Facility
Rentals
Brooker Creek Preserve Environmental Education Center
offers rental opportunities for businesses, corporations,
organizations, and private individuals by reservation.
Whether your occasion is a corporate workshop, a weekend conference,
a board meeting, or a family celebration, the Center provides
a perfect venue in a wild-Florida setting to escape from the
urban hubbub, relax in the great outdoors, and enjoy a few moments
of quiet and solitude.
For more information, call (727) 453-6800 and ask
to be transferred to the Environmental Education Coordinator.
Rental Space
Procedures
and Fees
Rules
Rental Space
Auditorium - Seats 200
Classroom - Seats 70
Conference Room - Seats 12
Procedures and Fees
Reservations
- Only reservations made at least three weeks in advance
will be considered.
- Reservations are on a first come, first serve basis.
- To make a reservation, call (727) 453-6800 and
ask for the Environmental Education Coordinator.
Rental Fees
- Total fees include the rental fee + services
+ sales tax
- 50% of the rental fee is due 30 days prior to
the reservation
- Rental balance is due 15 days prior to the reservation
- A Facility Rental License Agreement must be completed
to secure reservation
Cancellations/Refunds
- 100% refund up to 15 days prior to date.
- No refund if cancelled within 14 days of the
date or for no-shows.
- Refunds may take 4-6 weeks to process.
Security/Damage Deposit
- A $250 Security/Damage Deposit is required prior
to the reservation.
- The room will be inspected by staff before and
after the rental.
- Rental space must be left in the condition it
was received.
- Refund of the Security/Damage Deposit, less any
charges resulting from damage or misuse of the
facility or other charges, may take 4-6 weeks to
process.
Food
- Food is permitted.
- Food may be provided by a Pinellas County Government approved
caterer.
- Approval requires the caterer provide Pinellas
County Government with proof of limited liability insurance
coverage and Workers' Compensation information. Ask
for details.
- Serving tables are placed in designated areas
only.
- Caterers are responsible for setup and clean
up.
Alcohol
- Alcohol is not permitted.
Rules
General Rules
- Advance coordination with Environmental Education Coordinator
is required for:
- All vendors associated with the rental – provide
list
- Site visits and deliveries by client/vendors – must
be scheduled
- Setup information – minimum two weeks
prior to date
- Strictly prohibited:
- Open flames, including candles
- Weapons, simulated or real
- Alcoholic beverages, unless prior written approval
received
- Tacking or nailing visual aides to Center walls
- Smoking (except in the designated area)
- Prior approval required for:
- Exclusive use of public areas, such as the
exhibit hall
- Use of non-County laptops
- Center catering supplies
- Linens
- Coffee pots and urns
- Serving utensils
- Cleanup and Recycling
- Garbage:
- Client is responsible for depositing garbage
generated from the event in the Center’s
dumpster. If garbage is excessive, it must
be transported offsite and disposed of properly
and legally by/at the client or caterer’s
expense.
- Recycling:
- Deposit plastic items and aluminum cans in
the containers provided. If recycling
is excessive, it must be transported offsite
by/at the client or caterer’s expense.
- Spills/Damage/Malfunctions:
- Please immediately report any spills or malfunctions
to the Center staff.
Center Condition
- Upon departure, all item brought by the client and their caterer must be removed.
- Client and their caterer must leave the Center facilities in the original condition.
Parking
- Advise the Environmental Education Coordinator of the
expected attendance and parking needs.
- Vehicles allowed only in designated parking areas.
- Handicap parking is available.
- For groups larger than 50, designate someone
to greet attendees and direct them to the meeting
area.
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