Parks & Community Center Rentals
Fredericksburg Parks, Recreation and Events offers a variety of rental locations to help you host your event! Whether you are hosting a family reunion or a wedding, a sports events, or a birthday party, we are here for you! Please review the rental information below and make all reservations through the Parks, Recreation and Events office located in the Dorothy Hart Community Center. There will be a 10% cancellation fee on all rentals.
Alum Springs Park
Wooded Park
- Capacity: 75
- Covered Shelter and Picnic Tables, Electricity Available
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Resident (22401) 4 hour block deposit / rental |
Non-Resident 4 hour block deposit / rental |
Resident (22401) 8 hour block deposit / rental |
Non-Resident 8 hour block deposit / rental |
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Shelter | $100 / $75 | $100 / $110 | $100 / $120 | $100 / $190 |
Lower section, no shelter | $50 / $50 | $70 / $70 | $70 / $80 | $70 / $110 |
Alcohol Usage | $100 / $100 | $100 / $100 | $100 / $100 | $100 / $100 |
Rental of the ENTIRE Park is a $500.00 Deposit plus $500.00 rental fee per day. Any rentals of the entire park will require proof of liability insurance of at least $1,000,000.00 for the period covering the event.
Alcohol usage for the entire park $500 deposit plus usage fee of $100. The alcohol fees are in addition to the VA ABC License, deposit and rental fees for shelter, open spaces and/or entire park rentals.*
Doris E. Buffett Swimming Pool
Public Swimming Pool
- Capacity: 100
- Seating: Tables and Chairs
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Deposit | Up to 50 people rental fee | 51 up to 75 people rental fee | 76-100 people rental fee |
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$150 | $120 | $160 | $200 |
Larger group rentals must be approved by Director and rate will be determined by size of the group.
Rentals must be cleaned up and completely out of the facility at the end of the rental time. If not, then deposits may be forfeited. $150 deposit for all groups to reserve the time, refundable if no damage done to pool area, if renter leaves on time and cleans up after group. Deposit in addition to rental fee.
Registration opens March 1st. Available: Fridays between 8:00pm-11:00pm / Saturdays and Sundays between 8am-11am and 7:00pm – 11:00pm. Availability subject to change.
Dorothy Hart Community Center
Indoor Center with Auditorium and 3 room sizes available
- Capacity: Up to 175
- Seating: Tables and Chairs, Electricity Available
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Rooms | Size | Capacity | Deposit* (in addition to rental fee)* |
Regular Hours | After Hours Usage Fees (if staff is available) Fees listed below are non-refundable. |
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Room 1 | 20' x 31' | Maximum 40 people without tables or chairs | $50 | $15 per hour | $30 an hour (Minimum 2 hours) Plus $75 administrative fee |
Room 2 | 20' x 24' | Maximum 30 people without tables or chairs | $50 | $15 per hour | $30 an hour (minimum 2 hours) Plus $75 administrative fee |
Room 3 | 12' x 20' | Maximum 20 people without tables or chairs | $50 | $15 per hour | $30 an hour (minimum 2 hours) Plus $75 administrative fee |
Kitchen | 16' x 20' | Maximum 10 people | $50 | $15 per hour | $30 per hour |
Events with Alcohol in Rooms 1, 2, 3 | $200 | $15/hour per room PLUS $100 Admin Fee |
$40/ hour (min. 2 hours) PLUS $200 Admin Fee |
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Auditorium | 70' x 45' | Maximum 145 people seated Maximum 175 standing |
$150 | $25 per hour | $50 per hour (minimum 2 hours) Plus $75 administrative fee |
Events with Alcohol in Auditorium | $300 | $25/hour PLUS $100 Admin fee |
$50/hour (min. 2 hour) PLUS $200 Admin Fee |
Regular Building Hours: Monday-Friday: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm; Saturday: 9:00 am – 12:00 pm; Sunday: closed
After Hours: Monday-Thursday: 5:00 pm - 11:00 pm; Friday: 5:00 pm - 12:00 am; Saturday: 12:00 pm - 12:00 am; Sunday: 9:00 am - 11:00 pm
Alcohol usage: Requires also a VA ABC permit and special event liability insurance in the amount of $1 million dollars effective the date of the event and listing the City of Fredericksburg as the insured for events.
The Dorothy Hart Community Center is in use most of the year due to our own programs with our department and can only be reserved 6 months ahead of desired date. Days the center is not available: Earth Day Festival in April, Thanksgiving Day & Weekend, 1st Saturday of December, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day & weekend and New Years Eve.
