Buehner Center

Rental Rates and Hours of Availability

  • Facility Rental - $560
    Monday-Thursday (8 a.m. to 11 p.m.)
    Friday-Sunday (9 a.m. to 11 p.m.) 
  • Day Use Rental - $395
    Monday-Thursday (8 a.m. to 5 p.m.)
    Sunday (9 a.m. to 5 p.m.)

Resident, Member & Community Rates

*Only one special rate may be applied per rental. When multiple rates apply, the lowest eligible rate will be used. See hours of availability above. 

  • Lucas County Resident – 10% off
    $504 Facility Rental or $356 Day Use Rental 
  • Metroparks Member – 20% off, up to $100
    $460 Facility Rental or $316 Day Use Rental 
  • Non-Profit Group Rental – 50% off, Monday – Friday
    $280 Facility Rental or $200 Day Use Rental

Park—Oak Openings Preserve Metropark

Park Entrance Address: 5240 Wilkins Rd, Whitehouse, OH 43571 (Google Map)

Parking Location: Link to Map

Getting to the Facility: Parking is available at the Buehner Center in two parking lots. No driving on sidewalk.

Hours: Monday–Thursday (8 a.m.–5 p.m. or 8 a.m.–11 p.m.). Friday–Sunday (9 a.m.–5 p.m. or 9 a.m.–11 p.m.)

Capacity: 75

Check availability and Reserve

Have questions about reservations? Call 419-407-9700.

Features and Amenities—Buehner Center

Room Dimensions: Main Room is 52 ft. X 29 ft.

Patio Dimensions: Attached patio is common-space and includes 3 tables and 12 chairs. Alcohol is not permitted on the patio.

Tables and Chairs: Seven—6 foot rectangle tables and two—8 foot rectangle tables, brown in color. Fourteen—5 foot round tables, beige with brown trim. 75 Chairs, beige with brown.

Paper and Plastic Products: Paper towels, toilet paper and trash bags are provided.

Alcohol: Alcohol is permitted inside this facility only.

Playground: There is a playground next to the facility.

Internet: Not available.

Electrical Outlets: Yes

Grill(s): There are no grills nearby.

Fireplace: There are two fireplaces that use natural gas.

Kitchen Facilities: The kitchen has a microwave, refrigerator and freezer. The kitchen is 14 ft. x 28 ft.

AV Equipment: Not available. There is one large pull down screen for presentations that is controlled by a switch. This facility is equipped with standard electrical outlets.

Smoking: Smoking is prohibited inside the facility and within 25 feet of the facility entrance.

Dishes and Utensils: There are no dishes or utensils provided at this facility.

Heat and Air Conditioning: There is heat in the facility and air conditioning in the main room only.

Restrooms: There are restrooms located inside the facility.

Additional Information: Utility cart is available inside the facility.