Catoctin Creek Nature Center Rental

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Location


  • The Catoctin Creek Nature Center is located in Catoctin Creek Park at 2929 Sumantown Road, Middletown, MD 21769
  • Directions

Rental Times


The building may only be rented after normal operating hours:
  • November 1st - March 31st
    • 5 p.m. - 11 p.m.
  • April 1st - October 31st
    • 6 p.m. - 11 p.m.

Building Capacity


  • Standing Capacity (Entire Building) - 340
  • Standing Capacity (Program Room 1) - 93
  • Standing Capacity (Program Room 2) - 68
  • Building Blueprint

Tables & Chairs Available


Submit a special request for tables and chairs.
  • 16 - 8 foot rectangular tables
  • 135 black folding chairs

Forms & Documents


To make your reservation, please call the Parks and Recreation main office between 8 a.m.-4 p.m, Monday through Friday at 301-600-1646.

WiFi is available inside the Nature Center

Special Requests


For special requests such as amplified music, tents larger than 240 square feet, trailered grills, etc., please fill out the special request permit. Note: Please SUBMIT a Special Request Permit at least 10 or more business days PRIOR to the reservation date.

Note: Only the applicant making the reservation can purchase an alcohol permit. Applicant must appear in person and show proof of age (21 or older) by providing a valid driver’s license or identification card.

Fees



Rental Space Non-profit Fee  Private Fee
Program Room 1 (In-County) $35/hr $55/hr
Program Room 1 (Out-of-County) $52/hr $85/hr
Program Room 2 (In-County) $35/hr $55/hr
Program Room 2 (Out-of-County) $52/hr $85/hr
Patio Space (In-County) $80/hr $100/hr
Patio Space (Out-of-County) $120/hr $150/hr

Outdoor Pavilion Space
Program Room 1
Patio Space
Program Room 2