Outdoor Areas
Sycamore Lawn
Located directly adjacent to Calvary Chapel and the main Biola entrance, Sycamore Lawn is an outdoor venue well-suited to group activities, games or catered meals. Up to 360 guests can play or dine shaded under the large trees scattered around the lawn.
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Space & Seating Capacity
| Area Dimensions | 146'w x 100'd |
| Size | 14,600 sq ft |
| Banquet-style | 360 people (45 round tables, 8 chairs per table, not including stage/food service) |
| Theater-style | 1,200 people |
Custom seating diagrams available based on event needs.
Metzger Lawn
As one of the largest open spaces at Biola, Metzger Lawn can be setup as an event venue with the addition of chairs, tables, staging or audio/lighting equipment. It is directly adjacent to Calvary Chapel and central to other venues, making it ideal for receptions following ceremonies or services.
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Space & Seating Capacities
| East Lawn (Calvary Chapel-side) | 142' 1"w x 106' 8"d; 15,052 sq ft |
| West Lawn (Library-side) | 111' 1"w x 142' 7"d; 15,762 sq ft |
| Combined Size | 30,814 sq ft |
| Banquet-style | 2,000 people (250+ round tables, 8 chairs per table, not including stage/food service) |
| Theater-style | 3,500 people (2 sections with center aisle) |
Custom seating diagrams available based on event needs.
Giumarra Courtyard
Located next to Biola’s beautiful library, Giumarra Courtyard is a casual and versatile outdoor meeting area. The round tables and chairs in the courtyard support up to 72 guests, making the area ideal for an informal lunch or reception, shaded by large sails.
Space & Seating Capacities
| Room Dimensions | 56'w x 60'd |
| Size | 3,360 sq ft |
| Existing Banquet-style | 72 people (9 round tables, 8 chairs per table) |
| Event Services Banquet-style | 160 people (20 round tables, 8 chairs per table) |
| Theater-style | 200 people (2 sections with center aisle) |
Custom seating diagrams available based on event needs.
McNally Sports Field
McNally Sports Field is one of the largest open green-spaces Biola has to offer. Equipped with optional soccer nets and adjacent to a sand volleyball court, McNally offers a spacious and versatile environment perfect for outdoor sports, activities and events while enjoying the Southern California sunshine. McNally is also close to several residence halls, allowing easy access for guests planning to stay overnight in the dorms.
Barbour Soccer Field
Located by Chase Gymnasium and Horton Hall, Barbour Soccer Field is great for sports and athletic activities requiring a regulation size field and track. Our soccer field also has bleachers and lighting for the comfort of athletes and guests, and is close to Café Biola where you can enjoy a meal after your event.