Outdoor venue spaces

UW Facilities manages the following outdoor venue spaces shown below on the Main Seattle campus which may be used for approved events and activities. Reservations for these outdoor spaces is done through an online portal called Mazevo. Requests are governed by processes set by the Use of University (UUF) Committee, University of Washington UUF policies, and state law. Pre-approval is required to host an event in these areas.

We are here to assist you in planning your event. Please contact uwoutsidevenues@uw.edu or the Office of Special Programs if you have any questions. To find more information about space reservations see the links below.

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Note: UW Facilities manages only the specific outdoor venue spaces listed below. To inquire about using other outdoor spaces such as the HUB lawn, sports facilities or parking lots, please contact the relevant venue operator.

North campus venues

Central campus venues

Rates

Rates for use of UW campus outdoor spaces are on a case-by-case basis. Please reach out to the venue operator for information.

How to reserve

Submitting a request

All requests are submitted through the Mazevo reservation website.

Who can reserve

Registered Student Organizations (RSOs): Student groups that have registered through the HUB Student Activities Office (SAO) and are listed as a Registered Student Organization (RSO) on Husky Link. Students should submit requests using their personal uw.edu email address.

Student Government (ASUW/GPSS): Any ASUW/GPSS entity. Students should submit requests using their ASUW position email address.

UW Departments: Academic or administrative units within the three University of Washington campuses. Looking for space for your UW academic class project? Information tables are available for use for UW class projects. All activities must be pre-approved by the HUB and departmental endorsement may be required. Alternatively, the department holding the class can submit the reservation.

Off-Campus Clients or Personal Events: External organizations or individual UW students/staff/faculty that wish to hold a private event.

Outdoor venue spaces

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North campus venues

Red Square

The Quad

Grieg Garden

Central campus venues

Drumheller Fountain

Upper Rainier Vista

Lower Rainier Vista

Sylvan Grove

Submitting a request

Who can reserve

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