Built in 1980 and expanded in 1993, the Milwaukie Center facility offers a variety of spaces suitable for groups as small as 15-20 and as large as 400. Building Features: The facility is air conditioned and smoke-free. The South Wing includes a performance stage, kitchenette, public address system, tile and carpeted floors. The North Wing has a kitchenette and four rooms, two of which open into one larger space mirrored at either end, a suspended maple dance floor and prime views of the park. Special Equipment: Two kitchenettes are available for renters use. Rental arrangements include the use of tables, chairs, coffee pots and other equipment by prior arrangement.

Accessibility: Built on one level, the Center is handicapped accessible throughout and equipped with an electric lift serving the backstage area as well as a large wheelchair accessible rest room. A furnished lobby, automatic front doors and ample paved parking otherwise contribute to renter and guest convenience. Availability/Rental Rates: The building is available for rental on weekday evenings and all day on weekends. Call for information on rental rates, deposits, use of alcohol, or to make an appointment for a tour with the Facility Use Coordinator after 1 pm, Mon-Thu. View Milwaukie Center's rental areas on line now Having problems viewing - Update flash now

Named for a former Milwaukie Center Director, the Sara Hite Memorial Rose Garden is located immediately south of Milwaukie Center and the entrance to North Clackamas Park. Garden Features: The Rose Garden's central red brick plaza is surrounded by manicured rose beds at ground level and framed at four corners by raised beds, walkways and low plantings. The open plaza comfortably seats 200 guests and can flexibly accommodate a variety of layouts for your event. A large covered gazebo (22’ x 36’) is also available within the garden.

Equipment: White folding chairs, tables and canopies (shade or rain shelters) can be reserved at additional charge with your rental. Permanent benches offer other informal seating at the edges of the plaza and outer walkways. Please note that the use of amplified sound or music is not permitted. Accessibility: The garden is constructed at one level. Walkways are paved with concrete and memorial bricks. (Contact the Friends of the Milwaukie Center, Inc to purchase a brick to memorialize your event or a loved one.) The gazebo is equipped with steps fronting on the plaza plus a wheelchair ramp. View Pictures of the Sara Hite Memorial Rose Gardens Having problems viewing - update flash now Availability/Rental Rates: The Rose Garden is available for use between the hours of 10 am and 10 pm. Call for information on rental rates, deposits, use of alcohol, or to make an appointment for a tour with the Facility Use Coordinator after 1 pm, Mon-Thu.

The North Clackamas Park covers 45 acres of fields, waterways and groves of mature oak trees. The property is owned by the City of Milwaukie and managed and maintained by the North Clackamas Parks and Recreation District. North Clackamas Park reservation season will be May 1-Sept 30, 2009. Park Features: Rentable areas in North Clackamas Park include two shaded picnic areas, a covered picnic shelter (capacity: 144), a softball field and fenced horse arena. The park is bounded to the north and west by restored natural habitat along Kellogg Creek. Playground equipment, horseshoe pits, ball diamonds, fenced dog run and a large open meadow complete the site plan.