Chrisholm MetroPark
Historic Farmstead Area

Chrisholm Picnic Shelter

• The Chrisholm Picnic Shelter is a reservable shelter located behind the historic Augspurger House.
• It will accommodate groups of 75-80 people and has access to electric and water.
• This shelter is equipped with 12, 8 ft. picnic tables, 1 large 2-sided grill and a fire pit*.
• A composting restroom is located within walking distance of the shelter.

Rosemont Barn

• The Rosemont Barn will accommodate 50-100 people and can be used for personal activities such as small holiday parties, showers, birthday parties, intimate wedding receptions or family gatherings.
• The barn has wood siding and beautiful rustic qualities including old Edison style string lights hanging from the ceiling and a metal roof.
• Upon arrival at the park, you may go directly to the barn and it will be unlocked and ready for use.
• The barn has electricity and ceiling fans, but no heat or air-conditioning.
• Guests must provide their own tables & chairs, table linens and table décor.
• Guests must also organize their own setup and cleanup of the property.
• Candles may be used if they are in an enclosed container.
• This is designated as a smoke-free facility. Smoking in any part of the barn area is prohibited.
• There is a very clean composting restroom facility within walking distance across the open field area on the park grounds.

General Information:

• A farm themed Nature Playscape along with plenty of field area for games and activities are available.
• When reserved, there will be a “Reserved” sign on the shelter indicating that the shelter has been reserved for the day.
• Shelter reservations are daily from 8am to dusk.
• Upon departure, please leave area clean and all garbage placed in containers provided. (Visitors may want to bring extra trash bags.)
• Dogs are allowed but must be kept on a leash, no longer than 6’ in length.  Please clean up after your pets.
• No Alcoholic beverages are permitted in this park.
• All vehicles must park in designated parking spaces.  The parking area at Chrisholm currently consists of 28 parking spaces.  There is additional parking at Woodsdale Park, located at 1917 Woodsdale Road.
• There may be other events scheduled at the same time as your event. Consequently, parking may be limited at times.
• Use of firearms and fireworks is strictly prohibited in all areas of the park.
• Invasive pests, such as the Emerald Ash Borer, can destroy our forests.  To minimize this danger, movement of firewood in or out of all MetroParks is prohibited.  Firewood must be purchased for $5/bundle from MetroParks by calling the Administrative Office at 513.867.5835 by noon on the Wednesday prior to your arrival.  
• Motor Vehicle Permit required. FREE to Butler County Residents. Non-Residents $5/daily or $10 annually. A Group Motor Vehicle Permit for non-Butler County residents can be purchased in advance with your reservation for $25.
  

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