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  Tanner Springs Park

  1120 SW 5th Ave #1302, Portland, OR 97204, USA

  • Spaces for 300 Guests

  Tucked among the high-rises of Portland's Pearl District, Tanner Springs Park is a 0.92-acre urban wetland that recalls the marshland and creek that once ran through the neighborhood before the city grew up around it. A winding boardwalk crosses a shallow pond planted with native wetland species, offering a quiet, green counterpoint to the surrounding streets — a setting well suited to small ceremonies and gatherings on the boardwalk. The park's centerpiece is an art wall built from 368 reclaimed railroad tracks set with 99 pieces of fused glass depicting dragonflies, spiders, and amphibians, alongside additional public art installations throughout the grounds. Designed by Atelier Dreiseitl and GreenWorks, P.C. following community input in 2003, the park opened in 2005 and uses natural systems to manage stormwater, reflecting its origins as part of historic Couch Lake and the Tanner Creek wetlands. Owned and managed by Portland Parks & Recreation, Tanner Springs Park is open daily from 5:00am to midnight and is free to visit.

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  Peninsula Park and Gardens

  700 N Rosa Parks Way, Portland, OR 97217, USA

  • Spaces for 100 Guests
  • 1 Landmark
  • 4 Outdoor Spaces
  • 4 Total Spaces

  Peninsula Park and Gardens sits in Portland's Piedmont neighborhood at N Rosa Parks Way, anchored by Portland's oldest formal rose garden. Established in 1913 as the site of the city's first rose show, the two-acre garden now displays roughly 8,900 rose plants around a historic ornamental fountain, with brick walkways and period street lamps still in place. The city's official rose, Mme. Caroline Testout, was cultivated here and planted throughout Portland as a result. Just north of the roses stands an octagonal bandstand, designated a Portland Historic Landmark in 1973 and used for wedding ceremonies and summer concerts. The 17-acre park surrounding the garden also includes open lawns, picnic sites, playgrounds, and a splash pad. For events, the Rose Garden and Gazebo are both available for ceremony rental, along with two designated picnic sites elsewhere in the park. The Rose Garden is ADA accessible via ramps at both ends, and the gazebo is accessible up to its stairs.

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  Voodoo Doughnut

  22 SW 3rd Ave, Portland, OR 97204, USA

  • Spaces for 9 Guests

  Voodoo Doughnut got its start in 2003, when Kenneth "Cat Daddy" Pogson and Tres Shannon rented a small storefront between two nightclubs in Old Town Portland after noticing downtown Portland had no doughnut shop of its own. The shop's mix of traditional and unconventional flavors, playful branding, and round-the-clock hours drew national media attention within a month of opening, and the brand has since expanded to locations across the country. Beyond doughnuts, Voodoo Doughnut hosts legally binding wedding ceremonies at select locations, offering couples a distinctive, sprinkle-covered alternative to a traditional chapel. Ceremony packages scale from intimate gatherings of up to 9 guests to celebrations of up to 40, each built around custom doughnut centerpieces, newlywed dolls, and coffee service, with a blessing from the shop's "Spirit Channeler" as part of the short ceremony. The brand also supports corporate and private events through doughnut and coffee catering delivery, along with custom doughnut orders for birthdays, baby showers, corporate conferences, brand activations, and other group gatherings.

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  Cathedral Park Amphitheater

  Cathedral Park, Portland, OR, USA

  • Spaces for 500 Guests
  • 1 Landmark
  • 1 Outdoor
  • 1 space at this venue

  Cathedral Park Amphitheater sits along N Pittsburg Avenue in Portland's St. Johns neighborhood, directly beneath the St. Johns Bridge, the city's only steel suspension bridge. The bridge's soaring concrete arches, which give the park its cathedral-like name, form a natural backdrop for the amphitheater's stage and grass seating area. The amphitheater accommodates up to 500 guests and is available for both wedding ceremonies and receptions through a Portland Parks & Recreation permit. Food and beverages are permitted with the proper reservation, and a noise variance can be arranged for a band, DJ, or amplified sound. The site carries historical significance as one of the region's believed Lewis and Clark landing areas, and it sits within Cathedral Park, a 21.85-acre riverfront park with paved paths, a boat dock, and views of the Willamette River. A Z50 key and key deposit are required to access electricity at the amphitheater, and the space is not ADA accessible.

