FunctionHall

COVID-19 RULES & REGULATIONS: (5/31/2021)

DUE TO THE ON-GOING COVID-19 PANDEMIC; WE ARE FOLLOWING THE STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE RECOMMENDATIONS FOR FUNCTION HALL FACILITIES:

The Function Hall at Wasserman Park is available for rent however, we still have the following COVID-19 Rules & Regulations in place. Based upon the size of our facility, we are limited to a maximum of 96 people in the building at a time.

However the exact number of people will fluctuate depending on the seating arrangement you select. It will also depend on whether you are serving food and whether you will have families from multiple households attending. If you are having food and banquet style seating, then we have to limit capacity based on 1 household per table in order to remove your masks for eating. In this scenario; we can fit a total of 9 tables with 8 chairs each and maintain the 6 feet of social distancing between tables.

SEATING ARRANGEMENTS (click on the link to view)
Banquet Style Seating without a head table - 96 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

COVID-19 RULES & REGULATIONS:

Everyone coming into the building will need to wear a mask when entering the building. Anytime you are not seated; masks must be worn. Masks can only be removed if everyone seated at the table is from the same household.

With banquet style seating options if food is being served; everyone at the table must be from the same household in order to remove their masks. No more than 8 people are allowed at a table (banquet style) and each table must be 6 feet from all other tables. Tables will be preset with chairs to allow for proper social distancing.

6 Feet of social distancing required inside the building.

No self-serve food station are allowed at this time. Anyone serving food would have to wear a mask while serving. All food has to be placed out by serving staff and each table should be called up one table at a time to ensure proper social distance while in line to avoid congregating in lines.

Merrimack Parks & Recreation will setup the tables and chairs for the event in a pre-established configuration that you select at time of reservation. We ask you not to move the tables or chairs that have been set for you. Renter is responsible for enforcement of COVID-19 Rules.

Merrimack Parks & Recreation will provide hand sanitizer.Masks will also be available for anyone who forgets to bring one.

We have installed two Air Purifier Systems in the Function Hall which will clean and refresh the indoor air every 15 minutes.

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 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 – 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. 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 140 folding chairs, 18 six foot rectangular folding tables & 17 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:

Please note: The building DOES NOT have conditioning however, we do have ceiling fans to circulate the air in the main room.

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.

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: $25.00

PA System & Microphone: $25.00

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)

The Function Hall at Wasserman Park