Rental Information
Fee: $300 for 4-hour minimum Saturday and Sunday between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m.
Rentals after 5 p.m. are $800 for a 4-hour minimum
*For weekday and evening rentals contact nature center directly*
Capacity: Based on room set up. See options below.
Best for: Birthday Parties & Showers, Corporate Events & Meetings
Amenities: Drinking Fountain, Electricity, Information/Assistance, Play Area, Restrooms
Activities: Exploring Culture & History
*2025 Rental Availability*
Cleveland Metroparks will be transitioning to a new online reservation service in early 2025 to help you quickly search the park system’s vast offering of shelters and identify facilities to meet your needs. Reservations for nature center auditoriums will open in mid-January 2025 and rates will increase to $350 for 4-hours minimum for Saturday and Sunday between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m.
Note: You will need to register for an account ahead of time to use the new system.
January 2 – February 2, 2025 rentals will open online December 16, 2024.
February 3 – December 31, 2025 rentals will open in mid-January.
**Alcohol is not permitted at rentals during open business hours**
Chairs only: 100
Classroom style: (guests sit facing the screen)
- 5 ft rectangular tables: 30 tables, seats up to 60
Cafeteria style: (guests sit facing each other)
- 5 ft rectangular tables: 16 tables, seats up to 64
- 5 ft round tables: 14 tables, seat up to 84
If interested in adding a naturalist program to your rental, indicate your interest in the booking page order notes section. Naturalist programs are subject to staff availability and require advanced notice.