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​Reading Readiness Center

Reading Readiness Center
2601 River Road
Reading, PA 19605

The Reading Readiness Center (RC) was built in 1970 and fully renovated in 2009. It is owned and operated by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Reading RC is available for rental for official and unofficial uses, subject to availability.

DRILL HALL

This spacious drill hall offers approximately 4,300 square feet of rental space that can easily accommodate a variety of social functions. Capacity ranges from 300 to 400 people. Reading RC does provide chairs and tables for events and can accommodate approximately 250 people. The facility also includes:

  • Parking- parking for 93 vehicles, including 5 handicapped, are available. 
  • Accessibility- Reading has handicapped accessible entrance ramps at the front the facility and directly into the drill hall.
  • Kitchen- Food service and catering is permitted. 
  • Use of sound system that includes microphone and speakers.
ALOCHOLIC BEVERAGES. The use of beer and alcohol is permitted in connection with such functions as long as such use complies with all applicable state and local laws and regulations.

RESERVING AND SCHEDULING USE OF FACILITY. ALL events must be scheduled in advance. To check on availabilities and/or schedule the Reading drill hall contact the Reading Readiness Center at 610-929-8130. 

Rental Fees and Information

All rentals require signature of a standard rental agreement in advance. The senior onsite military administrative officer or their formally delegated military representative is the point of contact for the scheduling of all official or unofficial armory rentals. 

All unofficial events require liability insurance; and, if alcohol is served, liquor liability insurance is also required.

Rental fee to use the facility is $64 per hour or $298 per day. Certain specific organizations are authorized reduced or no-cost rentals (military, veterans, scouting, Red Cross).

Custodial fee for Reading is not included in the rental fee. Although general clean up is included in the rental price someone from the facility must be present during all rentals that take place in the Drill Hall. A $60 per hour fee is charged to the renter. 

A fee for consumable supplies (paper towels, toilet paper, toilet soap, cleaning materials, etc.) equal to twenty (20) percent of the appropriate rental rate (hourly/daily) will be assessed for all rentals involving the use of the inside areas of the armory. This fee will apply even though the rental fee itself is waived or reduced, and will be applied against the normal rental rates.

The DMVA Office of Facilities and Engineering approves the use of the Readiness Center Drill Hall and processes all rental agreements. Use of this facility for any purpose must be approved in advance by the Office of Facilities and Engineering. For additional information or questions about the Reading Drill Hall, please contact the Reading Readiness Center at 610-929-8130 or the DMVA Office of Facilities and Engineering at 717-861-8581.