Coleman-Bush Building

Location

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

Hours of Operation

Monday - Friday: 8 AM-5 PM
Some programs and activities may occur outside of normal operational hours

Events

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 21, 2026
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.

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.

NEW FLOW
Yoga stretches strengthen the body through a series of postures in which you support your own weight and focus on conscious breathing.
Instructor: Rita Talbo
Fridays
10:00 – 11:00 AM

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

If you want to teach a class at the Coleman-Bush Building, fill out this online form.
Adult Dance Classes

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

SOUL LINE DANCE CLASS
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
$5 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: KiAsia Pam
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

ETIQUETTE CLASS
This program helps youth build confidence and respect for others. The class will cover, communication skills, social skills, proper etiquette, and more!
Instructors: Sheila Stills-Murray
Mondays
4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Ages 3 - 17
FREE
Offered during the regular school year

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: Sharonda Rankine, 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 21, 2026
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.