Louisville Nature Center Rental Agreement
Rental date is confirmed upon payment of rental fee.
Payment is made by credit card, cash or check payable to the Louisville Nature Center.
Facility – indoor and outdoor – is to be left clean and in its original order. This includes (but may
not be limited to) breakdown of tables and chairs, clean-up and lock up of the facility.
No illegal activities or alcohol are allowed on the premises. (See below regarding alcohol)
Renter agrees to abide by the restrictions posted at the forest entrance.
Renter agrees to abide by capacity limitations-maximum 62 people in large room (with tables and
chairs set up)
Rental is subject to availability.
Rental fees are as follows (special discounts are available for in-kind groups). Rates are shown with taxes included.
$371 per rental /$344.50 members One-time use large meeting room - 4 hours or less
$200 per rental (Non-profit rate) One-time use large meeting room - 4 hours or less
$53.50 each additional hour over four hours
$150* (taxes not included) per day Multiple advance bookings – 4 hours or less & non-profits
$50 per rental: Gazebo only reserved for you - 4 hours or less (indoor space/access to bathrooms not guaranteed)
All rentals have a refundable $50 cleaning/security deposit per rental and it may
take up to 2 weeks to receive reimbursement. Reimbursement will only be sent if
clean-up check list was followed.
NOTE: The facility will be cleaned and ready for use upon your arrival. However, keep in mind that
we are a nature center so you should expect a rustic setting similar to what you would find when
renting a park pavilion. We are a public facility so there may be individuals or groups from the
community in the parking spaces and on the grounds during your visit. Parking is always permitted
along the grassy section of the property along Illinois Ave if needed. During your visit, you are
welcome to discourage others from entering the space you rented by posting signs that the space is
reserved for your party.
Other Important Information:
An email will be sent within 48 hours of your rental with renter information, such as how to obtain entry to the building and receive instructions for cleaning & lock up procedures. It is the renters responsibility to read this email thoroughly and notify the Nature Center prior to the event date (during LNC normal business hours) with any questions or modifications.
As a small environmental nonprofit, we have a Pack-It-Up policy, and any trash you bring into the building must also leave with you.
Alcohol is permitted with advance permission from Louisville Nature Center’s authorized personnel. An insured bartender must be present to serve alcoholic beverages. A copy of bartender’s insurance coverage must be presented to LNC prior to approval. **
Rental fees are non-refundable.