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About Fort Worden

Fort Worden is a historic state park campus in Port Townsend, Washington, offering a diverse range of event spaces from intimate configurations to larger concert venues. With 27 buildings and spaces that accommodate 10 to 400 guests, Fort Worden regularly hosts concerts, galas, weddings, and conferences, including notable events like Centrum’s Jazz Port Townsend and the Centrum Gala. The McCurdy Pavilion is the largest on-site venue, featuring theater seating for nearly 900. Floor plans and seating charts are available from the Fort Worden official site, helping you secure the right setup for your event.

Whether you’re planning a ceremony in the Chapel, a conference in JFK or Wheeler Theater, or a large-scale concert in the McCurdy Pavilion, Fort Worden offers versatile options set in a stunning historic campus landscape. This guide covers seating, parking, transit, and nearby hotel and dining options to help you plan a smooth, no-fuss visit.

Fort Worden’s on-site parking is available, with day-use parking requiring a Discover Pass for the upper campus and beaches as of 2025. Lodging areas may require Centrum/QA passes for access. Transit to Fort Worden is provided by Jefferson Transit Route 2 (Fort Worden Route); service is on weekdays and Saturdays, with no Sunday service. Nearby hotels include Palace Hotel (1004 Water Street) and The Swan Hotel (222 Monroe Street) in Port Townsend. For attendees and organizers, we’ve highlighted trusted affiliate hotel and dining partners to help you secure comfortable stays and convenient meals near the venue. Remember, each space has its own capacity and layout; floor plans are downloadable from Fort Worden’s site to match your needs.

Good to know

Seating, Parking & Venue Information

  • Fort Worden is a historic state park campus with 27 buildings and event spaces that accommodate 10 to 400 guests across spaces; it also hosts larger venues for concerts and events.
  • McCurdy Pavilion is the largest on-site venue, with fixed theater seating for nearly 900 people.
  • Primary Fort Worden address is 210 Battery Way, Port Townsend, WA 98368.
  • Venues include Commons (up to 400 guests, configurable), Chapel (ceremonies), JFK, Wheeler Theater, USO and Building 204, among others; floor plans and seating charts are downloadable from the Fort Worden site.
  • Parking on-site exists; as of 2025, Discover Pass is required for day-use parking in Fort Worden State Park upper campus and beaches; lodging may require Centrum/QA passes for certain areas.
  • Transit to Fort Worden is served by Jefferson Transit Route 2 (Fort Worden Route); service is weekdays and Saturdays, with no Sunday service.
  • Nearby hotels include Palace Hotel (1004 Water Street) and The Swan Hotel (222 Monroe Street) in Port Townsend.
  • Notable events hosted at Fort Worden include Centrum’s Jazz Port Townsend, Blues Festival activities, and high-profile gala concerts (e.g., Centrum Gala 2026).