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Edison Johnson Recreation Center
Features
- Community Garden
- Fitness Center
- Greenway / Trail Access
- Gymnasium
- Meeting Rooms
- Outdoor Fitness Equipment
- Parking Lot
- Playground
- Racquetball Courts
- Sprayground
- Vietnam Veterans Living Memorial
?The racquetball courts are currently closed. Please check back soon for details on when they will reopen. (Posted 1/2/20)
Edison Johnson Recreation Center has a variety of rooms available to rent for your next meeting, party, or event. For availability, complete a Recreation Center Rental Request Form, email Andrea Hicks, call 919-560-4270, or visit us at 500 West Murray Avenue, Durham, NC 27704 during normal business hours. All reservations must be made at least 30 days in advance.
*Food fee must be paid in order to use the kitchen space
8 feet rectangle tables (28 tables), 62-inch round tables (4 tables), chairs (110)
The fitness room offers a variety of equipment including treadmills, recumbent and upright bikes, elliptical trainers, dumbbells, and stability balls. Please bring your own towel. Fitness room orientations are available by appointment.
Pay a daily entrance fee or purchase a monthly wellness package to utilize the fitness room.
Edison Johnson Recreation Center offers programs for all ages year round. Pick up a copy of the Play More guide at any facility, the administration office or view it online for current programs.
Edison Johnson Recreation Center is located within Rock Quarry Park, which includes Tennis Courts, Athletic Field, Restrooms, Picnic Tables, Playground, and Water Fountain.
Indoor Rentals
Edison Johnson Recreation Center has a variety of rooms available to rent for your next meeting, party, or event. For availability, complete a Recreation Center Rental Request Form, email Andrea Hicks, call 919-560-4270, or visit us at 500 West Murray Avenue, Durham, NC 27704 during normal business hours. All reservations must be made at least 30 days in advance.
| Room |
Capacity | Fees | Details |
| Gymnasium | 430 | CR: $60/hour | NCR: $75/hour ($40 floor covering fee is required for rentals with food) | Includes use of bleachers and scoreboard |
| Exhibit Room |
50 | CR: $30/hour | NCR: $45/hour | Includes use of kitchen space* |
| Dance Room |
50 | CR: $30/hour | NCR: $45/hour | Includes use of kitchen space* |
| Additional Rental Fees |
|
| Refundable Deposit |
CR: $200 | NCR: $200 (Required for all rentals) |
| Application Fee |
CR: $15 | NCR: $15 (Non-Refundable) |
| Food Fee |
CR: $25 | NCR: $25 (Assessed when food / beverages are served) |
| Exhibit Room and Dance Room Combined |
CR: $60/hour | NCR: $75/hour |
| Admission Fees or Ticket Sales |
CR: $200 | NCR: $200 |
| Custodial Fee / Table and Chair Set Up |
$25 (1-50 people) $50 (51-100 people) $75 (101-150 people) $100 (151-200 people) $125 (201-250 people) $150 (251-300 people) $175 (301-350 people) |
Equipment Available for Rentals (no extra charge)
8 feet rectangle tables (28 tables), 62-inch round tables (4 tables), chairs (110)
Edison Johnson Fitness Room
The fitness room offers a variety of equipment including treadmills, recumbent and upright bikes, elliptical trainers, dumbbells, and stability balls. Please bring your own towel. Fitness room orientations are available by appointment.
Pay a daily entrance fee or purchase a monthly wellness package to utilize the fitness room.
| Fitness Room Hours of Operation |
|
| Monday - Thursday |
8:30 a.m. - 6 p.m. & 8 - 9 p.m. |
| Friday |
8:30 a.m. - 8 p.m. |
| Saturday | 8:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. & 3 - 6 p.m. |
| Sunday | 3 - 6 p.m. |
Programming
Edison Johnson Recreation Center offers programs for all ages year round. Pick up a copy of the Play More guide at any facility, the administration office or view it online for current programs.
Rock Quarry Park
Edison Johnson Recreation Center is located within Rock Quarry Park, which includes Tennis Courts, Athletic Field, Restrooms, Picnic Tables, Playground, and Water Fountain.