The Harpe Recreation Center, officially renamed The Harp Recreation & Commencement Center in 2022, is the on-campus hub for intercollegiate athletics and campus ceremonies at Young Harris College. With a fixed arena designed for basketball and volleyball, the venue also hosts commencement ceremonies, Stocking Slam, and a variety of campus activities. While a public seating chart isn’t published, the capacity remains 1,100 fixed seats with comfortable access for spectators.

Whether you’re planning a game night, a graduation celebration, or a campus event, we’ve got you covered with practical details on parking, transportation, and nearby lodging and dining to help you secure your seats with ease.

What to know about Harpe Recreation Center

Venue type: On-campus recreation/fitness center serving intercollegiate athletics and campus ceremonies
Capacity: 1,100 fixed seats in the arena
Address: 1 College Street, Young Harris, GA 30582
Parking: On-site campus parking available for events
Transit: Towns County Transit offers weekday, appointment-based service to Young Harris
Notable events: YHC basketball and volleyball games, commencement ceremonies, Stocking Slam, charity and dance events

Plan ahead: seating, accessibility & accessibility-friendly options

Seating is fixed at 1,100 seats. While an explicit public seating chart isn’t published, the arena is configured to accommodate athletic events and campus ceremonies with accessible seating options. If you need specific seating details for a particular event, we can help connect you with event organizers or the campus box office to confirm accessibility arrangements.

Nearby lodging and dining options make Harpe Recreation Center a convenient choice for visitors attending graduations, games, or campus events. We prioritise trusted affiliate partners for accommodations and dining to offer reliable, nearby recommendations. For a full planning experience, consider securing options from partner hotels and restaurants in the Young Harris area and surrounding towns like Hiawassee and Blairsville. Transportation needs are also straightforward: plan for on-site campus parking, plus weekday appointment-based transit when needed. If you’re coordinating a group visit or multi-day event, we can help you coordinate logistics and secure appropriate arrangements.

Parking

On-site campus parking is available for events around Harpe Recreation Center
Arrive early to ensure a smooth experience, especially on busy event days

Transportation

Towns County Transit provides weekday, appointment-based service to Young Harris
Consider ride-sharing options or campus shuttle services if available for larger groups

Nearby Hotels (Affiliate Partners)

Nearby Restaurants (Affiliate Partners)

Partner eateries nearby offer convenient dining options for event guests and teams
We can help connect you with trusted local dining partners for pre- or post-event meals

Events & Preparation Tips

For commencements and athletic events, plan to arrive early to find parking and seating arrangements
Coordinate with the campus box office for any accessibility needs or seating confirmations
If an event date is RESCHEDULED from its original date or Date to be announced, we’ll reflect that accordingly and keep you updated

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