Facility Rental

Pendleton Parks and Recreation would love to help you with your special event. We have several types of facilities available for your use, whether the occasion is formal, informal, a business meeting or a pool party.

Aquatic Center Facility Rental

If you're interested in renting the entire pool, or in a corporate party rental, then you're in the right spot!

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Private Party (non-corporate)
The Aquatic Center is available for private parties (non-corporate) from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. every day during the summer season.

Number of Guests Hourly Rate
0-60 guests $170 / hr
61-100 $220 / hr
101-140 $315 / hr
More than 140 $415 / hr

Corporate Rentals

There are several packages to choose from but we can work with you to get just the right set-up for your company party. All corporate rentals rates are based on number attending. See link to our reservation form at the bottom of this page for rate details.

Corporate Basic (2 hr. min):

Corporate Package (all day):

Corporate Private (2 hr. min):

Aquatic Center Shelters - if you're interested in renting just a shelter, check out our shelter rental page. If you're interested in a child's birthday party, consider one of our pre-packaged events.

Pool Party/Shelter Reservation Form (form fill pdf)

Parks and Ball Fields Rentals

Photo: family picnicParks

Many of the parks in Pendleton have covered shelters that are an ideal place for events from informal picnics to family reunions and weddings. Most shelters have electricity available, with Grecian Heights and the Union Pacific Shelter exceptions. To check date availability or to reserve a shelter call Parks at 541-276-8100.

Ball Fields

Ball fields are located at Pendleton Community Park and GrecianHeights South Park.Softball fields are available for non-profit organizations and groups. Field rental is $20 per field for four hours. If field lights are used, there is a $5 per hour fee.

Contact Parks at 541-276-8100.

Recreation Center Rental

Give us a call for help planning your special event. Think about the Recreation Center when organizing that next famly reunion or corporate party. We can set up a sports challenge in the gymnasium, like dodgeball or basketball, and then the party can move downstairs to the Foundation Room for food and beverages. Lots of fun for everyone!

Foundation Room

The Foundation Room is located beneath the Helen McCune Gymnasium at 510 SW Dorion, on the west end of the City Hall/Library complex.  Its large, open room with electric fireplace is an ideal place for meetings, receptions or special events. It also features a bar area and kitchen. Minimum rental is 2 hours and fees include building supervision.

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Please call 541-966-0228 for rates.

Helen McCune Gymnasium

Rent the gymnasium for sports practice, birthday parties, or other events. Contact Recreation at 541-966-0228 for pricing and reservations. You'll find the gymnasium at 510 SW Dorion, on the west end of the City Hall complex. Minimum rental is 3 hours; fees include building supervision.

How Do I Make A Reservation?

Call the Recreation Center staff at 966-0228 to check availability, or to make an appointment to se the facility. Please remember that our first responsibility is to provide recreation programs for our community. Consequently, department programs will take priority over the schedule. Unfortunately, noise from gymnasium activities is not conducive to use of the Foundation Room.

Once an available date has been determined, complete the application and submit it with the deposits to the Parks and Cemetery office, 865 Tutuilla Road. Sorry but neither depostis or fees can be accepted at the Recreation Center. The Parks office hours are Mon. thru Fri., 7am to 4pm, and their phone is 541-276-8100.

IMPORTANT - your date is not confirmed until your depost is received. The rental fee is due five business days prior to your date of use. Feel free to call us a 541-966-0228 to double check your arrangements the week of the event. We want your occasion to be special!

Vert Auditorium, Club Room and Little Theater

Vert Auditorium
480 SW Dorion
Pendleton, OR 97801

The Vert Auditorium is located at the east end of the City Hall/Library complex. The auditorium seats 800 and has a 40' x 34' stage. It is the home of the Oregon East Symphony and Kiwanis Kapers, as well as many other community events. For pricing and reservations, please call Parks at 541-276--8100.

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Vert Club Room
345 SW 4th St.
Pendleton, OR 97801

The Vert Club Room entrance is downstairs on the 4th Street side of the Vert Auditorium.  The room is 74' long x 36' wide with a fireplace and access to kitchen services. It is a versatile space that can be used for a wide variety of events, from meetings to receptions. There is a shared, warming kitchen between the Club Room and the Little Theater. For pricing and reservations, please call Parks at 541-276--8100.

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Vert Little Theater
345 SW 4th St.
Pendleton, OR 97801

The Vert Little Theater entrance is downstairs on the 4th Street side of the Vert Auditorium, and the room is across the hall from the Vert Club Room.  The space is 40' long x 37' wide with a with a stage area of 14' x 37' and the room has access to kitchen services. A little more casual than the Club Room, it still provides plenty of function for your event.  For pricing and reservations, please call Parks at 541-276--8100.

Photo: Vert Little Theater photo: Vert Kitchen