River Bend Nature Center

Select services venue

The venue will provide the space, plus a few extras.

Full wedding (ceremony and reception) pricing

Starting at $300

Guest capacity

Up to 500 seated guests

About this venue

Want to make your event unforgettable? River Bend Nature Center is the ideal place to have your event! RBNC has several venues for rent, including the Forest Ceremony Site, the Elizabeth Prothro Pavilion, the J.S. Bridwell Terrace, and the Rotary North Library. All of these facilities provide unique accommodations for weddings, receptions, dinners, family picnics, corporate meetings, and numerous other occasions.

Seated guest capacity

Venue type

Parks, Gardens

Venue setting

Covered Outdoor
Outdoor

2200 3rd St, Wichita Falls, TX 76301

Our event spaces

Elizabeth Prothro Pavilion

Overlooks 18-acres of beautiful forest.

The Elizabeth Prothro Pavilion is a 7,000 sq. ft. outdoor covered building that overlooks 15 acres of bottomland forest.

Guest capacity

0-500 Seated

0-500 Standing

Square footage

7,000

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Couples luncheon, Elopement, Wedding shower, Engagement party, Welcome party, After party, Farewell brunch, Baraat, Other, Cocktail hour

Guests often feel this space is

“Warm and cozy”

Included in this room:

Amenities include restrooms, electricity, fans, and wind guards. Seats approximately 500+.

Room cost

Monday- Thursday- $300 for 4 hours, $75 per add. hour Friday- $1,000 for 12 hours, $125 per add. hour Saturday- $1,600 for 12 hours, $125 per add. hour Sunday- $900 for 12 hours, $125 per add. hour

J. S. Bridwell Terrace

Landscaped with native plants, you can party under the beautiful Texas sky.

The J.S. Bridwell Terrace is a spacious uncovered area that is planted with native vegetation and illuminated with party lights.

Guest capacity

0-200 Seated

Up to 200 Standing

Square footage

3,000

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Other, Elopement, Engagement party, Welcome party, After party, Farewell brunch, Couples luncheon, Baraat, Cocktail hour

Guests often feel this space is

“Relaxed”

Included in this room:

Amenities include electricity and Wi-Fi. Seats approximately 200+.

Room cost

Included in total venue pricing

Forest Ceremony Site

Surrounded by native Texas trees this picturesque location is perfect for your wedding.

The Forest Ceremony Site is in the heart of our Bottomland Forest.

Guest capacity

0-130 Seated

Up to 130 Standing

Square footage

1,300

Ideal for

Wedding reception

Guests often feel this space is

“Relaxed”

Included in this room:

Amenities include wooden bench seating, a wooden walkway, a large rustic arbor made of native old wood branches from our forest, wooden decking, and electricity. Seats approximately 130+.

Rotary North Library

This inside space is the perfect place to get ready for your special day.

This functional space can be converted into a bridal or groom prep room.

Guest capacity

Up to 10 Seated

Up to 10 Standing

Square footage

270

Ideal for

Other

Guests often feel this space is

“Warm and cozy”

Included in this room:

Amenities include pull down blinds, tables, Wi-Fi, two full-length mirrors, and chairs.