FRANKLIN COMMUNITY CENTER & HERITAGE MUSEUM
701 S. Broadway
P. O. Box 43
 Franklin, Ks. 66735
                                                                                                                                Community Center Rental Manager

Peggy Dorio

620-704-6140 or 620-347-8305


"NOTICE"

Please print the forms directly from the website
or contact the center (620-347-4220) to have the
current packet mailed to you.
They are also available for pickup at the center
during normal business hours 
(Mon-Sat 10 am-3 pm)

The newest facility in Southeast Kansas for your social and business events.


 Hourly
 Daily
Friday, Saturday, Sunday $35
 $200
Monday-Thursday $15
 $100

RECURRENT USAGE RATES AVAILABLE:   (on a yearly or quarterly contract)   Contact Community Center Rental Manager, Peggy Dorio 620-704-6140 or 620-347-8305.

DISCOUNTS:   A 25% discount will be offered for a 2 full day consecutive day rental.   This discount can be used for set-up decorating and clean-up requiring more than 1-2 hours.

Complete Rental Packet

***  This is a Non-Smoking Facility.   No smoking is allowed anywhere inside the building.  *** 

Look what's inside the new Franklin Community Center located at 701 South Broadway, (Business 69 Highway), Franklin Ks. 66735
Suggested layout for dance area with seating for 168.

Click on photos for larger image then use your "back" button to return to this page.

 Community Center:
  • ADA Accessible
  • Covered portico




Entry Lobby:
  • Historic photographs and other memorabilia line the entryway.
  • Attractive setting for guestbook or other handouts.
  • Easy access to ADA restrooms,





Ballroom:
  • An excellent room for family gatherings, large meetings, weddings, showers, seminars and much more.
  • 2,200 square feet
  • Historic stage with sound system (wireless microphone)
  • Beautiful setting for photos
  • Access to a fully equipped kitchen. 
  • Historic photo display
  • Large coat closet
  • 10 round tables (60" diameter - seat 8)
  • 16 rectangle tables (30" x 8' - seat 8-10)
  • 165 chairs




Kitchen:
  • Commercial Range
  • Commerical Refrigerator
  • Ice Machine
  • Drink Cooler
  • Serving window


When planning a large event at the community center please keep in mind our community park which is readily available from the center. 
A covered shelter, picnic tables, barbeque pit, bocce court and horseshoe pits are available for use.
Several pieces of playground equipment are also set up.  A walking path surrounds the entire grounds.  A park reservation packet can be picked up at the community center or printed from this website.   Pictures coming soon.
 Park Facilities:
  • Easy access to the community park one block north of community center
  • Playground equipment
  • Walking path
  • Memorial Garden
  • Historic artifacts
  • Bocci Court
  • Basketball court
  • Covered shelter
  • Horseshoe pits
  • Barbecue Pit

Our Mission
To improve the quality of life within the Community of Franklin and the surrounding area.

To read the history of events leading to the building of this new center visit this page.
Franklin Home Page For general information about Franklin e-mail:  franklinkansas@yahoo.com For rental information e-mail Peggy at:  pegnjohn@msn.com
or call 620-704-6140 or 620-347-8305