Rental Facilities
The Lodge
A year-round rental facility overlooking Powell Pond
Address: 124 Cider Mill Road. Take the right hand turn (after Crandall Park and before the highway underpass) and follow the road past the Parks & Facilities Garage into the Crandall 2 parking lot.
The driveway for the Lodge is at the far end of the lot. Available to residents, non-residents, businesses, etc. in groups of 100 or less for special events such as weddings, showers, picnics, parties or meetings. The building contains tables & chairs, a warming oven, microwave, and double door fridge. Built in 1991, it is located in the middle of a 300+ acre town park. Nestled on a wooded hilltop overlooking a quiet pond, its singular design blends with the rustic surroundings to create a warm and serene atmosphere. A covered deck on three sides adds to the down home feeling, while inside a large fieldstone fireplace, a cathedral ceiling and cedar siding complete the picture. Heated for year round use. Available weekdays, weeknights or weekends. Call the Recreation Department office for available dates & more information; phone: 871-3610.
Amenities:
- kitchen with warming oven, microwave, double door refrigerator, (no freezer)
- two sided field stone fireplace
- cedar planking on interior walls
- tables & chairs to accommodate groups of up to 100
- clean bathrooms
- sound system with CD player and dual tape deck
- 6′ gas grill (available for additional charge)
- horseshoe pits
- easy access to hiking trails and fishing pond
Lodge Rental Rates:
| Weekdays minimum 3 hours |
Weeknights minimum 3 hours |
Weekend minimum 4 hours |
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| Residents | $28.00 per hour | $32.00 per hour | $40.00 per hour |
| Business/Non-Residents | $35.00 per hour | $40.00 per hour | $50.00 per hour |
| Tolland Schools/Tolland Non-profit groups | $15.00 per hour | $18.00 per hour | $25.00 per hour |
| 6′ Gas Grill – $30.00 |
A $200.00 refundable security deposit required to reserve date.
If you plan on having alcohol there is an additional staff charge of $20.00 per hour. Only beer or wine can be consumed; no hard alcohol is allowed. Warming of food only, no cooking except on outdoor grill. Must provide Town with proof of insurance (usually homeowners) with a minimum coverage of $300,000 for bodily injury and property damage.
“A New England winter”
The Lodge, and view of Powell Pond from its deck
ALSO AVAILABLE FOR RENT:
The Pavilion at Crandall Park
Those renting the Pavilion have exclusive use of the Pavilion, sand volleyball court, large charcoal grill and horseshoe pits. Use of the ball field is available depending on other usage and the season. Swimming is not included as part of the Pavilion rental. Beach fees are separate. Additional staff charge of $20.00 per hour is required if you would like to have beer or wine at your event. No hard alcohol is allowed. Other restrictions regarding alcohol apply. Please call the Recreation Department office at 871-3610 for more information.
Available to rent between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. on Saturdays & Sundays only.
Maximum capacity: 100 persons.
No pets allowed.
Pavilion Rental Rates: for 5 hours, between 10:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.
Tolland Residents: $50.00 for 5 hours and $15.00 per additional hour
Business/Non-Residents: $145.00 for 5 hours and $25.00 per additional hour
Tolland Non-profit groups: $35.00 for 5 hours and $10.00 per additional hour