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Waukesha County Park System is an 8,500-acre natural resources-based system. Some parks and lake access sites require an annual membership or daily permit. A portion of these fees helps us maintain parkland. (No fee at Retzer Nature Center.)

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Retzer Learning Center Room Rentals

Retzer Learning Center has a variety of rooms available to rent for your special event or meeting. With a kitchen, audio and data systems, Retzer is the ideal setting for corporate meetings, showers, small weddings, and much more. Retzer Nature Center does not require daily permit or annual membership to enter.

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2023 Community Room Fees

Community Room - Approx. 54' x 27'

Community Room: (All 3 rooms together)

Includes: Kitchen, independent sound system, WiFi, 3 phone lines, 3 data lines, ceiling mounted projector and screen.

Capacity:
150 theatre
118 banquet
50 classroom

Room Time
2023 Fee

6 hours $500.00

14 hours (Sat or Sun Only) $950.00

Two days, 14 hours each (Sat & Sun Only) $1,800.00

Patio Area with Firepit add-ons: (only available with room rental)

Patio Area Time 2023 Fee

6-Hour Minimum $270.00

Each additional hour $50.00 / hour

14 hours (Sat or Sun Only) $510.00

Other add ons: (only available with room rental)

Firewood $5.00 / bundle

Microphone $20.00

Prices subject to change.
2023 Prairie Room Fees

Prairie Room (East Room) - Approx. 18' x 27'

Prairie Room: (east room)

Includes: Kitchen, WiFi, 1 phone line, 1 data line.

Capacity:
42 theatre
34 banquet
20 classroom

Room Time
2023 Fee

6 hours $300.00

14 hours (Sat or Sun Only) $570.00

Patio Area with Firepit add-ons: (only available with room rental)

Patio Area Time 2023 Fee

6-Hour Minimum $270.00

Each additional hour $50.00 / hour

14 hours (Sat or Sun Only) $510.00

Other add-ons: (only available with room rental)

Firewood $5.00 / bundle

Microphone $20.00

Prices subject to change.
2023 Savanna Room Fees

Savanna Room (Center Room) - Approx. 18' x 27'

Savanna Room: (center room)

Includes: WiFi, 1 phone line, 1 data line.

Capacity:
42 theatre
34 banquet
20 classroom

Room Time
2023 Fee

6 hours $250.00

14 hours (Sat or Sun Only) $475.00

Patio Area with Firepit add-ons: (only available with room rental)

Patio Area Time 2023 Fee

6-Hour Minimum $270.00

Each additional hour $50.00 / hour

14 hours (Sat or Sun Only) $510.00

Other add-ons: (only available with room rental)

Firewood $5.00 / bundle

Microphone $20.00

Prices subject to change.
2023 Forest Room Fees

Forest Room (West Room) - Approx. 18' x 27'

Forest Room: (west room)

Includes: Independent sound system, WiFi, 1 phone line, 1 data line, ceiling-mounted projector and screen.

Capacity:
34 theatre
42 banquet
20 classroom

Room Time
2023 Fee

6 hours $250.00

14 hours (Sat or Sun Only) $475.00

Patio Area with Firepit add-ons: (only available with room rental)

Patio Area Time 2023 Fee

6-Hour Minimum $270.00

Each additional hour $50.00 / hour

14 hours (Sat or Sun Only) $510.00

Other add-ons: (only available with room rental)

Firewood $5.00 / bundle

Microphone $20.00

Prices subject to change.
2023 Fen Room Fees

Fen Room: (north room)

Perfect for corporate meetings and small education sessions.
Includes: Kitchen, smart T.V., WiFi, 1 phone line, 1 data line.

Capacity:
30 theater
24 classroom

Room Time
2023 Fee

6 hours $300.00

14 hours (Sat or Sun Only) $570.00

Patio Area with Firepit add-ons: (only available with room rental)

Patio Area Time 2023 Fee

6-Hour Minimum $270.00

Each additional hour $50.00 / hour

14 hours (Sat or Sun Only) $510.00

Other add-ons: (only available with room rental)

Firewood $5.00 / bundle

Microphone $20.00

Prices subject to change.

2024 Community Room Fees

Community Room - Approx. 54' x 27'

Community Room: (All 3 rooms together)

Includes: Kitchen, independent sound system, WiFi, 3 phone lines, 3 data lines, ceiling mounted projector and screen.

