Oregon ridge nature center council

Pavilions

(Rental requests for the 2023 Season of May thru October open on February 1st.)

PARK RULES AND GUIDELINES ARE OUTLINED IN THE PARTY CONTRACT, WHICH INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING:

  • No alcohol
  • No crabs
  • No glass
  • No fires
  • No amplified music
  • No balloons
  • No personal grills (Each pavilion has 2 installed grills for your use)
  • No alcohol
  • No glass
  • No amplified music
  • No balloons, pinatas, confetti, glitter or noisemakers
  • Capacity 30 people; with a maximum of 20 children
Kidd's nature pavilion
The Kidd's Nature Pavilion (capacity 75, with twelve 8’ tables, electricity, ceiling fans and non-potable water) is located near the Nature Center, Poultry Enclosure and Pollinator Garden. Please note that the Nature Play Space near the Kidd’s Nature Pavilion is not available for group use.
THE COST FOR A 5-HOUR RENTAL IS $250 FOR MEMBERS, $286 FOR NON-MEMBERS.
lake pavilion
The Lake Pavilion (capacity 75, with twelve 8’ tables, electricity and non-potable water) is located at the Oregon Ridge Lake and very close to the Lake Parking Lot. One handicap accessible spot-a-pot is available in the lake area from May thru October.
THE COST FOR A 5-HOUR RENTAL IS $250 FOR MEMBERS, $286 FOR NON-MEMBERS.
woodland pavilion
The Woodland Pavilion (capacity 30, with four 8’ tables, no electricity, no water) is located beyond the Lake Pavilion. One handicap accessible spot-a-pot is available in the lake area from May thru October.
THE COST FOR A 5-HOUR RENTAL IS $100 FOR MEMBERS, $115 FOR NON-MEMBERS.
tot lot and pavilion

A family membership, which is required for the discount, is $30 per year and available from the Join • Donate • Volunteer page of this website. Starting on June 1, 2023 a non-refundable booking fee is required to secure your date and start the contract process. Upon receipt of your signed contract and payment this $50 booking fee reverts to a $50 damages deposit check that will be shredded after your event as long as all guidelines in the contract are followed and there are no damages. The 5-hour rental includes set-up and clean up. If additional hours are needed, they must be added to the 5-hour rental in advance at an hourly rate.

If you are ready to request a Pavilion Rental, please fill out the form below and send it to us a minimum of three weeks (21 days) prior to your requested date.

Note: Pavilion Rentals do not need a Gathering Permit in additional to their rental.

BALTIMORE COUNTY WASTE REDUCTION INITIATIVE

Supported by the Oregon Ridge Nature Center Council.
Baltimore County Waste Reduction Initiative, supported by the Oregon Ridge Nature Center Council.

When you agree to a rental in the park, you also agree to participate in this program. Only compostable paper products are permitted, such as plates napkins and utensils and are included in your rental fee. An adequate supply of these items will be provided to the renter based on the confirmed attendance they report 7 days prior to the rental date.

On the day of the rental a staff member assigned to the event will set up a waste station prior to your event. Each waste station will contain three bins (trash, recycle and compost) and signage to help attendees determine which items go in each bin. Staff will be available to help with questions and will check in periodically with you during your event. Staff will also remove the bins at the end of the event.

FIND OUT MORE ABOUT OUR WASTE REDUCTION INITIATIVE

PAVILION RENTAL REQUEST

Pavilion Rentals Form

Five-hour rental time includes set-up and clean-up. If additional hours are needed, they must be added in advance and are billed at an hourly rate.

Should you require further clarification or have additional questions, please contact us via email

at info@OregonRidgeNatureCenter.org or give us a call during regular business hours. Tuesday - Friday at 410-887-1815. Outside of regular business hours you will get a quicker reply via email.

Weekend staff are not able to answer questions regarding rentals.