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Rental Facilities
Apex Community Center
The Apex Community Center is located on the Town Hall Campus at 53 Hunter Street. The center has several rooms available for rent. The three largest rooms are separated by partition walls that can open to accommodate the need for more than one room’s capacity.
You can view and print the Reservation Request Form (PDF).
| Rooms | Fees (during normal operating hours) | Capacity/Room Size |
|---|---|---|
| Summit Room (carpeted) | $25 per hour (Residents) $37.50 per hour (Non-residents) | 65 people (banquet seating) 31’ x 31’ |
| Pinnacle Room (hardwood vinyl) | $25 per hour (Residents) $37.50 per hour (Non-residents) | 65 people (banquet seating) 31’ x 31’ |
| Zenith Room (hardwood vinyl) | $25 per hour (Residents) $37.50 per hour (Non-residents) | 65 people (banquet seating) 31’ x 31 |
| Catering Kitchen (attached to Zenith Room) | $15 per hour (Residents) $22.50 per hour (Non-residents) | 11’ x 21’ |
| Arts & Crafts Room (tile) | $15 per hour (Residents) $22.50 per hour (Non-residents) | 20 people 22’ x 28’ |
Hours for rentals must coincide with the building’s operating hours: Monday through Friday: 8am - 9pm
Saturday: 9am - 6pm
Sunday: 1pm - 6pm (Closed Sundays June through Labor Day) After-hours rentals can be approved by the Parks Director at an extra cost of $40 per hour beyond the regular scheduled building hours (this fee affects the overall hours of the rental is not a per room fee).
All facility rentals require a $200 refundable deposit and are a two-hour minimum. All fees must be paid in full in order to hold a date.
Reservations can be processed in person at the Apex Community Center between the hours of 8am-5pm, Monday through Friday. For information about availability, call (919) 249-3402.
- $25 per hour (residents)
- $37.50 per hour (Non-residents)
- $25 per hour (residents)
- $37.50 per hour (Non-residents)
Halle Cultural Arts Center
The Halle Cultural Arts Center is located in Historic Downtown Apex at 237 N. Salem Street. The center has a 150-seat auditorium located on the second floor as well as several rooms on the first floor available for rent.
You can view and print the Halle Reservation Request Form (PDF).
| Rooms | Fees (during normal operating hours) | Capacity |
|---|---|---|
| Auditorium | $50 per hour (Residents) $75 per hour (Non-residents) | 150 people (seated only) 100 people (tables & chairs) |
| Stage & Dressing Rooms | $50 per hour (Residents) $75 per hour (Non-residents) | |
| Sound/Light Booth (with Sound Tech) | $50 per hour (Residents) $75 per hour (Non-residents) | |
| Overnight Storage | $50 per hour (Residents) $75 per hour (Non-residents) | |
| Studio Gallery | $35 per hour (Residents) $52.50 per hour (Non-residents) | 40 people |
| Studio A | $20 per hour (Residents) $30 per hour (Non-residents) | 20 people |
| Catering Kitchen | $15 per hour (Residents) $22.50 per hour (Non-residents) | |
| Piano (separate $200 deposit) | $25 per hour (Residents) $37.50 per hour (Non-residents) | |
| 4 Hour Auditorium Package: $600 (Residents) | $900 (Non-residents) Includes: Auditorium, Stage, Back Stage, Dressing Rooms, Sound/ Light with Technician and Kitchen. This package includes the After Hours Attendant Fee. | ||
| 4 Hour Gallery Package: $400 (Residents) | $600 (Non-residents) Includes: Main Gallery, Studio Gallery, Studio A, Spotlight Gallery and Kitchen. This package does not include the After Hours Attendant Fee. | ||
Hours for rentals must coincide with the building’s operating hours (Monday through Friday: 9am-6pm; Saturday: 9am-1pm) but after-hours rentals can be approved by at an extra cost of $20 per hour beyond the regular scheduled building hours.
All facility rentals require a $200 refundable deposit. All fees must be paid in full in order to hold a date.
Reservations can be processed in person at the Halle Cultural Arts Center between the hours of 9am-6pm, Monday through Friday. For information about availability, call (919) 249-1120.
Park Shelter Rentals
Several parks throughout Apex have picnic shelters that are available for rent. You can view availability and reserve them online here.
| Shelters | Fees | Capacity / Location |
|---|---|---|
| Apex Community Park Small Shelter | $12.50 per hour (Residents) $18.75 per hour (Non-residents) | 50 people 2200 Laura Duncan Road |
| Apex Community Park Large Shelter | $17.50 per hour (Residents) $26.25 per hour (Non-residents) | 100 people 2200 Laura Duncan Road |
| Hunter Street Park Small Shelter | $12.50 per hour (Residents) $18.75 per hour (Non-residents) | 50 people 1250 Ambergate Station |
| Jaycee Park Small Shelter | $12.50 per hour (Residents) $18.75 per hour (Non-residents) | 50 people 451 West Williams Street |
| Kelly Road Park Small Shelter | $12.50 per hour (Residents) $18.75 per hour (Non-residents) | 50 people 1609 Kelly Road |
| Apex Nature Park Large Shelter (Near Amphitheatre) | $12.50 per hour (Residents) $18.75 per hour (Non-residents) | 50 people 2600 Evans Road |
| Apex Nature Park Small Shelter (Near Kid’s Playground) | $12.50 per hour (Residents) $18.75 per hour (Non-residents) | 50 people 2500 Evans Road |
| Seagroves Farm Park Small Shelter | $12.50 per hour (Residents) $18.75 per hour (Non-residents) | 50 people 201 Parkfield Drive |
Hours for rentals must coincide within park hours of operation. Shelter rental times are as follows: MARCH - OCTOBER: 8:30am - 9:30pm
NOVEMBER - FEBRUARY: 10am - 7:30pm
*Seagroves Farm Park Shelter closes two hours prior to the times listed above.
*Nature Park Shelters open at 8:30am in November-February.
You can view and print the Shelter Reservation Request Form here.
All shelter rentals require a $100 refundable deposit. All fees must be paid in full in order to hold a date.
Reservations can be processed in person at the Apex Community Center between the hours of 8am-5pm, Monday through Friday or Shelter Rentals can be reserved online here.
For information about availability, call (919) 249-3402.
Field Rentals
Athletic fields are available for rent at various times throughout the year. All field rentals must be reserved and paid for a minimum of 4 business days in advance.
For information regarding pricing as well as availability, Email Patrick Fitzsimons.
Notice
If you are renting a shelter or facility with the intent of using the rented space or any other portion of the park where the rental is located for an event such as but not limited to, a charity walk, run, carnival, dinner, or other activity, your rental may be confirmed but is not valid until you submit additional paperwork. Please contact the Apex Community Center at (919) 249-3402 for more information.
This can include but is not limited to items such as a summary and schedule of the event, number of persons planned to attend, 501(C)3 documentation and proof of liability insurance naming the Town of Apex as insured.
After the above-mentioned are submitted to the Town of Apex Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources Department, the director will review the request and approve, approve with modifications, or deny the request.
Facility rentals at the Apex Community Center and Halle Cultural Arts Center must be a minimum of two hours. Shelter rentals must be a minimum of three hours with sixty minutes between each rental.