Auburn Hills Community Center: Visitor Guide

Hours: Building, Fitness Room & Gym

The city maintains separate opening and activity schedules. An individual gym activity or registered program may end earlier than the building’s closing time.

Holiday closures, private events and maintenance may affect normal access. Gym courts can also be reserved for scheduled programs.

Admission & Fitness Center Fees

The Community Center provides an important benefit to Auburn Hills residents: eligible adult residents can obtain a free Community Center Card, which provides fitness-room access.

Community Center Card Rules

• Resident adult cards are valid for 12 months.
• Bring a valid Michigan driver’s license or state-issued photo ID displaying an Auburn Hills address.
• Register at the Community Center front desk.
• Non-resident fitness cards are valid for 12 months from purchase.
• Non-resident individual and family cards permit eligible fitness-room access, not unlimited admission to paid programs.
• Non-resident family cards are issued for eligible members age 13 and older.

Teen Fitness Access

Auburn Hills residents ages 13–17 may register for the Teen Fitness opportunity with a parent or legal guardian. Non-resident minors ages 13–17 must also be registered by a parent or legal guardian for an applicable card.

Children age 12 and younger are not allowed in the fitness room.

How to Get Your Community Center Card

What’s Inside Auburn Hills Community Center?

Basketball, Pickleball, Badminton & Walking

Open gym activities are scheduled rather than available continuously. The city currently advertises the following recurring sessions, subject to seasonal changes.

Before You Visit for Sports

• Check the current day and activity schedule.
• Prepare the $3 resident or $5 non-resident open gym fee.
• Ask about equipment and court rotation.
• Wear suitable athletic clothing and non-marking sports shoes.
• Confirm age-specific sessions and supervision rules.
• Check whether a private rental has replaced regular open play.

Makers’ Studio: Pottery, Woodshop & Crafting

The Makers’ Studio is one of the facility’s distinctive features. It provides equipment and workspace for creative projects, including woodworking, pottery, cutting machines and digital fabrication.

Available Equipment

Published Makers’ Studio Charges

Safety Rules

• Woodshop access is for adults age 18 and older.
• Woodshop, Cricut and Glowforge use requires the relevant safety certification.
• Experienced users may request a scheduled certification test-out.
• Personal woodworking projects cannot be stored in the shop.
• Kiln firing accepts low-fire clay and glaze only.
• Firing space is limited to five small pieces or two large pieces under the published guidelines.

The city’s published Spring/Summer 2026 schedule included open studio hours on Tuesdays and Saturdays, with open woodshop periods on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays. Because these sessions are seasonal, use the current studio calendar to check availability.

Youth, Adult & Senior Recreation Programs

Auburn Hills Recreation organizes programs for several age groups. Registration is available online or in person at the Community Center.

Program Registration Steps

1. Choose the age group or activity category.
2. Find the current session in the recreation catalog.
3. Check dates, eligibility, resident rates and equipment requirements.
4. Register through the official online system or in person.
5. Pay the published fee if applicable.
6. Keep the activity confirmation and follow any participant waiver requirements.

The Recreation Department accepts cash, check, debit and credit payments for program registration. Card processing fees may apply.

Community Center Room Rentals & Prices

The Community Center offers meeting rooms, a studio room and Seyburn banquet rooms. Both residents and non-residents may apply for rentals, but non-resident prices are higher.

City-Published Rental Rate Reference

The current rentals webpage labels the following figures as 2025 hourly rates. They provide a useful starting estimate, but you should request confirmation of the applicable 2026 rate.

Sunday banquet rentals have additional hourly charges listed by the city. Ask the rental office for the correct Sunday pricing rather than assuming the ordinary weekday rate applies.

Room Capacities

Minimum Rental Times

• Half Seyburn Room: minimum two hours.
• Full Seyburn Room: minimum four hours.
• Banquet rental times are published for weekdays, Saturdays and Sundays, subject to availability.
• Setup and cleanup must be included in the reserved time unless staff specifically approve another arrangement.

How to Reserve a Banquet or Meeting Room

Important Rental Restrictions

• Commercial sales, profit-making activities and fundraising events are prohibited under the general facility rental rules.
• No admission charges may be collected for an event under the published private-party arrangements.
• Alcoholic beverages are prohibited on the premises.
• Glitter, confetti, loose ribbons and certain decorating materials are not allowed.
• Decorations may not be attached to walls, ceilings or sprinkler systems.
• Open flames are generally prohibited, with the stated birthday-cake exception.
• Children under 13 must be directly supervised by an adult age 18 or older.
• The renter is responsible for cleanup and damage.

Cancellation & Deposit Rules

The published rental policy provides for a $30 date-change fee after the deposit is paid, with no date changes permitted within 14 days of the event.

Cancellation refunds depend on notice: at least one month, two to four weeks, or less than two weeks. Deposits are ordinarily refunded after the event if the room is returned in satisfactory condition. Excess time or inadequate cleanup can result in deposit loss.

Food, Catering & Decorations for Events

For approved Seyburn Room rentals, the city distinguishes between self-catering arrangements and other food-service options.

Self-Catering Facilities

Renters of the full Seyburn Room or Seyburn A may receive access to certain preparation equipment, including:

• Reach-in cooler.
• Microwave.
• Ice machine.
• Freezer.
• Preparation tables.

The published policy does not give ordinary self-catering renters unrestricted access to commercial ovens, dish machines, serving equipment or dishware.

Coffee carts and table linens may be available as rental add-ons. Linen requests must generally be arranged in advance, and the city lists a three-week ordering requirement.

Directions, Parking & Auburn Hills Civic Campus

The center is on Auburn Hills’ municipal campus, near North Squirrel Road, East Seyburn Drive and University Drive.

Correct Destination

Use the campus map to identify the Community Center building and the appropriate access road. If you have a class, meeting or event, confirm the check-in location with staff.

Plan the Right Visit

Common Mistakes to Avoid

• Using City Hall as the destination: For the recreation building, use 3350 E. Seyburn Drive.
• Assuming gym sessions are free: A free resident fitness card does not remove the published open gym participation fee.
• Using an old schedule: Recreation classes and gym sessions change seasonally.
• Bringing a child into the fitness room: Children 12 and under are not permitted.
• Forgetting a lock: The fitness facility offers lockers, but users need their own locks.
• Arriving on Sunday for ordinary recreation: The main Community Center is normally closed on Sundays, even though approved Sunday banquet rentals may be possible.
• Confusing historical and current prices: The city’s posted room rental table is labeled 2025; confirm 2026 rates before paying.
• Booking too late: General rentals require at least one month’s advance reservation.

Official Information & Final Actions

City of Auburn Hills — Community Center, Hours and Contact

Official Fitness Room, Membership and Gym Schedule

Official Makers’ Studio Equipment, Fees and Certification

Official Room Rental Rates, Policies and Booking

Official Recreation Programs and Class Registration

Official Municipal Campus Map