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Facility Rentals

The City of Fort Myers Recreation Division offers rental Facilities for public or private special events. The rates are designed to fit the budget of our citizens. In addition to being available to rent for private events your Recreation Facilities offer a wide variety of classes and programs for all ages and interests, from Ham Radio Club Meetings to Youth Basketball Leagues. We have something for everyone!

Check at your nearest Facility for our Programs Brochure or call our Administrative Office for more information on activities available to you.

If you are an instructor looking for a place to conduct classes or seminars, be sure and ask about our Recreation Partnership Programs.

If you are looking for a truly unique venue to have your next special event consider the following:

  • STARS Complex gymnasium or swimming pool:
    2980 Edison Avenue - (239) 321-7545
  • Fort Myers Aquatic Center swimming pool:
    1750 Matthew Drive - (239) 321-7553
  • Fort Myers Skate Park:
    2277 Grand Avenue - (239) 321-7558
  • Fort Myers Skatium:
    2250 Broadway - (239) 321-7510
  • Golfview Pool:
    1865 Golfview Ave- (239) 931 - 7026
  • Riverside Community Center & Shady Oaks Community Center
    Riverside, 3061 East Riverside Drive - (239) 321-7524
    Shady Oaks, 3280 Marion Street - (239) 321-7524

Riverside Community Center & Shady Oaks Community Center Rental Rates

WEEKEND / HOLIDAY RENTAL
(Fri., Sat., Sun.)
WEEKDAY RENTAL
(Mon. – Thu.)
Ballroom
4 hours or less $300.00
4 to 8 hours $725.00
Each Addl. Hr. $50.00
Ballroom
4 hours or less $60.00
4 to 8 hours $120.00
Each Addl. Hr. $20.00
Meeting Room
4 hours or less $150.00
4 to 8 hours $300.00
Each Addl. Hr. $50.00
Meeting Room
4 hours or less $40.00
4 to 8 hours $80.00
Each Addl. Hr. $20.00
Ballroom & Meeting Room
4 hours or less $325.00
4 to 8 hours $775.00
Each Addl. Hr. $50.00
Ballroom & Meeting Room
4 hours or less $80.00
4 to 8 hours $160.00
Each Addl. Hr. $20.00

Additional Fees

The amount of your refundable deposit is determined by whether or not you are serving alcohol at your event.  If you are serving alcohol, your refundable deposit is $500.00.  In addition, you will be required to hire private security to work during your event.  You are also required to purchase $1,000,000.00 of Liability Insurance with a Host Liquor Liability Insurance Clause.  If you choose not to serve alcohol at your event, your refundable deposit will be $250.00.  These deposits are refunded to you after your event, providing the building is left clean and undamaged.  In order to reserve the date, you must pay the refundable deposit plus $50.00.

Rental Rates do not include 6% Florida State Sales Tax