Aquatics Birthday Tent Rental
Celebrate your birthday during our regular public swim sessions! Each rental includes a pop-up tent, picnic tables, and the option to bring your own food and beverages (no glass containers). We host up to two parties per session—one near the Main Pool and one near the Leisure Pool. While your tent will be in a specific area, you’re welcome to enjoy the entire facility during your celebration. Parties must be reserved in advance.
Hours:
- Monday-Friday: 1-6pm
- Saturday and Sunday: 12-6p
Fee: $100 (plus tax) for 10 children and 2 adults
Additional children and adults pay regular public admission fees:
- Children (ages 2 or under): Free
- Children (Ages 3-17): $6
- Adults: $7
No birthday tents rentals: May 30 – June 1 & August 6-8
Step 2
If your date is available, call 812-376-2683 to reserve your birthday tent!
Gymnastics Birthday Rentals
Gymnastics Parties/Rentals provide many fun activities for children including trampolines, foam pits, balance beams, trampoline, and more!
| Hours | Base Fee | Additional Child (Over 20) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.5 | $201 + tax | $5 | |
| 2 | $268 + tax | $5 | |
| 2.5 | $335 + tax | $5 | |
| 3 | $402 + tax | $5 |
All Parties Include:
- 20 children, ages 1-14
- 2 six-foot tables
- 4 preschool tables and 20 preschool chairs
Birthday Party Reminders:
- Party hosts will be allowed to come in 15 minutes before the scheduled party time to set up.
- Party participants will not be allowed in the activity space until it is time for the party to start. Supervisors will go over rules with party participants before any activities are started.
- All party hosts will be asked to begin clean up of their party approximately 10 minutes before the end of the rental time. This includes putting away all mats & equipment in the activity space.
- All party activities including cake/presents MUST be completed within your rental time inside the Gymnastics Center. Party activities may not take place in the lobby of Foundation for Youth.
- All food, drink & present opening must stay in the bleacher/viewing space. No food, drink, or present opening will be allowed in the carpeted activity space.
- Supervisors reserve the right to ask participants to discontinue any activity they deem unsafe.
- Stacking of barrels, mats, donuts (gymnastics equipment) & jumping off them is NOT allowed at any time. This is a safety issue and can lead to damage to the equipment.
- Clean up trash is the renter’s responsibility.
- No piñatas, please!
- No alcohol allowed!
Cancellation Policy:
A deposit of 50% of the fee is due at the time of booking with the remaining balance due 7 days prior to the date of the rental. For parties cancelled 30 days or more before a party date a refund will be issued minus a $50 cancellation fee. No refunds will be issued if the rental is cancelled with
Check Date/Time Availability:
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Request your birthday reservation:
If there is availability on a date/time that you are interested in, fill out our contact form.
Please note: Completing this form does not guarantee a reservation for your requested date and time. Instead, you will be added to a waitlist, and we will contact you if availability opens up.
Hamilton Room & Ice Rentals
Room Rentals
Fireside Community Room
In the winter there is no better place to meet than in front of a warm fireplace. A spacious area that could fit a variety of gatherings, from reunions to weddings and receptions, depending on your needs. Sound proof doors will keep you separate from the hustle and bustle of the daily ice schedule. This room can accommodate approximately 100 people. A kitchen containing a refrigerator, ice machine, sinks and counter space is available.
| Package | Hour Minimums | Base Fee | Additional Hour | Agreement |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weekdays | 3 hour min. | $100 | $25 | Download Contract |
| All Day | Weekdays Until 5:00 p.m. | $175 | - | Download Contract |
| Weekday Evenings | 3 hour min. - Mon-Thurs | $175 | $50 | Download Contract |
| Weekends | 5 hour min. - Fri Evening, Sat, Sun, & Holidays | $300 | $55 | Download Contract |
Miller-Tangemen Room & Hashman Terrace
This room has enough space to shape it for a wide variety of events. Weddings, receptions, presentations and meetings of all kinds have transformed our sunroom into the perfect venue for your event. The Miller-Tangeman room can accommodate up to 40 people. Sound proof doors will block you off from the rest of the building, it will be like no one else is there! The patio doors open up to our newly renovated private terrace, providing you with an additional area for your guests to relax and mingle. The terrace itself can hold up to 30 people. A kitchen containing a refrigerator, ice machine, sinks and counter space is available.
