Facility Rentals & Events

The COMO Campus offers a variety of rental options for any occasion. From birthday parties to team meetings to fundraisers to theatrical performances and everything in between--the COMO has it all! The COMO also coordinates rentals of duBois Beach from Memorial Day to Labor Day.

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Auditorium | Gymnasium | Conference Room
Bears Field | Owens Field | Tennis Courts | Paddle Tennis | duBois Beach

If applicable: $75 set up fee & $75 breakdown fee for all rentable spaces. The COMO offers the following equipment upon request, dependent upon availability: wifi, whiteboard, AV, projector screen, projector, phone/video conferencing, folding gray/blue chairs, and 8-foot rectangular tables. Linens are available at an additional cost. $10 for rectangular tablecloths and $12 for round tablecloths. Metal folding chairs are included in the cost. Upgrade to white event chairs for an additional $2.75 per chair. Rental options vary and can be customized on a group-by-group basis. Group rentals may require a certificate of insurance naming COMO additional insured.

Please use the form at the bottom of this page to inquire about COMO Facility Rentals.


 

COMO Members receive a 20% discount on room rentals and $50 off birthday parties.

 

Auditorium

Our newly renovated auditorium has neutral colors, wall-mounted lantern lighting, and overhead lighting. A permanent 40' x 28' wooden stage with stage curtains may be utilized. 8 ft. rectangular or 60" round tables and chairs are included. The auditorium has a two-hour minimum rental that includes one hour for set-up and one hour for break-down.

- Size : 3,200 sq. ft including stage (40' x 28' with high ceilings)
- Maximum occupancy: 136 with tables and chairs or 211 with only chairs
- Cost: $150/hour (two-hour minimum rental), $50/hour for kitchen only

FEATURES
√ Folding chairs included √ 8-foot rectangular tables included
√ Round tables included √ Permanent stage √ Lighting
√ Overhead and canister lighting √ Overhead fans 


Gymnasium

The full-sized gymnasium offers the opportunity for sports games & practices, special events, birthday parties, or competitions. The basketball court includes six hoops and padded walls. A paned viewing window opens to the hallway. The gym does not have bleachers or seating, however, 6-foot rectangular or 60" round tables and folding chairs are available.

- Size: 3,744 sq. ft
- Capacity: 200 with tables & chairs or 418 with chairs only
- Cost: $75/hr

FEATURES
√ Six basketball hoops - two regulation-sized and four that vary between 7 and 9-foot hoops
√ Viewing windows
√ Access upon request to gym equipment including soccer balls, basketballs, footballs, and dodge balls


Children’s Garden

The Children’s Garden is located near 45 Cutler Street, across from the COMO main building. Beautifully mantained by the Stonington Garden Club, the Children’s Garden is an outdoor space with a pond, vegetables, fruits, and flowers growing all year round. It is used by the COMO Education Programs as a tool to teach about nature, seasons, food, animals, ecosystems, and more!


- Cost: $100/hr



Conference Room

The conference room offers a professional space for meetings, classes and presentations. The room is white walled with laminate wood flooring. The neutral color palette and classroom set up ensure your group can stay focused and engaged. There is a TV screen for presentations.

- Size: 136 sq. ft.
- Capacity: 5-8
- Cost: $35/hour

FEATURES
√ Permanent conference table
√ Smart TV monitor mounted for use for presentations/meetings upon request
√ six office chairs, unless otherwise requested
√ Dimmable lighting


Bears Field

Bears Field is a great field area that is perfect to host pick up games/activities or special outdoor events such as a birthday parties, special occasion dinners, field days, etc.

- Size: 40,000+ sq. ft
- Capacity: 100+
- Cost: $50/hour

FEATURES
√ Soccer goals
√ Access to port-o-john at Owens Field


Owens Field

At approximately 42,937 sq. ft, Owens Field is a great area to host pick up games/activities or special outdoor events such as a birthday parties, special occasion dinners, field days, etc. The parking lot is adjacent to the field.

- Size: 42,937 sq. ft
- Capacity: 100+
- Cost: $50/hour

FEATURES
√ Soccer goals
√ Access to port-o-john
√ Parking lot adjacent to field


Tennis Courts

Four regulation-sized, high visibility courts with USTA decoTurf surfacing. Swipe card entry, ADA lines.

- Capacity: 4+
- Cost: $70/hr per court with a minimum of two court rental
- Group rentals require a certificate of insurance

FEATURES
√ USTA decoTurf surfacing
√ Four regulation-sized, high-visibility courts
√ Swipe card entry
√ Access to bathroom
√ Parking
√ Bench Seating


Paddle Tennis

Four aluminum courts; single and double player courts available. Rental includes access to a warming hut, heaters and viewing deck. Perfect for paddle matches, practice, socials, parties, etc.

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Capacity: 4+
- Cost: $70/hr per court with a minimum of two court rental
- Group rentals require a certificate of insurance

FEATURES
√ Parking √ Access to restroom facilities across the parking lot
√ Heaters to melt courts during winter months √ Heat in the warming hut
√ Warming hut has paddles and balls available √ Lighting for evening play
√ Warming hut furniture (bench seating to view play, module cushioned seating, coffee table) √ Outdoor furniture on warming hut patio √ Water fountain


duBois Beach

The COMO coordinates rentals of duBois Beach from Memorial Day to Labor Day. Outside of these dates, rentals of the beach are handled by the Stonington Village Improvement Association (SVIA). duBois beach is a great family beach with gentle surf, a large sandy beach, jetties for crabbing, and an anchored dock. Perfect for weddings, birthday parties, field day events, and more. duBois Beach is open to the public with a lifeguard on duty from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily during the summer.

- Capacity:
During open hours: 15-person maximum (includes children & adults)
After open hours: 60-person maximum
- Cost: $200 per three-hour rental

FEATURES
√ Access to port-o-john
√ First come, first served parking
√ Floating dock

The duBois beach rental agreement and pricing can be found here.


Inquire About Rental Space


Contact Kathy Adami at development@thecomo.org for more information.