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Firstenburg Event Rentals

Firstenburg Community Center is available to host your next event in East Vancouver. The building is ADA accessible and has access to a free parking lot for your guests.

Whether you are hosting a large celebration or a small gathering, Firstenburg Community Center is here to help make your next event a success, without breaking the bank. Call 360-487-7005 or email rentals@cityofvancouver.us to learn more or schedule a tour.

Rental Fees and Amenities

People who live within Vancouver city limits receive the lowest pricing option. Check your address on the Vancouver City Limits Map to see if you qualify.

Community Room – Weddings, Quinceañeras and Large Events

Firstenburg’s Community Room is the perfect place to host your next special event at a great price. With a commercial kitchen, adjacent outdoor terrace, fir paneling and wood floors, the Community Room offers a distinct northwest feel with plenty of room for your guests to feel comfortable during your event. The Community Room typically books out 5 to 6 months in advance, please plan accordingly, 200 maximum capacity.

Fridays (4 hour minimum)

  • $145/hour for city residents and non-profit organizations
  • $167/hour for non-residents
  • $500 refundable deposit required for Community Room rentals

Saturdays (6 hour minimum)

  • $176/hour for city residents and non-profit organizations
  • $202/hour for non-residents
  • $500 refundable deposit required for Community Room rentals

Please call 360-487-7005 for 2025 pricing.

Climbing Wall Party Package

Looking for a special place to celebrate your child’s birthday? Host a climbing wall party at Firstenburg Community Center. The cost is $210 for city residents, $243 for non-residents and includes:

  • Includes 1 hour at the climbing wall with harnesses, 2 staff belayers and 2.5 hours in one of the special event rooms (non-hosted).
  • This rental package is limited to 12 youth climbers, ages 4 to 18.
  • Includes private birthday room that can seat up to 10 people, with a maximum capacity of 18 people.
  • All climbers must wear closed toe shoes.
  • A parent or legal guardian must sign a climbing wall waiver for all participants.

Climbing wall parties are offered on Saturdays, with a set schedule of timeslots available:

  • Option A
    • Party Room: 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
    • Climbing Wall: 10:15 a.m. to 11:15 a.m.
  • Option B
    • Party Room 2:15 to 4:45 p.m.
    • Climbing Wall 2:30 to 3:30 p.m.

If the party room will not accommodate your guests, you may upgrade to a larger room for an additional fee. All rates listed are for 2.5 hours total.

  • Public Conference Room
    • Seats up to 18, 25 maximum capacity
    • $223 for city residents and non-profits; $258 for non-residents
    • $50 refundable deposit required
  • Resource Classroom/Zone
    • Seats up to 25, 40 maximum capacity
    • $268 for city residents and non-profits; $308 for non-residents
    • $50 refundable deposit required

Please call 360-487-7005 for 2025 pricing.

Swim Party Package

Looking for a special place to celebrate your child’s birthday? Host a swim party at Firstenburg Community Center. The cost is $187 for city residents, $215 for non-residents and includes:

  • 12 swim wristbands during a 1-hour public swim session at the Firstenburg Pool.
  • Extra swim bands can be purchased at the drop-in rate.
  • Includes private birthday room that can seat up to 10 people, with a maximum capacity of 18 people.
  • Children 6 and younger must have an adult in the pool with them at all times (within arm’s reach).
  • Swim diapers and plastic pants are required for all children 3 and under and non-toilet trained children.

Swim parties are offered on Saturdays, with a set schedule of timeslots available:

  • Option A
    • Party Room: 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
    • Swim: 10:15 a.m. to 11:15 a.m.
  • Option B
    • Party Room: 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.
    • Swim: 11:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m.
  • Option C
    • Party Room 12:45 to 3:15 p.m.
    • Swim 1 to 2 p.m.
  • Option D
    • Party Room 2:15 to 4:45 p.m.
    • Swim 2:30 to 3:30 p.m.

If the party room will not accommodate your guests, you may upgrade to a larger room for an additional fee. All rates listed are for 2.5 hours total.

  • Public Conference Room
    • Seats up to 18, 25 maximum capacity
    • $209 for city residents and non-profits; $240 for non-residents
    • $50 refundable deposit required
  • Resource Classroom/Zone
    • Seats up to 25, 40 maximum capacity
    • $242 for city residents and non-profits; $278 for non-residents
    • $50 refundable deposit required

Please call 360-487-7005 for 2025 pricing.