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  The Water Center Community Room

  4600 SE Columbia Way, Vancouver, WA 98661, USA

  • Spaces for 160 Guests
  • 1 Meeting Space
  • 1 Waterfront

  The Bruce E. Hagensen Community Room, on the top floor of the Water Resources Education Center in Vancouver, comfortably seats up to 160 guests. Rental includes tables, chairs, a caterer's kitchen, a mounted screen and projector, and wireless internet access, making the room ready for meetings, special events, and environmental programs alike. Tours are available by appointment. A wall of windows and a private balcony give the room natural light and a view over the Columbia River. The Community Room sits within the Water Resources Education Center, a public facility that has offered hands-on water education programs since it opened in 1996.

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  Curious Comedy Theater

  5225 NE Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Portland, OR 97212, USA

  • Spaces for 60-170 Guests
  • 2 Theaters

  Curious Comedy is a comedy theater in Portland's King neighborhood, founded in 2008 by Artistic Director Stacey Hallal. The theater builds its programming — sketch, improv, stand-up, and comedy classes — around a mission of giving stage time to underserved voices, including BIPOC, women and genderqueer, LGBTQIA+, differently-abled, and economically disadvantaged performers. The venue offers two spaces for private rental. The Main Stage is a cabaret-style theater seating up to 170, outfitted with professional lighting, sound, and projection, plus a built-in four-camera TV studio (expandable to eight) for live streaming and recording — well suited to shows, tapings, or events that call for production support. It also includes a full bar serving food and drinks. The Curious Annex is a more intimate white-box space seating 60, styled like an art gallery and typically arranged in a 3/4 thrust configuration, with movable risers that can be reconfigured for an additional fee. Its sprung floor suits movement-based use like dance, clown, or yoga, and the space offers beer, wine, and snacks for concessions.

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  RiverPlace Hotel

  1510 SW Harbor Way, Portland, OR 97201, USA

  • Spaces for 30-250 Guests
  • 2 Hotels
  • 1 Ballroom
  • 2 Total Spaces

  Kimpton RiverPlace Hotel sits along the Willamette River in downtown Portland, blending lodge-style warmth with refined design, natural materials, and layered textures that feel unmistakably Portland. Guest rooms and suites offer sweeping river views, with select suites featuring in-room fireplaces, and the hotel is home to King Tide Fish & Shell, a waterfront seafood restaurant inspired by Pacific Northwest fishing traditions. For weddings and private events, the hotel offers over 7,000 square feet of flexible event space accommodating 10 to 250 guests, from an intimate ceremony or rehearsal dinner on the riverfront courtyard patio overlooking the Willamette River and RiverPlace Marina, to larger celebrations in the Marina Ballroom, with its floor-to-ceiling windows and hand-painted wallpaper. King Tide Fish & Shell provides catering and custom menu planning for wedding events, and the hotel offers discounted room rates and blocks for wedding guests.

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  Eastside Exchange Ballroom & Cascade Rooftop

  Eastside Exchange, 123 NE 3rd Ave, Portland, OR 97232, USA

  • Spaces for 135-425 Guests
  • 1 Ballroom
  • 1 Outdoor
  • 2 Total Spaces

  The Exchange Ballroom and Cascade Rooftop occupy the historic Eastside Exchange Building on the east bank of the Willamette River, near the Burnside Bridge in Portland, Oregon. Built in 1925 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the building was renovated in 2013 and is silver LEED certified, giving the venue an industrial backdrop of exposed ceilings alongside dramatic views of the downtown Portland skyline. The Ballroom spans 6,200 square feet of column-less space, accommodating up to 300 seated or 425 standing guests for weddings, corporate parties, and fundraisers. Its neutral design serves as a blank canvas that can be tailored to nearly any theme, and rental includes 300 chiavari chairs, 30 round tables, cocktail bistro tables, movable bars, and a built-in sound booth with AV capabilities and customizable lighting. A blown glass sculpture by Andy Paiko greets guests at the main entrance. Atop the building, the Cascade Rooftop offers over 2,200 square feet at the confluence of the Willamette River and the Burnside Bridge, with sweeping skyline views suited to a seated ceremony or cocktail hour. The rooftop features a patio built from sustainably harvested wood, built-in perimeter seating with ambient lighting, and a built-in BBQ available to rent. The venue is operated and managed by VT Group, which also handles on-site catering.