Old Mill Park
Open Park along the river
- Capacity: 450
- 2 Covered Shelters and Picnic Tables, Electricity Available
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Facility | Resident (22401) 4 hour block deposit / rental |
Non-Resident 4 hour block deposit / rental |
Resident (22401) 10 hour block deposit / rental |
Non-Resident 10 hour block deposit / rental |
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Shelter 1 | $100 / $75 | $100 / $110 | $100 / $120 | $100 / $190 |
Shelter 2 | $100 / $75 | $100 / $110 | $100 / $120 | $100 / $190 |
Pad 3 (no electric) | $100 / $40 | $100 / $55 | $100 / $75 | $100 / $105 |
Soccer Field (2 hours block) |
Deposit: $30 residents / $40 non-resident |
Rental: $30 resident / $40 no -resident |
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Bounce Houses | $50 usage fee | Plus General liability Insurance | |
Alcohol Usage Fees | $100 deposit / $100 fee for 1 shelter |
$200 deposit / $200 fee for more than 1 shelter |
$500 deposit / $500 fee for entire park |
Old Mill Shelter 1: size 46'x41', 8 picnic tables, 1 grill pit, 4 outlets, 3 trash cans and close to the horseshoe pits, restrooms and playground
Old Mill Shelter 2: size: 54'x29', 10 picnic tables, 2 grills, 4 outlets, 3 trash cans, additional electric if needed, a water spigot, and close to the river and canoe boat launch
Old Mill Pad 3: size 50'x23', 10 picnic tables, 2 grills, 5 outlets, 4 trash cans, additional electrical if needed
Rental of the ENTIRE park is $1,000 deposit/ $1,000 rental per day. Any rentals of the entire park will required proof of liability insurance of $1,000,000.00 for the period covering the event. Which can be purchased here: http://www.specialeventinsurance.com
Rental of Half of the park is $500.00 deposit/ $500.00 rental and is only half day.
For any alcohol usage an VA ABC permit is required and special liability special event policy in the amount of $1 million dollars listing the City of Fredericksburg as the name insured.
Old Mill Park is not available on the following days: Earth Day Festival in April, the 4th of July, and other days that the entire park is rented for Private Events.
Hurkamp Park
Open Area Park with Fountain
- Capacity: 400
- Seating: Benches, Electricity Available
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Deposit | Rental Fee | Electricity Fee |
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$50 without electricity | $50 | N/A |
$60 with electricity | $50 | $5 per hour |
The park is the same location as the city's Farmers Market and is not available to rent during Farmers Market hours Saturdays, April through November from 6am - 3pm.
Memorial Park
Open Area Park, also known as Kenmore Park
- Capacity: 75
- Seating: Picnic tables and benches
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Deposit | Rental Fee |
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$50 | $50 |
Riverfront Park
Play area and walkways. Event space closed until Spring 2022
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Riverfront Park, located at 713 Sophia Street (encompassing the 500-700 blocks) in Historic Downtown, is a nearly 4-acre property and the City’s first “smart” park. As its name suggests, it features fantastic Rappahannock River views and includes open space, event space, an interactive water feature, a meadow area, and a children’s play area. Riverfront Park’s play area and walkways are opening in fall of 2021. The performance lawn and meadow area will remain closed until spring 2022 after the grass and vegetation is more established. Located across the street from the City’s public parking garage.
Motts Run Reservoir Recreation Area
Wooded area along the reservoir
- Capacity: 200
- Seating: Picnic Tables
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Area | Deposit | Rental Fee |
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Picnic Shelter - NO ELECTRIC | $25 | $25 |
Powhatan Park
Open Park
- Capacity: 50
- Seating: Picnic tables and benches
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Deposit | Rental |
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$50 | $50 |
*Alcohol usage fees are NOT refundable even if all other fees are refundable (i.e. cancellation).
Virginia ABC License IS REQUIRED for any park rental that is consuming alcohol and is in addition to the alcohol fees listed above. Virginia ABC License can be applied for.
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Parks, Recreation & Events
Physical Address
408 Canal Street
Fredericksburg, VA 22401
Phone: : 540-372-1086Fax: : 540-372-3475
Office Registration
Monday - Friday: 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m
Saturday - Sunday: Closed
Dorothy Hart Community Center
Monday - Thursday: 8:30 a.m. - 8:30 p.m
Friday: 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Saturday - Sunday: Closed