Capacity:
150 theatre
118 banquet
50 classroom

Room Time
2024 Fee

6 hours $550.00

14 hours (Sat or Sun Only) $1,045.00

Two days, 14 hours each (Sat & Sun Only) $1,980.00

Reserve Retzer Rooms Online

Patio Area with Firepit add-ons: (only available with room rental) See details below

Patio Area Time 2024 Fee

6-Hour Minimum $300.00

Each additional hour $55.00 / hour

14 hours (Sat or Sun Only) $565.00

Other add-ons: (only available with room rental)

Firewood $5.00 / bundle

Microphone $20.00

Prices subject to change.
2024 Prairie Room Fees

Prairie Room (East Room) - Approx. 18' x 27'

Prairie Room: (east room)

Includes: Kitchen, WiFi, 1 phone line, 1 data line.

Capacity:
42 theatre
34 banquet
20 classroom

Room Time
2024 Fee

6 hours $330.00

14 hours (Sat or Sun Only) $630.00

Reserve Retzer Rooms Online

Patio Area with Firepit add-ons: (only available with room rental) See details below

Patio Area Time 2024 Fee

6-Hour Minimum $300.00

Each additional hour $55.00 / hour

14 hours (Sat or Sun Only) $565.00

Other add-ons: (only available with room rental)

Firewood $5.00 / bundle

Microphone $20.00

Prices subject to change.
2024 Savanna Room Fees

Savanna Room (Center Room) - Approx. 18' x 27'

Savanna Room: (center room)

Includes: WiFi, 1 phone line, 1 data line.

Capacity:
42 theatre
34 banquet
20 classroom

Room Time
2024 Fee

6 hours $275.00

14 hours (Sat or Sun Only) $525.00

Contact Retzer for more information and reservations: 262-896-8007

Patio Area with Firepit add-ons: (only available with room rental) See details below

Patio Area Time 2024 Fee

6-Hour Minimum $300.00

Each additional hour $55.00 / hour

14 hours (Sat or Sun Only) $565.00

Other add-ons: (only available with room rental)

Firewood $5.00 / bundle

Microphone $20.00

Prices subject to change.
2024 Forest Room Fees

Forest Room (West Room) - Approx. 18' x 27'

Forest Room: (west room)

Includes: Independent sound system, WiFi, 1 phone line, 1 data line, ceiling-mounted projector and screen.

Capacity:
34 theatre
42 banquet
20 classroom

Room Time
2024 Fee

6 hours $275.00

14 hours (Sat or Sun Only) $525.00

Reserve Retzer Rooms Online

Patio Area with Firepit add-ons: (only available with room rental) See details below

Patio Area Time 2024 Fee

6-Hour Minimum $300.00

Each additional hour $55.00 / hour

14 hours (Sat or Sun Only) $565.00

Other add-ons: (only available with room rental)

Firewood $5.00 / bundle

Microphone $20.00

Prices subject to change.
2024 Fen Room Fees

Fen Room: (north room)

Perfect for corporate meetings and small education sessions.
Includes: Kitchen, smart T.V., WiFi, 1 phone line, 1 data line.

Capacity:
30 theater
24 classroom

Room Time
2024 Fee

6 hours $330.00

14 hours (Sat or Sun Only) $630.00

Contact Retzer for more information and reservations: 262-896-8007

Patio Area with Firepit add-ons: (only available with room rental) See details below

Patio Area Time 2024 Fee

6-Hour Minimum $300.00

Each additional hour $55.00 / hour

14 hours (Sat or Sun Only) $565.00

Other add-ons: (only available with room rental)

Firewood $5.00 / bundle

Microphone $20.00

Prices subject to change.

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Waukesha County Park System
515 W. Moreland Blvd • AC 230
Waukesha WI 53188 (map)

Hours M-F • 8 am - 4:30 pm* (closed holidays)
Visit us in person in room AC 260
*Rentals: in-person support 8 am - 4 pm
Contact us 262-548-7801 | [email protected]

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Park System Fees

Retzer Learning Center Room Rentals

Room Time	2023 Fee
6 hours	$500.00
14 hours (Sat or Sun Only)	$950.00
Two days, 14 hours each (Sat & Sun Only)	$1,800.00

Patio Area Time	2023 Fee
6-Hour Minimum	$270.00
Each additional hour	$50.00 / hour
14 hours (Sat or Sun Only)	$510.00

Room Time	2024 Fee
6 hours	$550.00
14 hours (Sat or Sun Only)	$1,045.00
Two days, 14 hours each (Sat & Sun Only)	$1,980.00

Firewood	$5.00 / bundle
Microphone	$20.00

Firewood	$5.00 / bundle
Microphone	$20.00

Firewood	$5.00 / bundle
Microphone	$20.00

Firewood	$5.00 / bundle
Microphone	$20.00