Looking for a venue to host your next holiday gathering, reunion or birthday party? Then consider the Function Hall at Wasserman Park. This recently updated building provides a comfortable atmosphere among 46 acres of parkland and provides an affordable option for your next event.
Rentals are available 7 days per week between 8:00 am – 11:00 pm. Due to the operations of our Summer Day Camp program (and lack of air conditioning in the building); we are unable to accept any rentals during the months of June, July or August each year. Rentals are accepted on a first-come first-serve basis based upon availability. The facility has WIFI internet and tables & chairs are provided.
There are two main rooms in the building which are included with your rental. When you rent the facility you gain sole access to the building. Your group will be the only event in the building. The Front Room measures 25 feet x 35 feet (875 square feet). The Main Hall measures 35 feet x 50 feet (1750 square feet) with a high ceiling. When you rent the facility it comes with the use of tables & chairs. We have 92 folding chairs, 14 six foot rectangular folding tables & 25 eight foot rectangular folding tables.
We have a commercial kitchen which features a Propane Convection Oven, Commercial Stove, Refrigerator, and Microwave.
The building now has a 75" Flat screen TV which can be used for presentations or to play a video. Usage must be requested in advance and provide your own computer and HDMI Cord to connect a slideshow.
General Rules & Regulations:
Please note: The building DOES NOT have conditioning.
SAMPLE SEATING ARRANGEMENTS (click on the link to view)
Banquet Style Seating without a head table - 96 pp max
Banquet Style Seating with head table, DJ and room for dancing - 80 pp max
Banquet Style Seating with head table - 74 pp max
Classroom Style Seating - 20 pp max
Theater Style Seating - Option A - 50 pp max
Theater Style Seating - Option B - 37 pp max
Boardroom Style Seating - 16 pp Max
Function Hall at Wasserman Park
116 Naticook Road
Merrimack, NH 03054
Online reservations are now available up to 7 days before an event by clicking on the link below. If you do not have an account with us already, you will first need to create an account with us to submit a rental request. Fewer than 7 days before a requested date or if you prefer not to create an account you will need to download and submit a paper application which is available here.
For questions please call Merrimack Parks & Recreation at 603-882-1046
RENTAL RATES:
Merrimack Resident/Business/Non-Profit Entity: $175.00 / 3 hour block of time
Non-Resident: $350.00 / 3 hour block of time
**Additional hours after the 3 hour minimum are prorated by the hour.
OPTIONAL ADD ON OPTIONS: (Fee Applies)
Kitchen Use Fee: $50.00
PA System & Microphone: $25.00
RENTAL INSURANCE REQUIRED:
All Function Hall rentals require a certificate of liability insurance naming the Town of Merrimack as additionally insured. The insurance policy must provide for general liability coverage with limits no less than $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 aggregate, for person injury, bodily injury and property damage. Applicants may obtain this policy from their own insurance carrier or they can obtain a Event Rental Insurance using Venue ID Code: OB54 038 and clicking on the link to the right.
The typical cost of the renters insurance using our insurance carrier is $75.00 for events with less than 100 people. The renter is responsible for obtaining the insurance policy. If you are using our insurance carrier; you will pay the insurance company the fee directly and they will provide you with the certificate of insurance that you will need to send to us. The insurance information is due no later than 1 week prior to your event.
RULES FOR ALCOHOL CONSUMPTION:
The Town of Merrimack does not carry it's own liquor liability insurance. However, alcohol is permitted inside the Function Hall under the follow conditions:
For questions, please contact the Parks & Recreation Department at: 603-882-1046
Function Hall Rental Application (pdf)
DownloadCaterer & Bartender List (pdf)
DownloadMap to Function Hall (png)
DownloadBanquet Style Seating with no head table (max 96 pp) (png)
DownloadFH - Banquet With Head Table, DJ and dancing.vpd (png)
DownloadBanquet Style Seating with no head table (max 74 pp) (png)
DownloadClassroom Style Seating with Presenters Table (Max 20 pp) (png)
DownloadTheater Style Seating - Option B (max 37 pp) (png)
DownloadTheater Style Seating Option A (max 50 pp) (png)
DownloadBoardroom Style Seating (max 16 pp) (png)
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