Free or Low Cost

Phinney Neighborhood Association

Variety of room sizes available, cost varies per room size

http://www.phinneycenter.org/PDFs/2011_Room_Rental_Info.pdf

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

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.

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

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

The following listings are broken down by neighborhood, and are mainly based on information gleaned from other sources. Groundwire can’t vouch for the veracity of any of the following information, but we welcome corrections, updates and additions via email at info@groundwire.org or via the comment form at the bottom of this page.

Spring Street Center

Spring Street Center is at 15th and Spring on Capitol Hill and has a chapel with stage that seats 80 theater style and a reception hall with kitchen that also seats 80. Both room are newly remodeling and rent at below market rates. Call 206-687-7130 or 425-641-6725 for information. (Non-profit organizations are given priority.) The building has been renovated using "Green" building standards.

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

$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

Sunset Hill Community Center

A historic 1920s building in Sunset Hill.
3003 NW 66th Street
(206) 784-2927

The Canal

Greenwood Senior Center

Kitchen and dance floor available. Alcohol allowed.

Lake City Neighborhood Service Center

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

Meadowbrook Community Center

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 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.

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

Graham Center in the Washington Park Arboretum

http://depts.washington.edu/wpa/facility.htm

Moss Bay Events

Moss Bay Event Center features panoramic views of the Space Needle and Lake Union waterfront, hardwood floors and seating for 160 guests, onsite parking and handicapped accessibility, curbside drop-off from Seattle's new downtown Street Car, wifi technology and wide screen projection, on-site event supervision and event planning.  Your choice for catering - no requirements.

Blaine School

2550 34th Ave W (btwn W Raye & Smith); Building Rentals 252-0640

Available evenings & weekends only. Parking available.

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

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)

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.

One 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.

(206)553-7220.

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. 

Seattle Science Foundation

550 17th Ave, Suite 600

Seattle WA 98122

To request space contact Shawn Sullivan at (206) 245-8183 or shawns <at> seattlesciencefoundation.org

Cost is $2,000 per day for main conference room that holds up to 75 people and has multiple HD TVs for presentations.

Yesler Community Center

835 E Yesler Way; 386-1245

Small Kitchen, Gym 100 capacity, tables & chairs available.

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

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

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.

Planned Parenthood of the Great Northwest

PLEASE EMAIL heather.hughes@ppgnw.org with any questions.
2001 East Madison Street
Seattle, WA 98122

Meeting rooms are available within these hours:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday – 08:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Tuesday – 08:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.
For evening meetings: attendees must exit the building by the time indicated above. Clean up must be completed within 15 minutes after the closing time. Security Guard will close the building and set the alarm within another 15 minutes.

Rental Pricing:
Fisher Board Rooms: Holds a maximum of 80 people in classroom style; holds 30 people comfortably in U–shaped setup
Week Days: $50.00 per hour with a 2 hour minimum, or $350.00 per day.

Fisher Board Rooms: Holds a maximum of 80 people in classroom style; holds 30 people comfortably in U–shaped setup
Saturday and Sunday: $100 per hour with 4 hour minimum, or $700 per day

Smaller Meeting Rooms (5 total): Hold a maximum of 20 people each.
Week Days: $30.00 per hour with a 2 hour minimum, or $200.00 per day per room.

Smaller Meeting Rooms (5 total): Hold a maximum of 20 people each.
Saturday and Sunday: $60 per hour with 4 hours minimum, or $400 per day per room.

Meeting Materials and AV Needs:
PPGNW does not provide easels or poster paper; however we do have two sets of white boards and markers in each room. Computer Smart Screen (LCD) rental is available only in the Fisher Rooms at a cost of $75.00, with arrangements for usage made in advance. VCR/TV usage is included with the LCD rental. If you need to hook up laptops, use VCR or DVD, please inform your PPGNW contact.

Accessibility:
If any of your guests require special accessibility, please arrange for this in advance through your PPGNW contact. Handicap parking is available. The building has an elevator.

Parking: The parking lot is adequate only for PPGNW staff members, patients and short term visitors. Please park off site at all times.

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

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

New Holly Library

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

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

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

"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."

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

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."

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

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.

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

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

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.naturebridge.org/olympic-park/conference-facilities

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 

Green River Community College

12401 SE 320th St Auburn, WA 98092

253-333-6010

http://www.greenriver.edu/conference/

Located in a serene park-like setting, Green River provides a quiet and beautiful location for any event or meeting.

Opening its doors in 1971, GRCC has been host to weddings, receptions, seminars, conferences and special events.

Our professional staff is committed to personalizing your event to make it a memorable one and can offer sustainable planning services.

The Lindbloom Student Center offers a variety of meeting and banquet room spaces, from 200 to 9500 square feet, with on-site catering and media capabilities.

Thinkspace

Redmond

http://www.thinkspace.com

Thinkspace has four meeting rooms that allow you and your employees to meet with your clients in a professional atmosphere. We have rooms that have comfortable seating for four, eight, or up to 50 people. Each of our meeting rooms also has easy access to our kitchen facilities so coffee and tea are just a short walk away.

If your workspace is at your home or on the road, or your current space doesn’t have a large enough meeting place for your growing company, you can rent out our meeting rooms by the hour, ½ day, full day, evening, or weekend.

All of our meeting rooms are fully furnished, impeccably clean, have sophisticated communication tools, and are wired for Internet and WiFi access.

Islandwood