Petersen Barn Community Center (Eugene)

Petersen Barn Community Center in Eugene: best for ages 0-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12, 13-17; Free entry; programs mostly free or reduced price.

Address870 Berntzen Rd, Eugene, OR 97402

HoursMonday-Friday 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. (City of Eugene facility page)

PricesFree entry; programs mostly free or reduced price

Price notesA program-based community center, not a drop-in attraction: the City describes almost all of its programs as offered at a free or reduced price. The property includes a playground, sports fields and a bike path. Facility rentals are charged (Main Hall $50/hour during business hours).

Age notesThe City states Petersen Barn offers preschool and classes for toddlers, teens and adults, and is the only City community center with Youth and Family programs - so its own program mix spans every band.

BookingVisiting the grounds needs no reservation; classes, preschool and programs require registration through the City's Rec system, and room rentals are reserved in advance.

Suggested timeAbout 2 hours

AccessibilityThe City of Eugene facility page lists 'ADA-accessible' among Petersen Barn's features, and the City's rental information for the building states it is wheelchair accessible.

ParkingParking available in the main lot and a gravel lot off Royal Ave (City rental information); the City facility page also lists a parking lot.

Hours in detailMon-Fri 9:00am-5:00pm (City of Eugene facility page, confirmed this pass).

Tickets & bookingVisiting the grounds needs no reservation; classes, preschool and programs require registration through the City's Rec system. Room rentals are reserved in advance: Main Hall (75 capacity) $50/hour during business hours, $60/hour in closed hours, $75/hour when alcohol is served, with a $100 refundable deposit ($150 when alcohol is served or for commercial/for-profit rentals), a 25% out-of-district fee for non-City residents and +20% for commercial rentals (official facility page fetched this pass).

ParkingParking lot on site (plus a gravel lot off Royal Ave per City rental information) (official facility page fetched this pass).

AccessibilityThe City of Eugene facility page lists 'ADA-accessible' among Petersen Barn's features, and the City's rental information states the building is wheelchair accessible; the facility page also offers an accessible version of its virtual tour (official facility page fetched this pass).

Age notesThe City states Petersen Barn offers preschool and classes for toddlers, teens and adults, and is the only City community center with Youth and Family programs - its own program mix spans every band (data.json).

Family facilitiesPlayground, sports fields, bike path, restrooms, drinking fountains and Wi-Fi are listed facility features (official facility page fetched this pass).

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Petersen Barn Community Center — Eugene, Oregon

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