General Information & Rental Rates

The Oak Ridge Recreation Center

1403 Oak Ridge Turnpike, Oak Ridge, TN 37830

Built in 1970, the Oak Ridge Recreation Center is a 39,242-square-foot facility located near the city center within a scenic 41-acre park. The center features a wide range of amenities including:

  • A large meeting room

  • A full kitchen

  • A game room

  • An Olympic-size indoor swimming pool

  • A full-size gymnasium

  • An outdoor entertainment pavilion

  • A newly opened state-of-the-art Conference Center

The facility is available for rental for both business and personal events. The gymnasium is open for free, casual basketball play as space permits. The indoor pool operates on a rotating public schedule, and the outdoor pavilion hosts seasonal events such as Summer Sessions and live concerts.

Please Note: Children aged 14 and under must be supervised by an adult (18 or older) at all times while on the premises.

Building Hours

Monday – Friday
7:30 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Saturday
12:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Sundays 
Closed

Recreation Center Code of Conduct

Building Closings

(Subject to change daily)

Closed on Sundays

Gym Schedule

The Shep Lauter Room Gym is open throughout the week unless otherwise rented and is closed on Sundays.

Schedules are subject to change

CLICK HERE  FOR THE LATEST SCHEDULE

865-425-3450

Gym Closings

 

Pickleball is on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday from 8:30 am until 2:30 pm

“Open” Pickleball is on Wednesdays from 8:30 am until 11 am.

“Free Play” Volleyball is on Tuesdays from 5:30 pm until 8 pm

There will be no free play basketball during those times.

Closed on Sundays

 

Rental Information*

Facility Rental Fee Chart

Special Event Application

Rec Center Meeting Rooms

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+

Conference Center

Size: 10,834 square feet

Features: Banquet hall, breakout rooms, and smaller meeting spaces

 

Melton Lake Park Pavilion

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Kitchen

Size: 19′ x 13′

Available Amenities: 2 Stoves / 2 Microwaves / 1 Refrigerator / 3 Bay Sink / Ice Machine

*Available for rental with Gym or Social Room for additional fee*