Escape the conference room and meet in nature.
Host your next business or social event at World Forestry Center.
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Explore the rental spaces available at World Forestry Center.
Business Events
Social Events
Weddings
Located in Portland’s stunning Washington Park, World Forestry Center’s banquet and meeting halls are tucked away in the forest, only 10 minutes from downtown. Our venues offer stunning wooden interiors, polished stone floors, and modern amenities to make your event extraordinary in a natural and comfortable setting.

Complimentary Venue Grant
In 2023, World Forestry Center is once again offering two complimentary event venue rentals to nonprofit organizations
Business Events
Whether you are planning a small board meeting for 20 or a large conference for 300, our event spaces offer you a variety of options to meet all your business needs.
Banquet & Conference Rooms
Meeting Rooms
Specialty Spaces
For more information please fill out our Event Inquiry Form or call (503) 488-2101. Our call volume is very high and we make every attempt to return messages within 24 hours.
Social Events
Our ideal location and beautiful venues make World Forestry Center the perfect venue for any social event you are planning.
Banquet & Conference Rooms
Meeting Rooms
Specialty Spaces
For more information please fill out our Event Inquiry Form or call (503) 488-2101. Our call volume is very high and we make every attempt to return messages within 24 hours.
Weddings & Receptions
Your special day deserves a perfect setting. Nestled in Portland’s beautiful Washington Park, only minutes from downtown, you and your guests will enjoy a warm and relaxed atmosphere. Our forested campus, along with adjacent Hoyt Arboretum, offer you an abundance of photo opportunities that will capture the special moments of your day.
Rental period is from noon to midnight.
Banquet Rooms
Specialty Spaces
For more information please fill out our Event Inquiry Form or call (503) 488-2101. Our call volume is very high and we make every attempt to return messages within 24 hours.