The Schuylkill Center’s lush wooded landscape inspires reflection, harmony, and a connection to the natural world. Conveniently located only 30 minutes from center city Philadelphia, we have a variety of rooms and outdoors spaces that can accommodate small groups or large gatherings. We welcome receptions, weddings, cocktail parties, and other special events. Weddings at the Schuylkill Center offer the opportunity to support a non-profit with your rental fees, and the knowledge that your special day is helping to fund our mission to inspire people with nature’s wonders.
Natural Spaces
The Schuylkill Center offers an array of indoor rooms and outdoor green spaces perfect for cocktail parties, company meetings, retreats, lectures, performances, or small weddings. Located just 30 minutes from center city Philadelphia, the Schuylkill Center offers the beauty of wilderness with the comforts of restrooms and free parking.
Learn more about our available indoor and outdoor spaces in the descriptions below.
To book a space at the Center, or to schedule a tour, please call 215-482-7300 or email [email protected].
A beautifully situated, covered pavilion with a fireplace, and a large amphitheater. Easy access to restrooms, kitchens and electricity from the Visitor’s Center. Ideal for small ceremonies and receptions.
The Green is a large grassy area surrounded by tall trees, Located beside the Visitor’s Center, adjacent to the Pavilion, the Green is ideal for large parties, picnics, dancing, music, and receptions. Easy access to the Visitor’s Center, restrooms, kitchen, and parking.
A large open space surrounded by woodlands. A short walk from the main building, Founder’s Grove has access for delivery from driveway and side road. This space offers the feeling of being in the woods, while being large enough for an event.
A large space with enormous windows looking out into the woods, this conference room seats up to 40 at tables, 60 in rows. This space has a chalkboard, a pull down screen for presentations, and the capability to host virtual meetings.
Adjacent to a full kitchen, this space can hold up to 300 people, and has easy access parking for convenient delivery. Inside our main building, just next to the restrooms, the auditorium allows for a convenient and large indoor space. Can be rented along with outdoor space for a larger event.
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HELP SUPPORT THE SCHUYLKILL CENTER and enjoy benefits including discounts on bird seed, our gift shop, native plants, tickets to public programs, our newsletter, access to over 180 national nature centers, priority registration, and so much more! You'll be a part of a special community of nature and wildlife champions helping connect people to the outdoors in Philadelphia.
IF YOU HAVE FOUND AN INJURED WILD ANIMAL, the Schuylkill Center Wildlife Clinic can help! At the Wildlife Clinic, our goal is to provide professional care to sick, injured, and orphaned native wildlife so healthy animals can be returned to their natural habitat.
Please call our 24-hour wildlife hotline at 215-482-7300, option 2 to for our team to assist. Do not try to pick up or move an inured animal until you have spoken with a professional who can guide you on the safest method of action.