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Have a family event, group meeting, or special occasion to celebrate?
John Chavis Memorial Park has classrooms, meeting rooms, and more all within the downtown area!
Request your rental online using RecLink or by reaching out to the facility.
Take note: Requests will be subject to staff approval. Upon approval, payment will be required to confirm the reservation. Your reservation is not finalized until you receive confirmation of your payment.
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| Space | Capacity | Cost/Hour | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| Multipurpose Room 1 (106) | 72 | $65 | VCT floors, one sink, 55" TV on a rolling cart with HDMI hookup, 6’ rectangular tables (max of 12 tables), 72 orange chairs |
| Multipurpose Room 2 (205) | 78 | $75 | Luxury vinyl floors floors, 55" mounted TV with HDMI hookup, 6’ rectangular tables (max of 12 tables, 78 red chairs |
| Multipurpose Room 4 (207) | 39 | $40 | Luxury vinyl floors, 55" TV on a rolling cart with HDMI hookup, 6’ rectangular tables (max of 7 tables), 39 black chairs |
| Reception Hall (202) | 171 | $125 | Luxury vinyl wood grain floors, A/V system (wireless and lapel microphones) with HDMI hookup, projector screen, 6’ rectangular tables (max of 20 tables) and 6’ round tables (max of 12 tables), 171 black chairs with brown leather seats, balcony access, access window to the kitchen (kitchen must be rented separately) |
| Gymnasium | 609 | $85 | Air conditioning/heating, maple flooring, six goals, 8 bleachers (no food/drink - only water allowed). For athletic use only, lined for basketball, volleyball, and pickleball. No tables/chairs are allowed. |
| Warming Kitchen | N/A | $25 | Adjacent to the Reception Hall with in-room access, flat top range/stove, refrigerator/freezer, microwave, ice machine, counter space (Kitchen only for warming/storing). |
| Historic Carousel House | 122 | $110 | Concrete floors, projector screen with HDMI hookup, kitchenette (sink, fridge, microwave, counter space), 6’ foot rectangular (max of 6 tables) and 6’ foot round tables (max of 10 tables), 122 black chairs |
| Shelter #1 | 30 | - | First come, first serve. Three tables, one grill, no water or electricity |
| Shelter #2 | 70 | - | First come, first serve. Six tables and three grills, no water or electricity |
| Shelter #3 | 30 | - | First come, first serve. Four tables, one grill, no water or electricity |
Fees
The base rate is listed for each room and may change based on the type of rental per the Raleigh Parks Fees and Charges Policy.
Rental Application Fee – $15 flat fee (this required fee is non-refundable)
Damage Deposit – $100 flat fee (this fee will be returned, minus any charges assessed, after the rental is completed)
Supervisory Fee – $30 per hour (fee required for rentals outside of normal operational hours)
Reserving a Space
- Visit the facility to verify the space will work for your event. The approximate capacities are listed above.
- Go to RecLink.RaleighNC.gov to request the rental using the steps below:
- RecLink.RaleighNC.gov
- Sign in or register (upper right-hand corner)
- Facilities
- Select the begin date and begin time (left side)
- If the date/time aren’t listed, they aren’t available for rent.
- Be sure to include time for setup/cleanup.
- Select John Chavis Community Center as your location (left side)
- Search
- Select space/date/time
- Be sure to add in the Kitchen if access is needed during your rental
- Select consecutive multiple 30-minute options to acquire the full 2-hour minimum
- Add to cart
- Chose the family member reserving the space
- Completely fill out the form
- Review rental agreements/refund and cancellation policy/other “need to know” information included
- Check out
- Center staff will receive your request and reach out with questions they might have and send you the rental contract/payment details in about 7-10 business days. You will have 7 days to return the signed contract and make full payment or the reservation will be automatically cancelled by the system.
Guidelines
- Setup/cleanup time must be included in the time booked.
- Renters are responsible for the behavior of their guests.
- Additional staff may be required for large rentals at the renter’s expense.
- Teen and Dance Party Requirements:
- An off-duty RPD police officer may be required at the expense of the renter.
- All capacities are based off standing room or auditorium-style seating. Please consider when adding tables, the capacity of the room decreases.
- There may be additional requirements based on the rental activities.
- Certificate of Insurance: Million-dollar policy listing the City as additionally insured.
- Catering Permit: Form for caterer if serving food during rental.
- Assembly Permit: Form for events expecting more than 100 people.
- All transfers, cancellations, and refunds will follow the PRCR departments refund policy.
Frequently Asked Questions
When can I start setting up for my rental?
Set up may begin at the start of the rental time. Clean-up must be complete by the end of the rented time.
Who cleans the room after the event?
The renter is responsible for cleaning the room, including mopping, taking out the trash, and putting away tables and chairs. The room must be returned in the state you found it.
Can I use decorations in the room?
Renters may use freestanding decorations, but nothing attached to walls. Decorations must be removed at the end of the rental.
Is there electronic equipment available?
Each room offers different electronic amenities. There is no extra electronic equipment, such as projectors or microphones, available for renters to rent out.
Are tables and chairs available?
Tables and chairs are included in approved indoor rental spaces.
How late may I rent the space?
The facility may be rented between 10 a.m. and 9 p.m (Mon-Fri), 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. (Sat), and 1 p.m. and 6 p.m. (Sun). The renter is responsible for fees for rentals outside of normal operating hours.