Smith Family Pavilion Visitor Center
The ground floor of the Smith Family Pavilion is the year-round front door to the Esplanade — a bright, flexible hall for orientation, small gatherings, and community programming, steps from the Charles River.
The Pavilion
Reservable spaces
The Smith Family Pavilion & Charlesbank Campus opens its doors to the community — book a room, the plaza, the courts, or the upper deck.
From small meetings to riverside receptions, the campus offers flexible spaces for individuals, community groups, partners, and celebrations. Choose a space to see capacity, accessibility, and how to reserve it.
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Indoor — meeting rooms Charlesbank Meeting Rooms
Two purpose-built meeting rooms give neighbors, nonprofits, and partners a calm, well-equipped place to gather just off the riverfront path.
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Outdoor — event plaza Charlesbank Flexible Plaza
The Flexible Plaza is the open heart of the Charlesbank Campus — a level, paved riverfront space built to host everything from a farmers market to an evening concert.
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Outdoor — courts & lawn Charlesbank Court Lawns
The Court Lawns carry forward the Charlesbank's 1880s recreational heritage with modern multi-use courts and an open green for casual play.
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Outdoor — rooftop patio Pavilion Upper Deck Patio
The Upper Deck Patio crowns the Smith Family Pavilion with sweeping views of the Charles River and the Boston skyline — the campus's signature space for evening events.