In the mood to shoot some hoops? Ready to burn energy with a brisk walk or jog? You can do that and more at the new East Gadsden Community Center, which is officially open to the public!
The East Gadsden Community Center
The much-anticipated East Gadsden Community Center provides residents access to a range of activities and spaces.
For example, you can lift weights in the exercise room. You can walk on the elevated track in the gym. You can play a game of basketball, volleyball, ping pong and more.
In the mood to exercise your mind too? Enjoy card games, dominoes and a game of pool, just to name a few options.
Other facility amenities
The $5.5 million community center goes beyond workout and gaming space. Additional meeting rooms are part of the spacious facility as well.
Plus, there is also a banquet room with a full kitchen. The room is available for rent for small events and parties. The space can accommodate about 50 people.
For more information about reserving the banquet room and kitchen, call 256-549-4673.
More background on the project
According to reports, the new community center has been on the city’s radar since 2011. It all started with a conversation to improve Gadsden’s rec centers.
The original East Gadsden Community Center opened its doors in the 1960s. It become on of the “most used” facilities in the city.
In 2018, ground was broken on the future community center site. Initially, the old building was going to remain open for use during the construction of the new building.
However, with the onset of COVID-19 in March 2020, plans changed. The demolition date for the old building was bumped up while construction on the new site began.
Now, the state-of-the-art community center is fully functional and open to the public!
Location
East Gadsden Community Center, located at 921 Wilson St., is about two miles away from Summer Waters. That means you can hop in your car and be at the community center in about seven minutes.
The new community center is open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Summary
Does your to-do list include squeezing in a workout at the new community center and finding a new place to live? Luckily, we can help with the latter! Contact us today to ask about upcoming availability. For more community news and events, keep reading our blogs!