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Shore Acres Clubhouse

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The focal point of Shore Acres Park is a 19th Century Clubhouse that has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places. Shore Acres Clubhouse is available to the public for weddings, business meetings, receptions, family reunions, club meetings & special events. Local organizations and not-for-profit businesses are welcome to use Shore Acres Clubhouse at a reduced rate.

Rates and Fees

For Reservations please fill out the Chillicothe Park District Facility Rental Inquiry Below or call (309) 274-3409 ext. 1

Main Floor (Ballroom, Parlor, Kitchen, Dining Room):
$300.00 / Base Rate Up to 4 Hours
$50.00 / Hour After 4 Hours
$250.00 Clean Up / Damage Deposit

Parlor / Kitchen / Dining Room Only:
$200.00 / Base Rate Up to 4 Hours
$35.00 / Hour After 4 Hours
$200.00 Clean Up / Damage Deposit

Additional Facility Amenities:
$100.00 / Bluetooth Speakers & Wireless Microphone Package (Bluetooth Device Must be Paired Prior to Event)
$50.00 / Media Cart (includes 70” TV OR Retractable 72” Screen, DVD Player, HDMI Cord)

*Decorating / Set up: Hourly rate as stated for the area (additional hours)

Main Floor (Ballroom, Parlor, Kitchen, Dining Room):
$600.00 / Base Rate Up to 4 Hours
$100.00 / Hour After 4 Hours
$250.00 Clean Up / Damage Deposit

Parlor / Kitchen / Dining Room Only:
$400.00 / Base Rate Up to 4 Hours
$75.00 / Hour After 4 Hours
$200.00 Clean Up / Damage Deposit

Additional Facility Amenities:
$100.00 / Bluetooth Speakers & Wireless Microphone Package (Bluetooth Device Must be Paired Prior to Event)
$50.00 / Media Cart (includes 70” TV OR Retractable 72” Screen, DVD Player, HDMI Cord)

*Decorating / Set up: Hourly rate as stated for the area (additional hours)

Main Floor (Ballroom, Parlor, Kitchen, Dining Room):
Not-For-Profit Rates Mon. – Fri.
$150.00 / All Day (Up to 8 Hours)
$100.00 Clean Up / Damage Deposit

Not-For-Profit Rates Sat. & Sun.
$300.00 / All Day (Up to 8 Hours)
$100.00 Clean Up / Damage Deposit

Additional Facility Amenities:
$100.00 / Bluetooth Speakers & Wireless Microphone Package (Bluetooth Device Must be Paired Prior to Event)
$50.00 / Media Cart (includes 70” TV OR Retractable 72” Screen, DVD Player, HDMI Cord)

*Proof of Not-For-Profit Status or 501C3 Form Must Be Provided With Reservation
*Decorating / Set up: Hourly rate as stated for the area (additional hours)

Additional Rental Information

The focal point of Shore Acres Park is a 19th Century Clubhouse that has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places. Shore Acres Clubhouse is available to the public for weddings, business meetings, receptions, family reunions, club meetings & special events. Local organizations and not-for-profit businesses are welcome to use Shore Acres Clubhouse at a reduced rate.

The Chillicothe Park District expects to find the premises when the event is over as the renter first found it when they arrived. The clean up / damage deposit is fully refundable upon satisfactory cleanup and will be mailed back to the renter after inspection of the facility. (within 30 days of rental date)

  • Alcohol Is Not Permitted On Chillicothe Park District Property
  • Non-Emergency Fire or Defibrillator Alarm Activation Will Result In A $50 Fee
  • All Events and Cleanup Must Be Completed By Midnight
  • Guests Are Responsible For Removal Of All Decorations and Fasteners
  • Nails, Thumbs Tacks and Duct Tape Are Not To Be Used On Any Surface
  • All Candles Must Be In A Contained Unit
  • Ballroom Balcony Access Is Not Permitted
  • Cooking Only Permitted In Kitchen Area
  • Tables and Chairs Must Be Returned To Original Location
  • Floors Swept and Spills Cleaned As Necessary
  • Garbage Bagged and Left On Service Porch
  • 36″ 6 Burner Range with Standard Oven
  • Microwave
  • Portable Warming Oven
  • Thirty Cup Coffee Maker
  • Ninety Cup Coffee Maker
  • 2 Cold Drink Dispensers
  • 150 White Folding Chairs
  • 15-6ft. White Plastic Top Rectangular Tables
  • 12-5ft. White Plastic Top Round Tables

*(Each table seats 6-8 guests)

  • Main Floor: 150
  • Parlor/Kitchen/Dining Room: 50

Thirty (30) days notification must be given prior to the date of the event to be eligible for a refund of deposit minus $20.00 processing fee. If less than thirty (30) days notice is given the entire deposit will be forfeited and rental fee paid will be returned.  If less than fourteen (14) days notice is given, the full deposit and rental fee will be forfeited.

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