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The Ruth Obenchain Recreation Center is available for private rentals including birthday parties, community events, tournaments, meetings, and private gatherings.

Typical rentals range from $150–$210, depending on selected add-ons.

Standard Day Rental

$100

Includes access to the gym during standard operating hours (7:00 AM – 9:00 PM) unless otherwise approved.

For smaller gatherings or limited-duration use, hourly rental options may be available by approval. See Hourly Use section below.

Hourly Use (By Approval Only)

The facility may be available for limited hourly use when it is not otherwise scheduled.

  • Community Group Use: $5 per hour
  • Private Individual Use: $10 per hour

Hourly use is intended for small group activities, practices, or individual sessions and does not include exclusive full-day access.

Extended hourly use may require a Standard Day Rental at RORC’s discretion.

All hourly use requests must be approved by RORC management and are subject to availability.

Additional Options & Fees

Tarp Fee

$20

Required for most events. Not required only when the gym is used strictly as a gymnasium and all participants wear closed-toe, non-marking shoes.

Cleaning & Maintenance

$30

Standard for all rentals.

Tables

$20

Includes tables set aside for your event.

Chairs

$20

Includes chairs set aside for your event.

Heater Use

$13 / hour

Must be logged and approved in advance.

Early or Late Setup

$50

Early setup (as early as 6:00 PM the day prior) or late setup (through 9:00 AM the next morning) is $50.

Both early and late setup together are $100.

Any access earlier than 6:00 PM the day before or beyond 9:00 AM the next morning requires an additional full day rental of $100 (both ways).

Rental Guidelines

  • The facility must be left in the same or better condition than it was received.
  • All trash must be removed or disposed of properly.
  • Tables and chairs must be returned to their designated storage areas.
  • Any damages may result in additional charges.
  • Heating, if used, must be logged and paid for.
  • RORC reserves the right to deny rental requests at its discretion.

For general liability terms, please refer to our Terms of Service. Rental-specific terms will be confirmed at booking.

Insurance Requirements

Certain private events may require proof of general liability insurance.

When required, renters must provide a Certificate of Insurance showing:

  • Minimum coverage of $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 aggregate
  • Bly Community Action Team Inc. listed as Additional Insured
  • Event location listed as:
    Ruth Obenchain Recreation Center
    19140 Elder Street, Bly, Oregon

Insurance may be obtained through the renter’s personal or business insurance provider. Online special event providers such as EventHelper.com or similar services may also be used.

Proof of coverage must be submitted and approved prior to the event date.

RORC reserves the right to require insurance based on event type, attendance size, or activity.

Rental Application

To request a rental date, submit the Rental Application Form. Submission does not guarantee booking. A member of RORC management will review your request and contact you with confirmation, payment details, and any additional requirements.

  • Event date and time
  • Setup and cleanup time requested
  • Estimated attendance
  • Type of event
  • Equipment needs (tables, chairs, heat, tarp)
  • Contact name, phone number, and email

All rental fees must be paid in full prior to the event date unless otherwise arranged.

How It Works

  1. Inquiry form submitted. Share your date/time, event type, attendance, equipment needs, and contact info.
  2. Staff review. We check availability, estimate fees (base + add-ons), and confirm any insurance requirements.
  3. Rental confirmation + contract. We email a short agreement tailored to your event with total cost and policies.
  4. Payment collected. Full payment is due before the event unless otherwise arranged.
  5. Day-of access + log. Access details are provided and heater use is logged if applicable.