Outdoor Spaces

OSU-Cascades offers small and large outdoor meeting spaces, including an outdoor classroom, and two (2) parking lots for event usage.

Oval Green

 

Oval Green

The oval green is a large grass field located a short walk from Ray Hall. Consider it for large team building and related outdoor activities.

Bruckner Courtyard

 

Bruckner Courtyard

Centrally located on campus adjacent to the dining hall, Bruckner Courtyard is ideal for a small outdoor reception or team building activity.

Outside Ray Hall

 

Outdoor Classroom and Courtyard

Located adjacent to Ray Hall and our new Student Success Center, the outdoor classroom and courtyard can be combined with the Ray Hall atrium for events that require an outdoor component or to take advantage of the weather.

Event in Parking Lot

 

Century and Simpson Parking Lots

On campus parking lots are available on a limited basis for event parking and for staging for outdoor events and training exercises.

 

  • Additional classroom and meeting space may be available depending on current class schedules. Please contact us for more information.
  • All room reservations (for non-OSU affiliated events) will incur a $175.00 deposit, overnight room reservations and estimates exceeding $2,000.00 will incur a 10% deposit. If any client cancels their reservation, this deposit will not be remitted and will serve as a cancellation fee. 
  • A 25% discount is available for tax-exempt organizations. Refer to the Tax-Exempt Organization Discount Requirements for details. 
  • A Certificate of Insurance (COI) must be submitted to OSU prior to the event. See the Certificate of Insurance Requirements for more information. 
  • All non-OSU affiliated events must comply with the Event Services - Event Agreement. 
  • Submit an Event Request to check availability or receive a quote.

Event Request

 

Event Planning Lead Times

To ensure proper coordination and support, please adhere to the following event planning timelines:

General Event Lead Time:

  • External (non-OSU affiliated) events: Minimum 30 days
  • Internal events: 14 days (21 days is preferred)
  • 13 days or fewer: Fast-track events only
  • Less than 7 days: Event services cannot be provided

Special Considerations (Overrides General Lead Times):

The following requirements apply if the event includes specific elements. These timeframes replace the general minimum lead time when applicable: 

  • Events involving youth (under 18 years of age): Minimum 30 days
  • Events involving alcohol: Minimum 45 days
  • Catering orders: Minimum 14 days