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Parks & Facilities

119 West Park Street,
Auburndale, FL 33823
(863)965-5545

Building Available now available live and on-line - If date is blank then building is available. All Bookings must be in person at the Parks & Recreation Office along with the 1/2 down payment.

FACILITY REGULATIONS

The Parks and Recreation Department requires a damage deposit for every building rental. This deposit is refundable only if no damages are done to the City property, no additional clean up is required and if ALL facility regulations have been followed. The key is to be returned to the Parks and Recreation office during the next regular business day after your event.

The Parks and Recreation Department reserves the right to set the damage and clean-up for your rental. Depending on the building you are renting, and if alcohol is present at your event, your damage and clean-up deposit will be no lower than $200 and no higher than the rental fee for the building you are renting. If it is found that any facility regulations were not followed, if there is damage or excessive cleanup, your damage deposit may not be returned to you.

Litter resulting from your use of the building will be put in trash receptacles provided for you in each building. Litter on the outside of the building will be put in outside dumpsters or in garbage cans. Failure to do so will result in losing your damage deposit.

SMOKING IS PROHIBITED IN ALL CITY OF AUBURNDALE BUILDINGS. Non-compliance with this policy will be cause for termination of your event and losing your damage deposit. If you are serving alcohol and have not made proper notification to Parks & Recreation staff, your deposit may not be returned to you.

The Parks and Recreation Department reserves the right to require the renter to pay for Special Duty Police Officers and Event Security when deemed necessary. The renter must reserve the officers thru the Parks & Recreation office and payment of the officers is made with the Parks and Recreation Office. Special Duty Police Officer rates are $30 per officer per hour; Parks & Recreation Event Staff rate is $25 per staff person per hour.

*In the event you need to change a date or building, after you have made the reservation, you may do so at no additional charge for the first occurrence. All subsequent changes thereafter will incur a $20 charge for each occurrence.

Under no circumstances will anyone be permitted to remove chairs, tables, or any other equipment from the buildings. Equipment listed for each rental building is the equipment to be used in that building.

The City of Auburndale assumes no responsibility for personal property, such as decorations, flowers, food, etc., that is left in the buildings when your rental is completed. Please remove all personal belongings the day of your rental.

There is absolutely no propane cooking inside the building.

The Rental fee includes the normal set-up of the facility by the Parks and Recreation staff.

***A DIAGRAM MUST BE RETURNED TO US NO LATER THAN SEVEN (7) DAYS PRIOR TO YOUR EVENT OR THE BUILDING WILL BE SET UP AT THE DISCRETION OF OUR STAFF.***

You have access to the building at 9AM the morning of your rental until 1AM that evening. We normally set up the building for your rental early on the day of your rental. DO NOT ASSUME that you may go into the building a day early to decorate if you have not rented it for the day before.

CITY ORDINANCES PROHIBITS OUTDOOR CONSUMPTION OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES.

If the building you rented is the Ariana Beach Clubhouse or the Ariana Beach Yacht Club you have rented the building only. The park surrounding it is public.

The capacity of the buildings is as follows:

Facility	Dining	Standing
Civic Center	277	350
Recreation Hall	80	80
Senior Center	200	200
Yacht Club	135	135
Cluhouse	240	240
Womens Club	80	80

RESIDENTIAL RATES

Facility	Rate & Tax
CIVIC CENTER (Mon-Thurs)	225+15.75= $240.75
CIVIC CENTER (Fri-Sun)	350+24.50= $374.50
REC HALL	125+8.75= $133.75
SR CENTER	225+15.75= $240.75
YACHT CLUB	225+15.75= $240.75
CLUBHOUSE	350+24.50= $374.50
WOMENS CLUB	125+8.75= $133.75

NON-RESIDENTIAL RATES

Facility	Rate & Tax
CIVIC CENTER (Mon-Thurs)	281+19.67= $300.67
CIVIC CENTER (Fri-Sun)	437+30.59= $467.59
REC HALL	156+10.92= $166.92
SR CENTER	281+19.67= $300.67
YACHT CLUB	281+19.67= $300.67
CLUBHOUSE	437+30.59= $467.59
WOMENS CLUB	156+10.92= $166.92

OUR PARKS

LAKE MYRTLE SPORTS COMPLEX
905 LAKE MYRTLE PARK ROAD
(approx. 4.5 miles N on Berkley Rd from Hwy 92 in Auburndale)

The new Lake Myrtle Sports Complex features five (5) colligate size baseball diamonds, 10 soccer fields and one (1) championship soccer stadium. Concessions, restrooms and drinking fountains are available. The Complex is also home to Polk County Tourism and Sports Marketing, Florida Youth Soccer Association, and Florida Sports Hall of Fame.

Grills, pets and alcoholic beverages are prohibited.

AUBURNDALE SOFTBALL COMPLEX
299 FL CITRUS BLVD, WINTER HAVEN
(near the Auburndale Speedway on SR 542)

The complex features five (5) fields w/dugouts. Umpire rooms and office as well as score keeper area are on the second floor of the complex building. On the bottom floor are restrooms, water fountains, a concession stand and shaded overhang with picnic tables.

Grills, pets and alcoholic beverages are prohibited.

DOWNTOWN CITY PARK
EAST PARK STREET
(Downtown Auburndale in the center of town)

The park parallels E Park Street in Downtown Auburndale. It features playground equipment for children of all ages. Swing sets, bench swings, MegaTower, Tot area and more. Restrooms and drinking fountains are available. Picnic areas are also available on a first-come-first served basis. Grills, pets and alcoholic beverages are prohibited.

