Ambroz recreation center

The Ambroz Recreation Center houses the Recreation Department offices and provides space for youth sports, senior, and cultural arts programs and rentals.

Location:

2000 Mount Vernon Road SE
Cedar Rapids, IA 52403

Phone:

(319) 286-5731

Hours:

Monday through Friday
8:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Facility features

• Meeting Rooms
  
• Small Kitchen
  
• Small Gym
  

• Pool Table
  
• Stage
  
• Parking

Room Rental

Rooms are available to rent Monday through Friday at the Ambroz Center for parties, meetings, and special events. Basic rates begin at $40 per three-hour period for non-profit organizations. Call the Ambroz Center at (319) 286-5731 to make your reservations and to inquire about rates.

History of the Center

The center is named for Otto Ambroz who served as chair of the Recreation Commission for many years and was part owner of the Ambroz Advertising Agency. It is the second recreation center to be named in his honor. In 1975 the building, formerly Buchanan School, was given to the Recreation Commission by the school district in exchange for the original Ambroz Center that was located at 4th Avenue and 14th Street SE. Recreation offices and programs were moved to the newly acquired building and it was renamed the Ambroz Center.