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)

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)

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)

- 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.