Pavilions

The park pavilions are always free for the public to use. However, if you would like to assure the use of a reservable pavilion (see below) for a specific day you may pay a reservation fee. Please call the Wooster Recreation & Community Center at (330) 263-5207 or visit the Community Center from 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM for fees and availability. These fees are non-refundable.

Pavilion reservations for the calendar year will be accepted beginning on the first business day of January. Pavilions can be reserved for dates falling between April 1st - October 31st. Any usage before or after these dates will be on a first come, first serve basis.

Reservable Pavilions:

• Christmas Run #1 West*
• Christmas Run #1 East*
• Christmas Run Serving Area - *This area may only be reserved when renting out either 1 East or 1 West at Christmas Run
• Christmas Run Finn Pavilion
• Christmas Run Gazebo (Reservable for two-hour time slots throughout the day)
• Cohan Pavilion
• Freedlander Birthday House
• Freedlander Dave Houser Pavilion
• Freedlander Pavilion 1
• Freedlander Gazebo (Reservable for two-hour time slots throughout the day)
• Jaycee Park Pavilion
• Knights Field Pavilion
• Oak Hill Pavilion
• Schellin Park Pavilion
• Wooster Memorial Park Pavilion

Otherwise, park pavilions are available on a first-come, first-serve basis. Due to the chance of inclement weather, restroom and electric availability are not guaranteed in April or October.

* Serving area may only be reserved when reserving either 1 East or 1 West at Christmas Run

Pavilions are reserved only once per day and you are guaranteed a pavilion from 8 AM - 9 PM. We will post all rentals on the pavilion bulletin board weekly.

Prices vary depending on the size of the pavilion and the citizen's resident status.

*Resident lives or works within City limits of Wooster

All reservations are for 8am-9pm unless otherwise noted.

Payment of the fee reserves your use of the pavilion on the designated date. Pavilion rental does not guarantee the condition of the pavilion. Pavilions and restrooms are cleaned on a regular basis, however renters should plan to arrive early to inspect and possibly clean the pavilion prior to use. All pavilions are normally equipped with grills and electric; however, we cannot guarantee it and suggest that you inspect the pavilions for any problems.

Please present them with your permit for reservation and kindly ask them to leave or move to another pavilion. Most of the time, this can be handled amicably. In the rare occurrence that someone is refusing to leave the pavilion during the time that you have it reserved, please contact the Police Dispatcher at 330-287-5700 and ask to speak with a police officer. FOR EMERGENCIES CALL 9-1-1.

There will be NO refunds. The fee charged is to reserve the pavilion--not to rent it. You may transfer your reservation within the season as long as you contact the Recreation Department at least one week prior to the date of reservation, and the pavilion and/or date you are transferring to is available. NO refunds will be given for unfavorable weather conditions or unfavorable conditions of the pavilion. Also, please note that pools are not guaranteed to be open on the day of your event. Please check with the Recreation office prior to reserving your pavilion.

To inquire about availability and to reserve the Chalet, please call the Wooster Recreation & Community Center at (330)263-5207.

For more information on the Chalet at Freedlander Park, please visit https://www.woosteroh.com/recreation/chalet-freedlander-park

The Community Room is $150.00 for 4 hours. The use of the kitchen is an additional $50.00. Additional hours past the first four initial hours are $30.00 each.

To inquire about availability and to reserve the room, please call the Wooster Recreation & Community Center at (330)263-5207.

Monday thru Friday, 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM. We are closed every Saturday, Sunday and major holidays.

Community Center

Cash, Check, Credit Card & Money Order

No person shall possess or drink any intoxicating liquor or alcoholic beverage, including beer, or be under the influence of any intoxicating liquor or alcoholic beverage within any park or park and recreation facility, with the EXCEPTION of the Chalet at Freedlander Park. Whoever violates this section is guilty of a misdemeanor of the third degree.

Alcohol use is permitted inside the Chalet at Freedlander Park but only by applying for an Alcohol Use Permit, agreeing to the terms and regulations for a Chalet rental with alcohol, providing documentation of liability insurance coverage and payment for usage. This information can be found at https://www.woosteroh.com/recreation/chalet-freedlander-park.