Available for Your Special Event
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The Gresham Japanese Garden has three spaces available for rent; Tsuru Island, Ebetsu Plaza, and Kyoudou Center, or a combination of them.
Tsuru Island is the Japanese garden located in the center of Main City Park, Tsuru Island is surrounded by Johnson Creek as an elevated island and is a beautiful, serene Japanese garden—perfect for a small event. Tsuru Island showcases several Japanese structures; the moon bridge is the entrance, a covered azumaya (gazebo), blue-stone hand carved pathways, and a fountain, all beautiful backdrops for your event. Maximum number of occupancy is 50 people.
Tsuru Island is also a popular location for photo shoots for all occasions. If your party is under 8, then we don’t require a reservation and the setting is free for you to enjoy. Although, we would appreciate a donation. GJG is solely run by volunteers. We have no paid staff.
Tsuru Island is only 3/4 of an acre in size, so large groups prohibit the space to be enjoyed by others. Any group over 10 people must reserve the Japanese garden for a photo shoot. See below.
NOTE: THIS WEBSITE AND RESERVATION PROCESS DOES NOT INCLUDE RESERVING COHO PAVILION. CONTACT THE CITY FOR RESERVING COHO PAVILION.
Step 1
Please fill out this form to request your date. We will get back to your ASAP with confirmation to continue to payment. Feel free to contact Sue Protz with questions. rentals@greshamjapanesegarden.com .
Reservations
Download GJG’s Release, Waiver of Liability and Indemnity Agreement. This agreement will need to be signed and returned before your event.
Tsuru Island, Ebetsu Plaza, and the Kyoudou Center
- A detailed clean up of the spaces before your event. Renter is responsible for cleaning after the event.
- Closing all the spaces from the public.
- Closing the paver pathway from through traffic at Ebetsu Plaza
- Meeting with Event Coordinator.
- Standby volunteer to monitor closed spaces.
- Kyoudou Center: See amenities under ‘Kyoudou Center”
- Ebetsu Plaza: See amenities under ‘Kyoudou Center + Ebetsu Plaza”
- Maximum 50-person occupancy on Tsuru Island.
- Maximum 80-person occupancy at Kyoudou Center in combination with the rental of Ebetsu Plaza.
- Maximum time: 4 hours included in cost ($75/hr for each extra hour)
- Refundable deposit is $100.
Housekeeping
- Only painters tape used on azumaya.
- No glitter, confetti, birdseed, rice, etc. in any of the spaces
- No open-flame candles without votives.
- All garbage, recyclables and food must be removed from all areas after event.
- Must stay on pathways.
- The Friends of Gresham Japanese Garden is not liable for injuries occurring on premises.
- Alcohol is not permitted on location without purchasing event insurance.
Cost for all three spaces is $450.00. Go to Step 1 for inquiry.
Neither the City of Gresham nor the Gresham Japanese Garden is responsible for any injuries that occur on the premises. One-day $2,000,000 event insurance is mandatory to serve alcohol. Average cost is $100. https://www.theeventhelper.com/ bis one option, but you can choose whomever you find.
Cancellation Policy
- 60-day advance notice for 100% refundable reservation. Date change may be allowed due to weather or unforeseen circumstances.
- 30-day advance notice for 50% refundable reservation. Date change may be allowed due to weather or unforeseen circumstances.
Kyoudou Center
Amenities
- 1,250 square feet, air-conditioned and heated
- Maximum capacity is 50 people
- $250 for 3 hours. Each additional hour is $50. *See rate below for Non profits and non-filings below.
- Refundable cleaning deposit of $50.
- 10 rectangular tables (6’x3’) with white table cloths for rent.
- 10 bistro tables (3’) with black table cloths for rent.
- Two buffet tables (18″x72″) with black table cloths
- Black cloth napkins for rent.
- 42 wood chairs.
- Kitchen sink, refrigerator, microwave, toaster oven (no oven).
- Full access to kitchen: Corelle dinnerware, glassware, utensils, serving trays, etc.
- 80-cup coffee maker, single-serve coffee maker, electric hot water kettle, two drink dispensers, hot liquid carafe, punch bowl.
- AV equipment: Wifi, projector with HDMI hook up and projector screen.
