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Applications

Application packets are available online or by calling 952-939-1333. To inquire if the facility is available for a specific date and time, call 952-939-1333. A picture ID and damage deposit are required to submit the completed application. A copy of the ID is placed in the applicant's file. Applications must be submitted at least 21 working days in advance of the reservation date to be guaranteed usage. Applications submitted less than 21 days prior to the event date will be considered, but there will be no guarantee of usage. All applicants must be 18 years old or older.

Applicants will be notified 2-3 working days after submitting an application of the availability of their event date and time. Written confirmation and a bill for rental will be sent out upon approval of the applicant's request. Reservations are not confirmed until applicants have received written confirmation from the Hopkins Activity Center.

The Hopkins Activity Center accepts cash, checks, VISA, or Mastercard for damage deposits and fees. The name of the individual or organization making the application must appear on the front of the check or credit card. All applicants are charged a fee according to their classification and the room being used.

Hours of Operation

The business office is open Monday through Thursday, 9:00 am to 3:00 pm.

The facility is open for rental on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 9:00 am to 9:00 pm and on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, 8:00 am to 11:00 pm. The facility is open during weekday and weekend hours of operation only when booked.

Available Equipment

  • Folding chairs (168)
  • Card tables
  • Piano (1 upright)
  • Public address system (2)
  • Podium (1)
  • Waste containers
  • Screen
  • Slide projector (1)
  • Overhead projector (1)
  • Video project (1)
  • CD/tape player (1)
  • Television/VCR (2)
  • Refrigerator
  • Freezer
  • Gas oven
  • Gas stovetop
  • Convection oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Serving carts (5)
  • Coffee makers (30 cup) (60 cup) (100 cup)
  • 60" round tables (8) (sits 7 nicely, 8 crowded)
  • 6' rectangle tables (12) (sits 6 nicely, 8 crowded)
  • billiard table (Game Room must be rented)
  • video/foosball/table games (Game room must be rented)

Available Rooms

  • Harmony Hill
    24 chairs
    6' tables (5)
  • Library
    6' table (1)
    6 cloth chairs
    Visual Display Board with marker board, bulletin, and screen
  • Lounge
    4 square tables
    16 chairs
    Vended food
    Sink/counter area
    Television
    2 couches
    2 settees
  • Kitchen
    Gas oven
    Convection oven
    Gas stove
    Refrigerator/freezer
    Dishwasher
    Serving cart
    Serving and prep counters
  • Game
    Billiard table
    Video games
    Table games
    Foosball game
  • Raspberry North
    36 cloth chairs
    3' x 3' tables (9)
    Refreshment prep area without a sink
    Additional tables and chairs are available
  • Raspberry South
    12 cloth chairs
    3' x 3' tables (3)
    Visual Display Board with marker board, bulletin board, and screen
    Refreshment prep area with sink
    Additional table and chairs are available
  • Multi-purpose North/Gym and Multi-purpose South/Gym
    2,000 square feet each
    ½ basketball/volleyball court each
    1 basketball rim each
    Screen each
    Capacity of people - 133 each
    North and South can be open to make a large room of 4,000 square feet, serve 266 people, and make a full basketball or volleyball court

