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Indoor Meeting Spaces
The Parks & Recreation Department offers rentals of indoor meeting spaces at the Atlantic Recreation Center; MLK, Jr. Recreation Center; and Peck Center. Full day (up to 8 hours) and half day (up to 4 hours) rental rates available. Please note that 6.7% sales tax is added to all rental fees.
Atlantic Recreation Center
2500 Atlantic Avenue
Ms. Joan Bean Auditorium
The Ms. Joan Bean/Atlantic Auditorium is 5684 square feet (98’ x 58’) with a max capacity of 800 standing and 375 sitting (at tables). It has block walls, tiled floor, and a stage. Included are 225 chairs, thirty (30) 8’ banquet tables, and eight (8) 60" round tables for use. The full kitchen features 1 refrigerator available to renters, double electric range stoves, a microwave, deep-well sinks, an island counter space, and an ice machine. WIFI available.
Rental fees:
- Full Day Commercial: $1250 / Half Day Commercial: $625
- Full Day Private - City: $700 / Non-City: $876
- Half Day Private - City: $350 / Non-City: $438
- Full Day Non-Profit: $450 / Half Day Non-Profit: $225
- Wireless sound system: $50/day
Ms. Joan Bean Auditorium
Kitchen
MLK, Jr. Recreation Center
1200 Elm Street
Patricia A. Thompson Auditorium
The Patricia A. Thompson Auditorium is 1478 square feet with a max capacity of 211 standing and 99 sitting (at tables). It has block walls and vinyl floors. Included are 99 chairs, eight (8) 8' banquet tables, and eight (8) 60" round tables. The full kitchen has a refrigerator, electric range stove, sink, microwave, island counter space, and an ice machine. WIFI available.
Rental fees:
- Full Day Commercial: $790 / Half Day Commercial: $395
- Full Day Private - City: $450 / Non-City: $540
- Half Day Private - City: $225 / Non-City: $270
- Full Day Non-Profit: $300 / Half Day Non-Profit: $150
Patricia A. Thompson Auditorium
Kitchen
Peck Center
516 South 10th Street
Willie Mae Ashley Auditorium
The Willie Mae Ashley/Peck Auditorium is 1543 square feet with a max capacity of 200 standing and 100 seated. It has hardwood floors, plastered walls, a stage, wireless sound system, and piano (upon request). Included are 111 cushioned chairs and six (6) 8’ conference tables. WIFI available.
Rental fees:
- Full Day Commercial: $650 / Half Day Commercial: $325
- Full Day Private - City: $420 / Non-City: $526
- Half Day Private - City: $210 / Non-City: $263
- Full Day Non-Profit: $262 / Half Day Non-Profit: $131
- Wireless sound system: $50/day
Willie Mae Ashley/Peck Auditorium
Instructors Studio
The Instructors Studio is 840 square feet with a max capacity of 55 standing. It has a plank-style tiled floor, concrete block walls, and a single restroom (toilet and sink). Included are five (5) 8' conference tables and 40 cushioned folding chairs. WIFI available.
Rental fees:
- Full Day Commercial: $450 / Half Day Commercial: $225
- Full Day Private - City: $300 / Non-City: $360
- Half Day Private - City: $150 / Non-City: $180
- Full Day Non-Profit: $150 / Half Day Non-Profit: $75
Peck Instructors Studio