Maplewood Barn

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About the Maplewood Barn

Maplewood barn is located in historic Nifong Park and may be rented during the Community Theatre off-season only for meetings, birthday parties, special occasions, weddings, receptions, and more. The inside of the barn has one large room and can accommodate groups of 80 or less. Tables and chairs available for use. The facility is handicap accessible.

Nifong Park Map

Amenities

Facility amenities

  • Outdoor stage – 50′ x 24′
  • Open floor plan, approx. 1,725 sq. ft.
    • Length: 45′
    • Width: 50′
    • Center of room 35′ high
  • Two restrooms (accessible)
  • Tables and chairs available
    • Approx. 10 round tables – 5 ft. diameter
    • Approx. 10 banquet tables – 30″ x 5′
    • Approx. 10 classroom tables – 18″ x 5′
    • Approx. 80 folding chairs
  • Approx. 20 – 110 voltage wall outlets throughout the facility

Park amenities

Park is open to the public. Outdoor shelter must be reserved separately and may be reserved by another party.

Contact information

Parks and Recreation Department

Address:
1 South 7th Street
P. O. Box 6015
Columbia, MO 65205

Check availability online!

For Maplewood Barn Community Theatre performances scheduled at the Maplewood Barn  Visit Maplewood Barn Community Theatre

Rental information

Rental dates

Daily from Oct. 1 through Feb. 28, 8 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays from March 1-31, 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. No rentals on Dec. 25

Rental procedure

Please read Rules and Regulations and review the rental polices listed below before making your reservation.

Follow Check-Out Procedure when leaving facility.

Check availability online!

Contact Parks and Recreation at:

Address:
1 South 7th Street
P. O. Box 6015
Columbia, MO 65205

Fees

Rental fee: $27 per hour, minimum two hours (due at time of reservation)

Cleanup/Damage Deposit: $100 (refundable, due when key is picked up)

Preview barn

Call 573.874.7460 to schedule a time to preview the barn before rental. Previews only during the months of October through February. $20 refundable key deposit required. Previews can be scheduled Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday between 8 am and 3 pm, for a two hour increment.

Rental polices

  • No smoking
  • Limit groups to 80
  • Alcohol allowed. However, no sale of alcohol allowed.
  • Tables & chairs are located in the storage room. Tables and chairs are for indoor use only.
  • Stage is part of rental. No other amenities (stage lights, public address system, etc.) are available.
  • Storage and upstairs area are restricted and not available for use.
  • Fire extinguishers are located throughout the building.
  • Reservations are non-refundable. They can be transferred to a different date if the request is 14 days prior to the original reservation.
  • Customer access to facility is only during paid reservation time. Please schedule ample time for setup and cleanup when making your reservation.
  • Key for weekday rentals may be picked up the day of reservation between 8 am and 4 pm. Weekend rentals – pick up key on Friday by 4 pm. (office is closed on Saturdays and Sundays).
  • Key must be returned the next business day by 12 noon. Drop box available.
  • Refund of deposits will be given if the renter was only in the facility during their paid rental time, the barn has been cleaned up properly, the key was returned and there are no damages. Cleanup/damage deposits paid by credit card will be refunded to the credit card within three business days and funds should show as available in approximately one week.  Deposits paid with cash or check will be refunded by a City of Columbia check. Please plan on two to three weeks for processing and mailing. 
  • Follow Check-Out Procedure when leaving facility
  • Park closes at 11 pm.
  • This facility is owned by the City of Columbia.  All rentals are subject to inspection by any City employee during the paid reservation time. 

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Floor plans

Floor Plans Click on floor plan for link to printable PDF file.

Dedication

Maplewood Barn Theatre 2022 schedule

For more details, visit the Maplewood Barn Theatre web site

You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown: May 5-8, 12-15, 19-22

She Kills Monsters: June 16-19, 23-26

The Importance of Being Earnest: July 21-24, 28-31

Hamlet: Aug. 25-28, Sept. 1-4, 8-11