River Bend's outdoor gathering place

Are you in need of a special, scenic location for a meeting, church service, scout group, or family gathering? River Bend's Big Woods Amphitheater is just the spot! Tucked in the woods just behind our main building and just a few moments walk from the parking lot, the amphitheater normally holds about 50-60 people, but can hold 100 in double rows, or even a few dozen folks in their lawn chairs. There is a spot for a campfire and the electrical outlets can be turned on upon request.

The Big Woods Amphitheater is available without reservation free of charge, but you should call ahead to assure that there isn't a conflict with River Bend's programming. Reservations can be made at a nominal fee.

For more information or reservations, email us or call 507.332.7151.

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Pictures of the Big Woods Amphitheater

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Fast Facts:

constructed Oct. 2003

Funded by grants from the Schmidt Foundation and the MN DNR

Planning and design by John Blackmer, Former Chief Naturalist

Refinements and construction by the volunteers and staff of River Bend

Constructed on the site of a reclaimed tin can dump from a nearby state hospital. Primary cleanup of the site done by Carleton College Students over 5 years.

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