Gainesville, GA
Frances Meadows Center
The Frances Meadows Aquatic and Community Center is a state-of-the-art meeting and aquatics facility. Options of one large or two small multi-purpose rooms and outdoor patio are available for receptions, reunions, business meetings, and banquets. Floor-to-ceiling windows on one wall provide a beautiful wooded vista.

Frances Meadows Community Center

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1545 Community Way NE
Gainesville, GA 30501
770.533.5850

Download a map to our rental facilities.

For assistance booking your event:
770.531.2680
civiccentermanager@gainesville.org

For information on aquatics, finess opportunities and pool rentals, visit the Frances Meadows Aquatic Center portion of this website.

Rental Hours are from 8:00 am - 11:00 pm.

Room Information

Room     Square Footage Dimensions    Theater     Banquet     Classroom  
1    2,434    49’ x 46’ 150  120 80
2 2,201  49’ x 42’        150  120     80
1 & 2  4,635    49’ x 88’     350   250 150
  • Numbers vary according to room set up requirements.
  • A catering kitchen is available for use by Authorized Caterers with use of the Community Rooms.
  • Each room is equipped with ceiling speakers for background music and page.
  • All rooms contain an independent public address system.
Rental Rates listed below are for a 4 hour time block.  Time block includes set-up, event, and clean-up times.

Pricing
Activity Room Base Fee
4 hrs.   
Over 4 hours Day before Move in (Max. 4 hrs.) Hour w/out set up Rehearsal time Per hour charge  Damage Deposit
$200.00 $35.00  $100.00   $50.00 $250.00
$200.00  $35.00 $100.00              $50.00                $250.00
1 &  2 $400.00     $70.00     $200.00  $50.00   $300.00
  
Pricing differs for Commercial Events for profit. Contact event sales staff for more information.

50% of rental fee is due at time of confirmation.  Balance is due 30 days before event.
                      

Daily Equipment Rental
Piano (upright) $35.00   Tuning (if requested) $100.00
Cassette/Disc Player $15.00   Slide Projector $25.00
Overhead Projector $15.00   TV/VCR (19” Combo) $35.00
LCD Projector $75.00   42” Plasma TV $50.00
LCD Projector & Laptop $125.00   DVD/Tape Player $25.00
6’ Screen $15.00    Flip Chart w/Pad $10.00
8’ Screen $25.00   Microphone
(N/C for 1)
$15.00
Electrical Supply $20/each   Wireless Handheld Mic $25.00
Banners (Over 5) $10/each   Wireless Lavaliere Mic $35.00
Exhibit Booths (8’x10”) $30/each   Phone Connection $10.00
Cable Connection $25.00      

Requests after setup:
Table/chair charges apply when changes are requested after room set-up is complete.
6’ Table $6 / each
Round Table $6 / each
Chairs $1 / each

Event Personnel:
Staff (Requested/Required) $18/hour
Any event of 4 hours or more - Each 100 guests or portion thereof will require 1 officer.
Officers - $28 each per hour
Management reserves the right to modify above policies based on information obtained.