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Rental information
Find layout details of our multipurpose meeting areas at Brightwater Center and how to rent a room or space.
Brightwater Center has a large meeting space that accommodates up to 230 people, which can also be broken down into three smaller configurations. The site includes rentable patios and lawn areas for outdoor events. Rentals include use of the Center kitchen, tables, chairs, and all audio-visual equipment.
Payment and booking
Payment is due in full at the time of booking. We accept Visa, MasterCard, Discover, and American Express over the phone. We do not accept cash or check. Bookings are first-come, first-served and your booking is not considered final until full payment is received, and your rental permit is signed. There are different fees for different areas of Brightwater Center, along with various fees for different activities. Please call 206-263-9412 for information on fees.
Available rooms
| Rooms for rent | Square feet | Capacity |
|---|---|---|
| Conservation Classroom | 1,430 | 50 |
| Learning Lab | 1,430 | 50 |
| North Meeting Room | 650 | 30 |
| South Meeting Room | 650 | 30 |
| Community Room & Hearth Room | 2,600 | 120 |
| Combined (Community, Hearth, North, South) | 3,900 | 230 |
Combined room layouts
The Combined (Community Room & Hearth Room, North Meeting Room, and South Meeting Room) has a maximum capacity of 230.
| Room layout | Capacity |
|---|---|
| Seated in chairs with room for tables on sides/front of room | 230 |
| Seated at tables (25 tables x 8 per table) with use of the stage and large projector screen | 200 |
Rates (subject to change)
| Rental Space | Standard Rate | 501(c)(3) Non-Profit & Government Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Conservation Classroom | $44/hour | $17/hour |
| Learning Lab | $44/hour | $17/hour |
| North Meeting Room | $44/hour | $17/hour |
| South Meeting Room | $44/hour | $17/hour |
| Community Room & Hearth Room | $132/hour | $33/hour |
| Combined (Community, Hearth, North, South) | $220/hour | $66/hour |
| North Patio Area | $33/hour | $11/hour |
| South Patio Area | $33/hour | $11/hour |
| North Lawn Area | $33/hour | $11/hour |
| South Lawn Area | $33/hour | $11/hour |
| Event staff for after hours (outside of M-F, 8am-5pm) | $25/hour | $25/hour |
Note: Kitchen, Exhibit Hall, offices, and storage are not available for rental. Kitchen use is included in all rentals as well as use of audio/visual room equipment
Free use of Brightwater Center
Free use of the Brightwater Center is scheduled on a first-come, first-served basis, subject to availability. Free use event reservations must meet all of the following criteria:
- Event host is a government agency or 501(c)(3) nonprofit in King or Snohomish County
- Event is advertised and open to the public
- Event provides a service to the general public (not just to members of the organization)
- Event is free to attend and not a fundraising event
- Event occurs during facility business hours (Monday through Friday, 8 am to 5 pm) and does not require additional staff resources. If after hours, a $25/hour fee will be charged for staffing.
- The following uses are prohibited: alcohol, sales, political events, religious services
For questions, further information, or to set up a time to view the Center, call 206-263-9412 or email BCrentals.WTD@kingcounty.gov.