Emporia Recreation Rental Guide

ERC Community Room

Rental Fees: 

• $25.00/hour
• $15.00/kitchen (one-time charge)
• $75.00 refundable deposit

The Community Room will accommodate 30 people for any meeting or small party.  An attached kitchen makes the room convenient to hold reunions, showers and more.  

Available during facility hours only and approved based on staff availability. Deposit required to reserve. Payment balance is due two weeks prior to rental date. Deposit will be returned in full after rental if no damages or no excessive cleaning is required. All cancellations within two weeks of your rental date will result in loss of all payments including deposit. Alcoholic beverages are not allowed. Tables and chairs are provided, but renter must set-up and tear down. The Emporia Recreation Center will allot 15 minutes before and after rental to set-up and tear down tables and chairs.

Community room usage: No soliciting groups (example: any Multi-level Marketing sales, private sales, etc.). Fundraising groups are up to the discretion of the director.

Conference Room:

Rental Fees: 

$15.00/hour
$25.00 refundable deposit
Capacity: 12 people

The Conference Room will accommodate 12 people for any meeting. The room has access to WiFi and counter space. Deposit required to reserve. 

A minimum of two weeks advance notice is required and payment in full is due two weeks prior to event date. Payment balance is due two weeks prior to rental date. Deposit will be returned in full after rental if no damages or no excessive cleaning is required. All cancellations within two weeks of your rental date will result in loss of all payments including deposit. Conference table and chairs are provided. Alcoholic beverages are not allowed.

ERC Indoor Pool Party

Rental Fees: 

$50.00/hour for up to 25 swimmers
Additional $20.00 for up to 50 swimmers
Capacity: 50 people
Includes: Admission, Exclusive Use of Pool for 1 Hour, Viewing Room Use for 1 Hour Before & During the Party
Reservations available on Saturdays: 
Viewing Room at Noon, Pool 1:00 - 2:00pm. 

Pool rental includes admission, use of the viewing room from Noon - 2:00pm and exclusive use of the pool from 1:00 - 2:00pm. Payment is due in full at reservation. All cancellations within two weeks of your rental date will result in loss of full payment. Alcoholic beverages are not allowed.

ERC Pool Rules

• Children must be 7 years or older to use the pool without an adult
• Food and drink are not permitted in the pool area
• No running on pool deck
• Diving is only permitted in the deep end
• Cutaways, inwards, and other jumps deemed unsafe by Aquatics staff are not  permitted
• All children in a flotation device must be within arm’s reach of an adult at all time
• Non-toilet trained children must wear swim diapers, disposable diapers are not permitted
• Once swimmers leave the pool area, they will be required to pay for re-entry
• No flotation devices in deep end
• Diving area must be clear before using diving board
• Non-swimming participants will be asked to stay in shallow water within armpit depth or with an adult at all time

ERC Gymnasium

Rental Fees: 
$25.00/hour (1 hour minimum)
$75.00 refundable deposit

All gym rentals require approval of the Sports Department and will be based on gym and staff availability. ERC programs have first priority over rentals. Equipment requests must be made at time of rental and must be approved. Deposit required to reserve. Payment balance is due two weeks prior to rental date. Deposit will be returned in full after rental if no damages or no excessive cleaning is required. All cancellations within two weeks of your rental date will result in loss of all payments including deposit. No food or drink is allowed in the gymnasium. No tables or chairs.

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