Wood County Park District

What is included in my rental?

Your Otsego Stone Hall rental will include exclusive use of the Main Stone Hall, kitchen, table and chair storage room as well as front and rear porches.  All other areas are open and available for general public use.  Your Hankison Great Room rental includes the Great Room, table and chair storage rooms and attached deck.  All other rooms are open and available for general public use.

Can I have alcohol at my event?

We allow alcohol in the Hankinson Great Room at the W.W. Knight Nature Preserve and the Otsego Stone Hall only with the purchase of an Alcohol Permit ($75) and an additional $150 refundable damage deposit.  Alcohol is not permitted at any other facility or in any other park.

What kitchen facilities are at Otsego?

A full-size refrigerator/freezer, a three bay sink, an upper and lower oven, and a four-burner stove top.  There is no microwave.  Otsego also has plenty of countertop space.  Ample outlets are available for roasters and crock pots.  Pots, pans and utensils are not provided and must be provided by users.

What kitchen facilities are at W.W. Knight Nature Preserve?

The Hankinson Great Room is a serving kitchenette.  It has a refrigerator/freezer and double sink.  A microwave is available, but not an oven or stove.  Ample outlets and countertop space are available for roasters and crock pots.  Pots, pans and utensils are not provided and must be provided by users.

Are there 220 electrical outlets available?

No.  Unfortunately neither Otsego Stone nor the Hankinson Great Room have 220.

Are there tables and chairs available?

Yes,  Otsego has 20 six-foot tables and 144 chairs; Hankison Room has 20 eight-foot tables and 150 chairs.

Do I need to clean up after my event?

Yes, the rangers will provide a check list of items that need to be completed at the end of your event.  The kitchen should be clean as well as tables and chairs.  The floor does not need to be mopped or swept.  However, all tables and chairs must be put away and the trash should be removed to the outside storage units.

Do you provide cleaning supplies?

No, we do not provide dish soap, scouring pads, washcloths or towels.

Can I see the facility?

Preview times are set as follows:

·   Otsego Stone hall is open for previewing the first Monday of the month from 7:00 -8:00 p.m. unless it is a holiday (check with us if this is the case – 419-353-1897).

·   The Hankinson Great Room will be open for previewing the first Wednesday of the month from 7:00 – 8:00 p.m.

Unfortunately, Otsego Stone Hall and the Hankinson Great Room are rented quite often and neither is available for preview at a moment’s notice.  Please contact Chief Ranger Todd Nofzinger at 419-575-7336 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it to arrange other preview times.  Please allow at least a week to set up your visit.

Can I decorate and set up tables and chairs the day before my event?

Not unless you rent the facility the day before your actual event for the full rental price (however, the deposit will be waived.) 

How can I decorate?

No helium balloons are allowed even as a centerpiece.  One candle per table is allowed if enclosed and contained.  Free-standing decorations are encouraged.  No staples, tape or nails may be used on any window or door.

Are there changing rooms for our wedding party?

Unfortunately, other rooms at the facilities are open to the public during your event and may not be used as a storage place or changing room by your event.

Can I get in earlier than my original meeting time?

You will need to call 419-353-1897 to see if special arrangements are possible.  Last minute changes to meeting times may not be feasible after the 20th of the month prior due to the Ranger schedule.  The Ranger schedule is created the month prior after rentals are closed for the upcoming month.

Can we stay later than our original ending time?

Your event must be completely finished and cleaned up by your prearranged departure time.  The Park District will charge you $75 for any part of a half hour after your designated departure time that your party leaves.

Can we leave a vehicle overnight?

You must contact the ranger and complete a waiver, otherwise the vehicle will be towed.

If you have other questions, please contact us at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or call 419-353-1897.