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Memorial Park - Recreation 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
ACC Emergency Management Coordinator Meeting/Event Saturday April 5, 2025 09:00 AM - 02:00 PM
Wellness Dance Class Tuesday April 8, 2025 05:45 PM - 06:45 PM
Zoo Program: United Cerebral Palsy Wednesday April 9, 2025 08:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Zoo Program: Paul J Blackwell Learning Center (40) Thursday April 10, 2025 08:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Zoo Program: Paul J Blackwell Learning Center (60) Tuesday April 15, 2025 08:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Zoo Program: Paul J Blackwell Learning Center (60) Wednesday April 16, 2025 08:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Zoo Program with Therapeutic Rec Thursday April 17, 2025 08:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Wellness Program 5K Thursday April 17, 2025 04:00 PM - 07:00 PM
Spring Holidays Breakfast with the Bunny - Breakfast with the Bunny - 9 AM Saturday April 19, 2025 09:00 AM - 09:45 AM
Spring Holidays Breakfast with the Bunny - Breakfast with the Bunny - 10:15 AM Saturday April 19, 2025 10:15 AM - 11:00 AM
Spring Holidays Nature's Little Helpers - Nature's Little Helpers Monday April 21, 2025 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Zoo Program: Bethlehem Christian Academy Tuesday April 29, 2025 08:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Zoo Program: Oglethorpe County Elementary (60) Wednesday April 30, 2025 08:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Zoo Program: Oglethorpe County Elementary (60) Thursday May 1, 2025 08:00 AM - 12:00 PM
ACT Show No Rec Hall Thursday May 1, 2025 02:00 PM - 10:30 PM
Zoo Program: Oglethorpe County Elementary (60) Friday May 2, 2025 08:00 AM - 12:00 PM
ACT Show No Rec Hall Friday May 2, 2025 02:00 PM - 10:00 PM
ACT Show No Rec Hall Saturday May 3, 2025 08:00 AM - 10:30 PM
ACC Gymnastics Program Banquet Monday May 5, 2025 03:00 PM - 07:30 PM
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