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:
Unavailable – Time slot is listed as ‘busy’
Available – Time slot is listed as ‘BDay [X] Open’
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 and Ice Rentals
If you are interested in rental a room and/or sheet of ice for a private event, please fill out an HCCIA Facility Request Form. A staff member will review your form, check availability, and contact you in a timely manner.
Please note: Completing this form does not guarantee a reservation for your requested date and time.
Room Rentals
Miller-Tangeman Room & Hashman Terrace
This bright community room can be transformed to fit the needs of a wide variety of events. The floor-to-ceiling glass patio doors open up to the recently renovated Hashman where guests can relax and mingle in the fresh air. We have hosted monthly board meetings, business trainings, retirement parties, birthdays, anniversary celebrations, wedding receptions, and so much more. The Miller-Tangeman room can accommodate up to 40 people, and the terrace adds another 30 people to that capacity when in use. Noise-reducing doors close the room off from the rest of the building. A detached kitchen containing a refrigerator, ice machine, sinks and counter space is available for use with the rental of this space.
| Rental Time | Minimum Rental | Base Fee | Additional Hour |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mon - Thurs (before 5:00pm) | 1 hour | $75 | $25 |
| Mon - Thurs (after 5:00pm) | 2 hours | $150 | $50 |
| Fri after 5:00pm, Saturday, Sunday, Holidays | 3 hours | $200 | $50 |
Fireside Community Room, Miller Tangeman Room & Hashman Terrace Combination
In the winter, there are few better places to meet than around a warm fireplace. This open, spacious area can host a variety of gatherings, from networking events and reunions to weddings and receptions with up to 100 guests. Noise-reducing doors close off the space from the busy daily ice schedule. A kitchen containing a refrigerator, ice machine, sinks and counter space is available for use with the rental of this space.
| Rental Time | Minimum Rental | Base Fee | Additional Hour |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mon - Thurs (before 5:00 pm) | 1 hour | $150 | $100 |
| Mon - Thurs (after 5:00 pm) | 3 hours | $350 | $100 |
| Friday after 5:00 pm, Saturday, Sunday,Holidays | 5 hours | $550 | $100 |
Event Room
This room, just steps from the large ice sheet, is great for small gatherings that include time on the ice, or for groups that may find use in the large floor to ceiling mirrors. The Event Room accommodates 20-25 people dependent on the layout of the event.
| Rental Time | Minimum Rental | Base Fee | Additional Hour |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mon - Thurs (before 5:00pm) | 1 hour | $50 | $20 |
| Mon - Thurs (after 5:00pm) | 2 hours | $120 | $30 |
| Fri after 5:00pm, Saturday, Sunday, Holidays | 3 hours | $180 | $30 |
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 | $3/person |
| Full Facility Overnight Rental | $750 |
Ice Rentals for Preschools/Schools
- Schools in the Bartholomew County School Corporation can enjoy one hour once a year of free ice time with the option of 1 additional hour of skating at a discounted $110/hour fee. A skate rental fee of $3/child will be assessed the day of the rental.
- Schools outside the Bartholomew County School Corporation can enjoy a discounted fee of $110/hour. A skate rental fee of $3/child will be assessed the day of the rental.
- All preschools can enjoy a reduced ice fee of $40/hr for the small or large ice rink (depending on group size) IF students and chaperones are wearing their gym shoes. If the group chooses to wear skates instead, the flat fee is waived and the group will pay the $3/pair rate for rental skates. Up to 12 scooters will be available for the children to hold on to.
Birthday Party Rentals
The Silver Party
This package takes includes admission for 10 skaters during one of our two hour public sessions and the use of our Event Room, located at the west end of the ice rink, throughout the session. Up to 15 additional skaters may join for a fee of $5 per skater, including skate rental. We provide enough tables and chairs to accommodate your party size.
| Package | Base Fee | Ice Additional Hr | Room Additional Hour |
|---|---|---|---|
| Silver | $130 | - | $20 |
The Gold Party
This package includes two hours in the Miller Tangeman Community Room and one hour on the small ice sheet for 10 skaters. Up to 10 additional skaters may join for a fee of $5 per skater, including skate rental. We provide enough tables and chairs to accommodate your party size.
| Package | Base Fee | Ice Additional Hr | Room Additional Hour |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gold | $175 | $95 | $25 |
The Platinum Party
This package includes two hours in the Miller Tangeman Community Room and one hour on the large ice sheet, including skate rental for all guests. We provide enough tables and chairs to accommodate your party size.
| Package | Base Fee | Ice Additional Hour | Room Additional Hour |
|---|---|---|---|
| Platinum | $360 | $280 | $25 |
Additional Items for Parties
| Add-on Item | Fee |
|---|---|
| Party Supplies (balloons, tablecloths, napkins, cups, plates) | $50 |
| Skate Guard | $30 first hour, $15 each additional hour |
| Additional Skaters | $3 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)
