Community Center Room Rentals

Effective November 1, James A. Rutherford Community Center will be closing, and all operations will be moving to the the Boca Raton Swim Center - 21618 St Andrews Blvd, Boca Raton, FL 33433. Hours of operation will be Monday-Thursday 7:30am-9pm, Friday 7:30am-7pm, & Saturday-Sunday 7:30am-5pm. The Swim Center will now sell permits, registrations for classes, and all rentals including pavilions. 

The James A. Rutherford Community Center has a variety of rooms available for group meetings and programs.

Main Room:

  • 65 feet x 32 feet  2,080 square feet
  • Accommodates up to 100 people
  • Drop down projector screen
  • Ceiling speakers for audio system
  • Wireless microphone
  • Kitchen access
  • $213.00*
  • No charge for non-profit groups must provide current Federal 501(C)(3)
Main room

Board Room:

  • 26 feet x 29 feet  754 square feet
  • Accommodates up to 50 people 
  • Drop down projector screen
  • White board
  • Ceiling speakers for audio system
  • $109.75*
  • No charge for non-profit groups must provide current Federal 501(C)(3)
Board Room

Mini Room:

  • 18 feet x 16 feet 289.75 square feet
  • Accommodates up to 18 people
  • $106.50*
  • No charge for non-profit groups must provide current Federal 501(C)(3)
Mini room
  • Tables, 6' x 3' banquet 3' x 3 card
  • Chairs
  • Child sized 6' tables and chairs
  • Room dividers
  • Display easels
  • 50" Television
  • Free WiFi
  • Presentation Laptop Computer
  • LCD Projector
  • Podiums
  • Microphone system
  • Audio system
  • Kitchen
  • Coffee urns
  • 6 ft x 12 ft padded athletic floor mats
  • No alcoholic beverages whatsoever shall be permitted to be brought into, or consumed in any park area of the city. (Ordinance-City of Boca Raton Parks and Recreation, Article III Section 11-61)
  • No tickets are to be sold, or no admission charges made at the  door or anywhere on City of Boca Raton property. No exceptions.
  • Animals/pets are prohibited in any park area except for service animals for persons with disabilities. (Ordinance-City of Boca Raton Parks and Recreation, Article III Section 11-61)
  • Pursuant to Florida Statue 386-204, the James A. Rutherford Community Center maintains a no smoking policy inside the facility.
  • Fireworks, explosives, highly flammable candles and aerosol sprays are prohibited.
  • No gambling or solicitation in any form is permitted.
  • Decorations, sign, and banners, etc. are not permitted to be attached, taped, nailed or otherwise fastened to any ceiling, wall, painted surface or window at the facility , unless pre-approved by the community center staff.
  • An original Palm Beach County Health Certificate and proof of insurance is required from caterers. The serving of food and/or use of the kitchen facilities must be expressly authorized and approved on the Room Permit.
  • Special Events require a separate permit and twenty (20), business days advance notice.
  • Room Permits are non-transferable.
  • Activities shall cease by 9:30pm on weeknights and 4:30pm on Saturdays and Sundays.
  • The City of Boca Raton reserves the right to cancel any group meeting due to Special Events or unforeseen circumstances at any time.
  • Other restrictions may apply.

*The fee is based on a maximum of 3 (3) hours. The three (3) hours includes setup and take-down time.