| Staff at this location | |
|---|---|
| Recreation Supervisor II | Samantha Roland |
| Staff Assistant I | Dianne Gaffney |
| Recreation Leader I | Marguerite Carroll, Walter Stephens |
| Building Maintenance Worker | Joe Robinson |
Inside Recreation Center
Veterans Park Recreation Center, also referred to as the Adult Center, was built in 1966-1967 to meet the growing recreational needs of the senior citizens of Delray Beach.
It is complete with:
- kitchen facilities
- lounge area with television
- restrooms with baby changing tables
- library
- large meeting room
Outside Recreation Center
The exterior grounds consist of
- 7 lighted lawn bowling courts
- 16 lighted shuffleboard courts
- patio with picnic tables and grill
- Paved paths
- gazebo
- playground facility
- vending machines
- drinking fountain
- restrooms are also available
Activities
The facility offers several clubs with year round meetings; lawn bowling, shuffleboard, chess, and senior bridge. Other activities include dance, yoga, tai-chi, bridge and arts & crafts classes. Day trips to South Florida Museums, parks, boat and shopping trips are also popular outings.
For more information on programs and classes offered at Veterans Park, visit the Programs and Activities page.
Rentals
The recreation center building can be rented for almost any type of event such as a wedding, wedding rehearsal, anniversary party, business meeting, birthday party, class celebration, graduation, reunion, church function, dance or workshop. You cannot have any event where you charge an admission fee or take monetary donations. You must be at least 18 years old to rent the facility. Private groups and non-Delray Beach residents are welcome. Renting is based on availability. Call Samantha Roland at (561) 243-7350 for procedures to rent, policies, pricing or to make reservations. Or Visit our Permit and Rental page to download a Permit Application.
Paved paths lead throughout the park, including to the gazebo where concerts are often held. An extensive playground facility that was designed by the children of Delray and built entirely by volunteers is located in the park. Parking, picnic tables and newly remodeled restrooms are also accessible.
