Coleman-Bush Building

Location

1104 Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue
Lakeland, FL 33805
863.834.3350
ColemanBush@lakelandgov.net

Hours of Operation

*Building CLOSED Monday, 11/11, in honor of the Veterans Day Holiday*
Monday - Friday: 8 AM-5 PM
Some programs and activities may occur outside of normal operational hours

About

The Coleman-Bush Building is a multi-purpose facility with attractive amenities including several rooms serving as rental space, meeting rooms, classrooms, and a dance studio. This building is a fitting location for a wide range of events including weddings, receptions, reunions, and many other types of gatherings.

• Rental Spaces

  The Coleman-Bush Building has a variety of space types to accommodate all kinds of events, from meetings to parties.

  Check out the Parks & Recreation Reservations & Rentals Page for more info on the following spaces:

  Large Multi-Purpose Room
  Small Multi-Purpose Room

• Open Play

  HORSESHOES
  Equipment can be checked out from the front desk during building operational hours. 
  Monday - Friday
  8:00 AM – 5:00 PM* 
  FREE
  *Access to horseshoe space is available during Jackson Park operational hours outside of facility operational hours.

  SHUFFLEBOARD
  Equipment can be checked out from the front desk during building operational hours. 
  Monday - Friday
  8:00 AM – 5:00 PM* 
  FREE
  *Access to shuffleboard courts is available during Jackson Park operational hours outside of facility operational hours.

• Fitness Classes

  $5 per person per class unless noted otherwise. Most fitness classes are Silver Sneakers/Healthy Contributions applicable.

  LOW IMPACT EXERCISE​
  A low-intensity workout class geared to increase circulation, improve cardiovascular function, and boost circulation
  Instructor: Lolita Berrien
  Mondays
  5:30 - 6:30 PM
  Free

  YOGA FLOW
  Yoga stretches strengthen the body through a series of postures in which you support your own weight and focus on conscious breathing.
  Instructor: Danielle Berry
  Thursdays
  5:00 – 6:00 PM
  $5 per class

  If you are interested in teaching a class at the Coleman-Bush Building, fill out this online form.

• Adult Dance Classes

  SALSA AND BACHATA RHYTHM DANCE CLASS
  Learn the steps of the popular Salsa and Bachata rhythm dance styles.
  Instructors: Bernadette Reyes
  6:15 PM – 8:15 PM
  Wednesdays
  $10 per person per class

  SOUL LINE DANCE CLASS
  Starting May 1st
  Learn the rhythm and soul of Soul Line Dancing.  
  Instructors: Tranice, Shannell Tomika, Ms. Gwen, and Dee Dee
  Mondays
  6:30 PM – 8:00 PM
  $10 per person per class

  If you are interested in teaching a class at the Coleman-Bush Building, fill out this online form.

• Children & Youth Programming

  ESports programming found on the ESports page.

  MENTORING THROUGH MODELING
  This program uses the creative art of modeling to help the youth build confidence and respect for others. The class will also cover runway skills, interviewing skills, proper etiquette, and more!
  Instructors: Porcilla Ziggy Charlton
  Tuesdays
  5:30 PM – 6:30 PM
  Ages 3 - 17
  FREE
  Offered during the regular school year

  AFRIKAN CULTURAL ART
  This is a class designed to teach kids hands-on Afrikan cultural art. Children will create their own art pieces and learn the cultural significance of their work.
  Instructor: Tiffany Collier Mcleod
  Mondays
  4:00 – 5:00 PM 
  FREE
  Offered during the regular school year

  BALLET
  Ages 5 - 17
  Basic ballet skills, terminology, rhythm, coordination, creative movement, music, and mime in a supportive and supervised environment.
  Instructor: Orri Carmichael
  Thursdays
  6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
  FREE
  Offered during the regular school year

  PIANO/KEYBOARD CLASS
  Participants engage in activities on the piano and theory explorations; and play classical, popular, and religious songs.
  Instructor: Lolita Berrien
  Wednesdays
  5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
  Ages 6 and up
  $30 per month

  AFTER SCHOOL TUTORING
  Certified PCSB teachers provide tutoring to K-8th graders. Participants receive help in reading, mathematics, language arts, and computer skills, as well as help with homework.
  Instructors: Mildred Scott, Marissa Watkins and Isaac Erickson
  Tuesday- Thursday
  4:15 - 5:30 PM
  Free - Registration required. Must meet CDBG requirements; call for more information
  Offered during the regular school year.

  If you are interested in teaching a class at the Coleman-Bush Building, fill out this online form.

• Clubs, Hobbies, & Enrichment Programming

  SILVER STAR GAME DAY
  Join us for Fun and Fellowship, Dominoes, Spades, Checkers, Chess, Shuffleboard and more…
  Tuesdays
  10:00 AM – 12:00 PM 
  FREE

  PIANO/KEYBOARD CLASS
  Participants engage in activities on the piano and in theory explorations; and play classical, popular, and religious songs.
  Instructor: Lolita Berrien
  Wednesdays
  5:30 – 7:00 PM
  Ages 6 and up
  $30 per month

  FAITH IN ACTION NORTH LAKELAND, INC. "SERVICES TO THE ELDERLY"
  Join our luncheon every fourth Thursday of the month.
  9:30 AM – 12:00 PM 
  FREE

• User Check-In
  • All program participants should check in at the front counter prior to attending classes
  • Program participants will be registered in the participant program and issued an identification tag.
• Black History Festival

  The City of Lakeland is excited to celebrate Black History Month in Lakeland at the annual Black History Festival in Jackson Park and the Coleman-Bush Building. This event brings together the community with vendors and entertainment, all focused on highlighting the culture, creativity, and unity of the Black community.

  FREE

  Saturday - February 15, 2025
  10 am - 2 pm

  1130 Martin Luther King Jr. Ave.
  Lakeland, FL 33805

  For more info, email ColemanBush@Lakelandgov.net or call 863-834-3350. Once it is open, this space will be updated with a link to the vendor application.