2 0 1 4 F a c i l i t y R e n t a l s Barkhausen Waterfowl Preserve Bay Shore - Enclosed Bay Shore - Open Fairgrounds Lily Lake - Open Neshota Park Brown County Park Management 1150 Bellevue Street, Room 151 Green Bay WI 54302 Gazebo East Hall Dance Hall (920) 448-4466, press 0 www.browncountyparks.org Reforestation Camp Lodge Reforestation Camp Pines Shelter Brown County Park Management 1150 Bellevue Street, Room 151, Green Bay WI 54302 (920) 448-4466, press 0 Office Hours are Monday through Friday 8:00 am ~ 4:30 p.m. www.browncountyparks.org Way-Morr Park Like us on Facebook! Brown County Park Management
Page 2 Information about our shelter facilities can be found on our County website and Facebook. Pictures of our facilities are located on the individual park web page or in the photo gallery section. Stay on top of our latest news by following us on Facebook. Page 11 Virtual tours are now available! Come take a spin around our park locations, visit us at www.browncountyparks.org Neshota Park, Town of New Denmark Facility Rentals Facility rentals are made with the Brown County Park Office. Rentals paid by credit card may be made via phone. Cash or check payments must be made in person. Payment and the following information is needed at the time of booking: Type of event Number of attendees Arrival and departure times If optional services are desired (waste removal, etc.) Hours of Rental Most park shelters are available for rental between the hours of 10:00am and 10:00pm. Premises must be cleaned and vacated prior to 10:00pm. Bay Shore, Pamperin and Reforestation Camp shelters can be rented until 12:00 a.m. (midnight) for an additional fee of $100/ hour. Again, premises must be cleaned and vacated at the paid for time of departure. The option of having the shelter opened one hour earlier (9:00am) is available for an additional fee of $100.00. Barkhausen is available for rental year round from 7:30am to 6:00pm. Shelters are not available on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Years Eve and New Years Day. Shelters are available on Easter and Thanksgiving with additional fees. Pamperin - East Hall, Dance Hall & Gazebo, Village of Howard Reforestation Camp, Ski Lodge, Pines & Bridge, Village of Suamico Cancellations All shelter payments are non-refundable. Indemnification The County shall not be liable for any injuries, deaths or property damage from the use of the leased facility nor is the County responsible for any articles left, lost or stolen. Music Live bands and DJ s are permitted with a shelter or grounds rental and are subject to County Code of Ordinance 8.225 for noise. Way-Morr Park, Town of Morrison
Photo Gallery Barkhausen Waterfowl Preserve, Village of Suamico Bay Shore - Enclosed, Town of Green Bay Bay Shore - Open, Town of Green Bay Lily Lake - Open, Town of Eaton Page 10 Page 3 Smoking, Glass, Alcohol, Tents Smoking is prohibited inside all county park shelters and playgrounds. Glass bottles are prohibited in all county park areas and facilities. No alcoholic beverages shall be consumed in any park area by any person who has not attained legal drinking age. Alcoholic beverages are not permitted outside any shelter building between November 1st and the Saturday of Memorial Day weekend each year. The public is allowed to erect one 12 x 12 tent or smaller with no grounds fee. Erecting a larger tent or both of our 10 x 10 tents (available for rent) would require a grounds fee. Sales or Charging Admission Fees No person shall vend, sell or offer for sale any food, beverage, or other commodity within any park to the public without authorization from the Park Director. Individuals or groups acquiring such authorization are responsible for obtaining all necessary permits or licenses for their function. Decorating No ladders can be brought in to decorate. Confetti is not allowed. Balloons are not allowed at or the Reforestation Camp Lodge. Decorating is only allowed the day of the event unless you reserve the facility the day before. Shelters may be opened one hour earlier (9:00am) for an additional fee of $100.00. Candles may be allowed in glass containers with Park Manager approval. Barkhausen Lodge Rental The building was built circa 1930 and provides a rustic setting with tongue and groove paneled walls and hardwood floors. The lodge is situated inside the West Shores Interpretive Center. Kiar s Classroom provides 6 banquet tables with seating for up to 55 guests and is arranged in an ideal meeting set up with a projector and automated screen. This is a great location for your next business meeting or birthday party! Arrangements for rental can be made directly with the staff at Barkhausen by calling 920-434-2824. Also one-hour staff presentations may be scheduled on topics ranging from reptiles and amphibians to the history of the property. Rental Fees: Non-profit/Gov t Groups Corporation/Private Parties $30 (plus tax) up to two hours $50 (plus tax) up to two hours $60 (plus tax) 2 to 8 hours $100 (plus tax) 2 to 8 hours
Page 4 Gazebo Rental The 16 decorative gazebo at is surrounded by 10,000 square feet of beautiful formal gardens. This gorgeous gazebo is an ideal rental area for wedding ceremonies and photo opportunities of all kinds including engagement photos and graduation pictures. See chart on page 6 and 7 of this brochure for rates. Garden Chair Rental has 200 garden chairs available for rent at $1.50 each plus tax. Outside use requires an additional grounds fee (gazebo does not require grounds fee). The renter is responsible for setting up the chairs and returning them to the designated area. Renters will be asked for a beginning and ending time for reserving these chairs. If chairs are not returned to the designated areas at the designated time, the renter will be charged the time it takes to return the chairs. Any damaged chairs will be replaced by Park Management and the renter will be charged for the replacement including all additional costs of replacement such as