Facilities Rentals

River Bend Nature Center offers rental of its buildings and facilities on a limited basis when they are not in use for River Bend programs and events. Descriptions of the facilities available are below, please contact us for rental fees and availability by phone at 507.332.7151.

Facilities Available to Rent

Interpretive Center
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Facility Features

Location: Adjacent to main parking lot.

Capacity: 100 (handicapped accessible)

Amenities:

  • Kitchenette with sink, microwave, fridge/freezer;
  • Bathrooms and drinking fountains;
  • Tables & chairs available;
  • Moveable displays to accommodate your group;
  • Heated and air conditioned.

Availability: Year Round

Cost: $250 per half day


Trailside Center

Facility Features

Location: South of main parking lot, about 100 yards.

Capacity: Indoors 50 (handicapped accessible)

Amenities:

  • Bathrooms and drinking fountains;
  • Tables & chairs available;
  • Water and electricity available;
  • Covered outside patio;
  • Large lawn adjacent to the building;
  • Picnic tables & area outside.

Availability: Spring, summer (very limited), & fall.

Notes: Easy access to trails; great for staging outdoor events; no heat or air conditioning.

Cost: $75 per day


Kay Janky Amphitheater

Facility Features

Location: Behind Interpretive Center

Capacity: 90 (handicapped accessible)

Amenities:

  • Seating on terraces (you are welcome to supply your own lawn furniture or pads);
  • Campfires allowed, fire pit available;
  • Electricity available, no water;
  • Bathrooms in nearby Interpretive Center during building hours.

Availability: Spring, summer, fall. Winter depending on conditions and snow cover.