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Grounds Use

While Tilikum’s 92-acre grounds are not available to the general public, group rentals are available for a small day use fee. Tilikum is often host to school field trips, church & company picnics, college group outings, youth groups. Summer availability is limited due to our high volume of program campers. Call for individual/family day use policies.

Check out our many Recreation options for more information.

Fawver Center

Designed after an Indian longhouse, the Fawver Center is a multi-purpose building situated at the east end of Tilikum’s lake. The Fawver Center can be rented exclusively or as a part of a grounds use group rental. It may also be available at no additional charge in combination with Retreat Center or Northridge rentals. Its rustic lakeside setting and expansive space appeals to outdoor education groups, harvest/thematic parties, and family reunions, as well as providing an indoor room for challenge course groups.

Features:

• Basketball Court
• 25’ Climbing Wall*
• Volleyball set-up
• Two indoor firepits
• Kitchenette/Food prep area
• BBQ
• Catered Food Service options
• Cafeteria style table seating for 100
• Nearby dock & canoe landing area
• Nearby parking for large groups & bus turnaround

* Must be reserved in advance; additional fees apply.

Information
For rate information, to schedule a tour, or to book your next event at Tilikum, please contact us. We look forward to serving your group at Tilikum soon. E-mail: tilikumguest@georgefox.edu
Phone: 503-538-2763
We'd love to hear from you!