Pocatello is located on the foothills of the Rocky Mountains in southeast Idaho, three hours from Yellowstone National Park. The city is home to Idaho State University and has museums, a symphony, theaters, a zoo, golf courses, and parks. More information about Pocatello.
Alameda Park
208-234-6232
Wayne Avenue and Pine Street, Pocatello
Alameda Park is a 9.6 acre park with a baseball diamond, a playground, horseshoe pits, picnic tables, and barbecues. The park has a covered pavilion available to reserve for events.
La Quinta Inn & Suites-Pocatello
208-234-7500
1440 Bench Road, Pocatello
The La Quinta Inn & Suites is a 148 guestroom hotel with an indoor pool, spa, and fitness center. The hotel’s Pebble Creek Room is 1,300 square feet with windows. The hotel can be divided into the 624 square feet Pebble Creek East Room and the 676 square feet Pebble Creek West Room.
Ammon Park
208-234-6232
Ammon Street, Pocatello
Ammon Park is a 10.1 acre park with picnic tables and a playground. The park has a covered pavilion available to reserve for events.
Bannock County Fairgrounds
208-237-1340
156 North 2nd West St., Pocatello
Bannock County Fairgrounds is a 160 acre facility with several venues available to rent for events. The 28,800 square feet indoor arena seats 900 people. The fairgrounds has four additional arenas: a 46,930 square feet upper arena and track with a grandstand, a 54,058 square feet 4H arena, a 51,223 square feet roping arena, and a 27,846 square feet dressage arena. Other venues at the fairgrounds include a 6,902 square feet commercial building, a 4-H building, a 122 campsite RV park, the show barn and the livestock barn.
Best Western CottonTree Inn
208-237-7650
1415 Bench Rd, Pocatello
Best Western CottonTree Inn is a 149 guestroom hotel located at the junction of I-15 and I-86, just ¼ mile from Bannock Country Fairgrounds. The hotel’s amenities include a lounge, a fitness center, an indoor pool, and a hot tub. The hotel’s 665 square feet Remington Room accommodates events with up to 75 people. The 540 square feet Russell Room accommodates events with up to 50 people.
Centennial Park
208-234-6232
S. Grant Ave and Idaho St, Pocatello
Centennial Park is a 4.58 acre park with picnic tables and a playground. The park has a covered pavilion available to reserve for events.
Constitution Park
208-234-6232
S. Fifth and Broadway St., Pocatello
Constitution Park is a 6.58 acre park with a soccer field, playground, and picnic tables. The park has a covered pavilion available to reserve for events.
Hampton Inn and Suites
208-233-8200
151 Vista Drive, Pocatello
Hampton Inn and Suites is an 89 guestroom hotel located off I-15. The hotel offers a business center, a fitness center, and a pool. The hotel has an 840 square feet meeting room available for events with up to 80 people. Two 408 square feet boardrooms are also available for meetings with up to 10 people.
Holiday Inn Pocatello
208-478-9800
200 Via Venitio, Pocatello
Holiday Inn Pocatello is located near I-15 and I-86. The 196 guestroom hotel has a restaurant, a fitness center, a swimming pool, and a Jacuzzi. The hotel has 8,400 square feet of meeting space available for events.
Holt Arena
208-282-4931
558 Memorial Dr, Building 60, Pocatello
The Holt Arena is Idaho State University’s covered stadium that serves as a multi use facility for athletics, concerts, conventions, and other large events. The building hosts 60 to 70 events per year.
L.E. and Thelma E. Stephens Performing Arts Center
208-282-3595
1002 Sam Nixon Ave, Building 88, Pocatello
The L.E. and Thelma E. Stephens Performing Arts Center at Idaho State University has several venues available to rent for events. The Joseph C. and Cheryl H. Jensen Grand Concert Hall is a 1,149 seat concert hall with state of the art acoustic technology. The Beverly B. Bistline Thrust Theatre is a 430 seat theater with a thrust stage and sound reflecting walls. The James E. and Beverly Rogers Black Box Theatre is a large black room that seats 200 people and can be arranged to accommodate all sorts of performances and events. The Barbara J. Marshall Rotunda is a versatile space that serves as a foyer, but also can be used for performances and all sorts of events. Other venues are also available for events.
