The Main Hall will accommodate 170 people; the main Meeting Room holds 40 and the smaller meeting room holds 20 and has a small kitchen; all are heated and air-conditioned. Rectangular folding tables (6 ft. by 2.5 ft) and metal folding chairs are provided. Users are responsible for setup and take-down. Parking is limited to about 70 cars. There is a small kitchen facility in the smaller meeting room, with a sink, microwave and refrigerator but no stove. (Note: the main hall is generally not available between 9am and 4pm, M-F, except holidays; on Saturday mornings in Spring and at some other times, athletic fields use all parking; call to check availability. Baltimore County Recreation and Parks manages the adjacent Oella neighborhood park; they can be contacted at 410-887-0959). Building closes at midnight and groups must be finished and out of the building no later than midnight, no exceptions.

Rental rates and rules:

• Main Hall: $310 for parties or other events with food (includes 4 hours with your time for setup and cleanup; $35/hr for each additional hour; this fee does NOT include use of the kitchenette, see below if you need this option);
• $385 for parties using hall and meeting room OR kitchenette (includes 4 hours with your time for setup and cleanup; $40/hr for each additional hour);
• $425 for parties using hall and meeting room and kitchenette (includes 4 hours with your time for setup and cleanup; $45/hr for each additional hour);
• $33/hr for meetings or classes (no food or drink except water);
  
• Meeting Rooms: $18/hr for meetings or classes (these rooms are not rented for parties or other events with food except when rented with the main hall)
• $50-$100 surety deposit for meetings; $100-$300 surety deposit for parties and other events depending on size and use
• Party-type events open to the public and for which admission is charged require a $200 minimum deposit and a gathering permit from the County
• Insurance required for businesses or athletic activities
• Alcoholic beverages for private parties are prohibited at the Center by Baltimore County Code
• Reduced rates are available for regularly scheduled meetings, classes or other events.
• Check our Event Calendar for available dates and times; contact us as listed below to confirm availability.
  

You may request further information or a rental contract by phone, mail, or email

Mailing address: Westchester Center Foundation, 2414 Westchester Avenue, Suite 11, Oella, MD 21043.

Phone: leave message at 410-465-9905 to ask about available dates and times; this number has an answering machine which is checked several times per week. For urgent requests, you may call the rental coordinator directly at 410-740-6089 (M-F, 9-4) or on cell (410-935-2300 - evenings before 9 pm and weekends during the day).

Email: spschreiner at gmail dot com (format email address)