Other Information

• Rental hours must include set up and clean up time. Everything must be cleanup by end time on rental application.
• There is an additional charge of $25 per hour if rental is not within open building hours. Staff must be on-site for rentals.  
• Restrooms are inside the Nature Center building.
• Rental is for up to 60 people for the Picnic Shelter. Additional group fee for rentals over 60 people apply.
• No rentals available past 10 pm.

Alcohol

No alcohol allowed on grounds unless a liquor permit and insurance is obtained (we need a 2 month notice to get the needed approval). There is an additional fee for the alcohol permit. No alcohol sales is permitted.

Cooking & Fire

Please use only the grill and/or fire ring provided; the dumping of hot coals is prohibited.  All fires and coals must be extinguished and cold when the group leaves the facility.

Cleaning

The group is required to make sure the facility is clean when they leave and that no damage or defacing of property or vegetation in the surrounding area has occurred during their use of the facility.

Amenities

We have 6 tables under shelter and 4 tables outside area. Additional charge of $25 for each additional picnic table. There is no electricity in the picnic shelter.

Recreational Activities

It is understood that the group will use Nature Center facilities for passive recreational activities only.  Active recreational activities (e.g. softball or volleyball} are more appropriately done at Park District facilities and will not be allowed on Nature Center grounds.