River Forest Community Association

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 $97 for off-peak dates, and $100 for peak dates

Guest capacity

Up to 100 seated guests

About this venue

Your Ideal Venue for a Memorable, Budget-Friendly event. At the River Forest Community Center you'll have a unique experience that beautifully blends Florida’s natural landscape with the warmth of a close-knit community. Let us help you craft memories in a setting that feels like home. Welcome to our versatile event facility, where we can comfortably host up to 100 guests in a beautifully air-conditioned space. Enjoy our stunning outdoor area with a picturesque waterfront view, perfect for memorable gatherings. Unlike other venues, we offer a fully equipped kitchen and a designated bar area for your convenience. Plus, our comes with a range of extras, including chairs, linens, stemware, buffet tables, cutlery, tableware, and more to make your event truly special! Rent by the hour or for the full 14 hour day.

Seated guest capacity

  • 1-100

Venue type

  • Ballrooms, Banquet Halls
  • Beaches, Waterfront Settings

Venue setting

  • Covered Outdoor
  • Indoor
  • Outdoor
13506 Island Rd, Fort Myers, FL 33905

Our event spaces

Main room

With waterfront views, we offers a magical backdrop for your special day. Unlike others, we provide more inclusions- all at a fraction of the cost.

Our main room spans over 1,100 square feet and offers versatile use—ideal for ceremonies, cocktail hours, dining, and dancing. A dedicated bar area and adjacent space are perfect for mingling or setting up a buffet. Private bride and groom suites provide a secluded retreat away from your guests. Plus, our spacious outdoor area is a beautiful setting for your ceremony.

Guest capacity

Up to 100 Seated

Up to 100 Standing

Square footage

1,100

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Cocktail hour, Engagement party, After party, Other

Guests often feel this space is

“Surprised and delighted”

Included in this room:

Fully equipped kitchen Designated bar area Chairs Linens Stemware Buffet tables Cutlery Tableware Big Screen TV Outdoor space w/umbrellas Bride/Groom Rooms And MUCH MORE

Room cost

We offer simple wedding pricing. Hourly rate is $100, availability from 8:00 am-10:00 pm. This includes full kitchen, bar area, chairs, linens, stemware, buffet tables, cutlery, tableware, Bride/Groom rooms at no additional charge.

Main room

With waterfront views, we offers a magical backdrop for your special day. Unlike others, we provide more inclusions- all at a fraction of the cost.

Our main room spans over 1,100 square feet and offers versatile use—ideal for ceremonies, cocktail hours, dining, and dancing. A dedicated bar area and adjacent space are perfect for mingling or setting up a buffet. Private bride and groom suites provide a secluded retreat away from your guests. Plus, our spacious outdoor area is a beautiful setting for your ceremony.

Guest capacity

Up to 100 Seated

Up to 100 Standing

Square footage

1,100

Ideal for

Wedding ceremony, Wedding reception, Rehearsal dinner, Wedding shower, Cocktail hour, Engagement party, After party, Other

Guests often feel this space is

“Surprised and delighted”

Included in this room:

Fully equipped kitchen Designated bar area Chairs Linens Stemware Buffet tables Cutlery Tableware Big Screen TV Outdoor space w/umbrellas Bride/Groom Rooms And MUCH MORE

Room cost

We offer simple wedding pricing. Hourly rate is $100, availability from 8:00 am-10:00 pm. This includes full kitchen, bar area, chairs, linens, stemware, buffet tables, cutlery, tableware, Bride/Groom rooms at no additional charge.

Available services that can be provided by River Forest Community Association

Services & amenities

  • Dance floor
  • Dressing room / Bridal Suite
  • Event rentals
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Wifi

Transportation & access

  • Self parking - free
  • Wheelchair accessible

Reviews

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  • Sister’s wedding

    •Verified review
    •Leslie H.•Oct 30, 2025

    They couldn't have picked a more picturesque location. The grounds are beautifully maintained; the lush green lawn and mature shade trees provided a perfectly beautiful backdrop that resulted in breathtaking wedding photos. Regarding the facilities, we need to note that we were unable to use the main building due to the recent hurricane Ian damage. However, the newly updated facility looks absolutely gorgeous, and we are certain it will be a fantastic addition now that it is fully operational."

  • Loved my wedding there

    •Verified review
    •Jane L.•Oct 28, 2025

    The River Forest Community Association was a fantastic choice for our wedding venue. Their communication style via text and email was responsive and professional. The quality of their work and the value of the space was great - we were so pleased with the beautiful setting and how well everything was executed on our wedding day. They were easy to communicate with throughout the planning process and made sure everything went smoothly so we could fully enjoy ourselves. We highly recommend this venue to any couple looking for a beautiful, well-run location for their special day.

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