Outdoor Events at The Waterfront
Host your private event just a few steps away from the Montlake Cut, complete with views of the Cascade Mountains and unobstructed access to 350 feet of pristine waterfront.
ASUW Shell House West Lot
Corporate event? Birthday? Anniversary? Engagement? Exciting new life event? There’s no better place to host the event of a lifetime than the UW Waterfront!
Boys in the Boat Tours
Fans of Daniel James Brown’s New York Times bestseller The Boys in the Boat, now also have a unique opportunity to get an inside look at the legacy of The Boys.
Private Event Reservations
* Please note: this is NOT Conibear Shellhouse. The “ASUW Shell House West Lot” refers to the surrounding grounds of 1918 WWI Navy Seaplane Hangar that graces the shores of the Montlake Cut (labeled “ASUW Shell House” on campus maps). To see a map of the venue locations, please click here.
- For Waterfront venue availability please email our Waterfront Reservations team to inquire about reservations.
- Once a Reservation Request Form has been submitted and approved, you will receive an estimate along with our rental contract. Please reference the forms below for more details.
Forms
Waterfront Outdoor Spaces Rental FAQ
Alcohol
It is the responsibility of the renter to obtain and post a Washington State Banquet permit if alcohol is present. NO EXCEPTIONS!
- Complete the “University of Washington Authorization to Apply for a Banquet Permit to Serve Alcoholic Beverages”
- After you have completed the form in full and submitted it online, it will be electronically forwarded for two additional approvals: Waterfront Manager – Rod Smith and a representative from the Office of Special Programs
- Purchase a state-issued banquet permit online using a credit card.
- Post both the approved UW application and the purchased WA State Liquor Control Board Banquet Permit the day of your event.
- Failure to post both permits means NO alcohol will be allowed at venue.
Parking
On non-football game days, parking is available for a fee (Pay by Space) adjacent to the WAC at $3.00/hour or $15.00 for all day. The availability of parking cannot be guaranteed. Parking is free on Saturdays after 12:00p and free all day Sundays and holidays. Citations may be issued to vehicles who fail to pay at the pay station. For transportation and parking information on football game days, please see here.
If you plan on parking on campus while attending an event at the WAC, please pay at the pay station located directly in front of the WAC or contact the Parking Services Special Events Office at (206) 616-8710 for information.
Contact Us
Waterfront Activities Center Information
206-543-9433
During peak hours (11 a.m.-5 p.m.) our phone becomes automated; please listen to the message to learn more about boat rentals.
Waterfront Reservations
Emmaw09@uw.edu