Following is a list of meeting spaces in and around Seattle. The listing is divided into spaces that we at ONE/Northwest know about, and places we've heard about from other sources. Please note that we make no effort to systematically update every piece of information on this page so it could be dated, incorrect or otherwise flawed. Please contact the location in question directly for current rates and information. Corrections or additions welcome -- please leave a comment below.

Places known to ONE/Northwest

Free or Low Cost

Wilburforce Foundation

Has a conference room for use on a space available basis, but only for Wilburforce Foundation grantees.  Capacity is about 25.  See http://www.wilburforce.org for information.

Phinney Neighborhood Association

Variety of room sizes available, cost varies per room size

http//www.phinneycenter.org/room-rentals.shtml

Seattle Public Library

Many branches of the Seattle Public Library have meeting space available. See http//www.spl.org/default.asp?pageID=info_meetingrooms for more details.

Solid Ground

See http://www.solid-ground.org for details.

City of Seattle Meeting Spaces

Many Seattle parks have community centers with meeting spaces. See http//www.seattle.gov/parks/centers/index.htm for more details. Also see http//www.cityofseattle.net/parks/reservations/rentalGuide/ facilities.htm for a full listing of Seattle Parks & Recreation facilities available for rent.  Please note that not every venue on this list is suitable for business meetings.

Contact the Department of Neighborhoods for a listing of all City of Seattle meeting spaces available for public use, including schools, libraries, community centers and other venues.

More expensive or unknown cost

The Mountaineers

Full-function conference facility and smaller meeting rooms -- often used for environmental community events.

http://www.mountaineers.org

Center for Urban Horticulture

http//depts.washington.edu/urbhort/html/info/facilities.html

University Heights Center

http://www.uhcca.org/roomrentals.asp

Good Shepherd Center

http//www.cityofseattle.net/commnty/
histsea/gscsection/roomrentalinfo.htm

Places we've heard about from others

The following listings are broken down by neighborhood, and are mainly based on information gleaned from other sources. ONE/Northwest can’t vouch for veracity of any of the following information, but we welcome corrections, updates and additions via email at info@onenw.org.

BALLARD

Ballard Neighborhood Service Center

 2305 NW Market St; Rob Mattson 684-4060

rob.mattson@ci.seattle.wa.us        No cost; Small Conference Room for 16

Northwest Senior Center

5429 32nd Ave NW 98107; Office Manager 297-0403

$8-$33/hr;  Limited parking @ Ballard Locks; Available 8AM-12midnight 7 days a week. Small Room 8 capacity; Art Room 15-25 capacity; Conference Room 20 capacity; Exercise Room 40 capacity; Main Hall 100 capacity; Large professional kitchen $15/hr

Loyal Heights Community Center

2101 NW 77th St; 684-4052   Cost varies.

Social room 100 capacity; Children's Room 75 capacity; Small Kitchen; gym 300 capacity

FREMONT

Fremont Library

731 N 35th St (btwn Fremont Av & Aurora); (206) 684-4084   No cost; capacity 99

Fremont Neighborhood Service Center

908 N 34th St (east of Aurora);
No cost.  Meeting Room 16-20 capacity.   Not available on the 1st Mon or 2nd Wed of the month

Hale's Ales

4301 Leary Way NW 206-782-0737
Rooms above pub for community meetings

LAKE CITY/WEDGEWOOD

Lake City Neighborhood Service Center

12707 30th Av NE; Small Conference Room, capacity 30.   Large parking lot in back.

Meadowbrook Community Center

10517 35th Av NE;
3 additional small meeting rooms possibly available. Parking on-site. Multi-purpose Room 150 capacity, Large Kitchen adjacent, divides into 2 rooms; Small Meeting Room 25-30 capacity; Gym 400 capacity (gym only available after hours).

