Office Hours:
Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm
Youth Hours
Summer:
Monday-Friday 12:00-5:00pm
School Year:
Monday-Friday; 2:00pm-5:00pm
- Social Room
- 6-foot tables and chairs available
- Game Room
- Kitchen
-Food Prep Area
-Ice Machine
-Stove / Over for reheating food
-Refrigerator/Freezer
-Small Sound System
-Handicap accessible restrooms
Room Details:
Capacity: Up to 70 individuals
Rate: $20 per hour (2 hours minimum on Saturdays; 3-hour minimum on Sundays)
Rental Hours:
Saturdays: 8:00am – 10:00pm
Sundays: 1:00pm – 5:00pm
(Rental time must include decoration before the event and full cleanup after the event.)
Weekday Rentals: Available around regular scheduled programs; call to check availability.
Reservation Process:
Check Availability: Call the recreation center to check rental availability.
Complete Contract: To secure your reservation, fill out our Recreation Center Rental Agreement, outlining usage and rental rules. Click the button for the Rental Agreement.
Payment: Full payment is due at the time of reservation.
Submit Contract: Email the completed Rental Agreement to the rental location you are interested in reserving:
Identification: Attach a picture of your valid Driver’s License with your current address and provide 2 valid phone numbers for emergencies.
Reservation Confirmation: Once we receive your completed, payment, and necessary documentation, your reservation will be confirmed. You can make your payment by calling the recreation center or you may stop by the recreation center and make the full payment.
Important Notes:
- Reservation requires a complete contract and payment.
- No refunds for cancellations. You may reschedule for up to one year.
- You may also stop by the recreation center and complete the rental process at the location.
Office Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm
Youth Hours Summer: Monday-Friday 12:00-5:00pm
School Year: Tuesday-Friday; 2:00pm-5:00pm
- Social room
- Activities room
- Billiards tables
- Ping pong table
- Simple stage
- Kitchen
- Food prep area
- Refrigerator/freeze
- Oven/Stove
- Ice machine
- 6ft tables and chairs
- Pool
Handy Swimming Pool Virtual Tour of Handy Pool
1105 Beale Street
Florence, Al 35630
Phone no: 256-760-6435
Public Swim: Tuesday – Saturday 1:00pm-5:00pm, Sunday 1:30pm – 5:00pm
Admission fee: $1.00 Anyone entering the pool entrance must pay per individual, regardless of age, no exceptions.
Pool Rentals: Call 256-760-6435 for availability.
- Locker rooms
Room Details:
Capacity: Up to 70 individuals
Rate: $20 per hour (2 hours minimum on Saturdays; 3-hour minimum on Sundays)
Rental Hours:
Saturdays: 8:00am – 8:00pm
Sundays: 1:00pm – 5:00pm
(Rental time must include decoration before the event and full cleanup after the event.)
Weekday Rentals: Available around regular scheduled programs; call to check availability.
Reservation Process:
Complete Contract: To secure your reservation, fill out our Recreation Center Rental Agreement, outlining usage and rental rules. Click the button for the Rental Agreement.
Payment: Full payment is due at the time of reservation.
Submit Contract: Email the completed Rental Agreement to the rental location you are interested in reserving:
Identification: Attach a picture of your valid Driver’s License with your current address and provide 2 valid phone numbers for emergencies.
Reservation Confirmation: Once we receive your completed, payment, and necessary documentation, your reservation will be confirmed. You can make your payment by calling the recreation center or you may stop by the recreation center and make the full payment.
Important Notes:
- Reservation requires a complete contract and payment.
- No refunds for cancellations. You may reschedule for up to one year.
- You may also stop by the recreation center and complete the rental process at the location.
Secretary:
Pool:
Open Memorial Day – Close July 29th
Pool Hours:
Tuesday-Saturday, 1:00-5:00 pm; Sunday, 2:00-5:00 pm
Admission:
$1.00 per person
Margaret Thompson; 256-760-6435
Admission:
$1.00 per person
For rental information on the Handy Pool, please call (256) 760-6435
Special Classes the have been held at Handy Recreation Center:
- Nutrition Class
- Soup Kitchen
- HIV Testing
- Exercise Class
- Feeding Program
Recreation Youth Programs held at Handy
- Board Games – includes checkers, dominos, Scrabble, Connect Four
- Card Games – UNO, Skip-Bo, many others
- Billiards – Three billiards tables to choose from
- Air Hockey – Very popular and fun game for any age
- Arts & Crafts – Paper Mache’, painting, card making
- Kickball – Kickball games are played in the spring/summer/fall at Lewis Field beside Handy Gym
- Jump Rope – There are jump rope competitions throughout the year at Handy. Kids love to jump rope and it is a great exercise to keep you in good shape.
- Homework Help – If your child needs help with their homework, our staff is equipped to help that young student with their school assignments
- Physical Fitness Activities – includes jogging, aerobics, cardio workouts
- Basketball – All basketball activities are played at the Handy Gym
- Flag Football – Flag Football games are played at Lewis Field. Great way to get that young athlete ready for the next level.
- Karate Classes on Tuesday and Thursdays
Supervisor:
Jason Graham ; JGraham@florenceal.org 256-760-5182
Secretary:
Margaret Thompson; 256-760-6435
Hours:
Monday-Friday, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Pool:
Open Memorial Day – Close July 29th
Pool Hours:
Tuesday-Saturday, 1:00-5:00 pm; Sunday, 2:00-5:00 pm
Admission:
$1.00 per person
For rental information on the Handy Pool, please call (256) 760-6435
Special Classes the have been held at Handy Recreation Center:
- Nutrition Class
- Soup Kitchen
- HIV Testing
- Exercise Class
- Feeding Program
Recreation Youth Programs held at Handy
- Board Games – includes checkers, dominos, Scrabble, Connect Four
- Card Games – UNO, Skip-Bo, many others
- Billiards – Three billiards tables to choose from
- Air Hockey – Very popular and fun game for any age
- Arts & Crafts – Paper Mache’, painting, card making
- Kickball – Kickball games are played in the spring/summer/fall at Lewis Field beside Handy Gym
- Jump Rope – There are jump rope competitions throughout the year at Handy. Kids love to jump rope and it is a great exercise to keep you in good shape.
- Homework Help – If your child needs help with their homework, our staff is equipped to help that young student with their school assignments
- Physical Fitness Activities – includes jogging, aerobics, cardio workouts
- Basketball – All basketball activities are played at the Handy Gym
- Flag Football – Flag Football games are played at Lewis Field. Great way to get that young athlete ready for the next level.
- Karate Classes on Tuesday and Thursdays
Handy Recreation Center Contact Details
256-760-6435
1105 Beale St.
Florence, Al 35630
Monday-Friday:
8:00a.m. -5:00p.m.