DEPOT (CENTENNIAL) PARK
WEST PARK STREET
(Downtown Auburndale across from Civic Center)

The park parallels West Park Street in Downtown Auburndale. It features strolling sidewalks a covered train tressels for picnics. Historical Display in available for viewing by appointment, and open space. Our newest park will special events planned throughout the year. Picnic areas are also available on a first-come-first served basis. Grills, pets and alcoholic beverages are prohibited.

HISTORIC BAYNARD HOUSE MUSEUM
208 W LAKE AVENUE

This beautiful historic home that once belonged to one of Auburndale’s founding fathers is now a museum that can be toured by appointment and is also open several times throughout the year for special city events. The home was built in 1894 and is decorated in its era.

Take a step back in time, visit the Baynard House by calling (863) 965-5545.

REV EARL WRIGHT NEIGHBORHOOD PARK
300 BRIDGERS AVE.

This is a neighborhood park, one of several situated throughout the city, featuring playground equipment for children of all ages. The park also has seating, swing benches and plenty of shade trees throughout. At present there are no restroom facilities at this park. Grills, pets and alcoholic beverages are prohibited.

LAKE ARIANA PARK
2215 ARIANA BLVD

The newest park within the city, this is the former Auburndale Municipal Beach (Max Beach). Revised to be a green park, picnic tables are available and sidewalk system for strolling the beautiful grounds of Lake Ariana. Restrooms and drinking fountains are available. Grills, pets and alcoholic beverages are prohibited.

CENTURY BLVD NEIGHBORHOOD PARK
3091 CENTURY BLVD
(Off of Lake Hart)

Another of the neighborhood parks for easy access to those who may not have transportation to the larger downtown park. Playground equipment, seating with swing benches and plenty of shade trees. At present there are no restroom facilities at this park. Grills, pets and alcoholic beverages are prohibited.

TROPICAL ACRES NEIGHBORHOOD PARK
3009 RIETER DRIVE
(Off Berkley Road)

The third of our neighborhood parks situated on the west side of the city, the park also features seating for those wishing to sit and enjoy nature and the shaded playground. At present there are no restroom facilities at this park. Grills, pets and alcoholic beverages are prohibited.

LAKE DICKIE PARK
LAKE DICKIE DRIVE
(off of Bridgers Avenue)/

Lake Dickie Park features parking, a walking trail and seating around the lake. This is a small lake located close to downtown in residential area. No playground, fountains or restrooms are available. Grills, pets and alcoholic beverages are prohibited.

AUBURNDALE/TECO TRAIL
318 DENTON ROAD
(off of Berkley Road)

The trail features miles of shaded nature for walking, biking or rollerblading. Along the way there is a fitness course for those more active. Pets are allowed only when leashed. NO motorized vehicles allowed unless for maintenance purposes. The trail is connected to the Van Fleet Trail system which begins just above the I-4 overpass.

BRIDGERS AVENUE PARK
100 Bridgers Avenue
(Next to the Auburndale Library)

A passive park with a picnic shelter, water fountain, swinging park benches and a walking trail. Located behind the Auburndale Public, this park does not have playground equipment. Great for a reading outside after checking out a library book! The park is used for outdoor library activities, our door movies and several special events throughout the year. Grills, pets, and alcoholic beverages are prohibited.

AUBURNDALE DOG PARK
318 DENTON AVENUE
(Off of Berkley Road)

The Dog Park is located a few hundred yards north on the Auburndale Trail from the trail head. It is situated to the left of the trail. It features exercise and play equipment for your pet. The park is separated for small and large dogs. Doggie clean-up products are provided, i.e. bags and disposal receptacle. Please obey the posted rules of the park for the safety enjoyment and well being of your pet. Grills, and alcoholic beverages are prohibited.

LAKE STELLA GAZEBO & PARK
LAKE STELLA DR & MAIN STREET

This small lake is just off the center of town. A walking path surrounds the lake that is lush with trees, landscape, wildlife, and park benches. Just up from the lake is a small park used primarily for small wedding ceremonies. A white gazebo is the center of focus with plenty of park seating. To reserve this Gazebo and the associated facilities check the availability by clicking here. This park is situated at the back lawn of the Baynard House. Grills, pets, and alcoholic beverages are prohibited.

SPIVEY LITTLE LEAGUE COMPLEX
720 HAMPTON STREET

This complex is home to (3) three little league baseball fields. Spectator seating, team dugouts, restroom facilities, water fountains and a concession stand are all available. Seasonal rec ball as well as tournaments are held at this complex. Grills, pets, and alcoholic beverages are prohibited. For registration details call (863) 967-8776.

MISS AUBURNDALE SOFTBALL COMPLEX
90 BENNETT STREET

Two softball fields complete with stadium seating, dugouts, restrooms and concessions is located near the Cindy Hummel Tennis Center and Auburndale Sr. High School. This complex is used for city rec ball and tournaments. For registration details call (863) 967-8579.

BRIDGERS BASEBALL FIELDS
& BASKETBALL COURTS
300 BRIDGERS AVENUE

This complex is home to (2) fully lighted adjustable outdoor full court basketball courts, (2) baseball fields one is for Junior League and the other for Senior League. Spectator seating, team dugouts, restroom facilities, water fountains and a concession stand are all available. Seasonal rec ball as well as tournaments are held at this complex. Grills, pets, and alcoholic beverages are prohibited. For registration details call (863) 967-8776.

SKATEBOARD PARK & RACQUETBALL
BOBBY GREEN PLAZA

Located near the downtown park is a fully equipped skateboard park. Helmets and knee protection should be worn, no bicycles allowed in the park or on equipment.

A four court racquetball facility is at the same location. For information on hours of operation and to rent a court, call the Cindy Hummel Tennis Center at 965-5544. Grills, pets, and alcoholic beverages are prohibited.