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.
Monday – Friday | 7:30 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. |
Saturday | 12:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. |
Sundays | Closed |
Martin Luther King Day – January 19th
President’s Day – February 16th
Easter Weekend – March 3-4th
The Shep Lauter Room Gym is open throughout the week unless otherwise rented and is closed on Sundays.
Schedules are subject to change
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.
Toddler Time is on Friday Mornings from 8 am until 11 am.
Closed on Sundays
Volleyball Leagues – Tuesdays 5-10 pm
Men’s Basketball Leagues – Thursdays 5-10 pm
ORHS Band Practice – Fridays 1-6 pm
Teen Basketball Leagues – Saturdays 8-12 pm
There will be no free play basketball during the above listed times.
Facility Rental Fee Chart | Special Event Application |
Rec Center Meeting Rooms
Size: 64′ x 29′
Capacity: Party Setup – 24
Size: 115′ x 91′
Capacity: Auditorium – 1000 / Banquet – 675
Size: 68′ x 27′
Capacity: Auditorium – 120 / Banquet – 60
Size: North Side – 60′ x 30′ / South Side – 72′ x 52′
Capacity: North Side – 4000+ / South Side – 1500+
Size: 10,834 square feet
Features: Banquet hall, breakout rooms, and smaller meeting spaces
Contact Drew Jurad for booking the Conference Center at djurad@oakridgetn.gov or (865) 425-3442
Melton Lake Park Pavilion | Hold Harmless Agreement |
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*
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