Venues

A. Quinn Jones Museum & Cultural Center

1013 NW Seventh Ave., Gainesville 32601

Amenities: The A. Quinn Jones Museum & Cultural Center is housed in the former Jones family home in Gainesville. The center serves as a tribute to one of the most influential educators in the history of Alachua County.

Suitable for: , Parties & Celebration, Meetings, Concerts & Plays, Museum/Exhibits/Gallery

Bo Diddley Plaza

111 E. University Ave., Gainesville, FL 32601

The beautiful Bo Diddley Community Plaza is located at 111 E. University Avenue on the corner of SE 1st Street and East University Avenue in the heart of Historic Downtown Gainesville. The plaza is available to rent for concerts, festivals, church gatherings and more throughout the year.

Suitable for: , Parties & Celebration, Group Fitness & Dance, Concerts & Plays

City Hall Plaza

200 E. University Ave., Gainesville, FL 32601

City Hall Plaza is located at 200 E. University Avenue on the corner of SE First Street and East University Avenue in the heart of historic downtown Gainesville. The plaza is available to rent throughout the year.

Suitable for: , Parties & Celebration

Clarence R. Kelly Community Center

1701 NE 8th Ave, Gainesville 32641

Funded by the Wild Spaces & Public Places half-cent sales tax, the Clarence R. Kelly Community Center and Park project is the culmination of a collaborative effort between the City of Gainesville and advocates for the Duval community.

Suitable for: , Parties & Celebration, Meetings, Group Fitness & Dance

Eastside Community Center

2841 E. University Ave., Gainesville, FL 32641

Eastside Community Center is surrounded by a baseball/softball field, a soccer field, a multipurpose field, two basketball courts and a playground.

Suitable for: , Indoor Sports, Group Fitness & Dance

Gainesville/Alachua County Senior Recreation Center

5701 N.W. 34th Blvd, Gainesville 32653

The Senior Center allows seniors in our area to partake in health education, preventative screenings, physical fitness activities, arts and cultural activities, nutritional services, social and volunteer opportunities and so much more.

Suitable for: , Parties & Celebration, Meetings, Group Fitness & Dance, Conferences

Martin Luther King Jr. Multipurpose Center

1028 NE 14th Street, Gainesville 32601

The Martin Luther King, Jr. Multipurpose Center is a 19,000 square foot, air-conditioned facility located at Citizens Park. The facility includes a wellness area, locker rooms with shower, meeting room, kitchen and gymnasium with stage. The gym area can seat up to 800 people.

Suitable for: , Indoor Sports, Group Fitness & Dance

Rosa B. Williams Center

524 NW 1st St, Gainesville 32601

he Rosa B Williams Center is a participatory arts space. The center features a gallery space, floating dance floor, a percussive dance floor and a total of four rooms available for lessons, classes and events offered by participatory arts groups

Suitable for: , Museum/Exhibits/Gallery, Community Dance Groups, Dance and Music Classes, Community Art Groups

The Historic Thomas Center Museum and Art Galleries

302 NE Sixth Ave., Gainesville 32601

What was once a private residence and hotel is now a cultural events center for the community and surrounding areas of Gainesville, Florida. This Mediterranean Revival-style building is the settling for contemporary art exhibitions multiple restored period rooms and numerous historical exhibits.

Suitable for: , Wedding Reception, Wedding Ceremony, Parties & Celebration, Meetings, Concerts & Plays, Museum/Exhibits/Gallery

Westside Recreation Center

1001 NW 34th Street, Gainesville, FL 32605

Albert "Ray" Massey Westside Recreation Center was dedicated to the people of Gainesville in 1972. Surrounded by a beautiful park, racquetball courts, tennis and basketball courts, three full size baseball fields and 1.5 miles of shaded trails.

Suitable for: , Indoor Sports, Group Fitness & Dance

Announcement : Effective 8/7/26: Table Tennis is CANCELLED until further notice. Please check back for more information.