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

Fashion Design Class 

Mondays, 5 p.m. – 7 p.m. (April 28 – May 12)

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

Cost: $10 per class 

Ages: 18 years and older 

Pickleball for Starters

Tuesdays, 5 p.m. – 6 p.m. (Ongoing starting January 14)

Come learn this fast-growing sport which is a combination element of tennis, badminton and ping pong.  

Cost: Free

Ages: 6 – 16 years

Connect 4 Basketball

Wednesdays, 5 p.m.  – 6 p.m. (Ongoing starting January 15)

This is a game that combines the classic strategy of Connect 4 with the action of basketball.  

Cost: Free

Ages: 6 – 17 years

Creative Crafts

Thursdays, 5 p.m. – 6 p.m. (Ongoing starting January 16)

This program will teach youth how to create jewelry with beads and other different crafts weekly.   

Cost: Free

Ages: 6-15 years

Creative Cooking in the Kitchen

Mondays, 5 p.m. – 6 p.m. (Ongoing starting January 13)

Designed to teach youth the basics of cooking and kitchen safety while preparing simple recipes.

Refreshments will be served.  

Cost: Free

Ages: 6 – 16 years

Early Morning Club

Mondays and Thursdays, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. (Ongoing)

Join us for coffee, games, play cups, bingo, crafts and computer time.

Cost: Free

Ages: 18 years and older

Youth Night Out

Fridays, 5 p.m. – 8 p.m. (1/10/25, 2/14/25, 3/14/25, 5/9/25)

Parents, drop your youth off for a fun night of games and more. Refreshments will be served. 

Cost: $4

Ages: 6 – 12 years

Special Events

There are no special events currently scheduled. 

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

All prices do not include tax.

  • 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