Fees

Daytime Hours of Operation (Monday - Friday, 9:00 am - 3:00 pm)
  A AA B BB C D
Damage Deposit $0 $0 $75 $75 $75 $75
Multi-Purpose Gymnasium - North $0/hr $5/hr $5/hr $10/hr $10/hr $15/hr
Multi-Purpose Gymnasium - South $0/hr $5/hr $5/hr $10/hr $10/hr $15/hr
Computer Lab $0/hr $5/hr $5/hr $10/hr $10/hr $15/hr
Harmony Hill $0/hr $5/hr $5/hr $10/hr $10/hr $15/hr
Library $0/hr $5/hr $5/hr $10/hr $10/hr $15/hr
Raspberry Rooms - North & Game $0/hr $5/hr $5/hr $10/hr $10/hr $15/hr
Raspberry Room - South $0/hr $5/hr $5/hr $10/hr $10/hr $15/hr
Kitchen $0/hr $5/hr $5/hr $10/hr $10/hr $15/hr
Lounge $0/hr $5/hr $5/hr $10/hr $10/hr $15/hr
Rates are for the first room; each additional room is $5/hr for all rooms.
Evening Hours of Operation (Monday - Thursday, 3:00 - 9:00 pm)
  A AA B BB C D
Damage Deposit $0 $0 $75 $75 $75 $75
Multi-Purpose Gymnasium - North Building $15/hr $15/hr $20/hr $20/hr $30/hr
Multi-Purpose Gymnasium - South Supervisor $15/hr $15/hr $20/hr $20/hr $30/hr
Computer Lab and $15/hr $15/hr $20/hr $20/hr $30/hr
Harmony Hill cleaning $15/hr $15/hr $20/hr $20/hr $30/hr
Library costs $15/hr $15/hr $20/hr $20/hr $30/hr
Raspberry Rooms - North & Game " $15/hr $15/hr $20/hr $20/hr $30/hr
Raspberry Room - South " $15/hr $15/hr $20/hr $20/hr $30/hr
Kitchen " $15/hr $15/hr $20/hr $20/hr $30/hr
Lounge " $15/hr $15/hr $20/hr $20/hr $30/hr
Rates are for the first room; each additional room is $10/hr for all rooms.
Weekend Hours of Operation (Friday, 8:00 am - Sunday, 11:00 pm)
  A AA B BB C D
Damage Deposit $0 $0 $75 $75 $75 $75
Multi-Purpose Gymnasium - North Building $25/hr $30/hr $35/hr $35/hr $45/hr
Multi-Purpose Gymnasium - South Supervisor $25/hr $30/hr $35/hr $35/hr $45/hr
Computer Lab and $25/hr $30/hr $35/hr $35/hr $45/hr
Harmony Hill cleaning $25/hr $30/hr $35/hr $35/hr $45/hr
Library costs $25/hr $30/hr $35/hr $35/hr $45/hr
Raspberry Rooms - North & Game " $25/hr $30/hr $35/hr $35/hr $45/hr
Raspberry Room - South " $25/hr $30/hr $35/hr $35/hr $45/hr
Kitchen " $25/hr $30/hr $35/hr $35/hr $45/hr
Lounge " $25/hr $30/hr $35/hr $35/hr $45/hr
Rates are for the first room; each additional room is $10/hr for all rooms.

User Classifications

(A) City of Hopkins Sponsored

Police Department, Fire Department, Recreation Service, Depot Coffee House, Pavilion, and Center for the Arts, etc.

  • Meetings, training, open houses open to the public where there are no charges to the participant

(AA) City of Hopkins Sponsored

  • Meetings, training, open houses open to the public where there is a charge to the participant

(B) Community Use

Hopkins residents, Hopkins Civic Organizations, and Community Service Organizations

  • Meetings and training open to the residents of Hopkins where there are no charges to the participant
  • A family (parent/guardian and their immediate family members) occasional recreation time
  • Community Service Organizations might not be based in Hopkins, but reaching out to service Hopkins residents and there are no charges to participants attend the activity.

(BB) Community Use

Hopkins residents, Hopkins Civic Organizations, Community Service Organizations

  • Meetings, training and events open to residents of Hopkins and there is a charge to the participant
  • Family or membership social gatherings, birthday party, wedding, funeral, or anniversary receptions

(C) Hopkins School District Boundaries

Residents, Faith Community, Educational Agencies

  • Meetings, training, and events open to the public where there is no charge to the participant.

Youth and Adult Sports Practices and Games

  • Teams that are not underwritten by a business or organization
  • Non-Hopkins based teams/leagues
  • Youth and adult sports groups that will meet here on a regular basis

(D) Other

Businesses, Non-Resident, etc.

  • Using the facility to promote or make a profit for themselves or others
  • by non-Hopkins School District residents
  • Events that do not meet the above criteria Private rentals