PARKS & RECREATION RENTAL FACILITIES

Facility Rentals

Suffolk Parks & Recreation offers rental spaces at all of our Recreation Facilities and the beautiful Planter’s Club. A $150 refundable deposit is required for all rentals. There is a $25 non-refundable application fee for processing each application. Application, application fee, and deposit must be received a minimum of 30 business days prior to date requested. For details on spaces available and the reservation process, contact us at our Administrative Office at 757-514-7250.

Recreation Center Rental Fees:

Gymnasium - Non-Commercial events Resident $65.00 per hour Non-Resident $81.25 per hour Gymnasium - Event with admission fee Resident $75.00 per hour Non-Resident $93.75 per hour

Multipurpose or Conference Room

Minimum 2 hour rental Resident $25.00 per hour Non-Resident $35.00 per hour

Curtis R. Milteer, Sr. Recreation Center

Community Room - Minimum 2 hours Resident $50.00 per hour Non-Resident $70.00 per hour

Shelter Rentals

Shelter rentals are available at Bennett’s Creek Park, Lake Meade Park, and Sleepy Hole Park. They are rented on a first-come, first-serve basis. Shelters are $75 per day. To schedule a rental, come by the Administrative Office between 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM, Monday - Friday. For more information, call 757-514-7250.

Planter’s Club - 4600 Planters Club Road

This facility is wonderful for wedding receptions and formal gatherings. It includes a 2,500 square-foot banquet room with a raised stage, bar, and fully equipped kitchen. There is also a 450 square-foot deck that overlooks the beautiful Nansemond River. The facility can hold 144 people. All rentals must be a minimum of four hours and require a refundable $150 deposit. There is a $25 non-refundable application fee for processing each application. Renter is responsible for their own setup.*

Planter’s Club Fee Rates: Monday-Thursday

Resident $125 per hour Non-Resident $200 per hour

Friday- Sunday

Resident $225 per hour Non-Resident $300 per hour *$50 setup fee: two-hour minimum, four-hour maximum

Shelter Rental Fees

All shelter rentals are $75 per shelter per day except Shelter 9 at Sleepy Hole Park, which is $125 per day. Operating Hours for parks are sunrise to sunset, seven days a week. Cancellation of shelter rental constitutes a loss of the reservation fee with the exception of severe weather (ie. Hurricane, northeastern storm), in which case the decision to grant a refund or reschedule will be determined by the Director of Parks & Recreation. Special events may be held in parks only upon obtaining a Special Event Permit. A Special Event Permit is needed when one or more of the following criteria applies to your event or activity: • 100 or more expected at park and/or park shelters. • 50 or more people expected other than at a park shelter. • Musical entertainment or electricity is needed. • Fee collection on City property (donations, admissions, concession, or merchandise sales). • Use of temporary structures like tents, shade structures, stages, booths, and amusement devices. • The general public is invited or notified by the media. • Animals on display for show, or for rides. • Use of the shelter or park is in a manner other than their specified recreational use.