Wedding Venue in Northeast Pennsylvania
A Private Outdoor Setting for Your Wedding Day
Palace Park is a 26-acre private grove in Hunlock Creek, PA — one of Northeast Pennsylvania’s most distinctive outdoor wedding venues. When you book the park, you get the entire property. No other weddings. No shared spaces. Just your day, your people, and 26 acres of natural Pennsylvania countryside.
Conveniently located a short drive from Wilkes-Barre, Scranton, Kingston, and communities across Luzerne and Wyoming County.
Everything you need.
Nothing shared.
26 Acres of Private Outdoor Space
The full property is yours for your wedding day. Wooded areas, open lawns, and multiple pavilion spaces give you room to design a wedding that flows naturally from one moment to the next.
Main Pavilion
A spacious open-air pavilion ideal for ceremonies, receptions, or both. Accommodates a range of guest counts comfortably.
Trackside Pavilion
A secondary covered space perfect for cocktail hours, smaller gatherings, or overflow. Gives your event natural separation between moments.
Outdoor Green Space
Open lawns surrounded by mature trees — a natural backdrop for ceremonies, photos, and outdoor receptions.
Why Couples Choose Palace Park
Complete Privacy
Most venues book multiple events on the same day. At Palace Park, your wedding is the only event on the property. Your guests aren't navigating around strangers, and your photos don't include someone else's reception in the background.
Space to Spread Out
With 26 acres and multiple outdoor spaces — including the open-air main pavilion and the Trackside Pavilion — your ceremony, cocktail hour, and reception can each have their own setting without feeling cramped or rushed.
Natural Beauty Without the Overhead
The park is surrounded by mature trees, open green space, and rolling Pennsylvania countryside. The setting does a lot of the decorating for you. Couples consistently tell us they spent less on florals and decor because the grounds speak for themselves.
A Venue That Fits Your Vision
Palace Park doesn't lock you into a prescribed package. You bring your vendors, your caterer, your vision. The venue provides the space and the privacy. This works especially well for couples who want flexibility over a one-size-fits-all ballroom experience.
A Setting That Works for the Whole Day
Most weddings need more than one space. A ceremony location. Somewhere for cocktail hour. A reception area. A spot for getting ready or for family photos.
Palace Park gives you all of it within the same private property. Your guests stay in one place. Your timeline flows without shuttling people between venues. And the natural setting carries the aesthetic across every part of the day.
What Couples Say About Outdoor Weddings in NEPA
Northeast Pennsylvania has become a popular destination for couples looking to avoid overcrowded banquet halls without going too far from home. The region offers natural scenery, shorter travel for guests across the Scranton and Wilkes-Barre metro area, and venues that can accommodate everything from intimate ceremonies to larger celebrations.
Palace Park sits in Hunlock Creek — central enough to draw guests from across Luzerne, Wyoming, Lackawanna, and Monroe counties without requiring overnight stays for most.
Palace Park's Location
1788 Main Road, Hunlock Creek, PA 18656
| Wilkes-Barre: approximately | ~25 min |
| Kingston / Plymouth: approximately | ~20 min |
| Scranton: approximately | ~40 min |
| Hazleton: approximately | ~35 min |
| Pittston / Exeter: approximately | ~25 min |
Easy highway access from I-81 and Route 11 makes Palace Park reachable for guests traveling from across NEPA and beyond.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Is Palace Park available for weddings year-round?
Contact us to check availability for your date. We recommend reaching out as early as possible — weekend dates in summer and fall book quickly.
2. Can we bring our own vendors?
Yes. Palace Park is an open-vendor venue. You choose your caterer, photographer, florist, DJ or band, and any other vendors that fit your vision.
3. How many guests can the venue accommodate?
The park accommodates a range of guest counts across its multiple spaces. Reach out with your estimated headcount and we'll walk you through what works best.
4. Is the venue indoor or outdoor?
Palace Park is primarily an outdoor venue with covered pavilion spaces. It's best suited for couples who want a natural outdoor setting with coverage options.
5. Is parking available on-site?
Yes. On-site parking is available for guests.
6. What does exclusive use mean?
When you book Palace Park, no other events are scheduled on the property that day. The full 26 acres is reserved for your wedding.