| Package | Hour Minimums | Base Fee | Additional Hour | Agreement |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weekdays | 3 hour min. | $50 | $20 | Download Contract |
| All Day | Weekdays Until 5:00 p.m. | $125 | - | Download Contract |
| Weekday Evenings | 3 hour min. - Mon-Thurs | $120 | $40 | Download Contract |
| Weekends | 5 hour min. - Fri Evening, Sat, Sun, & Holidays | $225 | $40 | Download Contract |
Fireside Community Room, Miller Tangemen Room, & Hashman Terrace Combo
| Package | Hour Minimums | Base Fee | Additional Hour | Agreement |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Days/Times | 5 hour min. | $500 | $75 | Download Contract |
Event Room
This room make the perfect venue for small gatherings such as baby showers, board meetings and everything in between. The Event Room accommodates 20-25 people depending on the set-up requirements.
| Package | Hour Minimums | Base Fee | Additional Hour | Agreement |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weekdays | 3 hour min. | $45 | - | Download Contract |
| All Day | Weekdays Until 5:00 p.m. | $100 | $15 | Download Contract |
| Weekday Evenings | 3 hour min. - Mon-Thurs | $110 | $37 | Download Contract |
| Weekends | 5 hour min. - Fri Evening, Sat, Sun, & Holidays | $180 | $36 | Download Contract |
Ice Rentals
Ice Rental Rates
In addition to the items listed below, you may also choose to inquire about adding A/V equipment and attachments, presentation easels, dry erase boards, drink tables, boxed lunches, linens and tableware, and video cameras.
| Package/Equipment | Rate |
|---|---|
| Large Ice | $280/Hr |
| Small Ice | $95/Hr |
| Broomball Equipment | $20/Hr |
| Skate Rental | $2/person |
| Full Facility Overnight Rental | $750 |
Ice Rentals for Preschools/Schools
- Preschools inside and outside Bartholomew County can enjoy one hour once a year of free ice time. Students can wear their own shoes or use skates at no cost. Scooters for the children to hold on to will also be available.
- Schools inside Bartholomew County can enjoy one hour once a year of free ice time with the option of staying over 1 hour at a discounted $110/hour fee. A skate rental fee of $2/child will be required the day of the rental.
- Schools outside Bartholomew County can enjoy a discounted fee of $110/hour. A skate rental fee of $2/child will be required the day of the rental. Click here to view the school rental agreement contract.
Birthday Party Rentals
The Gold Party
This party will be held in the Miller-Tangeman Room, located next to the Hashman Terrace. The Gold Party includes tables and chairs to accommodate your party requirements, one hour in the room and one hour on the small ice for 10 skaters (these are consecutive times).
| Package | Base Fee | Ice Additional Hr | Room Additional Hour | Agreement |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gold | $130 | $95 | $20 | Contact HCCIA for contract. |
The Silver Party
This party is held in the Event Room located next to the large ice. The Silver Party includes tables and chairs to accommodate your party requirements, one hour in the Event Room and admission to Public Session for 10 skaters (these are consecutive times).
| Package | Base Fee | Ice Additional Hr | Room Additional Hour | Agreement |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Silver | $120 | - | $15 | Contact HCCIA for contract. |
The Princess Party
This party is held in the Miller-Tangeman Room, located near the Hashman Terrace. The Princess Party includes the room for one hour, the small ice for one hour, at least one princess that will have tea and skate with the party guests, paper products (cups, plates and napkins), drinks (tea and lemonade), and a craft for 10 princesses.
| Package | Base Fee | Ice Additional Hr | Room Additional Hour | Agreement |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Princess | $200 | $95 | $20 | Contact HCCIA for contract |
Additional Items for Parties
| Add-on Item | Fee |
|---|---|
| Additional Skaters | $5 Each |
| Skooter Rental | $2 Each |
Mill Race Park Rentals
Areas Available:
- Full Closing
- Amphitheater
- Festival Filed
- Arbor
- Hodson Hill
View the map of rentable areas.
