Buchert Park Lodge

The community center, located in the center of Buchert Park,  has proven to be a great place for community gatherings. Tables and chairs and kitchen facilities are available. The lodge seats 90, and is central to the park's playground and recreation equipment, with plenty of parking.

Rental

If you need a place for a reception, wedding dance, birthday party, reunion or meeting, call the Village Hall to be sure your date is available, and make a reservation. You'll also need to file a Park Facilities Rental Application. The application contains details on rates and rules.

History

Our community center was originally the home of the Village Park Garage. In 1993, the local American Legion Post 193 received permission from Village Council and the Park Board to renovate the existing Village Park garage. 80% of the building mterials were recycled and obtained by dismantling a 40x100 ft building at Aurora Farms. The Lodge was rebuilt with over 1000 volunteer hours from the Legion and community. An arrangement was made with the Village Council to erect the Lodge in exchange for the building to house both the Post home and the community-use space. The North half of the building is now the home of American Legion Post 193, and the South half is used as out Community Center. In 2025, the building was dubbed the Marty and Diane Hura Lodge, in honor of the many years of the Huras' service to the Village of Mantua.