Sycamore Township has four shelters available for rental from April through October at Bechtold Park. Shelter #1 the Bechtold Pavilion is available for rental to Sycamore Township residents only. You may check availability and reserve a shelter online with a credit card. If you have any questions, please call 513-791-8447.
Bechtold Shelter #1 – Bechtold Pavilion #1
SYCAMORE TOWNSHIP SHELTER/PAVILION RENTAL
Township Phone Number: 513-791-8447
Bechtold Pavilion
Residents only (any day) $100; (not available to Non-Residents)
Please mark the times that you want the restrooms open for your event.
A $25 rental fee and a signed contract are required to hold a reservation for shelters 2-4.
A $100 rental fee and a signed contract are required to hold a reservation for the Bechtold Pavilion (shelter 1).
Only one shelter may be rented at a time.
The Township must approve any use of ballfields in advance.
Reservations may be made throughout the year and may be made up to one year in advance. Fee is due at time of reservation.
Any application made by a minor shall immediately be denied.
The Township will not hold any shelter reservation prior to payment of rental fee.
The preferred method of payment is to pay by credit card when you make your reservation online. Sycamore Township will also accepts check payments. Please make checks payable to: Sycamore Township, 8540 Kenwood Road, Sycamore Township, OH 45236 (there will be a $20 fee for any returned check). CASH IS NO LONGER ACCEPTED.
Cancellation of an event date must be done a minimum 30 days in advance or the rental fee will not be returned.
The organization holding the permit, officers and members thereof will be held personally responsible for loss, damage, breakage, and or failure to observe park rules, a copy of which is available at the Township office. Should the permit holder be an individual, any violations shall be charged directly to that individual. Permit holders must be present.
Clean up of shelter area is the responsibility of the permit holder.
Renters are expected to leave the facilities in good order; all garbage should be cleared off tables and placed in trash cans provided. Sycamore Township will take care of all other cleaning matters.
Shelter Permit must be kept on hand by the permit holder on the day of the event. The shelter will have the reservation posted.
Live music (bands) or sound amplification is/are not permitted as part of shelter permit.
Any music or electronic equipment, e.g. radio, ipod, MPS, CD player, must be played at a modest volume so as not to affect others.
The sand volleyball courts are for VOLLEYBALL ONLY! (They are not to be used as a sandbox, litter box, or for any other purpose.)
Any equipment other than that which is provided must be approved by the Board or its agent.
***Any changes may be made by the Board of Trustees or its agent.
Shelter #2 located just behind the new Bechtold Pavilion accommodates up to 80 people. Complete with outdoor grills, electric, and trash receptacles, this shelter is suitably located adjacent to the playground and restrooms.
$25.00 rental fee due at time of reservation - Resident
$100.00 rental fee due at time of reservation - Non-Resident
*No Township shelter will be rented until April 1st of each year
Capacity: Shelter #2 located just behind the new Bechtold Pavilion accommodates up to 80 people. Complete with outdoor grills, electric, and trash receptacles, this shelter is suitably located adjacent to the playground and restrooms.
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Bechtold Shelter #3 – Bechtold Shelter #3
Shelter #3, accommodates up to 80 people. Complete with outdoor grills, Electric, and trash receptacles, this shelter is suitably located across the parking lot to the playground and restrooms.
$25.00 rental fee due at time of reservation - Resident
$100.00 rental fee due at time of reservation - Non-Resident
*No Township shelter will be rented until April 1st of each year
Capacity: Shelter #3 Accommodates up to 80 people, this shelter also has grills, trash receptacles and this shelter sits on the 3/10 mile walking/running track.
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Bechtold Shelter #4 – Bechtold Shelter #4
Shelter #4 accommodates up to 80 people. Nestled in the wood side in the rear of the park, it too like the other shelters come complete with outdoor grills and trash receptacles for your parties use. A small distance from running water and public restrooms, the Township does provide port-o-lets in this area of the park for guest use. Adjacent to a swing set area, the woods provide a fantastic backdrop where one will find the creek and nature trail for relaxation and enjoyment.
$25.00 rental fee due at time of reservation - Resident
$100.00 rental fee due at time of reservation - Non-Resident
*No Township shelter will be rented until April 1st of each year
Capacity: Shelter #4 accommodates up to 80 people. Nestled in the wood side in the rear of the park, it comes complete with outdoor grills and trash receptacles, port-o-lets, and is adjacent to a swing set area and the nature trail.
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Schuler Community Room – Schuler Community Room
The capacity for theater style seating is 150 and for banquet style seating is 80. The rentals are for up to 8 hours, the pre-event setup must be done within the 8 hour rental period. No activity may start before 8:00 am and groups must be out by 11:00 pm. The Schuler Room will NOT be rented out on Holidays. The required DEPOSIT of $150 plus the FEE are due at the time of booking. Deposit will be refunded after a favorable inspection of the room and after the next Trustee meeting.
FEE Residents: $200 + $35 per extra hour; Non-residents: $375 + $35 per extra hour. Residency includes both homes and businesses within Sycamore Township.
Groups from Sycamore Township including Scouts, civic groups, neighborhood associations, seniors, school groups, youth groups, community groups, chamber of commerce, and charity groups, may use this room for free on Mondays, Tuesdays, or Wednesdays. Also included in this are meetings for Hamilton County poll workers and Sycamore Township public meetings. A deposit is required.
RULES: 1. No live bands or disc jockeys.
2. Doors will be opened and locked by programmed computer.
3. Any adjustments or changes may be made by the Board of Trustees or its agents.
4. An additional cleaning fee will be charged for stains on carpet, wall, etc.
5. Alcoholic beverages are permitted, but may not be sold or included in the price of admission. The rentee must
certify that only persons who are of legal age will be permitted to consume alcoholic beverages.
6. Person renting the facility must be present for entire event.
Capacity: Theater style seating 150 people
Banquet style seating 80 people
