Meeting Room
Activity Room
Friends Pavilion
Grounds
Other Rental Information
Kitchen
Do
you have an intimate party or special event for up to 100 people coming
up? Bring your meeting, wedding, birthday party or banquet to the
Nature Center. Contact Beverly Barr at 216-321-5935 ext. 235 or
barr@shakerlakes.org for more information.
The Center houses classrooms, a meeting room, exhibit areas,
a kitchen, a gift shop, and restrooms. Hours of operation are
10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
, Monday through Saturday, and
1 to 5 p.m.
on Sundays. Rentals can
start as early as
8 a.m.
by special
arrangement, but must finish by
midnight.
Programs led by
Nature
Center
naturalists are available
for a fee by previous arrangement. A microphone, chalkboard and easel are
readily available. A slide projector, television, VCR, DVD player, LCD
projector and sound system can also be reserved for a fee.
Our Friends Picnic Pavilion is available on a first-come basis,
except when reserved. Portions of our trails can also be reserved for
photographic sessions, picnics or special events.
The Activity Room
The tile-floored Activity Room includes a sink and chalkboard. Large
windows lining the room overlook the Stearns trail and bird feeding
areas. The room provides direct access to the outdoors and is
conveniently located near the parking lot and picnic pavilion.
Public Use: Three-hour minimum rental (which includes set-up and clean-up time); $250 security deposit which is fully refundable
Non-Profit Groups: Three-hour minimum rental (including set-up and clean-up time); $125 security deposit
Size: 21' x 38'
Seats: 36
The Activity Room is easily accessible to all people.
| Time | Day
| Public Rate
| Nonprofit Rate
|
9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
| Monday-Friday
| $50 per hour
| $32.50 per hour
|
| 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. | Saturday-Sunday
| $50 per hour | $40 per hour
|
5 p.m. to Midnight
| Sunday-Thursday
| $70 per hour
| $56 per hour
|
| 5 p.m. to Midnight | Friday-Saturday
| $75 per hour
| $67.50 per hour
|
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Both Rooms
You may rent the Meeting Room and Activity Room together for a reduced fee.
| Time | Day
| Public Rate
| Nonprofit Rate
|
9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
| Monday-Friday
| $130 per hour
| $84.50 per hour
|
| 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. | Saturday-Sunday
| $130 per hour | $104 per hour
|
5 p.m. to Midnight
| Sunday-Thursday
| $180 per hour
| $144 per hour
|
| 5 p.m. to Midnight | Friday-Saturday
| $200 per hour
| $180 per hour
|
The Friends Pavilion
The Pavilion is an open-sided covered area. Clear roll-down sides can be
lowered during inclement weather. The Pavilion has electrical outlets
and lighting and is furnished with four wooden picnic tables with
attached benches on both sides. No setup, storage, other furniture or
equipment will be furnished by the Nature Center.
Fees:
Generally, the Friends Pavilion is available for free on a first-come
basis to all. However, the Pavilion is also available for rental.
Size: 24' x 48'
Friends Pavilion Rental Rates
|
| | Public Rate
| Non-Profit Rate
|
During regular Center hours or
after hours with no building access
| $50 per hour
| $35 per hour
|
| After hours with building access | $70 per hour
| $50 per hour
|
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The Grounds
A
portion of the Stearns or All People's Trails may be roped off for the
exclusive use of a group. Possible locations available for rental
include wooden decks with limited seating, a lattice-covered gazebo,
and wooded and open settings. Restrooms are available during Nature
Center building hours.
Trail Rental Rates
|
Public Rate
| Non-Profit Rate
|
$50 per hour
| $25 per hour
|
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Other Rental Information:
Parking:
The Nature Center parking lot holds up to 40 cars. Carpooling is
encouraged. The lot has marked handicapped spaces and lighting at night
Assistance: A staff member will be available to answer your questions
or help with problems from the time of your arrival until your
departure. We will do everything possible to make your visit a special
and pleasant experience.
Special Programs: Programs led
by Nature Center naturalists are available for a fee by
pre-arrangement. A microphone, chalkboard, and easel are readily
available. A slide projector, LCD projector, television, DVD player,
VCR and sound system can also be reserved for a fee.
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The Kitchen:
Size: 30' x 39'
The Kitchen can be rented with either the Meeting Room or Activity Room for a flat fee of $25.
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Please contact Beverly Barr at (216) 321-5935 ext. 235 or barr@shakerlakes.org for more information on rental opportunities.
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