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Rental Facilities: Discover Sanford’s Premier Venues for Your Next Event
Whether you’re planning a vibrant community festival, an elegant wedding reception, a corporate seminar, or a family reunion, the City of Sanford offers a selection of exceptional venues to bring your vision to life. Our facilities are thoughtfully designed to accommodate a wide range of events, providing the perfect backdrop for both intimate gatherings and large-scale celebrations.
Each venue boasts unique features and amenities to suit your specific needs:
Bettye D. Smith Cultural Arts Center: A historic gem ideal for art exhibitions and workshops.
Sanford Civic Center: A spacious lakeside venue perfect for grand events and conferences.
Dr. Velma H. Williams Westside Community Center: A versatile space equipped for sports, community events, and family gatherings.
Our dedicated team is here to assist you in selecting the perfect venue and ensuring every detail is handled with professionalism and care. Let Sanford’s distinctive venues provide the ideal setting for your memorable event.
If you would like to tour or reserve a facility, please call 407.688.5129.
Monroe Hall
The building consists of an office area, a conference room and a large open meeting area for parties, conferences, meetings, etc. These spaces can be rented individually or in the entirety. Learn about our rental rates, view the rental contract, and see the facility.
Bettye D. Smith Cultural Arts Center
The Bettye D. Smith Cultural Arts Center is close to downtown shops, galleries, and restaurants. It is also located and minutes from the Sanford Museum, Sanford Senior Center, Historic Sanford Memorial Stadium, Sanford Riverwalk, and Trolley Stations. Learn about our rental rates and see the facility.
Civic Center
Built in 1958, the Sanford Civic Center is a beautifully preserved, award-winning, mid-century modern event venue set along the picturesque shores of Lake Monroe and the scenic Sanford Riverwalk, just steps away from Historic Downtown Sanford. The main feature is an auditorium with a dramatically arched ceiling made of wooden Glu-Lam beams, enclosed with fixed glass windows on both sides of the building-offering breathtaking views of Lake Monroe’s sunrises and sunsets. Whether you are planning a wedding, family reunion, gala, meeting, cultural celebration, or community event, the Sanford Civic Center is the ideal space.
Westside Community Center
The Dr. Velma H. Williams Westside Community Center is home to the Boys and Girls Club of America. There’s a computer lab, fitness room, basketball and so much more. Learn about the different activities offered and view rental opportunities.