PARTY PACKAGES AT COMMUNITY CENTERS
Cheltenham Township residents searching for a great place to hold a birthday party, baby shower or other gathering of no more than 40 attendees now have two new options: LaMott and Rowland Community Centers.
The centers provide the room, tables and chairs; the sponsor is responsible for set up, clean up and all refreshments (no alcohol permitted). Party time options are Fridays from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. or Saturdays from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. or 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. The fee is either $100 or $125 for access to a game room equipped with a pool table, pong-pong and more. Each half-hour over the two-hour basic package costs an additional $25. A $50 deposit with the application reserves the space. Full payment is required by two weeks before the event.
Complete guidelines and the application form are available on the Township’s website or from the LaMott center 215-635-3255 or Rowland center at 215-379-2233.
Curtis & Glenside Halls
Unique
rental facilities operated by the
Cheltenham Township
Parks and Recreation Department
Addresses
Fees
Catering
Curtis Hall
Elegant
Curtis Hall was once the music room in the lavish
Curtis estate.
Situated in a lovely 45-acre arboretum with
rolling hills, two ponds and over 50 tree varieties, Curtis Hall offers a
uniquely beautiful setting for weddings, anniversaries or other special events.
A gorgeous ornate ceiling crowns the ballroom complete with hardwood floors. The air-conditioned hall can seat 120 without a dance floor or up to 100 with a small dance floor. The patio offers seating for an additional 30 people for an overall maximum of 150. A scenic garden area adjacent to the hall is a popular spot for wedding ceremonies. Kitchen facilities, a stage, ample parking and handicapped access to the main floor are available.
Glenside
Hall
Built to
honor World War I veterans, Glenside Hall offers a casual
atmosphere great for family-style
affairs and wedding receptions. The
air-conditioned main hall of the two-story building has hardwood floors and can
accommodate 180 without a dance floor or up to 150 with a small dance floor. Kitchen facilities, a stage, on-street
parking and handicapped access are available.
Choose your own caterer: Curtis and Glenside Halls do not have an in-house caterer or a preferred catering list. Therefore, a caterer of your choosing may be used as long as they meet our insurance requirements. Along those same lines, alcohol may be served as long as the caterer carries liquor liability insurance. For "drop off catering" the caterer/restaurant must be all insurance requirements. Clients are STRICTLY PROHIBITED from bringing/cooking their own food; only a license and insured caterer may supply the food.
Rules and Regulations
Eligibility - Applicant must be at least 21 years old.
Fees - Fees are based on 5 hour rental period plus 2½ hours preparation and 1 hour cleanup. Events over 5 hours long will be charged overtime. Activities beyond midnight are prohibited.
Security Deposit - There is a $500 refundable security deposit required, in addition to the rental fee for either facility. The deposit will be returned provided there are no damages.
Refunds - A refund of the deposit (less a $50 administrative fee) may be given if an acceptable written cancellation notice is received more than six (6) months prior to the scheduled event. The deposit will be forfeited for a cancellation less than six (6) months before the event.
Reservations – A deposit of one-half of the rental fee (50%) must be submitted with the application to reserve the facility. Sixty (60) days prior to the event, the balance (remaining 50%) and a refundable $500 security deposit (plus a Park Security Officer fee, if applicable), is due. Clients renting facilities less than sixty (60) days in advance are required to pay the full amount and security deposit (plus Park Security Officer fee, if applicable) to reserve the date.
Insurance - Certificates of Insurance are required of all caterers. If the certificate is not received at least 60 days before the event, the reservation will be canceled without refund.
Tables & Chairs - A limited number are available. Set up and clearing are the applicant’s responsibility. Please contact Facility Coordinator for complete details.
Tenting - Tents are permitted on the patio area at Curtis Hall facility only. Tenting on any grass area is strictly prohibited.
Alcohol - Alcoholic beverages are permitted, as long as the caterer/client provides the required liquor liability insurance. Sale of alcohol is prohibited. Bars must be setup on a covering to protect the hardwood floors.
Additional Rules and Regulations may apply. Contact Facility Coordinator Whitney Campoli at 215-885-2428 for complete details.
Mail all written
correspondence to:
Whitney Campoli,
Facilities Coordinator
Cheltenham Township
Parks and Department
8230 Old York Road
Elkins Park, PA 19027-1589
**Do NOT mail anything to the rental
facilities; the post office will not deliver to either venue.
Curtis Hall
Friday evenings: $1,750
Saturday, Sundays & Holidays: $2,300
Plus, a $500 refundable security deposit
Glenside Hall
Friday evenings: $1,150
Saturdays, Sundays & Holidays: $1,750
Plus, a $500 refundable security deposit
Both facilities are available for rent seven days a week. Contact the Facilities Coordinator for complete details.
Curtis Hall
1250 W. Church Road
Wyncote, PA 19095
215-885-2428
Directions
Main
entrance located on Church Road (Rte. 73) between Washington Lane and Greenwood
Avenue, opposite the Crestview Convalescent Home and Reconstructionist
Rabbinical College; convenient to the 309 Expressway.
Glenside
Hall
185 S. Keswick Avenue
Glenside, PA 19038
215-885-2428
Directions
Located opposite the Glenside Library, two blocks off Easton Road, convenient to
the 309 Expressway.
Certificate of Insurance Requirements
** Requirements Strictly Enforced to the Fullest Extent **
A. CATERING SERVICES MUST PROVIDE:
1. Comprehensive Liability Insurance -- $1,000,000
2. Automobile/Business Insurance -- $1,000,000
3. Host Liquor Liability -- $500,000
4. Workers’ Compensation -- Statutory
A rental is granted with the understanding that once the client decides on a caterer, THE CLIENT MUST MAKE SURE THAT A PHOTOCOPY OF THE CATERER’S CERTIFICATE OF INSURANCE IS PROVIDED IMMEDIATELY TO:
Whitney Campoli, Facilities Coordinator
Cheltenham Township
Parks and Recreation Department
8230 Old York Road
Elkins Park, PA 19027-1589
Fax: 215-887-1561
Also be reminded that if the Certificate of Insurance is not received at least sixty (60) days prior to the event, THE RESERVATION WILL BE CANCELLED AND THERE WILL BE NO REFUND.
B. All last minute changes in plans concerning the rental of Curtis or Glenside Halls must be reported IMMEDIATELY to: Whitney Campoli, Facilities Coordinator @ 215-885-2428. Please leave a message if no one answers, or you may call the Cheltenham Township Parks and Recreation Office at 215-887-1000, ext. 227 between the hours of 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.