The Paducah Board of Commissioners has approved moving forward with renovating the 9377 square foot Robert Cherry Civic Center located at 2701 Park Avenue. Stay up to date on the project by visiting Robert Cherry Civic Center Renovation Project.
NOTE: THE ROBERT CHERRY CIVIC CENTER IS CURRENTLY CLOSED. IT CLOSED IN 2020 DUE TO THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC AND REMAINS CLOSED FOR RENOVATIONS.
The Robert Cherry Civic Center is located on a main thoroughfare of Paducah at 2701 Park Avenue next to Noble Park making it easily accessible for banquets, dances, trade shows, family and class reunions, and company meetings. The building is dedicated to Robert C. Cherry who served three terms as mayor of Paducah, 1952-1956, 1960-1964, and 1968-1972.
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To reserve the Robert Cherry Civic Center, contact the Parks and Recreation Department at 270-444-8508 or by email. The facility can be rented on a daily basis or partial days (Monday - Thursday only). Access is permitted from 8 a.m. until 1 a.m. the next morning. Free wireless internet access is available in the building. Parks and Recreation staff will put up a marquee and set up tables and chairs for your event. A podium and a sound system are available. The facility offers a lobby, restrooms, a kitchen with a concessions pass through area, and large open meeting space with a stage. The kitchen has a microwave, sink, refrigerator, and ice machine. The building is accessible with a ramp in the front. Designated accessible parking spaces are located on the side of the building next to a large parking lot.
Morning Rental (Monday - Thursday Only, 8 am- 1pm) | $300.00 |
Evening Rental (Monday-Thursday Only, 3 pm-midnight) | $350.00 |
Full Day Rental (Monday - Thursday) | $440.00 |
All rentals occurring Friday, Saturday, or Sunday | $500.00 |
Non-Profit Organization Full Day Rental (Schools & School Groups, Religious Organizations, State Government Entities, and County Government Departments) | $390.00 |
Special Holiday Rental: Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, Thanksgiving Day, New Years Eve, New Years Day |
$1,000.00 |
2nd & 3rd Consecutive Day | $350/day |
Each additional Consecutive Day | $300.00/day |
Off-duty Paducah Police officers may be hired by the public to perform security and traffic control services. Officers are often hired to provide security and traffic control at large and small events, traffic control for road construction or other projects in the roadway, security for meetings, and many other situations including weddings, graduations, birthday parties, jewelry store security, and sporting events. For more information, including rates, application, and contract, visit Hiring an Off-Duty Police Officer.
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Civic Center from across Park Avenue
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Accessible ramp in the front
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Accessible parking on west side of building
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Ample parking on west side of building
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Lobby area
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Mirror ball in place for your parties |
Large ballroom area (stage in background) |
Large ballroom area (looking from stage)
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Large restroom facilities
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Kitchen area with concessions window, microwave, refrigerator, and sink
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Kitchen area with ice machine, microwave, and concessions window
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