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  BodyVox Dance Center

  1201 NW 17th Ave, Portland, OR 97209, USA

  • Spaces for 200 Guests

  Led by Emmy Award-winning choreographers Jamey Hampton and Ashley Roland, BodyVox is a contemporary dance company known for combining dance, theater, and film into productions rich in imagery, athleticism, and humor. Hampton and Roland trained with Momix, ISO Dance, and Pilobolus before founding BodyVox in Portland, Oregon, where the company is now in its 29th year. The BodyVox Dance Center serves as the company's home and a hub for the Portland arts community, with four studios and a 180-seat theater hosting classes, performances, and residencies throughout the week. The center's North Wing is a versatile, multi-functional event space that has hosted gatherings ranging from concerts and art openings to birthday parties, while its four state-of-the-art studios are available to rent for rehearsals and performances. Renters and performers have access to amenities including private dressing rooms, a water filling station, and complimentary coffee at the front desk.

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  Castaway Portland

  1900 NW 18th Ave, Portland, OR 97209, USA

  A lovely location in Portland, Oregon. The producers of the yellow strand rope used in the original Portland Street Car called this 1929 warehouse home. It was situated at the fringe of the Pearl District tucked close to the Willamette River. It was painstakingly restored to its former splendor in 2014, and it now serves as one of Portland's most celebrated event venues. There are roughly 10,000 square feet of open space at Castaway Portland. The yellow strand rope used in the first Portland Street Car was manufactured in the renovated 1929 building, which has 14-foot ceilings with exposed wood beams and original wrap-around steel sash windows. Polished concrete flooring, centralized heating and cooling, an executive office area, a full catering kitchen, and choices for outdoor space were all included during a total renovation from the ground up.

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  Laurelhurst Club

  3721 SE Ankeny St, Portland, OR 97214, USA

  • Spaces for 100-250 Guests
  • 1 Ballroom
  • 1 Outdoor
  • 2 Total Spaces

  Built in 1912, The Laurelhurst Club is a historic ballroom venue set in one of Portland's classic residential neighborhoods, just steps from Laurelhurst Park and its century-old trees. A recent renovation refreshed the interior while preserving original details like the cathedral ceiling, exposed beams, and a 36-by-62-foot hardwood dance floor warmed by a grand copper-hood fireplace. The Ballroom spans 5,300 square feet and holds up to 150 guests seated or 250 standing, making it suited to weddings, receptions, corporate parties, fundraisers, and milestone celebrations alike. A curtained stage anchors one end of the room, while a mezzanine level overlooks the floor and converts easily into a private dressing space for a wedding party. Beyond the ballroom, a landscaped courtyard and more than a third of an acre of grounds - complete with stone pathways and an ivy-covered wall - offer an outdoor ceremony option for up to 100 guests. The Laurelhurst Club operates as a DIY venue, giving clients the freedom to bring their own caterer, planner, florist, DJ, and photographer, with the sole requirement that alcohol service go through OLCC-permitted staff.

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  Rocky Butte Summit

  Rocky Butte, Portland, OR 97220, USA

  • Spaces for 100 Guests
  • 1 Outdoor
  • 1 Historic Space
  • 1 Park

  Rocky Butte Summit sits atop Joseph Wood Hill Park, at the crown of Rocky Butte, an extinct volcanic cinder cone in Northeast Portland. The summit offers 360-degree views that stretch across downtown Portland, up the Columbia River Gorge, and on clear days out to five snow-capped peaks of the Cascade Range. The park takes its name from Joseph Wood Hill, who founded a military academy that once stood nearby, and it remains a historical vista point managed by Portland Parks & Recreation. The summit is available as a ceremony site through Portland Parks & Recreation's wedding permit program, accommodating up to 100 guests for a two-hour ceremony. The site has no chairs, electricity, water, or restrooms, and is not accessible by vehicle or ADA-compliant, making it best suited to couples planning a simple, view-driven outdoor ceremony rather than a full reception. Permits are booked directly through the Portland Parks & Recreation Customer Service Center.

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  The Historic Dance Pavilion at Oaks Park

  7805 SE Oaks Park Way, Portland, OR 97202, USA

  • Spaces for 300-640 Guests
  • 1 Ballroom
  • 1 Landmark
  • 1 Historic Space

  Nestled within Oaks Amusement Park along the Willamette River, the Historic Dance Pavilion is one of Portland's most enduring landmarks. Built in 1905, the antique ballroom has hosted more than a century of dances, weddings, auctions, reunions, and holiday parties, and it was fully renovated in 2025 to pair its original wood-beam architecture and vintage character with modern updates. The Pavilion's main hall centers on a large hardwood dance floor beneath an elevated stage, with flexible layouts that suit everything from an intimate dinner to a grand reception, fair, or trade show. Rental includes seating tables and chairs, kitchen facilities, a bride's room, updated restrooms, decorative lighting, air conditioning, a podium, sound equipment, a projection screen, water cooler service, WiFi, and an on-site event host. The space accommodates up to 300 seated guests or 640 for festival-style gatherings. Beyond the Pavilion's walls, guests can take in Oaks Park's historic roller rink, picnic grounds, and amusement rides, adding photo opportunities and entertainment to the celebration.

