Eddie Lee Taylor, Sr. Community Center

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Eddie Lee Taylor, Sr. Community Center is a multi-use facility with a full kitchen. The center has a large playground and plenty of parking. Eddie Lee Taylor, Sr. Community Center is a recreational facility hosting classes, athletics, and special events. This facility is also available for rentals Friday through Sunday. The center seats 125-150 people.

Current Activities

Bingo

Wednesdays from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. 

Bingo is a popular game of chance where players mark off numbers on cards, and the numbers are drawn randomly by a caller. The objective is to be the first to complete a given pattern or line and call out “BINGO!” to win. It’s a fun and social game for all. Household items are given as prizes.

Cost: $2 per person

Ongoing

Ages: 8 years and older (Children 17 years and under must be accompanied by a person 21 years or older.)

Candy Bingo

Thursdays from 5:15 p.m. to 6:15 p.m. 

Play bingo with a twist, win candy and gift cards, and learn team-building skills.

Cost: Free

Ongoing

Ages: 6 – 13 years old

Money Explorers

Wednesdays from 5:15 p.m. to 6:15 p.m. 

Hands-on activities to teach the skills of saving and budgeting, including playing games and using real world examples to learn financial skills.

Cost: Free

Ongoing

Ages: 6 – 13 years old

Ultimate Sports

Tuesdays from 5:15 p.m. to 6:15 p.m. 

There will be fitness challenges, obstacle courses, relay races, and ball games.

Cost: Free

Ongoing

Ages: 6 – 13 years old

Cooking Class

Mondays from 5:15 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. 

Learn how to prepare easy and fun recipes to make at home, healthy meal options, food safety and kitchen tips.

Cost: Free

Ongoing

Ages: 6 – 15 years old

Fashion Design Class

Mondays from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. 

Participants will learn how to create patterns, showcase designs, and sewing techniques.

Cost: $10 Per Session

October 6, 2025 – November 24, 2025

Ages: 18 years and older

Youth Night Squad

Friday from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.

A high-energy evening of non-stop fun and loads of laughs and refreshments.

Cost: $4 Per Session

November 14, 2025

December 19, 2025

Ages 6 – 13 years old

 

Rental Information

Full day rentals available 9 a.m. – midnight. Additional facility hourly or block rental rate $25/hour.

Rental contracts and payment requirements must be completed:

  • Private Event: 14 days prior
  • Public Event: 30 days prior

Fees:

  • Monday – Sunday: Full Day (9 a.m. - midnight) Resident $246, Non-Resident $295
  • Monday – Sunday: 3-Hour Block (9 a.m. - midnight) Resident $82, Non-Resident $98
  • Monday – Sunday: 6-Hour Block (9 a.m. - midnight) Resident $164, Non-Resident $196

Refund/Transfer Policy

The participant must initiate all requests for refund/transfer of fees. Parks and Recreation will provide a “Request for Refund” form to individuals when they request a refund or transfer. Refunds take approximately three to four weeks to process. The form must be completed, signed, dated and returned to the Recreation Office at the Community Center where the class was located in accordance with the refund schedules:

  • Class/Athletic Fees/Summer Camp/Swim Lessons: Refund requests must be received in the Recreation office at least seven days before the starting date of the class or program. There will be a $5 per class/program administrative charge on all refunds.
  • Memberships/Passes/Daily Fees/Activities, and Special Events/Shows: No refunds.

Location

3316 Monroe Street, Melbourne, FL 32901  View Map