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Gamber Community Center

Hours & Contact Information

Address
4 SE Independence Ave, Lee's Summit, MO 64063
Map and Directions

Contact
816-969-1580
Rent Shelter

Hours
Monday - Thursday: 6:00am - 8:00pm
Friday: 6:00am - 5pm
Saturday: 7:00am - 2:00pm
Sunday: Closed

Holiday Hours
Thanksgiving, Thursday, Nov. 23: CLOSED
Christmas Eve, Sunday, Dec. 24: CLOSED
Christmas Day, Monday, Dec. 25: CLOSED
New Year’s Eve, Sunday, Dec. 31:CLOSED

 

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Gamber Community Center

  • Rental Overview
  • Meeting Spaces
  • Event Packages
  • Gamber Shelter/Park
  • Preferred Catering
  • Facility Rules & Age Guidelines

Gamber Community Center Rentals

Located close to Downtown Lee's Summit, Gamber Community Center offers an elegant space for Weddings, Showers, Meetings and More! 

Date Availability

BALLROOM: 

  • Shenandoah All (Full Ballroom)  - Up to 200 guest 

  • Shenandoah A (1/2 Ballroom Stage Side) - Up to 120 guest 

  • Shenandoah B (1/2 Ballroom) - Up to 80 guest 

CLASSROOM:

  • Yellowstone - Up to 30 guest 

  • Redwood - Up to 15 guest 

  • Everglades - Up to 15 guest 

  • Grand Tetons - Up to 23 guest

EVENT PACKAGES:

  • Gamber Package - 4 hour package 

  • Event Package - 12 hour package 

OUTDOOR SHELTER:

  • Shelter - Gazebo

 

Gamber Community Center Meeting Spaces

Located close to Downtown Lee’s Summit, Gamber Community Center offers the perfect location for your
Business Meetings, Church Meetings, HOA meetings, Booster Meetings and more!

WE OFFER

  • 6 unique meeting rooms for your needs
  • State-of-the-art A/V equipment
  • On-site support staff
  • High-speed internet
  • Room for 5 to 200 individuals
  • Much more!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Gamber Community Center Event Packages

THE GAMBER PACKAGE

  • Includes Shenandoah Ballroom and catering kitchen.

  • Available for four consecutive hours. Additional hours available at per-hour or after-hour rates.

THE EVENT PACKAGE

  • Includes Shenandoah Ballroom, Bistro, Great Hall and catering kitchen.

  • Available in 12-hour blocks. Additional hours are available at per-hour or after-hour rates.

* IF ALCOHOL WILL BE SERVED

  • Reservations must be made by persons 21 years of age or older.

  • All applicable paperwork must be completed 45 days prior to your event.

  • An additional $175 non-refundable service fee will be applied.

  • All alcohol must be brought in, served and removed from the premises by one of our preferred vendors. 

  • Additional security must be provided by LSPD or Jackson Co Sheriffs Dept. Gamber Staff will arrange the security. (Your billable time includes 30 minutes before and after event).

REGARDING YOUR RENTAL

  • Saturday Ballroom rentals are limited to the Event Package unless event date is within 180 days at which time a Gamber Package may be booked. If the ballroom is not rented 90 days prior to the desired date, the 2 hour minimum rental rates and after hours charges (if indicated) will apply.”

  • Rental for authorized use of facilities must be made by persons 18 years of age or older.

  • The $100 refundable deposit (MC/Visa/Discover only) AND the rental fee is required at the time of reservation.

  • We also offer a podium with microphone, table linens, baby grand piano and audio-visual equipment for additional fees.

Gamber Shelter and Park Rental

Image of Gamber Park Shelter 1Rental Fee: $100 for entire day
Max. Capacity: 50 (Parking Capacity: 120)
Restrooms: Dependent on Community Center Operation Hours*
Electricity: Yes
Alcohol Permit: Available ($25 permit fee)
Bounce House: Yes, with Special Event Permit Approval
More Info >

Rent Shelter

For your convenience, the GC Staff has assembled a list of quality vendors who will be able to meet your event needs. You may choose to use another vendor for your special event, and a $50 vendor fee will be applied to your rental contract. Caterer must hold necessary licenses and meet with GCC Staff prior to your event.

Affordable Elegance
Contact: Dee-Dee Stokes
816.331.4528
AffordableEleganceCatering.com

Diamond Girls Bartenders
Contact: Mary Ortiz
816.308-1070
https://diamondgirlsbartenders.com

Embrace the Grape 
Contact: Jane Monroe 
816.260.6498
https://www.embracecatering.com

*Updated 5/21

General Rules
1.  Demonstrate respect for yourself, other patrons, staff, and property while enjoying the facility.
2.  No abusive or profane language.
3.  No rough-housing or horseplay
4.  No tobacco allowed in the facility or on any park property; E-cigarettes are also prohibited indoors.   
5.  GCC is a community-oriented facility. Patrons are expected to dress in attire appropriate for a family-friendly fitness facility. 
6.  Children under the age of 10 must be accompanied by an adult age 16 or older at all times.
7.  Use of any electronic, mechanical, manual, electric, digital, voltaic, or other devices, instrument or means capable of recording, producing, duplicating, reproducing, storing, copying, transmitting or displaying any visual, video, photographic, electronic, digital, recorded, or other visual image, picture, or representation, including but not limited to any camera, photographic camera, video camera, fiber optic camera, motion picture camera, television camera, camcorder, videotaping device, or camera cell phone, in any restroom, locker room, lavatory, bathroom, shower facility, or dressing room, in any building owned, leased to, or under the control of the Parks Department in order to protect the privacy of our patrons is prohibited.
8.  LSPR is committed to the health, safety, and welfare of each of its members and staff and will not tolerate unreasonable, threatening, obscene, harassing, indecent or illegal behavior.
9.   No weapons of any kind are allowed within the facility.
10. LSPR has the right to terminate the admittance or membership of any member engaging in unacceptable behavior.

Fitness Center Rules
1.  Children under the age of ten will not be permitted in the fitness center.  Children ages ten & eleven may only use cardiovascular equipment while directly supervised by an adult 16 years of age or older. Children ages 12 to 17 may use cardiovascular & free weight equipment after passing the fitness center orientation. 
2.  Participants are expected to dress in appropriate work-out clothing. A shirt must be worn at all times covering the patron’s chest. Closed toe shoes must be worn at all times. Clothing with metal rivets is not permitted
3.  Lockers in the facility will be used for personal items that cannot be hung on hooks located in fitness area.
4.  Return weights to proper location on rack.
5.  Spotters are required at all times.
6.  Free weight bar collars are required at all times.
7.  Thirty-minute time limit on all cardiovascular equipment during peak hours.
8.  Please be courteous to other users, disinfectant and towels are available at designated locations.
9.  All professional services must be provided by authorized GCC staff or contractors.
 

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Gamber Community Center Features

The state-of-the-art facility features craftsman-style elegance with cherry wood and stone accents. The natural light coming through the many windows is very inviting and on good weather days, step outside onto the back patio, walk through the landscaping or find respite under the gazebo. In addition, patrons can take part in bocce ball by checking out the equipment at the front desk. No reservations and no fees required!

Free things to do at Gamber Community Center

All patrons will have access to the following amenities/areas at no charge:

  • Billiards room
  • Ping Pong Tables (call for availability)
  • Bistro/card playing area
  • Bocce Ball Courts & Gazebo area
  • Outdoor walking path with exercise equipment
  • Wii Fit Plus and other Wii Games
  • Beverage area (Mon-Fri. 6am-4:00pm)
  • WiFi throughout the facility
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