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Applicable facility reservations can be made online as well as in person at a recreation center or the Parks and Recreation administration office.
View a complete list of picnic pavilion and gazebos for rent through the Parks and Recreation online reservation portal.
The City of Irving Parks and Recreation Department offers five facilities for public use. Buildings can be reserved seven days a week for private functions and / or organizational meetings.
Parks and Recreation offers rentals in two-hour time blocks, available for residents only, in our recreation facilities.
Contact a recreation center to check availability.
Note: Lively Pointe Youth Center and school-leased recreation centers are not available for rental.
Where can I view the Facility Rental Policies and Procedures?
View the complete Facility Rental Policies and Procedures.
Who oversees the Jack D. Huffman Auditorium?
The Irving Parks and Recreation Department.
How can I reserve the auditorium?
Patrons may go online at www.CityofIrving.org/IrvingRec or in person at the administration office to make a reservation.
Where is the auditorium?
The auditorium is situated on the west side of the first floor in the Jack D. Huffman Community Building, located at 801 W. Irving Blvd., directly across from the Irving Archives & Museum.
Is the lobby included in the auditorium reservation?
No. The lobby area is not included in auditorium reservations.
Is access to the Irving Archives & Museum included in the auditorium reservation?
No. Contact Irving Archives & Museum at (972) 721-3700 if interested in accessing those facilities.
What amenties are included in the auditorium reservation?
Below is a list of auditorium amenities:
Can I use the audio-visual equipment?
Yes, but it must be reserved in advance. Equipment includes a screen, projector and audio system. Renters must provide their own laptop, microphone and cables/HDMI cords.
Who onsite can I speak to on the day of my auditorium reservation?
Visit the Parks & Recreation Administration office on the second floor, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Patrons with after-hours reservations should speak to the security guard.
Is security required for my auditorium reservation?
Yes. Security is required for after-hours and weekend reservations. An additional fee will be charged.
Where do I park?
Parking is available outside the building or in the City Hall parking garage in any space not marked "Reserved". Patrons may not park in the roundabout outside the building facing Rock Island Road.
Where are the tables and chairs located?
Tables and chairs are stored in the closet area located in front of the kitchenette bar along the left wall.
Where are the restrooms?
The restrooms are situated on the north side of the first floor, near the building entrance facing Rock Island Road.
What is included in the kitchenette?
The kitchenette may only be used to reheat food. Cooking is prohibited. The following amenities are included in the kitchenette:
Do I need to pick up an entry key?
No key is necessary; the auditorium will be unlocked during the hours of your reservation.
Where do I dispose of trash?
Patrons must bring their own trash bags. At the end of the reservations, patrons may leave the trash bags outside the auditorium doors for custodians to collect.
Can I decorate the auditorium?
Nails. thumbtacks, tape, etc., must not be used to attach decorations to the structure or furnishings. Decorations may be used on the tables only. Candles, incense or other flammable materials are prohibited.
Can we bring additional equipment to the audtiorium?
No. Patrons may not bring additional equipment to the auditorium such as a bounce house, tables and chairs, grills, tents, etc.
Can I enter early/exit later?
Patrons may not enter the facility prior to the start time of their reservaton and shall not stay in the facilty after; setup and cleanup must be completed withinthe timeframe of the reservation.
Jack D. Huffman Community Building
801 W. Irving Blvd.
2nd Floor
Irving, TX 75060
M-F, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
P: (972) 721-2501
F: (972) 721-2658
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