The Wilbraham Parks and Recreation Department is now accepting reservations for the Pavilion down at Spec Pond. Please call the office for details. An application for the rental of the pavilion is attached above. *Please note a reservation takes time to confirm, plan accordingly.
Spec Pond Rentals
The Town of Wilbraham is proud to offer outstanding facilities at Spec Pond for events such as birthday parties, company picnics, and reunions from May through early September.
The park like facilities include:
 An open sided pavilion with picnic tables (Can hold up to about 200 people) A new updated kitchen with sinks and a refrigerator/freezer (no stove, oven, or hot water)
Restrooms- (one is handicap accessible)
A covered barbeque pit for grilling.
A horseshoe pit (advanced notice required)
A volleyball net (advanced notice required)
A small play area for young children
Basketball courts , baseball fields and the beach are not included in the rental. They may be reserved for an additional fee if available. Inflatables are allowed only under certain conditions and must have approval prior to the rental. There are other restrictions so be sure to understand them before you confirm your rental.
The facility can be reserved on weekdays and weekends, generally from May through early September. The area is open from 9:00AM and closes at dusk. Town sponsored events have priority.
Those interested in renting the Spec Pond Facilities should understand their
responsibilities include:
Requesting and processing appropriate paper work with the Recreation Department.
Securing, if deemed necessary, all permits and licenses.
Submitting proper payment with the rental contract (two checks).
Obtaining the key a few days prior to the scheduled event.
Providing appropriate clean up of the facility when the event is finished.
There is a trash bin on the premises. Renters must place all rubbish in the bin at the close of the event.
Cleaning supplies and brooms are located in the pavilion to assist in the post-event clean up.
A complete checklist will be issued when keys are picked up.
A fee is charged for the rental of the Spec Pond facility according to which facilities are being reserved. These rates are determined at the time of rental. A $250.00 security deposit is required, and will be refunded after the facility has been inspected for post-event facility conditions, the keys have been returned, and the number in your party has been confirmed. If the number of attendees exceeds the number you have paid for, the difference will be subtracted from your security deposit. A $25.00 fee will be added if rental is requested within one week of the event.
Reservations for the Spec Pond area will be taken after January 1 within the calendar year on a first come- first serve basis. Once reservations are confirmed, refunds will not be given unless the date can be filled with another event. A $25 cancellation fee will be charged.
If you have any questions regarding the rental of the Spec Pond facility, or if you would like to rent the area, call the Wilbraham Parks & Recreation Department between 8:30AM-2:30PM (Monday - Friday) at 596-2816. An application to rent the pavilion is available at the top of the page (please note special instructions on cover sheet of application).
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