UNIVERSITY DISTRICT

University Christian Church

4731 15th Ave NE; Shirley Towner, Events Coordinator, (206)-522-0169 events@uchristian.org
$25-$400, plus security, etc.  Available for weekly meetings, social events, & concerts. Non-profits only.
Various Meeting Rooms capacity 10-75; Social Hall capacity 100-400 capacity; Lounges 75-173 capacity; Sanctuary 100-750 capacity

University Friends Meeting

(206) 547-6449
Two large rooms, capacity 200, one kitchen use possible. One library, capacity 10. NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS OR NONPROFIT EVENTS ONLY.
Comments from WEC "A nice room, big, with high windows letting in light and Japanese rice paper moveable doors  It is $200, which includes the use of the coffee cart and kitchen area." 

Lake Union Crew

LUC rents out their Great Room for special events and daytime business meetings.

http://www.lakeunioncrew.com/event.htm

MAGNOLIA

Blaine School

2550 34th Ave W (btwn W Raye & Smith); Building Rentals 252-0640
Available evenings & weekends only. Parking available.
Room 143 50 capacity; Room 144 75 capacity; Lunchroom 800 capacity

Magnolia United Church of Christ

3555 W McGraw St; Marilee 283-1788   magnoliaucc@seanet.com
$50-$75, $20/1-2 hrs.  Available to non-profits & public agencies
Pilgrim Hall 2,046 sq ft + stage area w/ kitchen, 100-200 capacity; Fireside Rm 600 sq ft meeting rm, 50 capacity

QUEEN ANNE

Seattle Pacific University

3307 3rd Ave W (& W Cremona); Judy Bruce 281-2187   jbruce@spu.edu
$50-$200    Free parking. Non-profits only. PCs w/ standard business software, LCD & overhead projectors
Classrooms 65 capacity; Area-style Classrooms 190 capacity; Seminar Rooms 75 capacity; Conference Center 450 capacity, theatre seating (780 total capacity)

BELLTOWN/DOWNTOWN

Port of Seattle

2711 Alaskan Way, Pier 69 (btwn Clay & Vine);  Contact Connie Sroggins, (206) 728-3362, cscoggins@portseattle.org
Rates and availability vary--please contact for information. Government & non-profit agencies only.
Standard office & AV equipment.
 Portside Café 25 person capacity.

All Pilgrims Christian Church

500 Broadway E; Claire Sandoval 322-0487 info@allpilgrims.org
Parking at Broadway Market Garage
Sanctuary 200 capacity, Ballroom 300 capacity, 2 Mtg Rms/Class 60 capacity ea, Basement Hall 100 capacity.  (660 total capacity)

Environmental Works

402 15th Ave E (& E Harrison); Eileen Krotki, 206.329.8300 ext. 26, ekrotki@eworks.org

Available to non-profit organizations.  Free registration,donations are accepted. Building orientation is required for registration.

1 Room with large conference table & chairs, fits 15 people. No parking onsite, street parking in the neighborhood.

No A/V equipment.

 

Spirit Studios

A lovely, old fashioned loft in Belltown, with a fun, quirky ambiance. Contact is Dan Kemmis (dke@majorpixel.com).
A large room, and also a more intimate room are available. Convenient, parking lot next door, cafés in the area that you could probably get to cater. The space is geared to host large screen demos/PowerPoint presentations.

Seattle Art Museum

Has a meeting/party room just off their cafe for about $100.

The Big Picture

http://www.thebigpicture.net
They have individual conference rooms or "living rooms" that are reasonable -- $175 for 3 hours -- considering how really, really nice they are.

Klondike Gold Rush National Historic Park

http://www.nps.gov/klgo/, 117 South Main St. near Elliot Bay Bookstore. Visitor Information (206)553-7220.
From Betsy Edwards: The National Historic Park has a conference room that holds 30+ that you can use on the weekend for a small administrative fee of $25. You have access to bathrooms and it is quite nice.

