8ft tables: 96″ L x 30″ W x 29″ H
6ft tables: 72″ L x 30″ W x 29″ H
Cocktail tables: 31.25″W x 31.25″D x 43.75″H
Picnic table: 96″W x 28.5″D x 30″ H
Want to make your event unforgettable! River Bend Nature Center is the ideal place to have your event! RBNC has several outdoor venues for rent, including the Forest Ceremony Site, the Elizabeth Prothro Pavilion, the J.S. Bridwell Terrace, and the Rotary North Library. All of these facilities provide unique accommodations for weddings, receptions, dinners, family picnics, corporate meetings, and numerous other occasions.
The Elizabeth Prothro Pavilion is a 7,000 sq. ft. outdoor covered area overlooking 15 acres of bottomland forest. With cathedral-like ceilings and a breathtaking view, there are many reasons why this is our most popular venue. Amenities include restrooms, electricity, Wi-Fi, and wind guards. Seats approximately 500+.
8ft tables: 96″ L x 30″ W x 29″ H
6ft tables: 72″ L x 30″ W x 29″ H
Cocktail tables: 31.25″W x 31.25″D x 43.75″H
Picnic table: 96″W x 28.5″D x 30″ H
Yes, we have parking in front of the facility, and a spacious un-paved lot across the street. You can also use the parking lot down the hill after 5 pm on weekdays, and anytime on weekends.
$300. There is a $10 non-refundable convenience fee if you pay with a credit card. The deposit does not go towards the cost of your rental. If you meet the terms of your contract it will be sent back to you after your event.
Yes, and a completed contract with a deposit is required to set your date on our calendar. Call Erika at 940-767-0843 and we’ll set something up with you.
We’re open 7 days a week, M-F 9-5 p.m., Sat. 9-4 p.m., and Sun 12-4 p.m. If you would like a guided tour please give us a call at 940-767-0843 and we can schedule an appointment during the week M-F 10-6 pm. Regardless of when you visit, there is no admission when you come to look at the facility for a rental, just tell the employee in the gift shop why you are here.
Yes! Price includes rental of the Elizabeth Prothro Pavilion, J.S. Bridwell Terrace, Forest Ceremony Site, and Rotary North Library. It also includes 5 6ft rectangle tables, 4 8ft rectangle tables, 15 60-in round tables, 6 31-in cocktail tables, 145 white folding chairs, 16 aluminum picnic tables, 44 black chairs, and security for your event.
RBNC also has PA sound system available for rent at an additional fee of $75.
However, you can bring in whatever you would like. If you rent tables and chairs from an outside source they can only be dropped off or delivered during your rental time and have to be removed at the end of your rental time unless other arrangements are made in advance.
RBNC does not have a catering policy. You’re allowed to bring in whatever you would like. However, there is no on-site kitchen. If you choose to use an outside company/vendor, they are required to provide RBNC with a certificate of insurance.
Yes, it does. Each rental has a minimum rental time. You won’t have access to the facility until your rental time begins, and it has to be cleaned and vacated by the end of the scheduled rental.
We book a year in advance. For example, if you wanted May 11th, 2018, you couldn’t book that date until May 11th, 2017.
7 days a week. River Bend cannot be rented starting the third weekend of November through December. River Bend will be decorated for its annual fundraiser, ElectriCritters, and the decorations may not be changed, altered, or removed for any reason.
River Bend will not be rented on Easter, Independence Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s Day.
Definitely! If alcohol is present, it must be served by a TABC certified bartender. RBNC required a current TABC training certificate from anyone serving alcohol.
Unfortunately no. These facilities do not have restrooms, so we rent them in conjunction with facilities that do. Rental of the Elizabeth Prothro Pavilion includes the use of the J.S. Bridwell Terrace, Forest Ceremony Site, and the Rotary North Library.
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