Marshall Public Library
208-232-1263
113 South Garfield, Pocatello
Marshall Public Library is a 100+ year old library with over 160,000 books, CDs, DVDs, and other items available to check out. The library has a meeting room available to use for public gatherings with up to 50 people.
Old Town Pavilion
208-232-7545
420 N. Main Street, Pocatello
Old Town Pavilion is located in Old Town Pocatello. The space accommodates up to 500 people total or up to 200 people under the covered pavilion. The pavilion has 10 picnic tables that can be used with the rental. Round tables and chairs and a stage are also available to rent.
Pocatello Zoo
208-234-6284
2900 South 2nd Avenue, Pocatello
The Pocatello Zoo is located in Lower Ross Park. The zoo hosts all sorts of events including summer concerts. The zoo offers birthday party packages like the two hour “Bear Basics” party that includes cake, a tour, and a private animal show.
Pond Student Union Building
208-282-2297
921 S. 8th Ave, Pocatello
The Pond Student Union Building is a 137,000 square feet facility with a ballroom, a theater, a health center, a bookstore, a bowling alley, a lounge, and 19 meeting rooms. The building can host all sorts of events and catering is available.
Portneuf Valley Brewing
208-232-1644 / 615 South 1st Avenue, Pocatello
Portneuf Valley Brewing is located in the historic East Idaho Brewing Company building. The brewery offers a great menu of hand crafted drinks and food. The loft area of the brewery is available for events with up to 125 people. The space has a dance floor or a band stage.
Raymond Park
208-234-6232
Riverside Drive & Carson Street, Pocatello
Raymond Park is a 7.8 acre park with horseshoe pits and picnic tables. The park has a covered pavilion available to reserve for events.
Red Lion Pocatello
208-233-2200
1555 Pocatello Creek Road, Pocatello
Red Lion Pocatello is a 150 guest room hotel located less than one mile from Highland Golf Course. The hotel offers a lounge, a fitness center, an indoor swimming pool, and a whirl pool. The hotel has 13,000 square feet of banquet and event space and can accommodate events with up to 1,000 guests.
Ross Park East
208-232-3901
2700 S 2nd Ave, Pocatello
Ross Park East is a 9.8 acre park with a band shell, a playground, barbecues, and picnic tables. The Pocatello Zoo is also located at the park. The park has a covered pavilion available to reserve for events.
Ross Park Upper
208-234-6232
3101 Avenue of the Chiefs, Pocatello
Ross Park Upper is a 17.3 acre park with a playground, horseshoe pits, barbecues, and picnic tables. The park also is home to an animal shelter, the Bannock History Museum, the Fort Hall Replica, and a Veterans Memorial. The park has a covered pavilion available to reserve for events.
Ross Park West
208-234-6232
2695 S. 2nd Ave, Pocatello
Ross Park West is a 25.4 acre park that houses the Ross Park Aquatic Complex with a pool and waterslide. The park’s amenities include a baseball diamond, horseshoe pits, barbecues, and picnic tables. The park has a covered pavilion available to reserve for events.
Sister City Park
208-234-6232
Pocatelio Creek Road Satterfield Drive, Pocatello
Sister City Park is an 8.5 acre park with horseshoe pits, a playground, and picnic tables. The park has a covered pavilion available to reserve for events.
TownePlace Suites
208-478-7000
2376 Via Caporatti Dr, Pocatello
TownePlace Suites is a 93 guestroom hotel located at the intersection of I-15 and I-86 near Idaho State University. The hotel offers an exercise room, an indoor pool and a hot tub. A 720 square feet meeting room is available for events with up to 41 people.
Tydeman Field
208-233-6232
North 8th Avenue and Sherman Street, Pocatello
Tydeman Field is a 2.6 acre park with picnic tables and a playground. The park has a covered pavilion available to reserve events.
Westello Park
208-234-6232
Westello and Highland Blvd, Pocatello
Westello Park is a 3.3 acre park with horseshoe pits and picnic tables. The park has a covered pavilion available to reserve events.
Take Home Gifts
Once you decide on a venue for your event, there are lots of other decisions that you will need to make. Here is a suggestion: instead of the usual goody bags, why not send guests home with something that will really provide them with a memory of your event? Photos from one of our photo booths and the always fun flip-books make great take-home souvenirs.
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