Sports Party Package

Looking for an active way to celebrate your child’s birthday? Host a sports party at Firstenburg Community Center. The cost is $187 for city residents, $215 for non-residents and includes:

  • One hour of gymnasium time with equipment.
  • Two equipment options are included with your rental. Available sports equipment includes basketball hoops (adjustable to 8 ft.); mini basketballs with toddler hoops; parachute; Nerf soccer balls and nets; Nerf footballs and flags; floor hockey; dodgeball; human Hungry, Hungry Hippos.
  • Includes private birthday room that can seat up to 10 people, with a maximum capacity of 18 people.

If the party room will not accommodate your guests, you may upgrade to a larger room for an additional fee. All rates listed are for 2.5 hours total.

  • Public Conference Room
    • Seats up to 18, 25 maximum capacity
    • $209 for city residents and non-profits; $240 for non-residents
    • $50 refundable deposit required
  • Resource Classroom/Zone
    • Seats up to 25, 40 maximum capacity
    • $242 for city residents and non-profits; $278 for non-residents
    • $50 refundable deposit required

Please call 360-487-7005 for 2025 pricing.

Small Event Rentals

Firstenburg Community Center has smaller rooms that are perfect for business meetings, seminars and celebrations.

  • Special Event Rooms
    • 18-person maximum capacity
    • $32 per hour for city residents and non-profit organizations
    • $37 per hour for non-residents and private organizations
    • $50 refundable deposit required
    • Special Event Rooms are not available to rent on Saturdays without a birthday party package
  • Public Conference Room
    • 25-person maximum capacity
    • $37 per hour for city residents and non-profit organizations
    • $43 per hour for non-residents private organizations
    • $50 refundable deposit required
  • Resource Classroom/Zone
    • 45-person maximum capacity
    • $55 per hour for city residents and non-profit organizations
    • $63 per hour for non-residents and private organizations
    • $50 refundable deposit required

Please call 360-487-7005 for 2025 pricing.

Private Pool Rentals

Firstenburg pool features an aquatic playground with zero depth entry, lazy river, 130-foot-long slide and a three-lane lap pool.

  • $325/$374 per hour (city resident and non-profit/non-resident) includes the first 40 swimmers
    • $31 for each additional 20 swimmers
    • Maximum pool capacity is 80 swimmers
  • Private pool rentals are only available on Saturday evenings, starting at 5:30 p.m.
  • Staff availability must be confirmed prior to booking

Please call 360-487-7005 for 2025 pricing.

Graduation Parties – Full Center Use

Is your school looking for an affordable and easy to coordinate venue for your All-Night Graduation Party? Firstenburg Community Center hosts amazing parties every year and makes the planning easy on you! Graduation parties can entertain up to 500 students and offer an affordable, safe and memorable way to celebrate.

  • Flexible pricing
  • Gymnasiums for basketball, volleyball, inflatables, etc.
  • Swimming pool with slide and lazy river
  • Game room with billiards, ping pong and foosball
  • Video game room
  • Banquet room with attached kitchen
  • Multi-purpose areas for casino games, tattoo stations, caricature artists, photo booths and more
  • Available the end of May and June only

Dates fill up quickly. Call 360-487-7005 or email rentals@cityofvancouver.us to learn more or book your event. Please call for 2025 pricing.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Do you need to be a Firstenburg member to book a party or event?

No. Anyone can book a party or event at Firstenburg Community Center.

How do I know if I qualify for city resident pricing?

Enter your home address into the Vancouver City Limits online map to see if you qualify for city resident pricing.

What do I need to bring?

Please bring all decorations, plates, cups, utensils, cake, food, drinks, etc.

Can I watch my children swim?

We do not allow spectators on our pool deck due to health reasons. Street clothes and/or shoes are also not allowed on the pool deck (you must be in appropriate swim attire). If you would like to take a photo of your birthday group swimming, please notify a lifeguard of your request. Limit the amount of time taking photos in the pool to five minutes. Food and drinks are not allowed on the pool deck.

What if I need to cancel?

Payment is due in full at the time of booking. Cancelations must be made 10 business days in advance. A 25% cancelation fee will be withheld.

Does the City of Vancouver offer other rental spaces to host events?

Rental spaces are available at both community centers, the Water Resources Education Center and at park picnic shelters.

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