Newport Recreation Center

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Welcome to the Newport Recreation Center.  Through the efforts of many persons in the community, this facility offers opportunities for a variety of organized and non-organized recreational, sports, special and social activities for a wide range of age levels.

*Child Center (lower counter tops, individual restroom and child size furnishings)

*Full Size Gym  Drop-in Basketball, Volleyball, and more.   

*Smaller Gym with multi-purpose synthetic flooring Drop-in Soccer, Hockey, Tennis, & Skating.  

*Cardio/Exercise area Treadmills, bikes, stair climbers, various weight machines, cross-trainers.   

*Meeting room
    - Carpeted room

*Classroom (divisible)    

*Large Multi-Purpose room (divisible)  

    - Outdoor terrace for special events  

    - Small catering kitchen  

*Aerobics/Dance room (divisible) -Shock absorbing wood floor.   

*Indoor walking/jogging track

    -Two lanes, 11.2 laps per mile  

*Family changing room (single use dressing room for special needs)  
*Locker/shower rooms  

    -Daily lockers require a padlock

    -monthly lockers with key provided for rental fee.

HOURS:

The Center is available for use during the following times:

Monday - Friday                     5:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.

Saturday                                  7:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.

Sunday                                     Noon - 8:00 p.m.

Special hours may be imposed on legal holidays.

CHECK-IN:  

When you arrive, you must check-in at the control desk in the main lobby.  For your convenience and safety, there is ALWAYS a staff person on duty during open hours.

RECREATION CENTER PASSES:

Recreation Center passes allow residents and non-residents unlimited use of the walking/jogging track, cardio/fitness area, and all gymnasium drop-in activities.  The annual pass also includes swimming pool access for all open swim times.  Click here for fees.

PAYMENT METHODS:

Cash, check or credit card (Visa or Master Card).  Monthly debit program (checking/savings account only) available for the purchase of an annual pass. No credit cards will be accepted for transactions under $10.

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE:

Financial assistance is available only to City of Newport residents who qualify under the Financial Assistance Program.  For resident/non-resident group passes, the discount will be applied to the resident fee prior to averaging.  

CHILD CENTER:

The Child Center will be available for small children during certain hours, to accommodate parents attending classes or participating in an activity.   

Child Center Hours of Staffed Operation

Monday - Friday                8:30 am - 1:00 pm

Other hours are available by arrangement.  Minimum 2-day notice required.   The hours vary based on the time of year and programs being offered. Please call 265-7783 for a current listing of hours.  

Child Center Ages

6 weeks to 8 years old

First come-first serve basis

Limited number of infants allowed.

Cost

$1.50 for each 1/2 hour or any portion thereof.

FACILITY RESERVATIONS:

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Room reservations are taken on a first-come, first-served basis.  Reservations may be made up to a maximum of twelve (12) months prior to the desired date.  Applications may be made for no more than 3 consecutive months.  Applicants must be 21 years of age or older.  The date is reserved when application and payment are received. Center Supervisor has authority to assign rooms as needed.  A Facility Use Reservation Contract is available at the Parks and Recreation Office in the Lobby. 

RENTAL FEES:

1/2 Classroom                                                                         $10/hour
Full Classroom, Meeting room or Aerobics room               $15/hour
1/2 Multi-Use room                                                                  $25/hour
Full Multi-Use room                                                                 $50/hour
   *Kitchen, additional                                                               $ 5/hour
1/2 Main Gym or Small Gym                                                   $25/hour
Full Gym                                                                                    $50/hour
Full Facility                                                                              $300/hour
   *Kitchen:  Refundable cleaning/damage deposit              $50.00
User preparation/setup/cleanup                                               $5.00/half-hour

ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT:

The following equipment is available for rental groups:

            Portable sound system                  $15.00
            TV/VCR                                             15.00
            Overhead Projector                          15.00
            30 cup Coffeemaker                        10.00 (provide your own coffee & supplies)
            100 cup Coffeemaker                      10.00 (provide your own coffee & supplies)

BUILDING RESTRICTIONS:

1.  Cancellations must be made 72 hours prior to a reservation.
2.  Smoking, chewing, etc. is prohibited.
3.  Alcohol is prohibited without approved permit.
4.  Weapons and controlled substances are prohibited.
5.  The use of candles or any open flame is prohibited.
6.  Use of rice, birdseed, confetti, dance wax, or bubbles are prohibited.
7. Special events, athletic leagues, and other events may be required to carry insurance naming the City as an additional insured.

OPEN GYM TIMES:

A schedule of gym availability is posted on calendars at the front desk of the recreation center.  Much thought has been put into making the gyms available to all ages, for a variety of activities.  If you feel you have a group or sport that is not represented, see a staff member and let your wishes be known.  You may call during building open hours to check on the schedules.  Schedules are subject to change, but every effort will be made to adjust the schedules well in advance, so that notice can be given to frequent users.