James A. Rutherford Community Center
2000 Yamato Road
Boca Raton, FL 33431  Map
Phone:  (561) 367-7035

Located inside Patch Reef Park

Hours of Operation:
Monday - Friday................... 8 a.m. -10:00 p.m.
Saturday............................... 8 a.m. -  5 p.m.
Sunday................................ 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

The James A. Rutherford Community Centerprovides a variety of classes and activities and meeting rooms for local groups, clubs and non-profit organizations pending on availability.

Here are the current listing of activities offered at the Community Center:

• Adult Programs (PDF)
• Adult Special Interest Classes (PDF)
• Children's Programs (PDF)

Beach, boat and dog stickers may also be purchased in the Community Center. You Must provide current proof of residency (driver's license, tax bill, or your current vehicle registration or vehicle insurance card) in order to obtain a sticker. Stickers are valid October 1st through September 30 annually, and will not be pro-rated. Cost of and eligibility for stickers depends upon residency. Stickers may be purchased October 1 - September 30.

Pavilion Rentals: reservations for eight picnic pavilions within Patch Reef Park may be made in the Community Center. Pavilions are available to residents of Palm Beach County for $16.00 and non-residents for $48.00. The picnic pavilions are equiped with grills, tables and restrooms. Picnic facilities/reservations are available on a first-come, first-served basis. For additional information, please call (561) 367-7035.

Should you have any question concerning this facility, or any suggestion for the future improvements, or ideas for subjects you might be interested in learning about our classes, please do not hesitate to call upon our staff:

The Greater Boca Raton Beach & Park District owns and operates Patch Reef Park. The City of Boca Raton provides daily operation and maintenance. Board of Commissioners: Dr. Dennis Frisch - Elaine W. Kleinman Robert K. Rollins, Jr. - Dirk S. Smith - Earl L. Starkoff