For Profit Pricing:
| Base Fee | Additional Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| Full Closing | ||
| Fri, Sat & Holidays (5 hr min) | $1,400.00 | $280.00 |
| Sun-Thurs (3 hr min) | $1,000.00 | $333.33 |
| Amphitheater | ||
| Fri, Sat & Holidays (5 hr min) | $700.00 | $140.00 |
| Sun-Thurs (3 hr min) | $300.00 | $100.00 |
| Festival Field | ||
| Fri, Sat & Holidays (5 hr min) | $550.00 | $110.00 |
| Sun-Thurs (3 hr min) | $500.00 | $166.67 |
| Amphitheater & Festival Field | ||
| Fri, Sat & Holidays (5 hr min) | $1,000.00 | $200.00 |
| Sun-Thurs (3 hr min) | $600.00 | $200.00 |
| Arbor | ||
| Fri, Sat & Holidays (5 hr min) | $200.00 | $40.00 |
| Sun-Thurs (3 hr min) | $150.00 | $50.00 |
| Hodson Hill | ||
| Fri, Sat & Holidays (5 hr min) | $115.00 | $23.00 |
| Sun-Thurs (3 hr min) | $65.00 | $21.67 |
Non-Profit Pricing:
| Base Fee | Additional Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| Full Closing | ||
| Fri, Sat & Holidays (5 hr min) | $1,000.00 | $200.00 |
| Sun-Thurs (3 hr min) | $500.00 | $166.67 |
| Amphitheater | ||
| Fri, Sat & Holidays (5 hr min) | $500.00 | $100.00 |
| Sun-Thurs (3 hr min) | $250.00 | $83.33 |
| Festival Field | ||
| Fri, Sat & Holidays (5 hr min) | $350.00 | $70.00 |
| Sun-Thurs (3 hr min) | $175.00 | $58.33 |
| Amphitheater & Festival Field | ||
| Fri, Sat & Holidays (5 hr min) | $800.00 | $160.00 |
| Sun-Thurs (3 hr min) | $400.00 | $133.33 |
| Arbor | ||
| Fri, Sat & Holidays (5 hr min) | $150.00 | $30.00 |
| Sun-Thurs (3 hr min) | $75.00 | $25.00 |
| Hodson Hill | ||
| Fri, Sat & Holidays (5 hr min) | $100.00 | $20.00 |
| Sun-Thurs (3 hr min) | $50.00 | $16.67 |
Additional Fees:
- Water: $50.00
- Labor: If needed, billed after the event
- Tech: If needed, billed after the event
If you are interested in renting Mill Race Park, please fill out a request form. A Parks and Recreation staff member will get into contact with you after your request has been reviewed. If your event will involve over 250 people or alcohol, you will need to fill out a City of Columbus Downtown Events Application. Our staff will let you know if that is needed.
NexusPark Meeting Room Rentals
There are three sections of meeting room at NexusPark: Jim Lienhoop Meeting Room A, Taylor Bros. Construction Meeting Room B, and Henderson Family Meeting Room C. Rooms can be rented individually or combined and are subject to 7% sales tax. Building hours are 7:00 a.m.-10:00 p.m. The rooms include, connection to a TV microphone and speaker for virtual meetings and videos as well as a microphone.
Pricing
| 3 Hour Rate | 5 Hour Rate | All Day | |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Meeting Rooms | |||
| Fri-Sun & Holidays | $450.00 | $750.00 | $1,200.00 |
| Mon-Thurs | $375.00 | $675.00 | $825.00 |
| 1 Meeting Room | |||
| Fri-Sun & Holidays | $150.00 | $250.00 | $400.00 |
| Mon-Thurs | $125.00 | $225.00 | $275.00 |
Rates are doubled if groups charge an admission fee or are selling merchandise. Rental time includes decorating and clean-up. Tables and chairs will be set-up prior to renter arrival.
Set-up Options
Maximum Capacity
| Gala | Meeting | Presentation | Theater | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Meeting Rooms | 144 | 78 | 138 | 231 |
| Meeting Room A | 48 | 26 | 46 | 84 |
| Meeting Room B | 48 | 26 | 50 | 75 |
| Meeting Room C | 48 | 26 | 42 | 72 |
If you are interested in renting a meeting room at NexusPark, call NexusPark at 812-376-2680.