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  Enso Winery

  1416 SE Stark St, Portland, OR 97214, USA

  • Spaces for 40-120 Guests
  • 2 Wineries
  • 2 Event Spaces

  ENSO Urban Winery + Tasting Lounge is an independent urban winery in Portland's Buckman neighborhood, hand-crafting small-batch, old-world-style wines on site since it opened over Memorial Day weekend in 2011. Winemaker Ryan Sharp sources grapes from Alder Ridge in Washington's Horse Heaven Hills and Wheatland in Oregon's Willamette Valley, and every bottle is hand-made, hand-bottled, and poured only at the winery itself. Private events take place in the Barrel Room, a roughly 1,300-square-foot space lined with French oak barrels and reached through a garage door that opens to the street, or across the whole property when the Tasting Lounge and Barrel Room are booked together. Both configurations include tables, chairs, glassware, a staffed wine bar, a sound system with microphone, and a projector with screen, making the space suited to receptions, rehearsal dinners, and milestone celebrations with music and dancing until 11 pm. The Tasting Lounge itself is a relaxed, candlelit gathering spot with leather sofas, charcuallet boards of local meats and cheeses served on hand-cut walnut, and a dog-friendly patio, open to walk-ins seven days a week.

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  Portland City Grill

  2220 NE Marine Dr, Portland, OR 97211, USA

  • Spaces for 120-175 Guests
  • 1 Restaurant
  • 1 Event Space

  Portland City Grill occupies the 30th floor of the US Bank Tower — known locally as "the Big Pink" — with sweeping views of the city skyline and the Cascade Mountains beyond. The New American restaurant pairs USDA Prime steaks, fresh seafood, and an extensive sushi menu with a lively bar scene and live music nightly, drawing on classic island Asian and Northwest flavors. For private events, the venue's private and semi-private dining rooms offer the same panoramic views, accommodating up to 120 guests seated or 175 for a cocktail-style reception. A dedicated private dining sales manager plans and personalizes each event, with menu options spanning plated dinners, appetizer receptions, and buffet service. For a more intimate experience, the Chef's Table sits guests in an exclusive space overlooking the kitchen — and the Willamette River and Pearl District beyond — for a six-course Pacific Northwest-inspired tasting menu with pairing notes from a dedicated attendant and sommelier.

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  Hotel deLuxe

  729 SW 15th Ave, Portland, OR 97205, USA

  • Spaces for 10-150 Guests
  • 1 Restaurant
  • 4 Hotels
  • 3 Meeting Spaces

  Hotel deLuxe sits in Portland's Goose Hollow neighborhood, close to the city's shops, restaurants, cocktail bars, museums, galleries, and sports venues, as well as the Willamette River and Washington Park. The hotel channels the glamour of the golden age of Hollywood cinema throughout its Art Deco-inspired design, and its permanent art collection features exclusive stills and behind-the-scenes shots from classics like "Vertigo" and "Casablanca," alongside portraits of stars such as Dietrich and Bogart. For weddings and private events, Hotel deLuxe offers a range of spaces suited to everything from small board meetings to receptions for 150 guests, including the chandelier-lit Screening Room with gold gilded ceilings and a built-in projector and surround sound system, and Gracie's, a flexible space for corporate celebrations and holiday parties. Executive Chef Ben Waterman and the team at Gracie's restaurant handle catering, preparing Pacific Northwest cuisine tailored to each event. A dedicated sales team supports couples and planners through the wedding coordination and reception planning process.

