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Beazell Memorial Forest & Education Center

The perfect setting for your event

Looking for a one-of-a-kind venue? The Beazell Memorial Forest & Education Center offers a stunning mix of history and nature. The restored 1930s barn is now Benton County’s top spot for weddings, retreats, reunions, and celebrations, surrounded by serene forest, trails, and creeks. It also serves as an enriching destination for school field trips and educational programs, with a Fee Waiver Program available to help K-12 schools take advantage of this unforgettable venue.

Location & Directions

Beazell Memorial Forest & Education Center
37283 Kings Valley Highway, Philomath, OR 97370

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Beazell Memorial Forest Amenities

  • ADA Accessible
  • Large Green Spaces
  • Easy Hiking Trails
  • Catering Space
  • Classroom Space
  • Parking, Limited ADA Spots
  • Large Assembly Room
  • Over 500 acres of park space
  • Gazebo
  • ADA Restrooms
  • Historic Structures

Venue Reservations

The Beazell Forest Education Center has a classroom, a caterer’s area, and a large assembly room. The capacity within the center is 85 people per fire code, and the parking availability. Please make your reservation at least 30 days before your event. We only reserve for the current year, and requests are accepted beginning on the first working day in January.

Weekends

$1,100 Per Day ($1,000 refundable deposit required)

Friday, Saturday, and Sunday

Weekdays

$600 Per Day ($600 refundable deposit required)

Monday through Thursday

Education/School Rates (Grades K-12)

Benton County is proud to support educational opportunities for students by eliminating the reservation fee to the Beazell Memorial Forest & Education Center. A refundable deposit of $250 is required to secure the reservation, but there is no rental fee for eligible K–12 school groups.

Restrictions

Confetti, Rice, Silly String, Straw or Hay, Fireworks, an open flame of any kind, and Smoke or Fog Machines are prohibited from use at the park and inside the Forest Education Center (Barn) at all times. If used or any additional cleaning is required by Parks personnel, there will be a $200 minimum fine imposed plus $100 dollars an hour for

Reservation Cancellations

Cancellations are subject to a $25.00 cancellation fee and need to be made 48 hours or more from the date of the reservation in order to receive a partial refund.  If Cancellations are made within 2 days of the scheduled reservation date, they are subject to forfeiture of 100% of the reservation fees paid.  We do not give credit or refunds due to discomfort of nature, or weather related events.

Let us know if you notice broken equipment, damaged trails or anything else that needs attention.

Picnic shelters at Adair Park

Adair Park

Built for Big Events

With seating for 300 and space for up to 800 guests, Adair Park is built for big events. Reserve the full shelter or divide it for groups of 120 and 180. Features include large charcoal barbecues, outlets and double sinks, two softball fields, two volleyball courts, a disc golf course and more.

Adair Park shelter house

Location & Directions

Adair Park
7295 NE Arnold Ave, Corvallis, OR 97330

Latitude: 44.673184676 Longitude: -123.214763384

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Amenities

  • Disc golf course
  • Two softball fields
  • Two volleyball courts
  • Two covered picnic shelters
  • Loading zone and access road
  • Self-closing faucets
  • Double Sinks
  • Commercial grade electric cooktop
  • Sand volleyball court
  • Play area
  • Parking, limited ADA spots
  • Horseshoe pits
  • Seating for 300
  • 120-amp duplex outlets
  • Restrooms

Picnic Shelter Reservations

There are two covered picnic shelters at Adair Park. These can be booked separately or together. Please make your reservation at least 30 days before your event. We only reserve for the current calendar year, and requests are accepted beginning on the first working day in January.

Weekends

$132 Per day rate. $100 refundable deposit required.

Friday, Saturday, and Sunday

Weekdays

$78 Per day rate. $100 refundable deposit required.

Monday through Thursday

Reservation Cancellations

Cancellations are subject to a $25.00 cancellation fee and need to be made 48 hours or more from the date of the reservation in order to receive a partial refund.  If Cancellations are made within 2 days of the scheduled reservation date, they are subject to forfeiture of 100% of the reservation fees paid.  We do not give credit or refunds due to discomfort of nature, or weather related events.

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Let us know if you notice broken equipment, damaged trails or anything else that needs attention.

Bellfountain Park sign

Bellfountain Park

Bellfountain Park is home to the famous 85-foot-long picnic table made from a single slab of old-growth Douglas Fir! The oldest park in Benton County has been welcoming guests for over 120 years. This historic park offers covered seating for 120, a large charcoal BBQ, softball and volleyball, playground, ADA-accessible restrooms, and more.

People stand under the wide wooden gazebo at Bellfountain Park.

Location & Directions

Bellfountain County Park
24849 Park Road, Monroe, OR 97456

Latitude: 44.3647443481 Longitude: -123.374859513

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Bellfountain Park Amenities

  • ADA accessible restrooms
  • Large charcoal barbeque
  • Softball field
  • Four duplex outlets
  • Self-closing faucets
  • Two sinks
  • Sand volleyball court
  • Play area
  • Covered picnic shelter
  • Parking, limited ADA spots
  • Horseshow pits

Picnic Shelter Reservations

The covered picnic shelter at Bellfountain Park has covered seating for 120 people, four duplex outlets, and two sinks with self-closing faucets in the kitchen shelter area. Please do not put food scraps or grease in the sink. Please make your reservation at least 30 days before your event. We only reserve for the current year, and requests are accepted beginning on the first working day in January.

Weekends

$125 Per Day ($100 refundable deposit required)

Friday, Saturday, and Sunday

Weekdays

$75 Per Day ($100 refundable deposit required)

Monday through Thursday

Reservation Cancellations

Cancellations are subject to a $25.00 cancellation fee and need to be made 48 hours or more from the date of the reservation in order to receive a partial refund.  If Cancellations are made within 2 days of the scheduled reservation date, they are subject to forfeiture of 100% of the reservation fees paid.  We do not give credit or refunds due to discomfort of nature, or weather related events.

Let us know if you notice broken equipment, damaged trails or anything else that needs attention.

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