Memorial Park - Recreation Hall

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Bear Hollow Birthday Party
Picnic Shelter #1 (Hillside)
Picnic Shelter #2 (Between Pond and Playground)
Picnic Shelter #3 (Behind Playground)
Quinn Hall


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Facility Area Information


293 Gran Ellen Dr
Athens, GA 30606

Phone: (706) 613-3580
Status: Open

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Rental Information
The Recreation Hall must be rented for a minimum of 2 hours per reservation request.

Rental Fee:
  $75 per hour 

Important Notes: 
  • There is no additional time allotted before or after your selected rental reservation for set up or clean up. Please consider this when selecting rental times.
  • This building has a maximum occupancy of 100 guests. Please do not reserve this space for any event that might exceed this limit. 
  • No bounce houses or other inflatables are allowed on premises. 
  • The basketball court is not included in this rental. 

If looking to host an event that will be open to the public, please contact us for a special events permit prior to requesting a reservation.

Cleaning Deposit
An additional $50 refundable cleaning deposit will be charged when booking this reservation. 

In order to receive the full refund from your deposit, the following criteria must be met upon leaving the rental space:
  • Any and all items that you bring in with you must also leave with you. This includes decor, leftover food, party favors, etc. 
  • If you are planning to hang decorations, this should be done with masking tape or painter's tape. No command hooks/strips, duct tape, poster tack, or any other types of tape are permitted. 
  • Please be sure that all trash is collected and placed inside of the provided trash bin.
  • If the partition wall is up at the time of your rental, please do not attempt to move or adjust it without the help of a staff member. 

Recreation Hall Information
Max Capacity: 100
ADA Accessibility: There is an access ramp at the beginning of the main office parking lot that leads to the main office door. The recreation hall can be accessed from this building. One designated parking space located at the top of the main parking lot and one designated parking spot in front of the pool at the lower end of the lot. There are also two designated spaces in a small lot that can be accessed from Gran Ellen that is located just before the park's entrance when coming from Lumpkin Street. 
Parking: Rental space is located off of the main office parking lot. These spots are open to the public and designated spaces are not included with this rental.  
Restrooms: Located within the building, down the hall from the rental space. 
Tables/Chairs: Fifteen round tables, seven 6ft rectangular tables, three 8ft rectangular tables
Kitchen Amenities: Access to a refrigerator, freezer, ice machine, prep tables, and counter space.
Electricity: Multiple outlets throughout the rental space. 
Cleaning Deposit: See Cleaning Deposit Information.
Other: 
  • Additional time for set-up prior to the rental period is not included. Additionally, the facility must be cleaned and vacated by the end of the scheduled rental period. 
  • Rental includes exclusive use of the designated facility only and shall not impede public access to any other area. 
  • Parking lots are open to the public and are not included with the reservation. All parking spots are first-come, first-served. 
  • If you have questions about bringing any additional means of entertainment or items (musicians, caterers, etc) during your reservation, please reach out to our office at (706) 613-3580 to check for permission. 



Reservations & Activities

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Program Event Teams Date Time
Nature Programs Senior Craft & Chat - Senior Craft & Chat Tuesday March 24, 2026 09:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Dance Healthy Hour Tuesday March 24, 2026 05:45 PM - 06:45 PM
ACT in Rec Hall Thursday March 26, 2026 05:00 PM - 10:30 PM
ACT in Rec Hall Friday March 27, 2026 05:00 PM - 10:30 PM
MP Rec Hall Saturday March 28, 2026 11:00 AM - 04:00 PM
ACT- Adult Actor/Writer Workshop Wednesday April 1, 2026 06:00 PM - 07:30 PM
Crafts, Playgroups, & Storytime Preschool Nature Play - Preschool Nature Play Friday April 3, 2026 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Spring Holidays Breakfast with the Bunny - Breakfast with the Bunny - 9:00 am Saturday April 4, 2026 09:00 AM - 09:45 AM
Breakfast with the Bunny Saturday April 4, 2026 09:00 AM - 09:45 AM
Breakfast with the Bunny Saturday April 4, 2026 10:00 AM - 10:45 AM
Spring Holidays Breakfast with the Bunny - Breakfast with the Bunny - 10:15 am Saturday April 4, 2026 10:15 AM - 11:00 AM
Nature Programs Tween Nature Art - Tween Nature Art Tuesday April 7, 2026 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Zoo Program: Lay Park Spring Break Camp Tuesday April 7, 2026 12:00 PM - 02:00 PM
ACT- Adult Actor/Writer Workshop Wednesday April 8, 2026 06:00 PM - 07:30 PM
Nature Programs Teen Hike - Teen Hike Friday April 10, 2026 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Nature Programs Nature Crafting - Nature Crafting Tuesday April 14, 2026 05:30 PM - 06:30 PM
ACT- Adult Actor/Writer Workshop Wednesday April 15, 2026 06:00 PM - 07:30 PM
Zoo Program: Downtown Academy Thursday April 16, 2026 08:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Crafts, Playgroups, & Storytime Tiny Trek - Tiny Trek Friday April 17, 2026 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Contra Dance Saturday April 18, 2026 05:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Nature Programs WATER You Painting? - WATER You Painting? Tuesday April 21, 2026 06:00 PM - 07:00 PM
ACT- Adult Actor/Writer Workshop Wednesday April 22, 2026 06:00 PM - 07:30 PM