Hancock Park District offers a number of facilities that are available for rent for special events.
Security deposits are required for the Activity Barn and Brugeman Lodge and are payable when the renter picks up the key at the HPD office during normal business hours (Monday-Friday, 8 AM – 4:30 PM). We cannot accept a credit card for the key deposit. It must be cash or check. At the time keys are secured, a detailed cleaning checklist will be provided to ensure proper clean-up. Cleaning is the responsibility of the renter. The security deposit will be returned to the renter when keys are returned to the HPD office within one week of the reservation and if the facility was cleaned with no reports of damages or violations. If a forfeiture of the security deposit is warranted, the renter will be contacted as soon as possible.
Reservations are good only for the date indicated on the Reservation Form for all facilities. However, early entry can be done the Monday prior to reservation date if facility has not been rented.
Contact the park office for details and reservations.
BRUGEMAN LODGE & LITZENBERG ACTIVITY BARN – A cancellation notice must be made in writing by the person who signed the rental agreement. A cancellation notice received more than six months prior to the event date is subject to a full refund or it can be rescheduled one time within a year from the date that the original reservation was made, not the event date. A cancellation notice received less than six months prior to the event date is subject to a full refund, but only when the date has been reserved by another paying customer for the full rental fee with no opportunity to reschedule. All refunds are subject to a $30 processing fee.
PICNIC SHELTERS – No refunds or rescheduling for shelters.
RIVERBEND CAMPGROUND – No refund or rescheduling for individual camping sites. If a group or special event reserves the entire campground and submits a cancellation notice in writing more than six months prior to the event date, they are subject to a full refund or the campground can be rescheduled one time within a year from the date that the original reservation was made, not the event date. A cancellation notice received less than six months prior to the event date is subject to a full refund, but only when the date has been reserved by another paying customer for the full rental fee with no opportunity to reschedule. All refunds are subject to a $30 processing fee.
PICNIC SHELTERS – No refunds or rescheduling for shelters.
*If paying by credit card, the CC fees are nonrefundable, as those charges are kept by the CC processor, not the Hancock Park District
Litzenberg Memorial Woods
Activity Barn
The Activity Barn is located at Litzenberg Memorial Woods, 6100 U.S. Route 224 West, Findlay.
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The Activity Barn is a rustic venue with modern amenities, including a catering kitchen, attached restroom facility, and a back patio with picnic tables, a campfire ring with circular benches, and a charcoal grill. The large barn doors and windows can let the outside in. Imagine the possibilities. Alcohol is not permitted. For additional information, please read the Rental Agreement before making a reservation.
Bounce Houses / Tents are NOT permitted at the Activity Barn. The only approved Bounce House / Tent Facility is near the Shelter House and can potentially be used with a permit. Please contact our office regarding a permit. This facility is available for rental beginning the last Tuesday in March through October 31.
Interested in viewing the inside of the Activity Barn?
An Open House will be held from 6–8 PM on the last Tuesday of each month from March through October. If the last Tuesday is a holiday, the Open House will be the Tuesday prior. A park employee will be available at the Activity Barn to allow any interested person(s) to view, inspect, and ask questions regarding the facility. Bring your tape measure, notepad, camera or video recorder to record your findings. Reservations or available dates are not provided at the Open House.
Reservations or available dates are not provided at the Open House.
$400/Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays & Holidays. $200 Mondays – Thursdays.
Capacity is 99.
Litzenberg Pavilion
The Litzenberg Pavilion is located at Litzenberg Memorial Woods, 6100 U.S. Route 224 West, Findlay.
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The Litzenberg Pavilion has a rustic charm. It offers simplicity in a quiet country setting. For additional information, please read the Rental Agreement before making a reservation.
Riverbend Recreation Area
Brugeman Lodge
Brugeman Lodge is located in The Meadows Activity Area at Riverbend Recreation Area, 9250 Township Road 208, Findlay.
The Brugeman Lodge is a multi-purpose, year-round building with large assembly room and catering kitchen (microwaves, freezer, refrigerator, sinks.) Keys are required and must be picked up at the HPD office during regular business hours. Bounce Houses are NOT permitted at the Brugeman Lodge. There is one approved site for an outdoor tent that can be used with a permit. Please contact us at hpdparks@hancockparks.com regarding a permit.
Interested in viewing the inside of Brugeman Lodge at Riverbend?
An Open House will be held from 6–8 PM on the last Monday of each month. If the last Monday is a holiday, the Open House will be the Monday prior. A park employee will be available at Brugeman Lodge to allow any interested person(s) to view, inspect, and ask questions regarding the facility. Bring your tape measure, notepad, and camera to record your findings.
