FunctionHall | Merrimack Parks & Recreation

COVID-19 Update (6/30/20)

Based upon the size of our facility, we are limited to a maximum of 50 people at this time in the building, which including attendees, kitchen staff, bartenders, etc.
6 Feet of social distancing required inside the building.
Everyone coming into the building would need to wear a mask when entering the building.
No more than 6 people are allowed at a table and each table must be 6 feet from all other tables. If everyone at the table is from the same household, they can remove their mask while seated, but if they are mixed households everyone would have to keep their mask on.
Anyone serving food would have to wear a mask while serving.
No self-serve food station are allowed at this time. All food has to be placed out by serving staff and people would have to be called up 1 table at a time and social distance while in line to avoid congregating in lines.
We will setup the tables and chairs for the event in a pre-established configuration that you select at time of reservation.
Merrimack Parks & Recreation will provide hand sanitizer.

Function Hall General Information

Looking for a venue to host your next holiday gathering, reunion or birthday party? Then consider the Function Hall at Wasserman Park. This campy style 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 7:00 am – 11:00 pm. Parks & Recreation Department activities have priority use of the building. Rentals are accepted on a first-come first-serve basis based upon availability. The building is equipped with a new heating system, new carpeting, bathrooms and a commercial kitchen. The facility has WIFI internet and tables & chairs are provided.

There are two main rooms in the building which are included with your rental. The Front Room measures 25 feet x 35 feet (875 square feet) and can hold up to 100 people standing or 50 people if seated theater or classroom style based upon our New Hampshire Permit to Operate a Place of Assembly.

The Main Hall measures 35 feet x 50 feet (1750 square feet) with a high ceiling and can hold up to 200 people standing or 100 if seated based upon our New Hampshire Permit to Operate a Place of Assembly. When you rent the facility it comes with the use of tables & chairs. We have 140 folding chairs, 18 six foot rectangular folding tables & 10 eight foot rectangular folding tables.

We have a commercial kitchen which features a Propane Convection Oven, Commercial Stove, Refrigerator, Walk-In Freezer and Microwave along with a three compartment sink.

General Rules & Regulations:

No smoking is allowed anywhere inside the building.
No fog machines or pyrotechnics devices are allowed. If the fire alarm or the sprinkler system is set off, fines will be imposed upon the renter.
Tacks, push pins or similar hardware to hang decorations should not be used. If tape is used, it must be fully removed afterwards. Hanging decorations from sprinkler system pipes are prohibited.
The Town of Merrimack and its employees are not responsible for any lost or stolen articles or for the safety of any property brought onto the premises.
Any damages to Town property, even accidental damages are the responsibility of the individual or organization renting the facility. Damages must be reported to the Parks & Recreation Department within 24 hours or the next business day. In addition, all injuries or incidents including vandalism or theft must be reported to the Parks & Recreation Department within 24 hours or the next business day.
Applicant is applying for the use of the Function Hall building at Wasserman Park only; all other amenities at Wasserman Park are open to the general public and usage of those amenities cannot be restricted.

For questions or more information, please contact the Parks & Recreation Department at 603-882-1046 or you can Email Us

Facility Address

116 Naticook Road

Merrimack, NH 03054

For more information call Merrimack Parks & Recreation at: 603-882-1046

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Function Hall Rental Fee Schedule & Insurance Requirements

RENTAL FEE RATES:

MONDAYS - FRIDAYS BETWEEN 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Merrimack Resident/Business/Non-Profit Entity: $100.00 / Each 2 hour block of time

Non-Resident: $200.00 / Each 2 hour block of time

MONDAYS - FRIDAYS BETWEEN 6:00PM - 11:00 PM

Merrimack Resident/Business/Non-Profit Entity: $175.00 / Each 3 hour block of time

Non-Resident: $350.00 / Each 3 hour block of time

SATURDAY & SUNDAY RENTALS

Merrimack Resident/Business/Non-Profit Entity: $175.00 / Each 3 hour block of time

Non-Resident: $350.00 / Each 3 hour block of time

FLAT RATE RECEPTION/EVENT PACKAGE

Setup and decorate for your event on Friday evening and then have use of the Function Hall all day on

Saturday (8:00 am - 11:00 pm).

Merrimack Resident/Business/Non-Profit Entity: $600.00

Non-Resident: $1,200.00

OPTIONAL ADD ON OPTIONS:

Kitchen Use Fee: $50.00

LCD Projector & Screen: $50.00

PA System & Microphone: $50.00

Stage: 3 FT x 8 FT): $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 Tulip Event Insurance Policy using Venue ID Code: OB54 084.

The typically cost of the renters insurance using our insurance carrier is $77.00 for events without alcohol and $153.00 for events with insurance. The renter is responsible for obtaining the insurance policy. If you are using our insurance carrier; you will pay the insurance company the fee 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:

Applicant must hire a Caterer or Bartender to serve the alcohol.
Caterer/Vendor must also provide a certificate of liability insurance with limits no less than $1,000,000 per occurrence and $2,000,000 aggregate and which names the Town of Merrimack as additionally insured.
All alcohol must remain inside the Function Hall.
The Bartender/Caterer can be anyone who meets the above qualifications. The Town of Merrimack does not endorse any particular vendor, but as a matter of convenience has developed a list of some local suggestions who are familiar with our facility.

Questions?

For questions or for more information contact the Merrimack Parks & Recreation at: 603-882-1046.

You can also email Director of Parks & Recreation Matt Casparius

TULIP Renters Insurance Information (Tenent User Liability Insurance Program)