The Function Hall at Wasserman Park

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 7:00 am – 10:00 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. We can accept groups as large as 80 people.
 

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. 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 80 folding chairs, and use 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. The facility also has WIFI. 

General Rules & Regulations:

Please note: The building DOES NOT have conditioning. 

• Based upon the size of our facility, we are limited to a maximum of 80 people in the building at a time. 
• Merrimack Parks & Recreation staff will setup the tables and chairs for the event in a pre-established configuration that you select at time of reservation. 
• Requested rental times are based upon the time that you request. The minimum rental period is 4 hours and then we will prorate additional hours beyond the initial 4 hours. If you are planning for a 4 hour party, but need an hour to setup and an hour to breakdown then your request should be for 6 hours. Additional hours after the initial 4 hour block is prorated at a rate of $75 per hour for residents and $150 per additional hour for non-residents.
• 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. 
• Thumbtacks, push pins or similar hardware to hang decorations should not be used.  If tape is      used, it must be fully removed afterwards (we would recommend painters tape as it will not peel the paint on the walls).  
• 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.  

SAMPLE SEATING ARRANGEMENTS (click on the link to view)
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

RENTAL RATES:

Merrimack Resident/Business/Non-Profit Entity: $300.00 / 4 hour block of time

Non-Resident: $600.00 / 4 hour block of time

**Additional hours after the 4 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:

• Applicant must hire a Caterer or Bartender to serve the alcohol.
• Caterer/Bartender must also provide their certificate of liability insurance with limits of 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.