The Oak Ridge Recreation Center
1403 Oak Ridge Turnpike, Oak Ridge, TN 37830
The Oak Ridge Recreation Center was built in 1970 and is a 39,242 square feet building consisting of 2 large meeting rooms, 2 small meeting rooms, and a full-size gymnasium. The building is situated near the city center in a 41-acre park area. The facility is available for rental for business as well as personal events. The gym is available for free to play basketball as use permits. There is also an indoor pool that is open for public use on a varying schedule and an outdoor pavilion that is used for concerts and other events. Children ages 14 and under must be supervised by an adult age 18 and over at all times.
Building Schedule
Monday – Friday – 8:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Saturday – 12:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Closed on Sundays
Recreation Center Code of Conduct
Building Closings
Subject to change daily
September 5th – Labor Day
September 16th – 17th – Memory Magic Scrapbook Event
November 24th – 25th – Thanksgiving
December 23th – 26th – Christmas Holiday
January 2 – New Year’s Holiday
Gym Schedule
The Shep Lauter Room Gym is open on Saturdays from 12:30 pm – 7 pm unless otherwise rented.
Contact us for gym rental inquiries
865-425-3450
Gym Closings
(Subject to change daily)
September 5th – Labor Day
September 16th – 17th – Memory Magic Scrapbook Event
November 24th – 25th – Thanksgiving
December 23th – 26th – Christmas Holiday
January 2 – New Year’s Holiday
Rental Information
Facility Rental Fee Chart |
Special Event Application |
Rec Center Meeting Rooms
A/B Room
Size: 64′ x 29′
Capacity: Auditorium – 120 / Banquet – 60
Club Room
(Unavailable until further notice)
Size: 21′ x 29′
Capacity: Auditorium – 30 / Banquet – 24
*No Food or Drink*
Craft Room
Size: 21′ x 29′
Capacity: Auditorium – 30 / Banquet – 24
Game Room
Size: 64′ x 29′
Capacity: Party Setup – 24
Shep Lauter Room (Gym)
Size: 115′ x 91′
Capacity: Auditorium – 1000 / Banquet – 675
Social Room
Size: 68′ x 27′
Capacity: Auditorium – 120 / Banquet – 60
Other Rental Options
Pavilion
Size: North Side – 60′ x 30′ / South Side – 72′ x 52′
Capacity: North Side – 4000+ / South Side – 1500+
Melton Lake Park Pavilion |
Hold Harmless Agreement |
Kitchen
Size: 19′ x 13′
Available Amenities: 2 Stoves / 2 Microwaves / 1 Refrigerator / 3 Bay Sink
*Available for rental with Gym or Social Room*