Aquarena Center offers several outdoor facilities for large parties, picnics, weddings, and sports events, such as the Southwest Texas State University-Triathlon and the Texas Water Safari, or outdoor shows such as the Texas Fly Fishing Show or Southwest Texas State University Annual Spring and Summer Sculpture trail. Pavilion A paved tent offers a large, covered outdoor location for weddings, banquets, BBQ's or bands. Suitable for 200-300 people additional seating can be arranged around the tent to allow for dancing or exhibition space. Pecan Grove Situated at the headwaters of the San Marcos River, adjacent to the Aquarena Inn is the Pecan Grove, a large shaded picnic area ideal for summer picnics, BBQ's and large gatherings.
Many people hold their wedding ceremony in the Meadows, a large grassy area overlooking Spring Lake.
Rental of the Meadows includes 100 chairs and an additional 100 chairs can be rented.