Olympia, Lacey & Tumwater
The Olympia Center
Rooms, rates and source details
Olympia · 222 Columbia St NW, Olympia, WA 98501
Multipurpose A holds 130 with tables; ABC holds 200. Weekday rates and small-room categories are published separately.
Type: Community center
Rooms & rental options
Multi-Purpose Room ABC
Capacity: 200 with tables; 250 with chairs.
Access: Step-free route and accessible restroom not established.
| Pricing option | Price | Terms & source |
|---|---|---|
| Published weekday hourly rate | $123 / 1 hour | Weekday rate; 2-hour minimum; reserved time includes setup/takedown. $300 deposit. View rate source |
| Saturday rate — confirm | Ask for a quote | Saturday rate is not separately published. ABC has a 4-hour Saturday minimum; other applicability must be confirmed. View rate source |
Multi-Purpose Room A
Capacity: 130 with tables; 150 with chairs.
Access: Step-free route and accessible restroom not established.
| Pricing option | Price | Terms & source |
|---|---|---|
| Published weekday hourly rate | $84 / 1 hour | Weekday rate; 2-hour minimum; reserved time includes setup/takedown. $150 deposit. View rate source |
| Saturday rate — confirm | Ask for a quote | Saturday rate is not separately published. ABC has a 4-hour Saturday minimum; other applicability must be confirmed. View rate source |
Large room category — confirm assigned room
Capacity: Category varies up to 50 with tables / 75 with chairs; individual room capacity unknown.
Access: Step-free route and accessible restroom not established.
| Pricing option | Price | Terms & source |
|---|---|---|
| Published weekday hourly rate | $42 / 1 hour | Weekday rate; 2-hour minimum; reserved time includes setup/takedown. Large Meeting Room B: $50 deposit for every reservation; other large rooms: $50 if food/beverages. View rate source |
| Saturday rate — confirm | Ask for a quote | Saturday rate is not separately published. ABC has a 4-hour Saturday minimum; other applicability must be confirmed. View rate source |
- Published category includes multiple possible spaces; confirm the actual room and capacity before booking.
Standard room or stage category — confirm assigned space
Capacity: Category varies up to 20 with tables / 25 with chairs; individual room capacity unknown.
Access: Step-free route and accessible restroom not established.
| Pricing option | Price | Terms & source |
|---|---|---|
| Published weekday hourly rate | $21 / 1 hour | Weekday rate; 2-hour minimum; reserved time includes setup/takedown. $50 deposit if food/beverages. View rate source |
| Saturday rate — confirm | Ask for a quote | Saturday rate is not separately published. ABC has a 4-hour Saturday minimum; other applicability must be confirmed. View rate source |
- Published category includes multiple possible spaces; confirm the actual room and capacity before booking.
Gymnasium
Capacity: Gathering capacity not published.
Access: Step-free route and accessible restroom not established.
| Pricing option | Price | Terms & source |
|---|---|---|
| Published weekday hourly rate | $33 / 1 hour | Weekday rate; 2-hour minimum; reserved time includes setup/takedown. $50 deposit. View rate source |
| Saturday rate — confirm | Ask for a quote | Saturday rate is not separately published. ABC has a 4-hour Saturday minimum; other applicability must be confirmed. View rate source |
Multi-Purpose Room B
Capacity: Individual layout capacity not published.
Access: Step-free route and accessible restroom not established.
| Pricing option | Price | Terms & source |
|---|---|---|
| Individual section — ask for quote | Ask for a quote | Named in Saturday rental policy; individual fees and capacity unpublished. View rate source |
- Individual Saturday sections may be rented only within 60 days of the event.
Multi-Purpose Room C
Capacity: Individual layout capacity not published.
Access: Step-free route and accessible restroom not established.
| Pricing option | Price | Terms & source |
|---|---|---|
| Individual section — ask for quote | Ask for a quote | Named in Saturday rental policy; individual fees and capacity unpublished. View rate source |
- Individual Saturday sections may be rented only within 60 days of the event.
Rental policies & extra costs
- Scheduling
- Setup and takedown count toward time. Sunday closed; extended hours may require fees. Individual A/B/C Saturday rentals only within 60 days. Source
- Booking
- Tentative reservations held 48 hours; signature and full payment including applicable deposit finalize booking. Source
- Cancellation
- 30+ days: full refund less $10; under 30 days: 50% rental refund; same day: none. Confirm weather exception against building page. Source
- Additional charges
- Alcohol requires 75-day notice, permits and additional fees; damages/personnel costs may be charged. Main kitchen orientation required. Source
- Equipment
- Tables/chairs and AV listed; some amenities limited to certain rooms. Equipment inclusion/charges must be confirmed. Source
- Kitchen add-ons
- Food-preparation add-ons: small kitchen $23/hour + $50 deposit; main kitchen $39/hour + $300 deposit, pre-event orientation required; each has a 2-hour minimum. Source
Before you book, ask
- Confirm named large/standard rooms and exact seated layouts.
- Confirm Saturday fees, current weekday rates, food rules, tax, equipment charges and step-free access.
- Resolve weekday closing-hour conflict and applicable weather cancellation policy.
- Food
- Food/beverage affects some deposits; homemade-food policy unknown. Alcohol requires permits/fees and 75-day notice.
- Deposit
- $150 for A; $300 for ABC/main kitchen; $50 gym/small kitchen; other room deposits depend on food and room.
- Parking
- Parking permit provided for rentals of 2+ hours; parking count unknown.
- Call: 360-753-8380
- Email: olympiaparks@ci.olympia.wa.us
- Website: https://www.olympiawa.gov/services/parks___recreation/the_olympia_center/rental_spaces.php
Checked 2026-10-04.