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Community Meeting Spaces

FREE FOR NONPROFIT USE

The Siuslaw Region offers free rooms of various sizes for community groups, organizations, and individuals needing to reserve or use meeting space. If you know of other available spaces, contact us. Options include:

The Siuslaw Public Library District: 541-997-3132 or siuslawlibrary.org Library meeting rooms are available during regular library hours only.

  • The Bromley Room accommodates about 80 people.
  • The Conference room accommodates about 12 people.
  • The Conference and Bromley rooms can be booked up to 45 days in advance, and used once every 30 days.
  • Two study rooms can be booked up to a week in advance. These rooms comfortably seat up to four people.
  • Rooms are free to reserve and use, but cannot be used for commercial purposes.
  • Equipment available includes a “smart board” for projecting presentations, white boards, and more.
  • After-hours access is not available.
  • Call the library with additional questions.

Banner Bank, Florence: 541-997-3486

  • Meeting room is free for nonprofit meetings, when available; The room seats 25-30 people. Call the bank to reserve.

Deadwood Community Center: 541-964-3140, billc@pioneer.net, more information at: deadwoodcreekservices.org/rent-the-center

  • Community service activities including: board meetings, public service events, community building events, support groups, educational opportunities, etc, that are free to the public can be held at the DCC low to no charge, based on availability and approval from the Building Coordinator.

Lane Community College, Florence Center: 541-463-4800 or lanecc.edu/florence

  • Offers classrooms and the Dance Studio for use by nonprofit or community groups for free, when spaces are available during regular business hours. Siuslaw Vision projects are an accepted use.
  • Room capacity varies; Room 103 is the largest and accommodates about 40 people.
  • Tech equipment may be available.
  • Contact the main office to schedule.

Mapleton Lions Club: 541-268-9954, 541-268-4665, 541-268-9900

  • Kitchen, with seating for about 30 and an adjacent gymnasium with seating for 150+ available.
  • Usually free for nonprofits. Fee for private events. Folding chairs and tables are available for rental.

Oregon Pacific Bank – Financial Center: 541-902-1509 or opbc.com

  • Upstairs training room in the Financial Center, comfortably holds 20 people.
  • Amenities  include guest wifi, projector, coffee maker, refrigerator, sink, and restroom.
  • Room is free and open to use for community groups, nonprofits, and charitable organizations.
  • Contact the Bank at least two weeks in advance to reserve; schedule with Ellen Huntingdon, Marketing Coordinator. Normal business hours are 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., with exceptions for after-hours events, if approved.

PeaceHealth Peace Harbor Medical Center: 541-997-8412 or peacehealth.org/peace-harbor

  • Several conference rooms free for community health related meetings, when available.
  • Conference room C accommodates about 15 people; conference room D accommodates about 40.

Port of Siuslaw: 541-997-3426 or portofsiuslaw.com

  • Conference room is free for nonprofit or community groups, when available. The room accommodates about 25 people. Tech equipment may be available.
  • The covered outdoor gazebo in the campground is also available for community use. It includes power outlets, a sink, and counter space. Note that the campground gets busy during the summer season – check with the Port for availability.
  • Contact the Port office to request use.

Siuslaw Valley Fire & Rescue: 541-997-3212 or svfr.org

  • Limited availability for nonprofit community groups, free.
  • First floor conference room seats about 12 people; second floor room accommodates about 50, elevator is available. No food is allowed. Contact the District office to request use.

Siuslaw Watershed Council (Mapleton): 541-268-3044 or siuslaw.org

  • Spring 2025: Building is being rennovated, so is not currently available.
  • Located on the Mapleton School District campus.
  • Available during business hours, Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (additional hours are possible).
  • Seats about 50 people.
  • Projector and screen are available.
EMPLOYER INTERVIEW SPACE

Worksource Lane, 3180 Highway 101: 541-997-1913

  • Offers employers a free meeting place by appointment to conduct interviews. Call for information.

Lane Community College, Florence Center: 541-463-4800 or www.lanecc.edu/florence

  • Room capacity varies; Room 103 is the largest and accommodates about 40 people.
  • Tech equipment may be available.
  • Contact the main office to schedule.
SPACES FOR RENT

Other meeting spaces in the community are available for those groups who have budgets for rental fees. Contact the facility for rental information and rates. To add a space to this list, please contact us.

Best Western Pier Point Inn: 541-997-7191
Best Western Florence
Large banquet/meeting room with a gorgeous river view seats up to 100 people.

City Lights Cinema: 541-305-0014 or citylightscinemas.com

Deadwood Community Center: Building Coordinator, Bill Cirino, 541-964-3140 or email billc@pioneer.net. deadwoodcreekservices.org/rent-the-center

Driftwood Shores Conference Center: 800-422-5091 or driftwoodshores.com
Ocean view conference and break out rooms for groups from 5-120. In-house catering is available.

