Reservations are taken at HPD Headquarters after payment has been received, either in person or through the mail. HPD accepts checks and money orders made payable to Hancock Park District or cash in the exact amount, no change is provided. Checks are preferred. Facility availability information can be obtained over the phone, no reservations can be made and confirmed. Park facilities may be reserved up to one year in advance on a first come, first served basis; however HPD events do take precedence. Reservations are ONLY good for the date in which the renter has reserved. NO EARLY ENTRY. A Facilities Information Rate Card and Activity Reservation Form can be downloaded here or at the bottom of the page. If mailing reservations to the HPD office, download the Activity Reservation Form below, fill in and send in along with your fee made payable to HPD. After receiving your request, a confirmation will be sent back.
Interested users who would like to view an HPD facility should call the park office at 419-425-7275, Monday through Friday, 8am - 4:30pm, for further information on making arrangements to get inside any locked structure. View our reservable facilities on the right side of the page for a quick look.
FEES: Facility reservations are not taken and confirmed/secured until fees have been received. If you are reserving Brugeman Lodge at Riverbend a signed contract agreement is also required at the same time the fee is paid.
SECURITY DEPOSIT: Required for facilities where keys are necessary. Security deposits are paid when the renter picks up the key at the HPD office before the date of the reservation. Security deposits are returned to the renter when keys are returned to the office, facility is left clean and all rules and regulations have been complied with.
FACILITIES: Please download a copy of the "Facility Schedule" for complete details on fees, security deposits, capacities, and amenities of all facilities located above in the Sub Menu.
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Brugeman Lodge at Riverbend: Located at Riverbend Recreation Area at 9250 Township Road 208, Findlay, OH 45840. Brugeman Lodge is a multi-purpose, year round building with seating capacity for up to 240 with large assembly room and catering kitchen (microwaves, freezer, refrigerator, sinks). Keys are required and must be picked up at the HPD office during open hours. (Reservation Fee: Fri., Sat., Sun. & holidays $450.00, Mon. - Thurs. $200.00 and non-profits Mon. - Thurs. (only) $100 - Security Deposit $200)
LODGE CONTRACT AGREEMENT (pdf)
LODGE FACT SHEET (pdf)
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Litzenberg Activity Barn: Located at Litzenberg Memorial Woods at 6100 US 224, Findlay, OH 45840. The activity barn is a re-built barn with a seating capacity of up to 99,
with an attached kitchen (microwave, refrigerator/freezer, sinks) and restrooms. (Rental Fee $125.00 - Security Deposit $50)
ACTIVITY BARN FACT SHEET (pdf)
- Richard S. "Doc' Phillips Discovery Center: Located in Oakwoods Nature Preserve at 1400
Oakwoods Lane, Findlay, OH 45840. The facility is named for the late Richard S. "Doc" Phillips who was a noted naturalist and educator from Hancock County. A meeting room space is suitable for educational and training purposes only. Composting restrooms are located outside, wood burning fireplace with drinking water dispenser inside. Reservations taken at the discretion of the HPD staff. (Reservation Fee $50.00 - Security Deposit $20)
DISCOVERY CENTER FACT SHEET (pdf)
- Outdoor Shelters: A total of ten outdoor shelters are available at Riverbend, Riverside, and Litzenberg. All shelters have electrical outlets, picnic tables and trash containers. Many shelters have partial enclosure walls to help with inclement weather conditions and shelter #3 at
Riverbend is completely enclosed with a fireplace. Each outdoor shelter has its own unique location with nearby amenities. Reservation fees for all outdoor shelters at Litzenberg and Riverbend is $35.00. The Waterfalls Pavilion at Riverside Park rents for $50.00. (Other shelter reservations at Riverside Park are taken through the City of Findlay Recreation Department, located at The Cube - 419-424-7176.)
- Community Facilities: A variety of other reservable facilities are available throughout Hancock County village parks, cities of Findlay and Fostoria and other non-profit organizations. View of listing of other available facilities. Community Parks Facility Survey (pdf)
Contact Us: Hancock Park District Headquarters located at 1424 East Main Cross Street, Findlay or call 419-425-7275 for additional information about HPD facilities or information regarding other rental facilities in Findlay, Fostoria and 10 village parks in Hancock County.
FACILITIES SCHEDULE (pdf)
FACILITIES INFORMATION RATE CARD (pdf)
ACTIVITY RESERVATION FORM (pdf)
