About the Community Center

On the banks of the Caloosahatchee River is Riverside Community Center is the newest community center built for the citizens and visitors of Fort Myers and Lee County.

Dedicated in 2000, Riverside boasts a 2700+ sq. ft. waterfront ballroom able to accommodate up to 180 guests (160 with table seating) and features a full stage. What’s more, the facility offers a full catering kitchen, meeting room, wood shop, and pottery room.

Surrounding the community center is Riverside Park, featuring a playground, large covered picnic areas, nature trails, a small canoe/kayak pier, fishing pier, and a replica lighthouse. In addition, numerous native plants and various animal species can be viewed from the shoreline.

Take a virtual tour of Riverside.

For More Information

Specific information about booking an event at Riverside Community Center can be obtained by contacting the Recreation Division at 239-321-7530. 

Ballroom fees*

Meeting Room fees*

Additional Fees

Security Deposit: 

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. In addition, you will be required to hire private security to work during your event. You are also required to purchase $1,000,000 of Liability Insurance with a Host Liquor Liability Insurance Clause. If you are not serving alcohol at your event, your refundable deposit will be $250. These deposits are refunded to you after your event, providing the building is left clean and undamaged. 

Reservation Fee: $53.25 ($50, plus $3.25 sales tax)

In order to reserve a date, you must pay the refundable deposit plus $53.25.This fee goes towards your the rental expense for your rental, but if you do need to cancel for any reason, it is non-refundable.

Furniture Set-up: Ballroom $120, Meeting Room $60

*Rental rates do not include 6.5% Florida state sales tax