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Reservation Pricing Information for Rentals: (click here)
General Reservation Rules and Policies: (click here)
Event Information Sheet: (Click here) | (Fillable version)
Special Event Permit & Security Form: (Click here) | (Fillable version)
Concessions Information: (click here) | VDH Information: (Click here)
CREATE YOUR CIVICREC ACCOUNT NOW!
Please see the instructions below for easy step-by-step directions.
All class registrations are done online via CivicRec.
To Register for Rental Reservations: (Click Here - CIVIC REC)
To see availability or to make a reservation: (click here)
For instructions on how to register for CIVICRec: (click here)
Please allow for a minimum of 30 days for rentals with more than 50+.
Per County Ordinance: A $150.00 Special Event Permit is required for rentals of 50+
Frequently Asked Private Event Rental Questions (click here)
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Social Center Information

Address: 8320 Ruthville Road, Providence Forge, VA 23140
Square Footage: 4,606 sq. ft. | 98 ft. x 47 ft.
Table Quantities and Sizes: (21) 60-inch round tables and (26) 8-ft rectangular tables
To view the Social Center's banquet room, hallway, kitchen and bathrooms: (Click Here)
Social Center Pool: (Pic 4)
To check availability or to make a rental reservation for the Social Center (Grand Banquet Room, Pool, Grounds), Ruthville Complex (Gymnasium or Classroom) or for a Park Pavilion: (Click Here)
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Lawrence Lewis Jr. Park Information
Table Quantities and Sizes: (21) 60-inch round tables and (26) 8-ft rectangular tables
To check availability or to make a rental reservation for the Social Center (Grand Banquet Room, Pool, Grounds), Ruthville Complex (Gymnasium or Classroom) or for a Park Pavilion: (Click Here)
Lawrence Lewis Jr. Park Information
12400 & 12580 Wilcox Wharf Road, Charles City, VA 23030
Lawrence Lewis Jr. Park - Fishing Pier -
(Pic 1) | A Virginia Fresh Water Fishing License is required to fish at the Park. For more information on this license: (Click Here)
Lawrence Lewis Jr. Park - Boat Ramp: $0 Resident Launch Fee | $5 Non-Resident Launch Fee (Pic 1) |
Lawrence Lewis Jr. Park - Primitive Campsite - (Pic 1) (Pic 2) (Pic 3) (Pic 4) (Pic 5)
Primitive Campsite Information, Availability, Sign Up & Payment Link - (Click Here)
Click here for more information on the Virginia Capital Trail Foundation
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Park Pavilion Rental Information
Applicants reserving the Harrison Park Pavilion, or the Social Center Pavilion are granted use of the pavilion only. Rental reservation does not include use of the concession stand.
Concession stand use is reserved for entities and groups who have adhered to all Virginia Department of Health (VDH) rules and regulations. Renters wishing to utilize the concession stand to sell food must provide the following items to Charles City County Parks and Recreation for submission to the Virginia Department of Health as soon as possible. Individuals who have not submitted these items at least fourteen (14) days prior to use will not be allowed to utilize the concession stand.
Renters must apply for a VDH Temporary Food Permit. The VDH Temporary Food Permit application must be submitted at least 14 days prior to the event. Once approved a copy must be submitted to the Parks and Recreation Department.
Renters must always have at least one (1) person on site who has obtained their Certified Food Protection Manager Certification. Once obtained, a copy of the certification must be submitted to the Parks & Recreation Department. A Certified Food Protection Manager must be on site.
Contact the Parks & Recreation Department for more information, to obtain a copy of a Temporary Food Permit Application or to find places that offer the Certified Food Protection Manager Certification.