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  Ecotrust Event Spaces

  721 NW 9th Ave #200, Portland, OR 97209, USA

  • Spaces for 35-300 Guests
  • 1 Outdoor
  • 1 Rooftop
  • 4 Total Spaces

  The Ecotrust Building is a green-restored 1890s warehouse in Portland's Pearl District, known for its exposed timber beams and historic brick archways. As the home base of the nonprofit Ecotrust, the building offers event organizers flexibility across a full city block, with spaces suited to everything from intimate gatherings to large-scale celebrations and outdoor festivals. Three distinct spaces make up the venue: the Rooftop Terrace, an outdoor "park in the sky" with scenic views for al fresco events; the Billy Frank Jr. Conference Center, framed by exposed beams and suited to conferences and formal events; and Irving Street Studio, a 7,000-square-foot space showcasing the building's original brick archways and wood beams. Rental packages include a dedicated event professional for planning and logistics, plus an on-site venue coordinator throughout the event. Wi-Fi and basic audiovisual equipment are included, and clients may bring in their own DJ or band. All event rentals support Ecotrust's nonprofit work advancing environmental well-being, economic opportunity, and social equity.

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  Portland Art Museum

  1219 SW Park Ave, Portland, OR 97205, USA

  • Spaces for 15-1,000 Guests
  • 1 Restaurant
  • 2 Ballrooms
  • 12 Total Spaces

  Portland Art Museum sits in the heart of downtown Portland's Cultural District, spanning the museum's historic North Wing and the newer Rothko Pavilion. Its event spaces range from the beautifully preserved, neo-classical rooms of the North Wing to the striking, glass-walled contemporary spaces of the Rothko Pavilion, giving planners a choice between historic elegance and modern architecture within a single campus. The Kridel Grand Ballroom, with its soaring ceilings and rich architectural detail, anchors the North Wing and can host galas, weddings, and corporate meetings for up to 1,000 guests reception-style; it's often paired with the adjoining Fred & Suzanne Fields Ballroom, known for its dramatic split staircase and neo-classic columns, for larger celebrations. In the Rothko Pavilion, the Swigert Warren Community Commons and Tim & Mary Boyle West Plaza offer floor-to-ceiling windows and an outdoor plaza paved in granite and framed by the building's glass facade, while Coquelico Café brings a light-filled, European bistro setting to smaller receptions and buyouts. Every event booked through Portland Art Museum works with an on-site production manager and staffed coat check, and has access to the museum's list of exclusive catering and rental partners. Smaller meeting spaces, including the Stevens Boardroom and the Gordon D. Sondland & Katherine J. Durant Trustee Room, are outfitted with videoconferencing technology for board meetings and off-site strategy sessions.

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  Elephants Delicatessen Corbett Room

  115 NW 22nd Ave, Portland, OR 97210, USA

  • Spaces for 80-100 Guests
  • 1 Restaurant
  • 1 Event Space

  The Corbett Room is Elephants Delicatessen's private event space at its Corbett Avenue location in Portland's John's Landing neighborhood. The 1,740-square-foot room features hardwood floors, two Juliet balconies, and custom-made dividing doors that allow the space to be scaled down for smaller gatherings. A multilevel outdoor patio extends the space with additional seating for guests. The room accommodates up to 80 guests seated at rounds or 100 for standing receptions, making it suited to family celebrations, corporate events, rehearsal dinners, bridal showers, and other private events. As one of Elephants Delicatessen's two dedicated private dining rooms, it draws on the company's full-service catering, including custom menus, an OLCC-licensed bar program, and event design and decor coordination. Additional rentals such as furniture, A/V equipment, decor, and custom color linens are available to round out an event.

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  McMenamins Crystal Ballroom & Hotel

  The Annex, 303 SW 12th Ave, Portland, OR 97205, USA

  • Spaces for 120-1,000 Guests
  • 2 Hotels
  • 2 Ballrooms
  • 2 Historic Spaces

  Set in Portland's West End, the Crystal Ballroom & Hotel pairs a historic ballroom with an adjacent boutique hotel just a block away for out-of-town guests. The ballroom is known for its vaulted ceilings, grand chandeliers, two-story wallscapes, and a famous "floating" dance floor, along with a classic corner stage, floor-to-ceiling windows, and a swooping balcony. The venue offers two distinct spaces for private events. The 7,500-square-foot Main Ballroom accommodates anywhere from 100 to 1,000 guests, making it equally suited to an intimate gathering or a full-scale reception, while the upstairs Lola's Room hosts up to 200 guests with its own fully stocked bar, original artwork, and floating dance floor for a more intimate celebration. Every rental includes full onsite catering with dietary accommodations, exclusive McMenamins craft beverages, wait staff and bartenders, and tables, chairs, and linens, with no separate room rental fee once the food and beverage minimum is met. A dedicated sales coordinator works with hosts throughout the planning process.

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