- Sound equipment
- ADA accessible entrance ramp and restroom
Note:
- Neither the City of Gresham nor the Gresham Japanese Garden is responsible for any injuries that occur on the premises. A liability waiver form is required to sign and return.
- Event insurance is required if alcohol is to be served. Average cost is $100. We use https://www.theeventhelper.com/, but you can choose whomever you find.
Housekeeping
- All garbage, recyclables and food must be taken with you.
- Wood chairs need to stay inside the Kyoudou Center. Request the black folding chairs for patio use.
- Returnable cans and bottles may be left for donation to the Garden.
- All kitchen items must be loaded in dishwasher.
- Wipe tables and charis, and sweep floor before leaving.
Cost: $250.00 for 3 hours
Non-Profits and Non-Filing Rentals
*We are a community center. For non-profits and non-filings renters we offer $50 for 3 hours. Email rentals@greshamjapanesegarden.com to view the list of amenities at this rate.
Cancellation Policy
- 60-day advance notice for 100% refundable reservation. Date change may be allowed due to weather or unforeseen circumstances.
- 30-day advance notice for 50% refundable reservation. Date change may be allowed due to weather or unforeseen circumstances.
Add Ebetsu Plaza to Kyoudou Center Rental
- A detailed clean up and closing off the pathway connecting the Kyoudou Center and Ebetsu Plaza
- Maximum occupancy increases to 80 with rental of both spaces.
- Meeting with Event Coordinator
- Maximum time: 3 hours included in cost ($50/hr for each extra ho
- Additional $75 rental of Ebetsu Plaza
- Refundable deposit is $75
Housekeeping
- Stay on the paved areas and walkway.
- Do not climb on sculptures or trees.
- No glitter, confetti, birdseed, rice, etc.
- No items can be hung or tied from the trees or sculptures.
- Take all garbage, recyclables and food with you at the end of the event.
- The Friends of Gresham Japanese Garden is not liable for injuries occurring on premises.
- Alcohol is not permitted on location without purchasing event insurance. Average cost is $100. We use https://www.theeventhelper.com/, but you can choose whomever you find.
Cost $325.00 for 3 hours
These spaces are owned by the City of Gresham. The City nor the Gresham Japanese Garden is responsible for any injuries that occur on the premises.
Cancellation Policy
- 60-day advance notice for 100% refundable reservation. Date change may be allowed due to weather or unforeseen circumstances.
- 30-day advance notice for 50% refundable reservation. Date change may be allowed due to weather or unforeseen circumstances.
Tsuru Island Only
Details
- Three-quarter acre Japanese garden
- A detailed clean up of Tsuru Island.
- Maximum capacity is 30 people.
- $250 for 3 hours. Each additional hour $50.
- Refundable damage deposit is $50.
- Property will be closed to the public and a Private Event sign is displayed.
- A volunteer stays on premise during event.
If you would like to serve alcohol, you need an OLCC license, or purchase $2,000.000 event insurance.
Average cost is $100. Eventhelper.com is one option. GJG will need a copy of the policy.
Amenities
- 20 black metal foldable chairs.
- 10 bistro tables (32” diameter, 43” tall) with black table cloths for rent.
- 3 foldable plastic tables (5ft x 2ft)
- 1 foldable plastic table (8ft x 2ft)
- Usage of the azumaya (gazebo)
- One electrical outlet in the azumaya
- Igloo drink container filled with water. No cups provided.
- Meeting with Event Coordinator to help arrange your event
Tsuru Island for 3 hours: $250.00
Housekeeping
- Only painters tape used on azumaya.
- No glitter, confetti, birdseed, rice, etc.
- No open-flame candles.
- All garbage, recyclables and food must be removed from the Japanese garden after event.
- Must stay on gravel paths
Cancellation Policy
- 60-day advance notice for 100% refundable reservation. Date change may be allowed due to weather or unforeseen circumstance.
- 30-day advance notice for 50% refundable reservation. Date change may be allowed due to weather or unforeseen circumstance.
Photos Session on Tsuru Island
- A detailed clean up of Tsuru Island including sweeping the stone pathway
- Closing off Tsuru Island from the public entering so you won’t be disrupted
- Maximum time: 2 hours included in cost ($50/hr for each extra hour)
Charge for photo session is $90.00 for 2 hours
Add a memory to your special event!
At Ebetsu Plaza, located a stone throws away from the Gresham Japanese Garden is our commemorative pavers.