RP Funding Center

The RP Funding Center is the premier meetings & convention venue in Polk County, FL and an ideal location for events targeting the southeastern United States.

Lakeland is a dynamic community conveniently located between Tampa and Orlando. From historical downtown shops and restaurants to upscale shopping villages, Lakeland is a delightful place to meet.

The Hyatt Place is conveniently located on property and there are an additional 3,000 hotel rooms within a five-mile radius.

Planning a Central Florida meeting or conference is easy at the RP Funding Center!

701 West Lime Street
Lakeland, FL 33815
(863) 834-8100

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Meeting Spaces

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Description

Banquet Capacity

Reception Capacity

Classroom Capacity

SQFT

Theater Capacity

Dimensions

Exhibit Capacity

Ceiling Height

U‑Shaped Capacity

Youkey Theatre

The historic centerpiece of the RP Funding Center is the 2,226 seat Youkey Theater. The theater is named for Robert Youkey, former Lakeland City Manager, who had the vision to build the Lakeland Center for his community. The theater is home to the annual

39,000

2,300

Sikes Hall

Sikes Hall, is a multi-use facility with the capability of housing 2, 4 or 6 separate breakouts rooms of various sizes. When fully open, this hall offers 24,000 square feet of unobstructed space for banquets, meeting & conventions, sporting events and mor

1,160

1,184

24,600

1,865

180

123

Lake Parker

The Lake Parker Room is 2,000 square feet of carpeted space perfect for meetings, seminars and small banquets.

1,918

164

Lake Morton

The Lake Morton Room offers 1,000 square feet of carpeted space for board meetings, intimate luncheons and other small events.

1,298

110

Lake Hollingworth Ballroom

The Lake Hollingsworth Ballroom is a 5,000 square foot ballroom, perfectly suited for wedding receptions, banquets and corporate meetings and offers an intimate atmosphere for banquets, yet has the capability of holding 400 persons for theater-style seati

300

100

5,089

468

78x65

Jenkins Arena

The George Jenkins Arena, debuted in 1974 as the concert venue of choice in Florida. Hosting rock & roll legends such as Elvis Presley, Led Zeppelin, Rod Stewart and many more to enthusiastic crowds of nearly 10,000, the Jenkins Arena stands as one of the

1,450

1,344

24,380

4,156

232

150

Exhibit Hall

Our Exhibit Hall is the largest floor space 28,262 square feet. The Exhibit Hall is dividable into two sections and has hosted a wide variety of conventions, consumer shows, athletic events and large social gatherings. Loading in and out convenient with a

1,400

1,408

27,848

2,834

236

152

Amenities

Accessible Traveler Information

Disability Accessible, Handicapped Parking, Raised Toilets, Ramps, Roll-under Sinks, Wheelchair-friendly

Amenities

Bus Parking, Internet Connectivity - Wi-fi, Internet Connectivity - Wired, Linens Available, Multilingual Staff, Off-site Venues Nearby, Tables & Chairs