Ogden Nature Center

Raw space venue

The venue will provide just the space. You’ll bring in your own caterer and vendors.

Full wedding (ceremony and reception) pricing

Starting at $1,000

Guest capacity

Up to 400 seated guests

About this venue

Nestled on 152 acres of protected habitat in the heart of Ogden, the Nature Center offers a truly one-of-a-kind outdoor venue where meadows, cottonwood trees, songbirds, and wildlife create an unforgettable backdrop for your special day. For nearly 50 years, the Ogden Nature Center has united people with nature through education, conservation, and community programs. As a wedding venue, it provides a peaceful sanctuary that blends natural charm with meaningful purpose. Couples and guests are welcomed into a living museum—home to native birds of prey, curated wildlife exhibits, boardwalk trails, treehouses, and some of Utah’s greenest buildings. When you host your wedding with us, you are not only celebrating your love—you are supporting a mission dedicated to nature education, environmental stewardship, and the protection of this treasured community space.

Seated guest capacity

1-400

Venue type

Aquariums, Zoos
Parks, Gardens

Venue setting

Covered Outdoor
Outdoor

966 W 12th St, Ogden, UT 84404

Our event spaces

Picnic Grove

A Secluded Grove for Unforgettable Moments

Located in a secluded area at the back of the Ogden Nature Center, the Picnic Grove offers a versatile outdoor venue ideal for weddings, receptions, and private events. This scenic space includes two elevated treehouses, a spacious covered pavilion with twelve benches, a fire pit, and a raised stage suitable for ceremonies or entertainment. Designed for comfort and convenience, the Picnic Grove also features hammock posts, three dedicated restrooms, and an adjoining prep-kitchen area.

Guest capacity

1-150 Seated

1-299 Standing

Square footage

75,000

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Engagement party, After party, Elopement

Guests often feel this space is

“Surprised and delighted”

Included in this room:

Fans and lights under pavilion, three bathrooms, prep kitchen, hammock forest x2.

Room cost

Included in total venue pricing