Rentals at Croydon Creek Nature Center

Looking for a location to hold your child’s next birthday, a meeting of your community group or a private business event? 

The Croydon Creek Nature Center’s classrooms and adjacent exhibit area can be configured to meet your needs and are available to rent hourly. 

Our campfire ring can also be rented for gatherings. We start the campfire and provide the wood! 

Rental reservations must be made in person. A $150 security deposit plus the full cost of the rental is due at the time of booking. More information on rentals, including cancellation policies, can be found in the Rental Guideline document linked below. 

Rental Options

A classroom with two long tables and chairs, a rug with a flower design, and art supplies on the tables. Large windows let in natural light. A birthday message is written on the chalkboard.

Classroom A (Capacity: 30)

Our large, window-filled classroom on the main floor is fully equipped with tables and chairs and vinyl plank floors. It is easily accessible from our main floor. 

A classroom with folding tables and chairs, a whiteboard, artwork on the walls, and a colorful rug on the floor.

Classroom B (Capacity: 30 set up as a lecture, 20 seated at tables)

Located on the lower level with elevator access, our classroom is furnished with a SmartBoard system including a camera system for video meetings. It can be rented for meetings, lectures or staff retreats. This room can be set as a meeting space with tables or in a lecture style. 

A three-dimensional topographic model of a green landscape is displayed on a wooden table in a tiled, well-lit room with informational posters on the walls.

Exhibit Area (Capacity: 60 set up as a lecture, 48 seated at tables)

Our large, open exhibit area can accommodate larger groups. The space can be set up with tables and chairs. It is located on the lower level with tiled floors and elevator access.

Six wooden benches arranged in a circle around a stone fire pit in a grassy outdoor area, surrounded by trees and tall grass.

Campfire Ring (Capacity: 30)

Our campfire ring can be rented for your next gathering. Bench seating is available for 30 people. We start the fire and provide the firewood. One 6-foot table can be provided. There is no alternative indoor space for this rental space, so rentals will be rescheduled or canceled with a full refund in the case of inclement weather.

Rental Rates

	Resident or City Business	Non-Resident	City of Rockville Community Organization
Classroom A	$65/hour	$80/hour	$55/hour
Classroom B	$65/hour	$80/hour	$55/hour
Basement Exhibit Area	$90/hour	$105/hour	$80/hour
Campfire Ring	$80/hour	$95/hour	$70/hour