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UW Tacoma's campus is located in downtown Tacoma, emphasizing the natural beauty of the urban landscape. Here are some outdoor spaces on campus that are available to reserve.
+ One-time $100 standard flat booking fee applied on top of all space rentals. For multiple day rentals (e.g. multi-day conferences): Booking fee for multiple days $25/day after initial $100.00. For long-term rentals, please contact ecsuwt@uw.edu.
Note: When booking an outdoor space it's recommended to have an indoor space reserved as a backup in case of unpleasant weather conditions.
Commerce Flag Pole
The space is located in the center of campus along the grand staircase next to the Flag Pole.
When reserving the space for an event please consider:
| Commerce Flag Pole | Up to 4 Hours | 4–10 Hours | Hourly (after 10 hours) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Commerce Flag Pole | $300.00 | $600.00 | $100.00 |
Commerce Plaza
Commerce Plaza is located in the center of campus along the grand staircase.
When reserving the space for an event please consider:
| Commerce Plaza | Up to 4 Hours | 4–10 Hours | Hourly (after 10 hours) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Commerce Plaza | $300.00 | $600.00 | $100.00 |
Court 17 Green
This small field is located on the southern side of the Court 17 building on 19th and Market St.
When reserving the space for an event please consider there are only six, 6' tables available for setup.
| Court 17 Green | Up to 4 Hours | 4–10 Hours | Hourly (after 10 hours) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Court 17 Green | $300.00 | $600.00 | $100.00 |
Gillenwater Plaza
The Gillenwater Plaza is west of Commerce (to include the grass and square in front of the library)
When reserving the space for an event, there are two setup options to consider:
| Gillenwater Plaza | Up to 4 Hours | 4–10 Hours | Hourly (after 10 hours) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gillenwater Plaza | $300.00 | $600.00 | $100.00 |
Grand Staircase East
This area of Grand Staircase is located on the East side of Commerce Plaza. This space extends from Commerce Plaza towards the bottom of the Grand Staircase.
| Grand Staircase East | Up to 4 Hours | 4–10 Hours | Hourly (after 10 hours) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Staircase East | $300.00 | $600.00 | $100.00 |
Grand Staircase West
This area of Grand Staircase is located on the West side of Commerce Plaza. This space extends from Commerce Plaza towards the upper portion of the Grand Staircase to Jefferson Street.
| Grand Staircase West | Up to 4 Hours | 4–10 Hours | Hourly (after 10 hours) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Staircase West | $300.00 | $600.00 | $100.00 |
Prairie Line Trail All Four
The Prairie Line Trail runs through the heart of campus and spans from South 21st Street to South 17th Street.
When reserving the space for an event please consider the different sections of the Prairie Line Trail:
| Prairie Line Trail All Four | Up to 4 Hours | 4–10 Hours | Hourly (after 10 hours) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prairie Line Trail All Four | $800.00 | $1600.00 | $100.00 |
Prairie Line Trail JLS Memorial
This area of the Prairie Line Trail is located on the South side of the Prairie Line Trail Plaza. This space extends from the Dougan Circle to South 17th Street, near the JLSM Sculpture.
When reserving the space for an event please consider:
| Prairie Line Trail JLS Memorial | Up to 4 Hours | 4–10 Hours | Hourly (after 10 hours) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prairie Line Trail JLS Memorial | $400.00 | $800.00 | $100.00 |
Prairie Line Trail North
This area of the Prairie Line Trail is located on the North side of the Prairie Line Trail Plaza. This space extends from Prairie Line Trail Plaza towards the Dougan Circle.
When reserving the space for an event please consider:
| Prairie Line Trail North | Up to 4 Hours | 4–10 Hours | Hourly (after 10 hours) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prairie Line Trail North | $500.00 | $1000.00 | $100.00 |
Prairie Line Trail Plaza
This area of the Prairie Line Trail is located at the intersection of where the Prairie Line Trail meets the Grand Staircase.
When reserving the space for an event please consider:
| Prairie Line Trail Plaza | Up to 4 Hours | 4–10 Hours | Hourly (after 10 hours) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prairie Line Trail Plaza | $300.00 | $600.00 | $100.00 |
Prairie Line Trail South
This area of the Prairie Line Trail is located on the South side of the Prairie Line Trail Plaza. This space extends from Prairie Line Trail Plaza towards the South 21st Street.
When reserving the space for an event please consider:
| Prairie Line Trail South | Up to 4 Hours | 4–10 Hours | Hourly (after 10 hours) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prairie Line Trail South | $500.00 | $1000.00 | $100.00 |
