Enjoy the breathtaking views of the Detroit River, downtown Detroit, Milliken State Park and Canada, all from your event/meeting room at the Outdoor Adventure Center. Whether it’s a corporate training retreat, a small business meeting or a large-scale gala, we have a fun and unique place to host it.
For more information or to reserve a room, please contact:
Jackie Hoskins
Phone: 313-396-6864
Email: HoskinsJ3@Michigan.gov
Meetings, banquets and other large events are a great fit for this beautiful industrial loft. The Riverview Loft, which holds 182 guests, has views of the Detroit River and a lighthouse and comes equipped with its own LCD projector, screen and podium.
Great for meetings and intimate gatherings, the Forest Room can hold up to 100 people. This room has its own LCD projector, screen and podium. Take in the views of Detroit’s downtown skyline, the Detroit River and Canada from the Forest Room.
Boasting some of the same views as the Riverview Loft, this room is great for breakout sessions and catering set-ups. The Discovery Lab Room is available as an add-on to other room rentals.
Give your guests the V.I.P. experience by renting out the entire OAC for your next event! Exclusive use of our three-story, 41,000-square-foot facility includes all event and meeting spaces, audio-visual equipment, and all exhibits and simulated rides.
| Room | Hourly Rates | Rounds | Classroom | Theater | U-Shape | Boardroom | Square Footage | Room Dimensions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Archery Range | $150 | 112 | 112 | 112 | 50 | 50 | 1,974 | 23.5' x 84' |
| Cafeteria | $275 | 80 | 100 | 121 | N/A | N/A | 1,869 | 32.5' x 57.5' |
| Discovery Lab Room 204 (only w/other room rental) | $87.50 | 48 | 30 | 50 | 24 | 24 | 580 | 20' x 29' |
| Forest OR Rivers (half room) | $112.50 | 56 | 64 | 100 | 36 | 36 | Forest: 1,238 Rivers: 1,116 |
Forest: 27.5' x 45' Rivers: 24.8' x 45' |
| Forest AND Rivers | $225 | 104 | 115 | 153 | 50 | 50 | 2,354 | 52.3' x 45' |
| Riverview Loft | $325 | 182 | 150 | 182 | 50 | 50 | 3,312 | 69' x 48' |
| OAC Lawn (only w/OAC room rental) | $100 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 56,474 | 308.6' x 183' |
| OAC Lawn (lawn only) | $300 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 56,474 | 308.6' x 183' |
| OAC-Exclusive Use | $1,900 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 3 p.m., there is a minimum rental time of two hours. Weekend rentals and weekday rentals starting after 3 p.m. have a three-hour minimum.
Your date will not be held until the deposit is made. Deposit is 100% of the room rental fee, $500 security deposit and, if applicable, $100 alcohol fee. If no damage or additional fees are assessed to the Outdoor Adventure Center, the full security deposit will be refunded within four to six weeks after your event.
The Outdoor Adventure Center does not offer catering services. However, we do have a list of approved caterers that you need to choose from for your event.
There is a $100 fee for including alcohol service with your event. Your servers must show valid TIPs (Training for Intervention Procedures) certification and driver’s license.
All food, beverage services and entertainment must end by 10 p.m. At this time, guests must vacate the premises of the Outdoor Adventure Center. All breakdown services must be completed by 11 p.m. All equipment/setups (catering, decorations, party rentals, etc.) must be picked up the day of the event.We have parking in the black-gated lot on east Atwater, across from Milliken State Park. The parking is $5 before 4 p.m. and $10 after 4 p.m. If the lot is full, your guests may also park at any legal street spaces.
Your guests may do a self-guided tour of the Outdoor Adventure Center. The cost is $2 per person to enjoy the exhibits and simulators during regular business hours. This fee will be charged to your invoice.
