The City of Atlantic Beach has three community centers located at Bull, Donner, and Jordan Parks. These facilities are open for public use based on the 2007 City Ordinance 95-07-93 which sets forth conditions for use and reasonable user fees for Parks and Recreation facilities. To reserve one of these community center meeting rooms, please contact the Department of Recreation Office (247-5828) for availability. The usage fees, contract for facility use, special events application, as well as fees for camping and campfires are listed below.
Set-up and clean-up after events are the renters responsibility and should be included
in reservation time of the rental contract.
All fees must be paid at time of reservation of community center.
The City now accepts credit cards for rentals.
Rental of Donner and Jordan Park Community Centers - room with kitchen
One-time Events (8 a.m. to 10 p.m.)
Four Hour Minimum - $100; $25 for each additional hour (plus 7% sales tax)
For events serving alcohol - $100 an hour and off-duty police officer ($30 per hour)
Deposit - $200.00
Lost security badge/key - $20
Rental of Adele Grage Cultural Center - room with kitchen
One-time Events (8 a.m. to 10 p.m.)
Monday through Thursday - $50 per hour (plus 7% sales tax)
Friday after 5 pm, Saturday, and Sunday after Noon - $100 per hour (plus sales tax)
For events serving alcohol - $100 an hour (plus sales tax) and off-duty police officer ($30 per hour)
Deposit - $200.00 (refundable after event)
Lost security badge/key - $20
If you are a not-for-profit group, neighborhood or homeowners association, please contact our office for one-time and recurring rental rates. 904/247-5828.
Deposit refund policy
Rental and user fees and deposits are paid at time of reservation/approval.
Deposits are refunded after use when the facility or area is cleaned after use with no damage to the facility, and all City policies and ordinances have been followed. Refunds usually take 5-10 business days after the event and are returned by mail with a check from the City of Atlantic Beach.
RENTAL CONTRACT For Community Centers (pdf form)
Special Events - Application & Fee for use of Parks & Recreation Facilities
Please allow 2 weeks for approval of application before proposed event.
~ Reservation of parks, pavilions, shelters, fields, or courts – $25 fee (plus tax) with Special Event Application
~ Beach party or event – $25 fee (plus tax) with Special Event Application.
~ Beach fire, charcoal or gas grill (open flame) - $25 fee (plus tax) with $25 deposit with Special Event Application.
NO open fires are allowed on the beach during sea turtle nesting season - May 1 through Oct. 31 by Florida State law.
Park or beach area must be cleaned-up and burned wood removed from area after event.
~ Camping Dutton Island (primitive group site)
Campsite - $25 per night (plus tax) with application and
Deposit - $25 refunded after date.
SPECIAL EVENT APPLICATION (pdf format)
Contact the Recreation office during office hours at 247-5828 for more information.
Skate Park waiver for minors. Fill out form and parent/guardian return to city hall for notarization and helmet sticker.