Reservations or available dates are not provided at the Open House.
Rates are $800/Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays & Holidays. $400 Mondays – Thursdays.
(Non-profit rates for 501C3 groups are available Monday – Thursday only, $150. To reserve at a 501c3 rate you must come by our office with proper documentation and a check drawn on the 501c3 account. Please call the office for more information.)
Capacity is 240.
Gazebo
9250 Township Road 208 | Findlay
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The 20′ x 20′ octagon gazebo at Riverbend Recreation Area, located just north of Brugeman Lodge, has a built-in bench seating capacity for 18 inside and 32 outside chair seating for a total seating capacity of 50. Renters are responsible for bringing their own chairs. Please read the waiver when making your reservation for additional details. $50/day
Lakefront Activity Center
9250 Township Road 208 | Findlay
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The Lakefront Activity Center offers a versatile space and scenic views. It is a unique attraction on the north shore of Giertz Lake. For additional information, please read the Rental Agreement before making a reservation.
Bounce Houses are NOT permitted at Lakefront Activity Center.
Shelter #1
9250 Township Road 208 | Findlay
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Fully enclosed, electric, windows with screens, no heat, no AC. No water during the winter months. If you plan on having a Bounce House, please contact the Hancock Park District office at hpdparks@hancockparks.com to see about obtaining a permit. Please read the waiver when reserving for additional details. $50/day
Capacity is 40.
Mariann Dana Younger Memorial Pavilion
The Mariann Dana Younger Memorial Pavilion is located in the Big Oaks Activity Area at Riverbend Recreation Area, 16618 Township Road 208, Findlay. Follow the pedestrian walkway. The facility is east of the playground and south of the Robert G. Payne Arboretum.
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Has a serving table with heat shields for crockpots and has ceiling fans. Decorations may not be affixed to the walls and ceiling. The use of tape, tacks, staples, nails, etc., are not permitted for use in the Mariann Dana Younger Memorial Pavilion.
Please note: No other source of heat other than fireplace, no ac. No water during the winter months. Bounce Houses / Tents are NOT permitted at the Mariann Dana Younger Memorial Pavilion. Please read the waiver when reserving for additional details. $50/day
Capacity is 40.
Shelter #3
9250 Township Road 208 | Findlay
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2 picnic tables, close to parking lot, enclosed with screens. Wood burning fireplace (bring your own wood)
Please note: No other source of heat other than fireplace, no ac. No water during the winter months. Bounce Houses / Tents are NOT permitted at Shelter #3. Please read the waiver when reserving for additional details. $50/day
Capacity is 16.
Charles J. Younger Pavilion
The Charles J. Younger Pavilion is located in the Oxbow Bend Activity Area at Riverbend Recreation Area, 16618 Township Road 208, Findlay. The facility is north of the parking lot and south of Giertz Lake.
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Open air shelter with roof. Electric. No water during the winter months. Bounce Houses / Tents are NOT permitted at the Charles J. Younger Pavilion. Please read the waiver when reserving for additional details. $50/day
Capacity is 40.
Veterans Pavilion
The Veterans Pavilion is located in the Oxbow Bend Activity Area at Riverbend Recreation Area, 16618 Township Road 208, Findlay. The facility is south of the parking lot.
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The Veterans Pavilion is located near the tree line and among the evergreen trees. It provides a tranquil space. For additional information, please read the Rental Agreement before making a reservation.
If you plan on having a Bounce House, please contact the Hancock Park District office to see about obtaining a permit.
Shelter #6
9250 Township Road 208 | Findlay
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Open with roof and three walls, electric. No water during the winter months. If you plan on having a Bounce House, please contact the Hancock Park District office to see about obtaining a permit. Please read the waiver when reserving for additional details. $50/day
Capacity is 40.
Shelter #7
9250 Township Road 208 | Findlay
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Open with roof and two walls, electric. No water during the winter months. If you plan on having a Bounce House, please contact the Hancock Park District office to see about obtaining a permit. Please read the waiver when reserving for additional details. $50/day
Capacity is 40.
Riverbend Recreation Area Campground
9250 Township Road 208 | Findlay
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Open field area that has picnic tables and 4 fire rings. Primitive campground with 4 sites. No electric, no shelters in the campground area. Must park and walk your gear to your site, no vehicles are permitted. Please read the waiver when reserving for additional details.
Max 7 consecutive days/month. Sites – $15 per night, entire campground $60 per night.