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Rent Brightwater Center
Brightwater Center features multipurpose meeting areas for community groups, conferences, weddings, and special events.
The King County Department of Natural Resources and Parks (DNRP) is proposing modest increases in 2026 for rental rates to help cover the increased costs for operating Brightwater Center located in Woodinville. DNRP is required to cover all operation expenses associated with the rental program through rental fees and has not increased rates since 2019. This advertisement serves as notification consistent with King County Ordinance No. 17586 and King County Code Section 7.08.060.H.1 and H.2. To help cover increased costs, the Department is proposing to increase all rental fees by 15 percent.
How to book our facility
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Step 1
Find out more information about facility layout, rooms, rates, and booking requirements.
(If you are interested in renting the whole facility, view our Wedding and special events page.)
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Step 2
View our photo gallery and learn about sustainable features. -
Step 3
Contact our Rental Coordinator for available dates, viewing and booking at BCrentals.WTD@kingcounty.gov or 206-263-9412.
The Center features the following amenities:
- Multipurpose meeting areas for groups, conferences, weddings, and special events
- Large event space for up to 200 people, a classroom, and a laboratory
- Parking spaces for 90 vehicles
- An exhibit hall, kitchen facilities, outside patios, and a fireplace
- Surrounded by 40 acres of natural area with ponds, wetlands, and walking trails
- Sustainability features built into the facility
Brightwater Center has been given added meaning in a new name, The Christie True Environmental Education Center is dedicated to the newly retired director of King County Department of Natural Resources and Parks who has devoted her life to regional efforts for clean water and healthy habitats. Learn more.