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  • General Special Events

    Including but not limited to:

    • Birthday parties
    • Receptions
    • Bridal and baby showers
    • Lock-ins
    • Tournaments

    We have implemented Special Event Pricing in order to better accommodate larger events and provide more adequate customer service to these groups. The below pricing includes setup and breakdown along with extra staffing and cleaning.


    $75/hour Up to 30 people
    $100/hour 31+ people


    76-100 people $150 fee
    101-150 people $200 fee
    151-200+ people $250 fee

    *This pricing is applied to events such as graduation receptions, birthday parties, bridal shower, baby showers, and various other special events to be held on Courts 1-4, Center Court, or in our Aquatics Center. Prices include setup/breakdown, extra staffing, and cleaning. This pricing does not apply to the pool party package.

  • Lock-Ins

    For rentals that continue after hours, an additional $100 per hour may be charged to the group, depending on the number of participants. The UAB Recreation Center is available for lock-ins, after proms and other after-hour functions. For a minimum of three hours, schools, churches, and other groups will have exclusive use to four basketball courts, center court, studio spaces, racquetball, game room, and the lobby.

    • The Climbing Wall may be reserved for a minimum of two hours during the event at the rate of $100.00 per hour.
    • The rental fee for after-hour parties is $1,500.00 that includes access for 250 participants (including chaperones).
    • Participants over 250 can be included at $3.00 per person.
    • One chaperone for every 10 people under the age of 18 is required.
    • There will be additional staffing costs if your event takes place after normal hours of operation.

    Pool Rental Specifications

    • Up to 30 people* - $100/hour
    • 31-50 people* - $150/hour

    *People are defined as swimmers, non-swimmers, chaperones, counselors, etc.

    **The maximum number of people is based upon the number of lifeguard stands stationed in the leisure pool area (does not include lap lanes) with a 25 patron to 1 lifeguard ratio.