handling, shipping, and time of Brown County staff. Tent Rental has two tents available for rent on a first-come, first-served basis. Tents are 10 x 10. Park staff will put them up and take them down. Each tent rents for $40 (plus tax) The public is allowed to erect one 12 x 12 tent or smaller with no grounds fee. Erecting a larger tent or both 10 x 10 tents would require a grounds fee. Page 9 Clean Up and Waste Removal It is the responsibility of the lessee to maintain the facility in a safe and sanitary condition. Upon completion of the rental all decorations, tables, floors, etc. shall be cleared. All additional tables and chairs are to be returned to the storage area prior to leaving. The shelter should be returned to the condition it was prior to your rental. Where applicable, lights, doors and windows shall be secured and fireplace screens and doors properly placed or closed. The Lessee will be billed for all damages and cleaning costs should the above requirements not be met. Park users are responsible for removing ALL waste material generated by their activities from park and shelter areas. Trash containers are not provided in outside park areas. With regard to waste removal after a function, rental groups have the option to bring their own trash bags and remove all their waste from the park and/or shelter buildings themselves, or pay an additional fee for waste removal. Fee includes waste and recycling receptacles, trash bags, and removal after function by park staff. Waste Removal Fees 1-75 people $25.00 76-200 people $50.00 201-300 people $100.00 301-400 people $200.00 401-500 people $300.00 For groups over 500 people, ask Office staff for rates. Pursuant to Wisconsin s recycling law, groups having waste materials removed by park staff will be responsible for separation of recyclable materials. Instructions are posted in park shelters. Failure to properly sort waste materials will result in additional fees being assessed. Keep Your Brown County Parks Clean! While our outside picnic areas are carry-in/carry-out with regard to trash disposal, our campsites and rental shelters have established recycling centers. It s the right thing to do. Recycling preserves natural resources, saves energy and reduces the need to open more landfills. In short, it helps preserve the environment for us and for future generations.
Additional Notes Page 8 We take shelter reservations on the first working day of the month for that entire month of the following year. For example, on June 2, 2014 reservations can be made for the entire month of June 2015. All reservations are taken on a first-come, first-served basis and are non-refundable. Reservations must be paid for at time of booking and may be made in person at the Park Office or via phone if paying by credit card. Facilities are to be used for approved purposes only. Brown County reserves the right to inspect premises and facilities at all times to ensure proper usage. Commercial event information and scheduling can be obtained by contacting the Park Office. Chairs and tables inside park shelters must stay inside. They are not to be used outdoors. White Garden Chairs are not included in the rental of the Gazebo. Electrical outlets are available in gazebo at. A grounds fee of $175 must be paid to enable you to put up a tent, chairs, etc. Prior to the rental, grounds renters must confirm the desired area with the Park Manager. Shelter fees are double on Easter and Thanksgiving Day. Maximum group size in Shelter is the maximum number of people allowed at each shelter. Group sizes exceeding 250 at Pamperin Park must rent both Halls. Groups exceeding Group Size in Park must pay a grounds fee. Page 5 Dance Hall Lighting Option #1 Option #1 includes four lengths of white icicle lighting hanging from the center of the Dance Hall diagonally to the side walls. The center is the highest point with two swags per length. The rental cost for option #1 is $40 and includes set up prior to arrival and take down after. Any damage occurring during the event the rental party will be responsible for repair and/or replacement costs. Option #2 Option #2 includes white icicle lighting hanging from the center of the Dance Hall to the center of each end wall. Lighting run the entire length of the Dance Hall building. The rental cost for option #2 is $20 and includes set up prior to arrival and take down after. Any damage occurring during the event the rental party will be responsible for repair and/or replacement costs. Please note that options #1 and #2 can be rented together We have two grills available at for event rental. They are 2 x 5 in size and rent for $40 each plus tax. The Garden/Fountain area just outside the Dance Hall at is only available for rent to Dance Hall renters for a grounds fee.
Page 6 Group Size in Shelter Page 7 Group Size Cost without Park Facility Seated Barkhausen For Reservations Call (920) 434-2824 Lodge (West Shores Interpretive Center) Maximum Group Size 55 60 in Park Dates Available tax Tax 50 Year Round $30.00-$100.00 $1.65-$5.50 Bay Shore Enclosed Shelter 80 120 $130.00 $7.15 Bay Shore Open Shelter 70 100 Fairgrounds These rates are for private functions. Contact the Park Office for commercial rates. Buildings & Grounds Areas Lily Lake Park Open Shelter 20 50 Neshota Park Enclosed Shelter 75 120 Dance Hall 200 250 $75.00 $4.13 50 April 15-15 $380.00/$300.00 $20.90/$16.50 50 April 1 - Second Sunday of $75.00 $4.13 50 May 1 - November 30 $130.00 $7.15 100 Year Round $325.00 $17.88 East Hall 100 125 100 Year Round $190.00 $10.45 Gazebo (see picture on back side) 100 May 1-31 1 hour $75.00 4 hours $250.00 $4.13 $11.00 Reforestation Camp Lodge - Whole 160 192 100 April 1 - November 30 $325.00 $15.13 Reforestation Camp Lodge - Meeting Room 68 72 100 December 1 - March 31 $125.00 $5.50 Reforestation Camp Pines Shelter 90 120 100 April 1 - November 30 $130.00 $7.15 Way-Morr Park Whole Shelter 144 180 Way-Morr Park Half Shelter 72 90 $130.00 $7.15 $100.00 $4.68