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 feet building consisting of a large meeting room, kitchen, game room, an Olympic-size pool, a full-size gymnasium, and soon our new Conference Center. 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. The indoor pool is open for public use on a varying schedule and an outdoor entertainment pavilion is used for concerts, such as Summer Sessions and other events. Children aged 14 and under must be supervised by an adult aged 18 and over at all times.
Building Schedule
Monday – Friday – 7:30 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Saturday – 12:00 p.m. – 7:00 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
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Contact us for gym rental inquiries
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 Effective March 1st, 2025 |
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 |
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 for additional fee*