately following your event.

Yes. Many couples choose to host their full wedding day here, frequently opting to hold their ceremony in lakeside gazebo.
Yes. The lakeside gazebo is used by many couples for their ceremonies, while others have the ceremony inside the ballroom.
There is a bride’s room located near the ballroom. There is no designated space for the groom to prepare, but the large ADA-compliant bathroom could be used as groom preparation room.
Of course!
Couples that opt for the outdoor gazebo for their ceremony can easily move the ceremony into the ballroom.
Yes, we can provide catering through our partner, Mr. Mike’s Catering.
Yes, except for the caterer. We can provide you with a list of event-services vendors familiar with our venue.
We have several beverage packages available that include beer, wine and canned cocktails. We are not licensed for hard liquor sales. A bartender is included in our wedding packages.