John J. Byrne Community Center | UNIONDALE

Opportunities to Book Our Venue

From an intimate meeting to a 90-guest celebration or a full field day, our indoor and outdoor spaces in the heart of Uniondale flex to fit your gathering – with A/V, staging, tables, and chairs all included at no extra charge. Every booking is a Program Support Contribution: your event directly funds free literacy, wellness, and youth programs for the Uniondale community.

Event Types We Host

Personal Celebrations

Celebrate life’s milestones with us! Our venue is perfect for:

Birthday Celebrations

Baby Showers

Wedding Showers

Retirement Parties

Repasts

Whatever the occasion, our team is here to ensure your event is memorable and stress-free!

Workshops, Seminars, and Program Activities

Looking for a venue for your next workshop, seminar, or program activity? We provide:

    • Educational Workshops
    • Professional Seminars
    • Community Program Activities


Our flexible spaces and supportive staff are ready to help you host a successful event!

Planning a recurring program? Weekly and monthly series are welcome – select “Recurring Program or Meetings” on the request form and we will work out a schedule with you.

Community meeting with speaker in Meeting Room A

Our Facilities

Every space includes furniture, A/V, and equipment at no extra charge – choose the setup that fits your event.

Formal banquet setup in Meeting Room A

Meeting Room A – our largest room: Starting at $500 per event

Seats up to 90 banquet-style with round tables, 60 theater-style, or 24 classroom-style. 85″ smart TV and podium with microphone. Reduced contributions may be available for shorter or scaled-down uses – ask when you request your date.

Round-table celebration setupBaby shower setupCommunity luncheonPresentation with art displayClassroom setup with podiumComputer classCommunity group
Meeting Room B lounge

Meeting Room B – lounge and learning space: Starting at $250 per event

Comfortable lounge seating for 15-20 (up to 30 with added chairs), 85″ smart TV, and 4 computer workstations – ideal for workshops, computer classes, and registration-based programs.

Holiday crafts programYouth using computer workstationsRegistration desk
Meeting in the Conference Room

Conference Room – meet in comfort: Starting at $25/hour

Seats 10 around the conference table, with TV/computer, whiteboard, podium, and in-table laptop outlets.

Conference Room table and smart TV
One-on-one meeting in Meeting Room C

Meeting Room C – the quiet office: Starting at $15/hour

Round table for 4 plus a work desk – perfect for tutoring, counseling, and one-on-ones. Nonprofit and community rates available.

Meeting Room C round table and desk
White tent gala setup in the Byrne Center parking lot

Parking Lot – open-air event space: Starting at $500 per event

Our 100-space lot hosts festivals, markets, and outdoor celebrations; guest parking relocates to the adjacent field.

Outdoor event tables in the parking lotKids ATV track at a parking lot festivalEaster bunny at a community festivalYouth jazz band performingFull parking lot with ballfields beyond
Ballfield with Uniondale water tower

Ballfields 1 and 2: Starting at $75/hour

Games, practices, field days, and full-day events ($500/day). Season-long licenses available for schools and leagues – ask about seasonal rates.

Community event on the ballfieldBounce house at a field event

Popular combinations

  • Rooms A + B – $650 (save $100)
  • Full indoor buyout – Rooms A, B, C + Conference Room – ask for package pricing
  • Indoor/outdoor event – Room A + Parking Lot – ask for package pricing
  • Field day – both ballfields + parking lot – ask for package pricing

Need a different combination? Choose any spaces on the request form and we will price it for you.

Everything included, no surprise fees

Round tables (up to 15), 60 folding chairs, six- and eight-foot tables, a classroom set of desks and rolling chairs – and you can combine the folding and rolling chairs to accommodate even more guests – a portable 8’x4′ stage with steps, podiums with microphones and a speaker, lobby digital sign-in kiosk, building-wide wi-fi, laptop/iPad hookup to our smart TVs, and use of the pantry – all at no extra cost. Hosts handle their own setup, breakdown, and cleanup – set the room up your way.

Portable stageDigital sign-in kioskPantry

Booking Information

How to Book

Booking your event is easy:

  1. Send a request – tell us your date, space, and needs. We respond within 2 business days.
  2. Review your estimate – we confirm availability and send your Program Support Contribution estimate.
  3. Sign and reserve – sign the agreement online and pay your 50% deposit to lock in your date. The balance is due 14 days before your event.
  4. You’re booked – manage documents, payments, and your booking history anytime in your Byrne Center portal.

Good to know

  • Catered and prepared food is welcome; no cooking on premises.
  • No alcohol; no smoking or other substances.
  • Hosts handle setup, breakdown, cleanup, and trash removal within their booked time, and leave nothing behind.
  • Event insurance may be required depending on your event’s size and type. Certificates must name Uniondale Neighborhood Center, Inc., 925 Jerusalem Avenue, Uniondale, NY 11553 as an insured.
  • A $200 refundable security deposit applies to events over 75 guests.
  • Parking Lot events require extra lead time so we can arrange alternate parking next door.
  • Program Support Contributions are payments for facility use and are not tax-deductible charitable donations.
Reception desk with sign-in kiosk and program information
Office workspace

Book your Event Today!

For more information or to schedule a tour of our facilities, please contact us:

Phone

516-554-8124

Email

Visit Us

925 Jerusalem Avenue, Uniondale, NY

We’re here to assist you every step of the way in planning and hosting your event at the John J. Byrne Community Center. Let’s make your event a memorable success!