Recreation Center Rentals
The Alan E. Sims Cedar Hill Recreation Center features 5,400 square feet of versatile space and is ideal for wedding ceremonies/receptions, bridal showers, birthday parties, baby showers, church gatherings, and other special events.
Renters have the option of using the entire meeting space as one room or splitting the area into separate rooms (up to four individual rooms). Each room is adjacent to an outdoor patio and small pond with a beautiful fountain, creating an inviting and tranquil setting.
Tours
Tours are available during regular business hours if events or programs are not taking place in the facility.
Make a Reservation
To check availability contact the Recreation Center at 972-293-5288. To schedule a reservation appointment or find out additional information, complete a Rental Request Form (PDF) and email it to the Event Coordinator.
Rental Hours
Monday through Thursday
6:30 am to 5:00 pm
Friday
6:30 am to 12:00 am
Saturday
8:30 am to 12:00 am
Sunday
1:30 pm to 9:00 pm
Rental Fees
Room Size | Capacity | Damage Deposit Fee | Sun. - Thur. Hourly Rate | Fri. - Sat. Hourly Rate |
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One Room | 64 | $150 | $80 per hour | $90 per hour |
Two Rooms | 128 | $200 | $95 per hour | $105 per hour |
Three Rooms | 192 | $250 | $115 per hour | $125 per hour |
Four Rooms | 256 | $300 | $140 per hour | $150 per hour |
Additional Fees | |
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Kitchen | $30 per hour ($150 deposit if Kitchen is only rental) |
Stage | $25 per section (8 by 4 feet sections) |
Alcohol Permit | $50 |
Security | $55 per hour per officer (See Policies (PDF) for security requirements) |
Reservations
Alan E. Sims Cedar Hill Recreation Center Meeting Rooms can be reserved up to twelve (12) months in advance and no less than thirty (30) days prior to event, on a first-come, first-serve basis. Lessee must be twenty-one (21) years of age or older to reserve the facility and must provide verification of age and physical address with current Texas Driver's License or Identification Card.
Lessees are restricted to only one rental on the books at a time and rentals require a two (2) hour minimum. Rental Hours are specified on the contract and must include time for decorating, clean up and removal of property.
Deposits & Cancellations
Damage Deposit and total rental fees are due at the time of reservation. Deposit fees are not applied towards the rental fee, and will be refunded in full when all conditions specified on the contract are met. Payment will be accepted with cash, check or credit card (Visa, Mastercard and American Express accepted).
All cancellations must be made by the contract holder and in writing at the Recreation Center. Cancellations made at least sixty (60) days prior to the rental will qualify for a full refund, cancellations made at least thirty (30) days prior to the rental will qualify for a refund of rental fees only, and any cancellations made with thirty (30) days of the event will result in a forfeiture of rental deposit and all rental fees.
Room Set Up, Equipment & Cleaning Policy
Tables and chairs are included in the rental and will be arranged according to the layout provided by the lessee. Set Up includes 72 inch round tables with seating for 8 to 9 and 6 foot by 30-inch rectangular tables with seating for 2 to 3. Linens are not provided with any rentals.
The Cedar Hill Recreation Center offers the following amenities for your use during the rental at no additional charge: wireless internet, easel, flip chart/markers, podium, projector and screen, microphone, DVD/CD player, MP3 Player connections with surround sound, Laptop connections to display video, and plasma TV.
Staging/riser is available for an additional fee ($25 per 4 by 8-foot section, 8 sections, skirting included). Clean-up must be completed before end of rental time, including the removal of trash.
Kitchen
A commercial kitchen is also available for rent on a first-come, first-serve basis. Kitchen can only be rented to one (1) party at a time and is available for $30 per hour. $150.00 deposit is required if renting the kitchen without reservation of multipurpose room.
Alcohol Policy
Events serving alcohol are required to purchase an alcohol permit for $50.00 and to reserve on-site Cedar Hill Police Department officers(s) through the Recreation Center (1 officer per 125 guests is required, $55 per hour per officer, for a minimum of four (4) hours). Officers must be present from the time alcohol is served until the end of the reserved time.
For additional rental requirements and information, view a complete copy of the Rental Policies (PDF).