Florence Elks Lodge: 541-999-0043
Banquet facilities and food services available.

Florence Events Center: 541-997-1994 or eventcenter.org
The FEC offers an 8,000-square-foot dividable flat floor, a 450-seat state-of-the-art performance hall, on-site catering, and a staff to support your event. A/V equipment is available for rent.

Florence Golf Links: 541-997-1940 or florencegolflinks.com
Several options with capacity from 6-55.
Call for rates.

Florence Senior & Activity Center: 541-997-8844 or florenceseniorcenter.org/rent_us.html
Available for rentals evenings, weekends, and any time the space is not in use for senior activities. Facilities include a 1,456+-square-foot dining/multipurpose room and a 650+-square-foot card/conference room. Commericial kitchen space may also be available.

Honeyman State Park W. Woahink Meeting Hall (yurt) and picnic shelters: 541-997-3851 or stateparks.oregon.gov/
A yurt set among the trees near the shore of Woahink Lake accommodates up to 60 people depending on setup configuration.

Mapleton Grange: 541-268-1061, Barbara
Two levels rented separately or together with capacity for 60-100.Fees based on activity, but range from $25 for community events to $75 for personal use. Hours are flexible. Full kitchen with stove, ovens, refrigerator, dishes/utensils available.

Mapleton School District: 541-268-4312, mapleton.k12.or.us
Classrooms, commons areas, sports fields, and special use areas are available for rental. Fees vary by space and group classification. Call for information.

Oregon Coast Military Museum: 541-902-5160 or oregoncoastmilitarymuseum.com
Capacity is 15-80 people depending on the space rented. Fees based on space and range from $35-$100 an hour.

River House Inn: 541-997-3933 or riverhouseflorence.com
Meeting room available for small groups has tables, chairs, and wifi. (Note: The meeting room is upstairs with no elevator access.)

Serene Abundance Studio: 541-590-3877 –148 Maple Street, Suite B, sassflo.com
Event and workshop space, co-working office, and media room available. Visit their website for rates and space descriptions.

Siuslaw School District: 541-997-2651 or siuslaw.k12.or.us
Classrooms, commons areas, sports fields, and special use areas are available for rental. Fees vary by space and group classification.

Three Rivers Casino: 877-374-8377 or threeriverscasino.com

OUTDOOR MEETING SPACES

City of Florence Parks: 541-997-3437 or ci.florence.or.us/publicworks/parks
Check the city’s website to see which parks have picnic tables that would work for meetings with a few people. Keep in mind that some of them are uncovered and do not have restrooms available. To reserve a park space for your group, fill out the Special Event / Park Use Application under Supporting Documents at the bottom of the Parks webpage.

  • Miller Park has a covered pavilion with multiple picnic tables and restrooms.
  • Rolling Dunes Park has a covered picnic pavilion with multiple picnic tables and restrooms.
  • Exploding Whale Memorial Park has one covered picnic table. No restrooms.

Honeyman State Park: 541-997-3851 or visit their website
To reserve space, use the website reservation system or call 800-452-5687. Fees are $50-75.

  • Cleawox Lake Day-use Area has a reservable shelter next to ball field, and an historic cooking shelter and picnic shelter are first-come, first-served. Flush restrooms are available in the historic Bathhouse.
  • Woahink Lake has a picnic shelter available for group reservation, and a meeting hall (with kitchen and adjacent restrooms) that can accommodate up to 50 people.

Port of Siuslaw has a covered outdoor gazebo in the campground that is available for community use. It includes power outlets, a sink, and counter space. Note that the campground gets busy during the summer season — check with the Port for availability.

Restaurants and coffee shops with outdoor seating can work well for small meetings, and you get to have a meal and support local business. Be mindful that they can be busy during tourist season, so be sure you are flexible and that your meeting will be finished when you’re done eating or drinking.

  • Florence – River Roasters, Nosh, Restobar, Bridgewater, Waterfront Depot, Traveler’s Cove, Beachcomber, Bridgeport Market, Homegrown, Off Bay Street Bistro, Best Thai, Hukilau, Fresh Harvest, Darling’s,
  • Mapleton – Mimi’s Cafe, Alpha-Bit, Old World Gingerbread House Resturant.

Mapleton School District: 541-268-4312,mapleton.k12.or.us. Get in touch for outdoor options.

Siuslaw School District: 541-997-2651 siuslaw.k12.or.us The elementary and middle schools have covered areas that are available for rental.

Did you know? Dishware Loan Program Available!

Florence Master Recyclers and Habitat for Humanity have reusable dishware available to borrow for community events! This free service includes things like plates, bowls, flatware, and cloth napkins. Order in advance. Dishes/napkins must be returned clean.

Contact Habitat for Humanity for more info.