Facility Rental
Welcome to the David Bushnell Center for Athletics and Community at San Francisco Waldorf High School in West Portal.
Consider us for your next event in San Francisco!
Thanks to the generosity and vision of our incredible community, we raised more than $8M to build this sustainable, showcase facility, completed in 2020. The Bushnell Center is home to school athletic events, performances, conferences, and gatherings, and we are proud to share our campus and rent this beautiful, adaptable space to values-aligned community organizations.
Main Hall (Gym & Theater)
Main Hall Area: 7,350 sq. ft. (98' x 75')
- Height: 30' to ceiling, +/- 26' to underside of beams
- Stacking Bleachers
- Seating Capacity: 376
Classroom & Meeting Space
Classroom Area: 850 sq. ft.
- 3-foot and 4-foot tables
- Chairs
- Height: 13' 6" ceiling
Kitchen
- Five-burner stove
- Two ovens
- Sink
- Refrigerator
- Center island for food preparation
- Seating for 25-30 students
Bushnell Center Highlights
Easily Accessible
From the south, the Center is visible from one of the most traveled intersections in the city, accessible by public transportation.
Natural Landscaping
A living wall faces the West Portal sidewalk for neighbors and passersby to enjoy.
Birdseye View
The 470 West Portal Avenue Campus from above showcases the detailed, thoughtful, award-winning design of the Bushnell Center.
Curiosity Courtyard
This outdoor area has become the social center of campus.
Kitchen and Classroom
From Cooking Class to hot-lunch preparation, students make the most of this new kitchen and classroom space.
Room for Everyone
Expandable bleachers provide plenty of seating for all-school meetings, lectures, presentations, dances, and more.
Home Court Advantage
Our world-class home court inspires student athletes at middle school and high school sports events open to all. Go Wolverines!
Our Own Theater
Professional lighting, a velvet curtain, and raised audience seating transform the Center into an expansive performance hall with a stage.
Milestone Moments
This familiar and special space is home to milestone moments such as graduation and new student convocation.
Building Specs
Total Indoor Building Area: 9,170 sq.ft
Facility Infrastructure:
- Single-occupancy toilets (2)
- Janitor closet
- Courtyard: 1,100 sq. ft.
- Landscape areas (green space around the building and within courtyard)
- Parking: 28 vehicles including two spaces for people with disabilities, and 23 secured bike parking spaces
About David Bushnell
David Bushnell (1957-2018) was a beloved parent, husband, and community member of the San Francisco Waldorf School. He served as the primary visionary and architect for several of our building projects, including the LEED-certified high school building and the David Bushnell Center for Athletics and Community, dedicated in his memory. This building embodies his passion for art, the environment, social justice, and culture. His enthusiasm and love for life and people inspired all who knew him and are remembered in this space.
Project Team
Project Architect: 450 Architects
Growing Wall: Habitat Horticulture
Theater: Auerbach Pollock Friedlander
Rent Bushnell Center
To inquire about renting Bushnell Center for your event, please contact Bryan Anderson.