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Thompson Barn

Name: Thompson Barn
Telephone: (913) 477-7100

4.6 · 349 Google reviews

Thompson Barn is a City of Lenexa Parks and Recreation venue whose Main Hall is described as ideal for weddings and receptions, seating up to 150.

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Wedding use: Yes

City of Lenexa Thompson Barn Main Hall rentals · checked September 13, 2026
Seated reception capacity: 150 guests

Main Hall layout with tables and chairs; the separate 190-person chairs-only figure is not used.

City of Lenexa Thompson Barn Main Hall rentals · checked September 13, 2026
Indoor event space: Yes

The Main Hall is a 2,280-square-foot indoor space.

City of Lenexa Thompson Barn Main Hall rentals · checked September 13, 2026
Published pricing: $75 per hour for Lenexa residents and $90 per hour for non-residents, with a four-hour minimum.

City of Lenexa Thompson Barn Main Hall rentals · checked September 13, 2026
Alcohol policy: Alcohol requires a $100 permit filed 60 days in advance and an off-duty Lenexa police officer at $60 per hour.

City of Lenexa Thompson Barn Main Hall rentals · checked September 13, 2026
Accessibility: The upper level has ramp and elevator access.

City of Lenexa Thompson Barn Main Hall rentals · checked September 13, 2026
Rental inclusions: The rental includes one table-and-chair setup, a warming kitchen with refrigerators, ice machine and coffee urns, plus projector, screen, sound system, microphones, and Wi-Fi.

City of Lenexa Thompson Barn Main Hall rentals · checked September 13, 2026

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Outdoor event space, Ceremony space, Catering policy, On-site lodging, Parking, Weather backup, Booking information.

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Thompson Barn, at 11184 Lackman Rd in Lenexa, is operated by the City of Lenexa Parks and Recreation Department. The city’s page describes the Main Hall as ideal for weddings and receptions, parties, business meetings and other events. The Main Hall is a 2,280-square-foot indoor space seating up to 150 guests with tables and chairs (190 with chairs only, which is a seating figure, not a reception capacity); the upper level has ramp and elevator access.

The rental includes one table-and-chair setup, a warming kitchen with refrigerators, an ice machine and coffee urns, and AV equipment (projector, screen, sound system, microphones, Wi-Fi). Alcohol is permitted with a $100 permit filed 60 days in advance, and an off-duty Lenexa police officer is required at $60 per hour, paid in cash. Rental rates are $75 per hour for Lenexa residents and $90 per hour for non-residents, with a 4-hour minimum; lodging is not mentioned. Inquiries go through (913) 477-7100 or thompsonbarn@lenexa.com.

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