The following is a list of various vendors the Alan E. Sims Cedar Hill Recreation Center encourages you to use in planning your special event. You are not required to use a Preferred Vendor, however, each is highly recommended and is ensured to provide you with exceptional service.
Catering
Sterling Events & Catering
Services: Catering, Decor, Linens and Bartenders
Sterling Events and Catering
Contact: Josie Foreman
(972) 988-3216
Email Sterling Events and Catering
CityKitchen
Services: Catering, Rentals, Event Coordination
CityKitchen
Contact: Scott Gerrish
(817) 534-9900
Email CityKitchen
Dick's Uptown Café Services: Catering
Dick's Uptown Café
Contact: Teril Woodward
(214) 679-9120
Email Dick's Uptown Café
Lady Di's Catering
Services: Full Service Catering
Lady Di's Catering
Contact: Dianne Thomas
(214) 315-6415
Email Lady Di's Catering
Sister's Southern Cuisine Catering
Services: Full Service Catering
Sister's Southern Cuisine Catering
Contact: Stephanie Overstreet
(972) 291-3885
Email Sister's Southern Cuisine Catering
D Squared Catering
Services: Full Service Catering, Bartenders, Linens
D Squared Catering
Contact: Lindsey Janek or Cheryl House
(469) 552-1911
Email D Squared Catering
Tastee Plates Catering, LLC
Services: Full catering and staff
Tastee Plates Catering
Contact: Christopher and Netra Pope
(214) 962-8904
Email Tastee Plates Catering
Windy City Catering DFW
Services: Full Service Catering
Contact: Mary Pierceall
(214) 723-3839
Email Windy City Catering DFW
Jason's Deli
Services: Catering
Jason's Deli
Contact: Tyra Garcia
(214) 701-1580
Email Jason's Deli
Event Decor
Susi J's Special Days
Services: Budget friends event decor rentals
Susi J's Special Days
Contact: Susan Joyal
(972) 223-4223
Email Susi J's Special Days
Kouture Expressions Unlimited
Services: Event Planning-Decor, linens, lighting, etc.
Kouture Expressions Unlimited
Contact: Janice Carter
(972) 333-7621
Email Kouture Expressions Unlimited
Full Service/Event Planning
Felicia's One Stop Event Planning
Services: Planning, Décor, Catering, Invitations, etc.
Felicia's One Stop Event Planning
Contact: Felicia Leffall
(972) 891-5704
Email Felicia's One Stop Event Planning
Arispop
Services: Event rentals (linens, dinnerware) and Event Staff
Arispop
Peggy Simmons
(214) 524-8483
Email Arispop
Photography
Kevin Bowens Photography
Services: Wedding and Event Photography
Kevin Bowens Photography
Contact: Kevin Bowens
(972) 291-7696
Email Kevin Bowens Photography
Bridal Boutique
Distinct Elegance Bridal Boutique
Services: Wedding Gown and Bridesmaid Dresses
Distinct Elegance Bridal Boutique
Contact: Frances Reed
(972) 299-6444
Email Distinct Elegance Bridal Boutique
Entertainment & DJs
Your DJ
Services: DJ, Sound, and Lighting
Your DJ
Gus Garza
(214) 724-3535
Email Your DJ
Musik Productions
Services: DJ Entertainment (duo team, sound, lighting, music and event coordination)
Musik Productions
Crystal Reeves
(972) 352-8176
Email Musik Productions
Special Event On-Location Childcare
Extension Sitter Services, LLC
Services: On Location Childcare
Extension Sitter Services
Taneka Walker
(972) 352-8176
Email Extension Sitter Services
Cleaning Services
Griffin Superior Cleaning Services
Services: Removing Decorations and Room Cleaning
Contact: Telly or Velma Griffin
(404) 447-4136 or (903) 244-5647
Email Griffin Superior Cleaning Services
Become a Preferred Vendor
For more information on becoming a Preferred Vendor, contact Event Coordinator Jacob Walker at (972) 293-5288 or email Jacob Walker.
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Alan E. Sims Cedar Hill Recreation Center
Physical Address
310 E Parkerville Road
Cedar Hill, TX 75104
Phone
Rec Center: 972-293-5288
Fax: 972-291-5909
Rainout: 972-480-5868
Hours
Monday through Friday
5:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Saturday
8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Sunday
1 to 7 p.m.
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