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Merriam Parks & Rec.
5701 Merriam Drive
Merriam, KS 66203
(913) 322-5550
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Room Rentals ~

Let us host your...
  Birthday Party,
  Wedding Reception,
  Anniversary Celebration,
  Business/Professional Meeting...

                

To download a copy of our facility rental
rules & regulations guide, click here.

Rooms available for rent:
Room Resident Non-Resident Commercial

Capacity

Jenks Gym*

*Basketball/Volleyball only

$18, $30ah $23, $38ah $27, $45ah  
Jenks Gym (with set-up) $68, $79ah $85, $99ah $102, $119ah 200-325
Hocker Grove $40, $52ah $50, $65ah $60, $78ah Max. 90
Hocker Grove Room A or B $26, $39ah $33, $49ah $39, $59ah Max. 32
Campbell Room $40, $52ah $50, $65ah $60, $78ah Max. 70
Kessler/South Park Room $17, $29ah $21, $36ah $26, $44ah Max. 30
Merriam Park Room $17, $29ah $21, $36ah $26, $44ah Max. 12
Conference Room $17, $29ah $21, $36ah $26, $44ah Max. 12
Game Room $22, $34ah $28, $43ah $33, $51ah Max. 40
Kitchen $22, $34ah $28, $43ah        N/A  
Room 15A & 15B $22, $34ah $28, $43ah $33, $51ah Max. 60

* ah - after regular operating hours (8am-9pm M-TH; 8am-5pm Friday;

           8am-4pm Saturday; 1pm-5pm Sunday)

**Kitchen is not available for commercial businesses to prepare product for resale

Ask about our Package Rates which includes the use of kitchen.

Equipment rental:
We have a limited supply of equipment which can be rented for your function. Requests for equipment should be listed on the facility request form at the time the rental application is completed, and will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis. Rental groups will be liable for damages to equipment.

Equipment Fees:
Coffee Pot (100 cup) $5.00 (you provide supplies/make coffee)
Coffee Service $.30 per cup (we make coffee/provide supplies)
5-gallon drink container $5.00/day
Punch bowl/ladle $5.00/day
TV/VCR setup $10.00/day
Coffee carafes $3.00/day
Podium with microphone $10.00/day (Floor model or tabletop)

Sound System $75.00/day (Requires instruction prior to rental date)

Portable Bar $25.00/day (Note: We do not furnish ice)

Miscellaneous Information:

Classrooms and multi-purpose rooms are equipped with wipe off marker boards. Rental groups may check out markers from the reception desk. The Hocker Grove room also comes with a piano and portable organ at no extra charge.

Kitchen rental: The rental of the kitchen includes the use of all appliances, but renters need to provide their own utensils and cooking equipment. The clean-up the kitchen includes wiping down the counters and tables and sweeping the floor. Unless renters had a large spill during their use of the kitchen (which would require an immediate mopping for safety concerns) they do not have to mop the kitchen floor.

Candles: The use of lit candles is prohibited by city fire code.

Flags: A United States flag on a pedestal is available for your use.

Floor plans: We would be delighted to suggest an arrangement which will meet your needs. Room capacity may not exceed established fire code. We reserve the right to make necessary adjustments in seating arrangements to insure the safety of our guests and staff. Final room set-up arrangements must be made no later than seven days prior to rental date.

Tables: Our tables are rectangular; either 5 or 8-ft in length. 8-ft. seat 8 people, 5-ft. seat 6 people.

For specific information not available on this web site, contact us at:
Merriam Parks and Recreation
5701 Merriam Drive
Merriam, KS 66203
(913) 322-5550
Fax: (913) 677-1409
Email: maryh@merriam.org