Reserve the Buck Creek Township Community Room

A simple way to request a daily rental, submit your required information, and complete payment or invoicing after approval.

All reservations are subject to township approval.

Rental Information

  • • The community room is available for daily rentals.
  • • Reservations must be approved before they are finalized.
  • • A valid driver's license is required to complete a reservation request.
  • • Payment or invoice details will be sent after approval.
  • • The township may contact the applicant with questions before approval.
Daily rental rate
$300 per day (8 AM – 8 PM)
Available rental hours
8:00 AM – 8:00 PM (daily)
Business / political (Mon–Fri)
$75 per day for companies & political candidates (training/receptions, Mon–Fri, 8 AM – 8 PM)
501(c) non-profits
Free for 501(c) non-profit organizations (Mon–Fri)
Resident discount
25% discount for Buck Creek Township residents with valid ID
Room capacity
100+ chairs; tables for large gatherings
Debit card fee
3.5% transaction fee on debit payments
Credit card fee
3.5% transaction fee on credit payments

Included with rental

  • 8 — 6 ft rectangular tables
  • 8 — 6 ft thin rectangular tables
  • 9 — round tables (5 ft)
  • 100+ chairs
  • Podium, large TV, and HDMI cable
  • Kitchenette: full-size refrigerator, oven, microwave
  • Outdoor picnic tables, restrooms, vending machine

Rules & restrictions

  • All renters must be at least 25 years old.
  • No alcohol permitted. This is a smoke-free property.
  • A copy of the renter's ID is required with each reservation.
  • Payment must be completed at least 30 days before the reservation date. If payment is not received 30 days in advance, we cannot guarantee your original reservation.
  • Reservations are invoiced via email and paid by debit or credit card (3.5% fee).
  • Selling of products or services is not permitted within government buildings.
  • The facility is electronically monitored; access is granted through electronic doors.
  • Upon arrival, inspect the room for damages and report any issues via email.
  • Renter is responsible for event setup, cleanup, trash disposal, and leaving the Community Room and property tidy. Trash bags, broom, and dustpan are provided; the dumpster is out back.
  • Floors must be left clean. Cleaning supplies are in the cleaning closet; brooms and other items are in the community room closet.
  • Bathrooms and hallways must be left clean and tidy.
  • The kitchenette must be cleared and tidy when your event is complete.
  • Do NOT stack chairs around the room. Return chairs along the walls and any overflow chairs to the closet.
  • Never extend the dividing wall yourself — only Township employees may extend it, to avoid damage.
  • Exterior doors must not be propped open (environmental controls).
  • Parking must remain on the side of the Government Building so as not to block emergency vehicles.
  • Community Room visitors may NEVER enter the Fire Station. To schedule a Fire Station tour, call 317-353-3570.
  • Renters may use the outdoor picnic tables, Community Room, restrooms, and vending. Please stay out of the Government Center hallway and Conference Room (personnel only).
  • Police, Fire, and Hancock County Government have priority over any private reservations at all times.
  • A $150 cleanup fee will be charged if the room is not cleaned to standard. Room must be cleaned by 8 AM the day after your event. To schedule the cleanup crew, call 317-649-1425.
  • Weather note: if there is snow, there will be salt — we cannot control the weather.

Payment & cancellation

Payment is due at least 30 days before the reservation date. If payment is not received 30 days in advance, we cannot guarantee the original reservation date.