Shelter Rentals
Donner Park Shelter
The Donner Park Shelter can be rented by the quarter or as a whole. Each section has picnic tables and can hold approximately 50 people. The NE and NW sections are closer to the stage and the SE and SW sections are closer to the playground. Rentals are for a full day and are subject to 7% sales tax. If interested in renting, call NexusPark at 812-376-2680.
Pricing:
- 1/4 Section: $75.00
- All Sections: $300.00
Mill Race Park Shelters
There are three shelters at Mill Race Park: the Boat Ramp Shelter, the River Vista Shelter, and the Playground Shelter. The Boat Ramp and Playground Shelters can hold about 20 people each and the River Vista can hold about 30 people. All shelters have electricity and a built in charcoal grill. Rentals are for a full day and are subject to 7% sales tax. View a map of shelter locations. If interested in renting, call NexusPark at 812-376-2680.
Pricing:
- Boat Ramp Shelter: $60.00
- River Vista Shelter: $70.00
- Playground Shelter: $60.00
Outdoor Sports Facility Rentals
There are a number of facilities that contain diamonds, courts and fields available for rent within the department. While we prioritize the rental of those spaces around our parks department run recreational leagues, and our contracts with our user groups, there are options available for private rentals.
If you are interested in renting an outdoor sports facility, fill out this form.
Plan Your Outdoor Tournament
The department is very fortunate to have first-class facilities and crew, and as such, are able to run first-class tournaments each year in cooperation with our professional Tournament Directors! As a department we host and hold tournaments for baseball, softball, soccer, lacrosse and rugby. While the benefits to the department, City of Columbus, and Bartholomew County (in addition to surrounding counties) are countless, we wanted to share some highlights with you!
- National Exposure – Teams travel from all over to participate in our events annually not just because of our facilities but also the welcoming environment of the City of Columbus.
- Economic Impact – On average, a direct spending impact to Bartholomew County of over $12 million dollars occurs annually. Of that $12 million dollars, approximately $8.5 million is generated as a result of sports events hosted by our department. Our events bring in almost 65,000 visitors to Bartholomew County. This all translates to an increase in business to our hotels, restaurants and businesses in the community.
- Recognition – The Lincoln Park Complex was recognized by both the National Softball Association (NSA) and USSSA, as complex of the year. Each year, staff is recognized for their efforts in diamond and turf management and are continually told by tournament directors that their efforts are second to none.
Types of Sports Facility Rentals:
- Baseball Tournaments & Diamond Rentals
- Softball Tournaments & Diamond Rentals
- Soccer Tournaments & Field Rentals
- Lacrosse Tournaments & Field Rentals
- Rugby Tournaments & Field Rentals
- Batting Cage Rentals
Blackwell Park/Dick Wigh Soccer Complex
Location: Intersection of Westenedge Street and Parkside Drive (Parkside School sits on the park)
- Barbecue Areas (2), Green Space, Parking Areas (3), People Trails, Picnic Tables and Benches, Playground (1), Press Box, Restrooms (2), Shelter (1), Soccer Fields (30+)
- Non-Tournament Pricing Sheet (PDF)
- Tournament Pricing Sheet (PDF)
Lincoln Park
Location: 2501 Lincoln Park Drive
- Barbecue Areas (6), Basketball Court (1) – Lighted, Batting Cage – 2 Baseball, 2 Slowpitch, and 2 Fastpitch, Green Space, Parking Areas (6), People Trails, Picnic Tables and Benches, Playground (1), Restrooms (2), Softball Fields (6) – Lighted, Tennis Courts (4) – Lighted
- Non-Tournament Pricing Sheet (PDF)
- Tournament Pricing Sheet (PDF)
Clifty Park
Location: Indiana Avenue and Marr Road (across from Columbus East High School)
- Baseball Diamonds (10), Fastpitch Fields (4), Green Space, Parking Areas (3), People Trails, Picnic Tables and Benches, Playground (1), Restrooms (1), Shelter (2), Volleyball Courts (4) – Lighted
- Non-Tournament Pricing Sheet (PDF)
- Tournament Pricing Sheet (PDF)
