Caryl Community Center (CCC)

Caryl Community Center

What’s going on here?

Since 2002, this former school building in Dover’s town center has been used for a variety of educational, recreational, and community programs by people of all ages.

Town departments with dedicated space in the CCC include the Parks and Recreation Department (offices, equipment storage, and activity space) and the Council on Aging (bridge games, lectures).

Sports Equipment Room

COA Blue Room

In addition, there are three regular tenants who have dedicated space in the CCC and hold license agreements with the Town for their space:

CDC Offices

CDC Classroom

Erin's Dance Studio

Parent Talk

Space is available for your use!

The spaces pictured below are available for individuals and community groups to use on a one-time or regular basis for all types of activities:

Gym (35'x60')

Gym (35'x60')
physical activities  –  birthday parties  –  drop-in activities

The Caryl Room (former school library) (30'x60')

The Caryl Room (former school library) (30'x60')
birthday parties  –   lectures  –  large meetings  –  rehearsals
recitals  –  sports team end-of-season parties

Cafeteria (45'x48')

Cafeteria (45'x48')
luncheons  — rehearsals  –  birthday parties

Kitchen

Kitchen
luncheons  –  rehearsals  –  adjacent to cafeteria

Three (3) multi-use rooms, some of which are dividable to accommodate smaller groups:

Multi-Use Room (23' x 43')

Multi-Use Room (23' x 43')
meetings  –  scouts  –  exercise

Former art room w/sink (26'x38')
arts & crafts classes  –  studio art  –  scout projects

Rental Fees:

One-time use:
$25 per hour, Dover residents
$50 per hour, non-residents

Continuing use (regularly scheduled, recurring use, e.g. 1-2 times per week for 2 or more months):
$10 per hour, Dover residents
$20 per hour, non-residents

To book space, or for questions or further information:

Please provide the following information and you will be contacted by the appropriate person.

Your Name (required)

Your Email (required)

Phone (if preferred)

Question/request

Share your thoughts about the CCC

Efforts are on-going to improve the safety, usefulness, and attractiveness of the CCC for all users. Your comments and suggestions would be helpful as we proceed. You may contact any member of the Caryl Management Advisory Committee below:

  • Kathy Weld, Chairman
  • Jane Hemstreet, Council on Aging
  • Carol Lisbon, Board of Selectmen
  • Scott Seidman, Parks & Recreation Commission
  • Ford Spalding, At large
  • Jess Cooney, Assistant Director of Parks & Recreation
  • David Ramsay, Town Administrator
  • Karl Warnick, Building Superintendent

Photos courtesy of David W. Stapleton