Wasserman Park

---

Located at 116 Naticook Road, our Town's beautiful Park has something for everyone.  Wasserman Park offers extensive public recreational opportunities including picnicking, swimming, fishing, tennis, volleyball, basketball, ball fields, and the Norma French Memorial Playground on 46.39 acres of land.  Walking access to Horse Hill Nature Preserve can be gained via the Quarry Trail, which leads from the north parking lot through the Wasserman Conservation Area. 

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 140 if seated theater or classroom style 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, 16 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. 

• A $50.00 security deposit is required to reserve any date along with all pages signed and initialed.  This deposit is applied to the overall cost of your rental.
• All rentals require a certificate of liability insurance naming the Town of Merrimack as additionally insured.
• Kitchen Area for cooking and refrigeration requires an additional rental fee.
• Checks should be made payable to the TOWN OF MERRIMACK.

Function Hall Rental Fees

• Resident: $125.00 for 3 hour block of time
• Non-Resident: $300.00 for 3 hour block of time
• Additional Hour: $25.00 for each additional hour
• Kitchen Use: $50.00 (FLAT RATE FEE)
  

Renter's Insurance using our Carrier:

• Without liquor: $77.00+
• With liquor: $153.00+

All 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 through Primex NH using Venue ID Code: OB54 084. You can also search for Town of Merrimack. A copy of the insurance binder must be submitted to the Parks & Recreation Department at least one week in advance of the event along with any final payments that are due or the event will be cancelled.

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.
  

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.
• Groups using the facility are responsible for room setup and neatly returning all tables and chairs to the storage area. The Function Hall must be left secure with all lights turned off and windows closed and locked.
• Users are responsible for cleaning up after any activity including, but not limited to, picking up trash and arranging the room back to its original condition. 
• All trash should be collected and properly disposed of in the dumpster outside. Failure to cleanup will result in a fee being charged for cleanup.
  
  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