Triad Urban Center

Our 40,000 sq.ft office and conference facility located at the corner of 3rd Avenue and Cherry Street in downtown Seattle is perfect for small to large meetings, forums, fundraisers, presentations, almost any use you can imagine!

Available for reservation at the center is a large board room, small conference room, open community space and private office.  Amenities provided include free wireless internet, a phone with conference calling ability in each room, beverages and lattes.

Triad Development provides this space to the community because we believe our role as a developer extends beyond just constructing buildings, we work to strengthen our community as well.  Providing the services available at the Triad Urban Center is just one way we accomplish our goals by allowing neighbors and groups to gather, share ideas and build a stronger region.

Please feel free to stop in and check us out!  For questions, availability or to reserve a space please call 206.254.0780 or email info@triaddev.com

FIRST HILL

Yesler Community Center

835 E Yesler Way; 386-1245
Small Kitchen, Gym 100 capacity, tables & chairs available.

CENTRAL AREA

Langston Hughes Cultural Arts Center

 104 17th Ave S (& E Yesler Wy); Monique Gill 684-4757
Non-profit rates, except for the theatre.
Small Room 12 capacity; Medium 50 capacity; Large 290 with Large Kitchen, Theatre 300 capacity

Douglass-Truth Library

2300 E Yesler Way; 684-4704;    No cost; 50 capacity

Safeco-Jackson Street Center

306 23rd Ave S (& S Main), Suite 200; 545-6111
$10 refundable deposit
Open Mon-Sat. Free coffee & tea (8AM-12PM Mon-Fri).TV/VCR, overhead projector, & easels. Parking lot.
1 Large, Multi-purpose Room 80 capacity & 1 Small Conference Room 20 capacity

Good Shepard Lutheran Church

2116 E Union St; Glenn Adams 363-7508   LCGS22@juno.com
Cost varies.  Parking available.
Auditorium 120 capacity; Library/Resource Center; Kitchen. Podium, microphone, stage, easel, coffe/tea, & piano available. 

BEACON HILL

El Centro de la Raza

2524 16th Ave S (btwn S Bayview & Lander); 329-9442
$10/hr; 15+ people $30 min, plus refundable deposit. Available anytime. Parking lot, playground, sports court. Mural Rm 40-60 capacity; Dining Rm 72-100; Basement Conference Rm 12; Day Rm 40-60 capacity

Columbia Library

4721 Rainier Ave S (btwn S Alaska & Angeline); 386-1908  No cost; capacity 99

Mount Baker Rowing Center

3800 Lake Washington Blvd S (btwn 45th & 46th Av S); 386-1913
Cost varies.    1 Room 20 capacity

New Freeway Hall

5018 Rainier Ave S (& S Hudson); Rental Manager 722-2453
$40-$250, plus refundable deposits
Open Mon-Sat 10AM-9PM. Reduced rates available for benefits & community meetings.
1 Large Room, fully equipped Kitchen, dance floor, A/C, 10-125 capacity 

RAINIER VALLEY

New Holly Library

7058 32nd Ave S (north of S Myrtle St); 386-1905    No cost; capacity 50

RAINIER BEACH

Emerald City Outreach Ministries

7728 Rainier Av S (btwn S Holden & Chicago); Glenda McDonald/Helen
Ono 722-2052   glenda@ecomseattle.org             $35-$400/ 4 hours, plus deposit.
Available Mon-Sat 9AM-7PM. Limited parking. Sound system & AV equipment available at extra cost. Auditorium Upstairs, 400 capacity; Auditorium divided into 5 rooms, Room A 150 capacity, Room B-E 40 capacity each; 5 Classrooms/Meeting Rooms 25 capacity each; 2 Conference Rooms 18 capacity each; Computer Room 20 computers (total capacity 581)

Rainier Beach Library

9125 Rainier Ave S (& S Fisher Pl); 386-1906    No cost; capacity 99

WEST SEATTLE

West Seattle Library

2306 42nd Ave SW (btwn SW Admiral & College); 684-7444
No cost; capacity 24.

