Joseph N. Davis Community Center

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Joseph N. Davis Community Center is a multi-use facility with a reception room, full kitchen and gymnasium. This is a recreational facility hosting classes, athletics, and special events. The facility is also available for rentals.

Current Activities

Open Gym/Pickleball Calendar and Registration

Open Gym Basketball

Monday through Sunday: Check our Open Gym Schedule for available dates and times.

Ongoing (Schedule subject to change.)

Cost:

  • 17 years and under: $1 per person
  • 18 years and older: $2 per person

Annual Pass Fees (Pass grants access to one location for one year from the date of purchase.):

  • 17 years and under: $19 resident/$23 non-resident
  • 18 years and older: $25 resident/$30 non-resident

Annual Super Pass Fees (The Super Pass grants access to the Eau Gallie Civic Center, Wickham Park Community Center, and Joseph N. Davis Community Center for one year from the date of purchase.):

  • 17 years and under: $35 resident/$42 non-resident
  • 18 years and older: $50 resident/$60 non-resident

Ages: 8 years and older (Children 8 years and under must be accompanied by a person 16 years or older.)

Youth Athletics

Kids Late Night Basketball

Fridays: 8 p.m. – 10:30 p.m.

Join us for Late Night Basketball where players have fun and engaging environment. This program offers a unique opportunity for participants to practice their basketball skills, socialize with peers, and enjoy the game. Late Night Basketball provides a safe, welcoming and inclusive environment for everyone to have a great time, engage in friendly competition, and have memorable experiences on the court.

Ongoing

Cost: $1 per person

Ages: 8 – 17 years old

Adult Athletics

Adult Organized Full Court Basketball

Mondays and Tuesdays: 12:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.

Looking to workout during lunch time? Join us for our open gym adult organized full court basketball with competitive play.

Ongoing

Cost: $2 per person

Ages: 18 years and older

Adult Coed Open Gym Volleyball

Thursdays: 5:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

Coed Open Gym Volleyball welcomes individuals aged 18 and older to come together for friendly and competitive volleyball games in a mixed-gender setting. This open gym session provides participants with the opportunity to practice their volleyball skills, engage in casual games, and meet new people who share a passion for the sport.

Ongoing

Cost: $3 per person

Ages: 18 years and older

Open Gym Pickleball 

Mondays: 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays: 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Open Gym Pickleball offers a fantastic opportunity for pickleball enthusiasts of all skill levels to come together and enjoy this exciting and fast-paced sport. Pickleball, a blend of tennis, badminton, and table tennis, is easy to learn and provides a fun and social way to stay active. Join us for a memorable and enjoyable pickleball experience at our open gym sessions.

Ongoing (Schedule subject to change.)

Cost: $2 per person

Annual Pass (Pickleball Annual Pass grants access to one location for one year from the date of purchase.):

  • $52 resident/ $62 non-resident

Annual Super Pass (The Super Pass grants access to the Eau Gallie Civic Center, Wickham Park Community Center, and Joseph N. Davis Community Center for one year from the date of purchase.):

  • $72 resident/ $86 non-resident

Ages: 8 years and older (Children 8 years and under must be accompanied by a person 16 years or older.)

Current Activities

Family Power Hour

Every third Saturday of the month: 4 p.m. – 5 p.m.

Family games, discussions, speakers, and dialogue. We want to hear from you! 

Cost: FREE

Ages: 12 years and older

Bingo

Wednesdays: 9 a.m. – 11 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.)

Seniors at Lunch

Monday — Friday: 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Seniors At Lunch with Aging Matters in Brevard is held at nutrition centers within the North, Central and South areas of Brevard County every weekday and provides hot meals and activities to Brevard’s Senior 60 years and older population. Participants will enjoy food, friendship and activities. Call for reservations at least one day in advance (321) 608-7460. 

Seniors At Lunch is also open to those younger than 60 if they live at a participating neighborhood meal site and there are seats open.

Ongoing

Ages: 60 years and older 

Open Table Tennis

Monday through Sunday

Table Tennis, also known as ping-pong, is a fast-paced sport where two or four players hit a lightweight ball back and forth across a table using small bats. The game takes place on a rectangular table divided by a net. Players score points by hitting the ball in such a way that their opponent is unable to return it successfully. Table tennis requires quick reflexes, excellent hand-eye coordination, and strategic thinking.

Cost: FREE

Ages: All ages

Game Night

Fridays: 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.

Join us for our Game Night on Fridays. All ages welcome. Come eat snacks, play old favorites, learn a new game, or bring one to share.

Ongoing

Cost: FREE

Ages: 8 years and older (Children 8 years and under must be accompanied by a person 16 years or older.)

Special Events

Back to School Backpack Giveaway

Saturday, August 2

10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Join the City of Melbourne and our Sponsors for this huge, free Back to School Backpack Giveaway event! There will be entertainment, prizes, haircuts, community resources, and backpacks with supplies to help everyone start the school year off right! One backpack per child (must be present), while supplies last.

Thank you to our Sponsors: Balanced Wellbeing, OPA Behavioral Health, and Journey Pure Melbourne

For more information, call Joseph N. Davis Community Center: 321-608-7460.

 

 

Rental Information

Rental contracts and payment requirements must be completed:

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

Prices listed are before taxes.

Multi-Purpose Room (2,000 sq. ft.) and Kitchen

  • Friday – Sunday, Full Day (9 a.m. - 12 a.m.): Resident $303, Non-Resident $364, Refundable Damage Deposit $100
  • Monday – Sunday, Three-Hour Block: Resident $106, Non-Resident $127, Refundable Damage Deposit $100

Gymnasium (10,000 sq. ft.)

  • Monday – Sunday, Full Day (9 a.m. - 12 a.m.): Resident $377, Non-Resident $452, Refundable Damage Deposit $300
  • Monday – Sunday, Three-Hour Block: Resident $139, Non-Resident $167, Refundable Damage Deposit $300

Refundable Damage Deposit

A refundable damage deposit is required for all rentals in advance of the reservation date. Refundable damage deposits may be picked up by the renter after 9 a.m. on the first working day following the event.

For availability, please contact Joseph N. Davis Community Center: E-mail joedaviscc@mlbfl.org or call 321-608-7460.

Please note that all reservations are on a first come first served basis and require an additional refundable damage deposit. Designated multipurpose rooms are available for rent and are officially reserved after all forms have been signed and approved by the Parks and Recreation Department. Please contact us at the Joseph N. Davis Community Center to schedule an appointment to book a reservation.

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

2547 Bruce D. Buggs Street, Melbourne, FL 32901  View Map