ABOUT RIO PARK EVENTS

Rio Park Events is not only an event venue, but also a hub for creatives to gather. We have plenty of space and private areas to host your event - no matter how large or small.

Behind our doors you will find a large industrial space with high ceilings, a blank canvas perfect for large-scale events. You will also find a cozy smaller space complete with a bar and kitchen area. 

We have a large gated secure parking lot, accessible from both Mishawaka Avenue and 31st Street. Our back parking lot entrance includes a ramp and accessible entrance.

Rio Park Events is in the River Park neighborhood of South Bend and is centrally located, only minutes from both downtown and Notre Dame. 

Rio Park Events, LLC. is a shared passion project and labour of love from husband and wife team, Romulo Merino and Sarah Overholser.

After working freelance for various experiential marketing agencies across the USA and Canada, Sarah wanted to take her decade long event production experience and apply it to creating a welcoming multi-purpose event venue in her hometown of South Bend, IN. Romulo, born and raised in Mexico, moved to South Bend to attend Indiana University- South Bend and upon graduation stayed in town to become an entrepreneur and invested his time in organizations benefiting the local Latin community.

The vision for Rio Park Events, LLC. came to life and opened it's doors in October 2019. Rio Park offers a blank canvas for any event, big or small. Besides hosting private events such as weddings and quinceañeras, Rio Park also hosts public events from time to time.