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Community Centers


The City of Gainesville owns and maintains a variety of community facilities that serve to enhance the quality of life in the Gainesville community. Many of the facilities are utilized for neighorhood meetings, recreational opportunities, nature conservation, and other positive activities. Read more about each facility from the list below, if additional information is needed please contact our Administrative Office at 352-334-5067.

Center Rental Hours 
Center Rental Hours are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. until 1:30 p.m.  If you are interested in renting one of our centers, you may visit the
Thelma Boltin Center, at 516 NE 2nd Avenue, to fill out a rental application, during these hours.

  • The link will provide information on renting City facilities. For more information on rentals please call (352)-334-2189.
  • For pool reservations please call (352)-393-8732.

** Times are subject to change by the City of Gainesville Department of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Affairs for programs, holidays, and other department needs at any time. Alll City Facilities are closed on City designated holidays. The Centers will try to give as much notice as possible of changes but does not guarantee notice of changes to operational hours.

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Eastside Community Center
Eastside Recreation Center
  • For current program information and pricing please call the Administrative Office: (352) 334-5067
  • Recreation Center: Ken Ross, Recreation Aide II  (352) 334-2714
  • Hours are typically Monday through Friday 9:00 am until 7:30 pm,  but do vary upon season, please contact us for our current building hours. Evening and weekend times outside of normal business hours are available for rentals.  
  • Center information: click here.
 
Albert "Ray" Massey Westside Recreation Center
Westside Recreation Center
  • Contact: Kelly Jensen, Recreation Aide II, at Phone (352) 334-2186
  • Hours: Monday - Friday - 8:00 am - 8:00 pm and on Saturday - 10:00 am - 3:00 pm. Evening and weekend times outside of normal business hours are available for rentals.
  • Center information: click here.
  • Senior Program information: click here.
  • The H. Spurgeon Cherry (Westside Pool) is part of the Albert "Ray" Massey Westside Recreation Center Complex, for more information on the pool please see our Aquatics Section of the web page
 
Thelma Boltin Senior Activity Center
Thelma Boltin Center
  • Contact: Harry Jones, Recreation Aide II Phone:(352) 334-2189 or 334-2103
  • Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Monday- Friday, closed for all City observed holidays. Evening and weekend times outside of normal business hours are available for rentals.
  • Center information: click here.
  • Programs: See our Senior Activities Page for the Latest News and Events listing.
 
Northeast Community Center
Northeast Community Center
  • Contact: Harry Jones, Recreation Aide II Phone : (352) 334-2185
  • Hours: Monday - Friday - 2:00 pm - 6:15 pm, closed for all City observed holidays. Evening and weekend times outside of normal business hours are available for rentals.
  • Center information: click here.
 
T.B. McPherson Recreation Center
T.B. McPherson Recreation Center
  • If you have any questions regarding the use of T.B. McPherson Recreation Center please call our Administrative Office at 352-334-5067.
  • Center information: click here.
  • The Andrew Mickle Pool is part of the T.B. McPherson Complex, for more information on the pool please see the Aquatics Section of our web page
 
Union Academy/Rosa B. Williams Recreation Center
Union Academy/Rosa B. Williams Recreation Center
  • Contact: Kelly Babin, Recreation Aide II Phone: (352) 334-2193
  • Hours: Temporarily Closed for renovations!
  • Center information: click here.
 
Porters Community Center
Porters Community Center
  • Contact: Herman Smith, Recreation Aide II Phone: (352) 334-3366
  • Hours: Monday through Friday - 9:00 am to 6:15 pm, closed for all City observed holidays. Evening and weekend times outside of normal business hours are available for rentals.
  • Center information: click here.
 
Martin Luther King Jr. Multipurpose Center
Martin Luther King Jr. Multipurpose Center
  • Phone: (352) 334-5053
  • Contact: Steve Butler, Athetics Supervisor 
  • Hours: Monday through Friday - 7:00 am to 9:00 pm; Saturday - 10:00 am to 7:00 pm; Sundays - 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm, closed for all City observed holidays. Evening and weekend times outside of normal business hours are available for rentals.
  • Wellness Center Memberships 
  • Center information: click here.