Welcome to Flat Rock Brook

Reservations

To book a nature birthday party, call the Flat Rock Brook office:

201-567-1265

Reservations must be made in advance and availability is limited.
Available periods are: Weekdays:
3:30 - 6:30 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays: 10:00 am - 1:00 pm

Time period indicated includes all set up and clean up. Your event must be over, and the cleanup completed by the end of your rental period.

The cost of your party will vary according to program selection.

The facility is available to members only. If you are not a member add a $45 Nature Center family membership to the cost of the program.

A rental agreement will be prepared specifying your liability and supervisory responsibility.

The fee must be paid when you receive your rental agreement in order to secure a reservation.

Cancellation: Full refund up to one month prior to the party. Half refund up to one week prior to the party. No refund for cancellation less than one week prior to the party. Membership is non-refundable and will be considered a donation

No parties are held during July and August.

Nature Birthday parties have been suspended until further notice; however, the building is available for rental for birthday parties but you must provide your own entertainment. See Renting the Building for more information.

Party Space:
You will be renting our classroom/kitchen for a three-hour period which includes set up and clean up time. Upon arrival, you can set-up for your party. The nature program begins one half hour into your rental period. Following the program, children use the classroom-kitchen for refreshments and party activities, followed by your clean-up.

Nature Program:
Our naturalist/teacher will lead the children on a one-hour nature program, which may be conducted partly or totally outdoors. You must provide two adult supervisors to accompany the children on the outdoor portion of any program. Please ensure that all guests are dressed to be outdoors. Party rental is not canceled due to rain or cold weather. In case of inclement weather, indoor nature activities will be substituted for the outdoor walk.We strongly suggest you visit our facility before renting to be sure that it meets your needs.

We provide:
Private room for 3 hours; one-hour nature program led by our naturalist; Tables and chairs, refrigerator, stove, microwave, sink; Trash bags and supplies for clean up (sponge, mop, broom, dustpan.

You supply:
Food, drinks and ice; Tablecloths, napkins, cups (no Styrofoam), plates, utensils; decorations and party favors; supervision of your guests; set-up and cleanup.

Safety:
Two adults must be present to supervise your group of 15 children. Renters shall comply with park rules, safety laws and fire laws. No smoking is allowed. Flammable materials for decoration are not permitted. Parking is in designated areas only.

Liability:
Renter shall be responsible for behavior for all participants. Renter assumes full responsibility for personal injury to participants within the building and for property damage. We require information on your homeowner’s policy. Flat Rock assumes no responsibility for possessions left on premises by renter. Flat Rock reserves the right to terminate your event for non-compliance with these regulations.

Rules:
The following are not permitted: running inside, ball playing, piñatas, balloons or noisemakers.The room must be left in the condition you found it. Clean all surfaces. Sweep and clean floors.Your event must take place in the classroom only. Children may not eat outside nor in our carpeted main room.