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THE BEECHER – FINNEGAN EDUCATION BUILDING

Address

The Beecher-Finnegan
Education Building
at Ford Nature Center

840 Old Furnace Rd.
Youngstown, OH 44511

The Beecher-Finnegan Education Building, located on the grounds of Ford Nature Center, is a separate structure offering a bright and welcoming space ideal for small birthday parties, meetings, or workshops. The facility features two classrooms on separate floors, each comfortably accommodating up to 24 guests. Please note, neither classroom includes a kitchen.

Photos depicting the interior upstairs and downstairs with tables and chairs in the Education Building located at Ford Nature Center
Floor Plan Rules & Regulations

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

AMENITIES INCLUDE:

  • SINK
  • MICROWAVE (BASEMENT)
  • WATER FOUNTAIN (UPSTAIRS)
  • ONE RESTROOM IN THE BUILDING
  • SEATING FOR 24 UPSTAIRS (SIX 5’ RECTANGLE TABLES AND ONE 8’ RECTANGLE BUFFET TABLE)
  • SEATING FOR 24 DOWNSTAIRS (SIX 5’ RECTANGLE TABLES AND ONE 8’ RECTANGLE BUFFET TABLE)
  • PUBLIC PARKING
  • ADA ACCESSIBLE
  • DIRECT ACCESS TO THE VIRGINIA J. AXTMANN TRAIL FOR ALL PEOPLE
  • SHORT DISTANCE TO FORD NATURE CENTER HOUSING THE NATURE EXHIBIT HALL, HISTORY ROOM, AND BIRD OBSERVATION ROOM. THE SITE ALSO FEATURES A ROOFTOP GARDEN, WILDFLOWER MEADOW, AND ADDITIONAL TRAILS
Photos depicting available amenities including trails and interactive displays that can be used when renting the Education Building located at Ford Nature Center

RENTAL GUIDELINES:

  • ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES ARE NOT PERMITTED
  • AVAILABLE BY THE HOUR, WITH A 3-HOUR MINIMUM
  • ENTRY IS ONLY ALLOWED DURING YOUR RESERVED TIME, WHICH MUST INCLUDE ALL SETUP, DECORATING, DELIVERIES, EVENT TIME, AND CLEANUP
  • IF ADDITIONAL TIME IS NEEDED, IT MUST BE RESERVED IN CONSECUTIVE TIME BLOCKS
  • HELIUM BALLOONS ARE NOT PERMITTED
  • ALL TABLES AND CHAIRS MUST REMAIN IN DESIGNATED CLASSROOM, NO MOVING UP AND DOWN STAIRS
  • DECORATIONS ARE NOT PERMITTED TO BE AFFIXED TO WALLS. THE USE OF CONFETTI, NAILS, STAPLES, TACKS, SILLY STRING, GLITTER AND STRONG ADHESIVE TAPE IS NOT PERMITTED

*By completing your rental, you agree to all MetroParks Guidelines.
Please review them prior to booking.

CANCELLATION POLICY

  • RECEIPT NUMBER MUST BE PROVIDED IN ORDER TO CANCEL OR CHANGE A RESERVATION.
  • REFUNDS WILL BE PROCESSED WITHIN 5 WORKING DAYS AFTER THE CANCELLATION IS RECEIVED, ACCORDING TO THE CANCELLATION SCHEDULE BELOW.
    • Prior to 60 days before reserved date 85% refund
    • 30-60 days before reserved date 50% refund
    • Less than 30 days before reserved date no refund

RATES

  • REGULAR RATE

    Available by the hour, 3 hour minimum | $40/hr

  • DISCOUNTED RESIDENT RATE

    Available by the hour, 3 hour minimum | $30/hr

In order to receive the discounted Resident Rate, the individual or business issuing payment for the facility rental must provide proof of Mahoning County residency as part of the reservation request.

*Nonprofit organizations may be eligible for a discount. Please call 330.740.7107 for details.

Security Deposit Contract

WAYS TO RESERVE

  • AVAILABLE TO RENT UP TO FOURTEEN (14) DAYS IN ADVANCE,
    AND NO MORE THAN ONE-YEAR-TO-DATE.
    • Online (Visa, MasterCard, Discover)
    • By Phone: 330.740.7107 (Visa, MasterCard, Discover)
    • In person at Ford Nature Center.
      (Cash, Check, Visa, MasterCard, Discover)
Check Availability & Reserve Online