NONPROFIT AND COMMUNITY EVENT SPACE, HILLIARD, OHIO

A flexible space built to gather.

Host your event at the Skestos Center.

Tables and chairs included. Giant LED walls. Free parking. Nonprofit friendly pricing.

Request an EventWe respond within 1 business day.

Aerial view of the Skestos Center with its parking lot and the hotel next door

200guests, theater style

10,000sq. ft. of event space

3hotels steps away

20 minto Columbus airport

Every event helps fuel the mission of LifeWise Academy.

LifeWise Academy brings Bible education to public school students during school hours.

Included with every rental

No add-on packages to sort through. The basics are covered.

Room for up to 200

Theater, banquet or crescent seating. Can flex by date and time.

Tables and chairs included

Banquet rounds, tables and chairs for your full group, set up and taken down for you.

Giant LED walls

Three built in LED walls, plus pro sound and stage lighting.

Dedicated Wi-Fi

A private network for your room, at no charge.

Free parking

Plenty of space for every guest.

Event coordinator

A dedicated professional from first call to cleanup.

Private entrance

With a registration and pre-function area.

Security included

For standard 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM events.

Tressel Coaching Hall set with banquet tables, the main LED wall and both side screens lit

BUILT IN AV

LED walls big enough to fill the room.

A huge main LED wall spans the stage, with two more LED screens on each side. Every seat in the hall gets a clear view of your slides, videos, live stream or sponsor logos.

Three LED walls, built in and ready on event day
Pro sound and stage lighting included
No outside AV company to hire

FOR NONPROFITS

An affordable event venue for nonprofits near Columbus.

Looking for low cost event space for a nonprofit conference, fundraiser luncheon, board retreat, volunteer training or ministry gathering? The Skestos Center in Hilliard, Ohio gives mission driven groups a professional venue without the big venue price.

Tables and chairs, setup, giant LED walls, sound, Wi-Fi and free parking are all part of the rental, so more of your budget goes to your mission.

A great fit for

Nonprofit conferences
Fundraiser lunches
Ministry events
Board retreats
Volunteer trainings
Corporate meetings

See the space

A two-story open hall with natural light. Up to 200 theater style, 180 banquet or 150 crescent.

Wide view of Tressel Coaching Hall with open floor, stage and LED walls — Tressel Coaching Hall

Event reception area with a welcome desk and lounge seating — Event reception and check-in

Outdoor patio with picnic tables beside the building — Patio, available seasonally

Floor plan showing the Tressel Coaching Hall, event reception area and patio — Rentable space

Easy to get to. Easy to stay close.

Skestos Center3940 Lyman DriveHilliard, OH 43026Get directions

About 20 minutes from John Glenn Columbus International Airport, right off the highway.
Hampton Inn & Suites and Avid Hotel are steps away and share our parking lot.
TownePlace Suites is a short walk away.
Free parking for every guest.

Map of the Columbus area with an inset showing the Skestos Center, shared parking, and nearby Hampton Inn and Suites, Avid Hotel and TownePlace Suites

Questions

What is included in the rental?

Tables and chairs with setup, three giant LED walls with sound and lighting, dedicated Wi-Fi, free parking, a private entrance and registration area, and a dedicated event coordinator. Security is included for standard 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM events.

How many people does the space hold?

Up to 200 theater style, 180 banquet or 150 crescent. Capacity can flex by date and time.

Is this a good option for nonprofit events?

Yes. The Skestos Center is a low cost venue for nonprofits, ministries and community groups. Tables, chairs, AV and parking are included, and pricing is shared in a custom quote after you submit a request.

Is parking free?

Yes. Parking is free for all guests.

How does booking work?

Submit the Request an Event form. We follow up within 1 business day, talk through your event, then send a contract.

Where is it, and where can guests stay?

We are at 3940 Lyman Drive in Hilliard, Ohio, about 20 minutes from the Columbus airport. Hampton Inn and Suites and Avid Hotel share our parking lot, and TownePlace Suites is a short walk away.

Is alcohol allowed?

No. The Skestos Center is a no alcohol facility.

Do you host weddings or parties?

The Skestos Center is set up for meetings, conferences, ministry events and community gatherings. We are not a wedding or private party venue.

Ready to plan your event?

Tell us your date, group size and what you have in mind. We respond within 1 business day.

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