PARKS & RECREATION - RENTAL FACILITIES

Facility Rentals

Suffolk Parks & Recreation offers rental spaces at all of our Recreation Facilities and the beautiful Planter’s Club. For details on spaces available and the reservation process, contact us at our Administrative Office at (757) 514-7250. 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. Information on pool rentals can be found on page 21.

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

Two-hour minimum

Resident $25.00 per hour

Non-Resident $35.00 per hour

CMRC Community Room

Two-hour minimum

Resident $50.00 per hour

Non-Resident $70.00 per hour

Shelter Rentals

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

Shelter Rental Fees:

Planter’s Club - 4600 Planters Club Road

This facility is perfect for wedding receptions and formal family 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 accommodate 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 Rental Fees:

Hourly Rate - Monday-Thursday

Resident $125 per hour

Non-Resident $200 per hour

Hourly Rate - Friday-Sunday

Resident $225 per hour

Non-Resident $300 per hour

*$50 setup fee: two-hour minimum, four-hour maximum

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 people 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 such as tents, shade structures, stages, booths, or 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.