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:
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A large meeting room
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A full kitchen
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A game room
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An Olympic-size indoor swimming pool
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A full-size gymnasium
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An outdoor entertainment pavilion
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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 Schedule
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*