ArtsWest

4711 California Ave SW (& SW Alaska); Laurie Hastings 938-0963    laurieh@artswest.org
$10-$20/hr; theatre $175-$275 per 4hrs -- Reduced rates for schools & non-profits
3 hr free parking in lots behind building, 2 hr free street parking.
1 Rm 45'x18', sink, phone 60 capacity; 1 Rm 3/4 thrust Stage/Auditorium 149 seated; 1 Small Conference Rm 8 capacity

Camp Long Environmental Education Center

5200 35th Ave SW (& SW Dawson); Lynn Havsall 684-7434
Cost varies.  Priority to outdoor recreation/education groups.
Lodge Room fireplace, french windows, hardwood floors, tables, chairs, firewood provided, 72 capacity.

South Seattle Community College

6000 16th Ave SW (& SW Juneau); Bob Sullivan 768-6613 rsulliva@sccd.ctc.edu
Cost varies.    Parking available on-site.
Jerry M. Brockey Center & Rainier Room 50-350 capacity sit-down, 50-250 capacity buffet

 Youngstown Cultural Arts Center

    Call 206.935.2999 to set up a time to see the space at 4408 Delridge         Way SW, Seattle, WA 98106

WESTWOOD/ WHITE CENTER/ FAUNTLEROY/ ARBOR HEIGHTS/ SOUTH PARK

Fauntleroy Church UCC

9260 California Ave SW (south-east of ferry terminal); Jackie Gould 932-5600 jackie@fauntleroyucc.org     
$20-$200/event;  Non-profit groups only. 3 parking lots adjacent to the church. Fellowship Hall 200 capacity; Kitchen, Lounge 40 capacity; 4-5 Small Mtg Rms capacity 12-15. (total capacity 315)

OUTSIDE SEATTLE

King County Libraries

Many King County Libraries have free meeting places/rooms. You need to reserve in advance. http://www.kcls.org

Camp Burton on Vashon Island

http://www.campburton.com/facilities.htm
They can accommodate at least 175 people and they have a small beach as well as trails through the woods.

Camp Sealth, Vashon Island

http://www.campfire-usa.org/
rentals/sealthrental.htm
" Located on the southwest side of Vashon Island, just a 15 minute ferry ride from West Seattle, Tacoma or Southworth. Organized in cabin clusters, lodging and program space can be assigned to accommodate small or large groups. Main camp (excluding Wrangler) has heated overnight accommodations for 240, plus 225 in non-heated facilities. Rounds Hall, a large dining hall and meeting room, seats up to 400. Our newest unit, Wrangler, has overnight accommodations for 60. Guests provide their own bedding and toiletries for all Sealth facilities. To receive information about renting Camp Sealth, call 206 463 3174 ext. 21."

Shoreline Conference Center

http://www.shorelinecenter.com

Tukwila Community Center

http://www.ci.tukwila.wa.us/recreation/rentpack.pdf

Bakes Place at Providence Point

http://www.Bakesplace.org/
Owner Craig Baker is great to work with, and they have wonderful catering if desired. It is very nice space for up to a 100 or so. For day and evening gatherings (no overnight accommodations

The Palisades in Federal Way

http://www.seattlearch.org/FormationAndEducation/
RetreatCenters/Palisades+Retreat+Center/
"It's a Catholic retreat center that also rents to non-profits (non-religious).I can't remember exactly how many rooms it had but I believe we were able to sleep 60. I believe you use their food service, which was quite good and plentiful. We could bring in drinks (even alcohol was allowed) and snacks for our events. There are several meeting rooms of various sizes. When we used it in Feb, it had only been re-opened for 2-3 months--the facility is brand new now and very nice. Each room is individual, with private baths. We were quite pleased and would use it again."

