Springfield Community Building — Springfield, NE

175 guests main floor · 125 guests lower level · Springfield, NE (Sarpy County) · $175 one floor / $325 whole building

The Springfield Community Building is a two-level, city-run community hall in Springfield, Nebraska that rents either floor on its own or the whole building, and it is one of the few halls of its size that lets a host cater the event themselves: the venue states plainly that it does not dictate a renter’s food needs, so there is no approved-caterer list and no in-house food program to work around. The main floor holds 175 people and comes with 60-inch round tables and chairs; the lower level holds 125 and is set with 8-foot rectangular tables and chairs, alongside a kitchen. Rental runs $175 for a single floor or $325 for the whole building, quoted for an all-day rental, with a $250 refundable security deposit. That combination — a 175-seat room, a working kitchen and self-catering at a three-figure rental — makes it a practical fit for weddings and receptions, family celebrations, club and community meetings, and fundraisers working to a tight budget. Check availability or request a quote for the Springfield Community Building on VenueKonnex.

Space Features

• Main floor (indoor hall, 175 people) — furnished with 60-inch round tables and chairs
• Lower level (indoor hall, 125 people) — furnished with 8-foot rectangular tables and chairs, with the kitchen on this level
• Either floor can be rented on its own, or both together as a whole-building rental
• Tables and chairs are provided on both levels
• City-operated facility in Springfield, Sarpy County, Nebraska

Best For

• Weddings and receptions where the host arranges the catering
• Family celebrations, anniversaries and milestone birthdays
• Club, association and community meetings
• Fundraisers and benefit dinners working to a tight venue budget
• Two-part events that use the main floor for the reception and the lower level for dining or overflow

Space, Layout and Kitchen

The kitchen sits on the lower level and is equipped with two stove/oven units, a full-size refrigerator/freezer, a microwave and, in the venue’s words, plenty of plug-ins for additional equipment. Frying is not allowed in the kitchen — a house rule worth designing the menu around before a caterer is booked. Outside food is permitted: the venue does not restrict what a renter serves or who prepares it.

Alcohol and House Rules

Alcohol may be served without a special designated liquor license, but only if the event is genuinely private — meaning controlled access, private invitation only, and not publicized openly on social media. Three further conditions apply, all stated by the venue:

• Alcohol may not be sold at the event
• No open containers may leave the building — guests stepping outside must leave their drink inside
• The renter is responsible for ensuring no minors are served

Whenever the building is rented, the Sarpy County Sheriff and City staff retain the right to enter the facility.

Pricing

Two rental structures, quoted by the venue for an all-day rental:

• One floor: $175 — hall rental only; food, beverage and staffing are the renter’s own
• Whole building: $325 — both levels including the lower-level kitchen; food, beverage and staffing are the renter’s own

On top of the rental, the venue requires a $250 security deposit, refundable provided the cleaning is completed and the building is left undamaged, and a copy of the renter’s homeowners or renters insurance policy. A booking is secured only once a signed rental agreement and the rental fees are in hand.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many guests does the Springfield Community Building hold?
The main floor holds 175 people and the lower level holds 125. Each level is rentable on its own, or both together.

What does it cost to rent?
$175 for one floor or $325 for the whole building, quoted for an all-day rental. Those figures cover the hall only — food, beverage and staffing are arranged by the renter.

What deposit is required?
A $250 security deposit, returnable as long as the cleaning is completed and there is no damage to the building.

Do we need insurance?
Yes. The venue requires a copy of the renter’s homeowners or renters insurance policy.

Can we bring our own caterer or cook ourselves?
Yes. The venue does not dictate a renter’s food needs, so outside caterers and self-catering are both allowed. There is no approved-caterer list.

Is there a kitchen?
Yes, on the lower level: two stove/oven units, a full-size refrigerator/freezer, a microwave and ample power outlets. Frying is not permitted.

Can we serve alcohol?
Yes, without a special designated liquor license, provided the event is private with controlled access and invitation-only attendance. Alcohol cannot be sold, open containers cannot leave the building, and the renter is responsible for ensuring no minors are served.

How do we secure a date?
A signed rental agreement plus the rental fees are required to hold the booking.

Where is it?
Springfield, Nebraska, in Sarpy County, in the Omaha metropolitan area.

Related Venues on VenueKonnex

Comparing other community and municipal halls that allow outside catering? See Mercer Island Community & Event Center for a larger city-run center with a catering kitchen, Silverado Park Social Hall for a comparable budget municipal hall, Lake Wilderness Lodge for a city-owned lodge alternative, and UMBA Hall for another Omaha-metro hall that allows outside food with kitchen access.

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