Our Offer to Nonprofits & Community Groups:

We are pleased to offer our versatile facilities for your organization's use with a low-cost or potentially free arrangement. Our primary goal is to help you maximize your resources and impact within the Dale community and Caldwell County.

• Free Use Potential: We are more likely to offer the use of our building free of charge if your services, meetings, or groups are open and accessible to the general public in the Dale area.

• Flexible Terms: We welcome both one-time use and recurring arrangements to suit your needs. A small hourly fee or utility contribution may apply in some cases.

Our Amenities Include:

The Dale Community Center provides a welcoming and well-equipped environment to support a wide range of activities:

• Spacious Indoor Areas: Our versatile indoor spaces offer ample room for classes, workshops, presentations, or community gatherings, all kept comfortable with reliable air conditioning.

• Flexible Furnishings: We provide a generous supply of tables and chairs, allowing you to easily configure the space to suit your specific needs, from intimate discussions to larger events.

• Full Kitchen Access: A fully equipped kitchen is available for your use, perfect for preparing meals, hosting cooking demonstrations, or simply providing refreshments for your attendees.

• Multi-Purpose Gymnasium: Our gym features a basketball court that also doubles as a pickleball court, offering excellent space for sports, fitness classes, or other recreational activities.

• Outdoor Recreation & Gathering Space: Beyond our indoor offerings, we boast a large outdoor field with a backstop, ideal for youth sports, outdoor activities, or open-air events.

Important Guidelines for All Users:

To ensure a positive experience for everyone and maintain our volunteer-managed center, all organizations using the Dale Community Center are required to:

• Self-Service: Be prepared to set up your desired space, put away all equipment and furniture, and clean up thoroughly after your event.

• Adherence to Rules: All renters and participants must observe and comply with all federal and state laws and DCC Rules and Regulations.

• Supervision: Groups with participants under the age of 18 must have an accompanying person at least 21 years of age for every 10 participants.

• Alcohol Policy: Alcoholic beverages are not allowed on site when booked for youth organizations. The sale of alcoholic beverages is only permissible upon D. Glass beverage containers are not allowed on site.

• Prohibited Items/Activities in Building: Smoking, chewing gum, skates or wheels, pets, and dirty shoes are not allowed in the building.

• Decorations: All decorations, tape, etc. must be removed by the following day at 11 am for rentals ending at 1 am, and 2 hours after the event for 3-hour rentals. Please avoid damaging surfaces when decorating.

• Cleanup Responsibilities:

  • All furniture, equipment, and utensils must be cleaned and returned to their original position.

  • The building must be left clean and secured. This includes sweeping all floors, mopping all spills, cleaning countertops and appliances, and ensuring all burners are turned off.

  • After gym usage, mops should be rinsed and left hanging in the men’s bathroom shower station, with mop water disposed of outdoors.

  • Bathrooms must be cleaned (toilets, sinks, trash removal, sweep, mop).

  • All garbage must be removed from the facilities and property (including grounds and parking lot).

• Security & Property: The renter is responsible for security during the event and for any lost, stolen, or damaged goods belonging to DCC. The renter will reimburse DCC for the value of such property.

• Operating Hours: All events must end no later than 1:00 AM.

• Departure Procedures: Upon conclusion of the rental (or anytime the renter is not present), all air conditioners must be on "Auto" and "Off," and all windows and doors must be locked. Lock the front door and leave the key in the water fountain.

• Liability: DCC shall not be liable for any accidents on or off-site.