Harmony Hill Retreat Center

http://www.harmonyhill.org (360) 898-2363.
Harmony Hill is two hours from Seattle and about an hour from Olympia or the Bremerton ferry, on the south shore of Hood Canal, with a spectacular view of the Olympics and Hood Canal. We have overnight accommodations for up to 30, with a possibility for additional accommodations at a neighboring retreat center. We can handle groups of 50 - potentially more - for day use, depending on activity. Harmony Hill also has beautiful gardens, three outdoor labyrinths, walking trails and beach access.

Sleeping Lady Retreat, Leavenworth

http://www.sleepinglady.com

Goodenough Community's Sahale Retreat Center

http://www.goodenough.org/Sahale.htm

"We have space for about 36 people (in the summer, there is camping for many more and a large meeting tent for up to 200). We are very flexible to meet your needs...we have great cooks, or you can cook for yourselves, have both individual and group sleeping rooms, a large hot tub, beautiful land for walks, etc. We also have skilled facilitators available for your use. We're about 1 1/2 hours away from Seattle near Hood Canal. Our office number is 206 323 4653."

Whidbey Institute/Chinook Learning Center

http://www.whidbeyinstitute.org

"Nestled on beautiful Whidbey Island with one hundred acres of evergreen forest and meadows, the Whidbey Institute's Chinook Center provides an ideal location for personal and organizational retreats, corporate or special events. Overnight accommodations include the Farmhouse, Granny's and four cabins near the woods accommodating 26 people, and a large camping meadow. Our meeting facilities include Thomas Berry Hall, for up to 175 participants; our dining room, which will accommodate up to 50; and the Bioregional room, for meetings up to 16. The Farmhouse and Granny's are also available for day meetings and will accommodate small groups of 10-20."

Cedar River Watershed Education Center

http://www.cedarriver.org/education/index.shtml

The Education Center has three spaces available for meetings, retreats, weddings, parties and other events. The Center’s beautiful setting, mountain views, and inspirational landscape make it an exceptional place for your organizations’ next planning session, community event or family get-together.

Dumas Bay Center, Federal Way

 

Since 1993, the City of Federal Way has owned and operated Dumas Bay Centre, a full-service conference and retreat facility.  Dumas Bay Centre can accommodate a wide variety of events including conferences

http://dumasbaycentre.com

Snoqualmie Falls Forest Theater, Fall City

http://www.foresttheater.org 425-880-4469 or 425-222-7044.
From Dick Johnson: A great place in warmer weather is the Many organizations enjoy their 95 acres of land surrounding the outdoor theater overlooking the falls set in a beautiful natural park with access to the Snoqualmie River, trails to the foot of the falls, etc. It's a great place for weddings too. They have a commercial kitchen, BBQ shelter, a large covered picnic shelter to help make your retreat a once in a lifetime event.

North Cascades Environmental Learning Center

https://www.ncascades.org/learning_center/
conferences/index.html

 

Located three hours from Seattle in the peaceful setting of North Cascades National Park on the shores of Diablo Lake, North Cascades Environmental Learning Center offers a unique setting for a conference or retreat. It sleeps up to 50 people and has a classroom, two labs, a library, three lodges and a dining hall that serves fresh, local and delicious food. For more information contact North Cascades Institute at (360) 856-5700 ext. 209

Olympic Park Institute

http://www.yni.org/opi/conference/index.php

Meeting rooms and outdoor areas for seminars, retreats, weddings and other events with groups of 10 to 100
An outdoor campfire area and lakeside log shelter with a stone fireplace
Wireless internet access and audio-visual capabilities
Hearty, delicious meals
Overnight accommodations
Miles of lakefront park land and hiking trails

Credits

Thanks to all of the people and organizations who have contributed information or updates to this page, including:

• Putnam Barber, Executive Alliance
• Antonia Jindrich, Washington Environmental Council
• Dakotta J.K. Alex, Break the Glass Ceiling Foundation

and various members of the Nonprofit Networking email discussion list