The ESB

9850 64th Street West
University Place, WA 98467
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Located at Pierce County’s Chambers Creek Regional Park, The ESB (Environmental Services Building) is a unique and wonderful setting for your wedding, reception, party, or retreat. The facility includes a large meeting space, an outdoor courtyard, a catering kitchen, and a lobby area. The outdoor courtyard features a covered patio and a lawn with spectacular views of Puget Sound and the Olympic mountains. Host of the annual Wedding Showcase.

Book The ESB for your special occasion

Rental Information

Rooms can be reserved a la carte on Fridays or full facility only on Saturdays and Sundays.

Rental requests are accepted on a first-come, first-served basis one year in advance on the first business day of each month. 

Venue Tours: Venue tours are available by appointment only on:

  • Mondays from 1:00-3:00 p.m.
  • Wednesdays from 9:00-11:00 a.m.
  • Thursdays from 2:00-4:00 p.m. 

Once a month, we also offer evening tour slots (see below for upcoming dates). Tour slots are available to book two weeks in advance.  Please follow the link below to self-schedule your tour.  Please note: viewing of certain areas in the facility may be limited based on current rentals.

ESB Tours (office365.com)

Upcoming Evening Tours:

  • Tuesday, September 19: 4:30-7:00 p.m.
  • Monday, October 16: 4:30-7:00 p.m.
  • Monday, November 13: 4:30-7:00 p.m.
  • Monday, December 11: 4:30-7:00 p.m.

For memorial tours, extenuating circumstances, and equipment testing, special arrangements may be made. Please contact the office at 253-798-4141 or email [email protected].

To change or cancel your tour, please click “Reschedule” in your tour confirmation email.

Rental Forms & Guidelines


Complete the forms below and submit to:
[email protected]

Forms will be processed in the order received. Keep in mind, as we have limited staffing who will be responding to requests during regular business hours, response times may take longer than usual. 

A contract/permit will be sent via e-mail and will include a breakdown of fees and payment instructions. Damage deposits are due immediately upon processing your permit which secures your reservation.


Rental Calendar

View availability for weekend events (Friday - Sunday)


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The WeddingWire is the leading global online marketplace for the wedding and event industry and has awarded The ESB the Couples’ Choice Award from 2014-2017.

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