Derick G.S. Davis Community Center

 From June 1 through Aug. 31, both the Martin Luther King and Derick G.S. Davis centers will remain open to the public until 8 p.m.
Saturday hours, at both facilities, will remain 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. with Sundays closed. On Sept. 1, both centers will return to a 7 p.m. closure.


Amenities

  • Baseball/Softball Fields + Large Athletic Field
  • Indoor Gymnasium
  • Outdoor basketball courts
  • Playground equipment
  • Picnic areas: Reserve shelter
  • Walking trail
  • Tennis courts

Public Open Gym

Cost:  Free   
Pre-registration is not required. 

  • Children ages 7-10 must be accompanied by an adult or a sibling 14 years or older.
  • *Note special events, programs  and league play may impact Open Gym times. Please call 910.341.7867 to confirm times. 

Open Gym Hours are also offered at the MLK Community Center 

Gym Rules

DO:
- Check in & display ID upon entry
- Be respectful
- Follow posted age requirements
- Alert center staff if a problem arises
- Wear appropriate athletic attire
- When playing on court surfaces, athletic shoes must be worn
- Keep track of your belongings, center staff are not responsible for lost or stolen items
- Most importantly, HAVE FUN!

DO NOT:
- Drink or eat in the gymnasium
- Possess alcohol, drugs, or tobacco on city property
- Possess firearms, knives, or weapons of any kind on city property
- Display gang paraphernalia, which includes but is not limited to: bandanas, hats, and clothing
- Hang on nets; dunking is only permitted in an officiated game
- Damage the facility; users are responsible for all damages
- Fight, horseplay, argue, or display abusive or inappropriate behavior or language


Indoor pickleball
Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10 a.m. to noon in the gymnasium
Equipment available (i.e., paddles, balls, nets)

Outdoor pickleball
Offered first-come, first-serve when the tennis court is available
Pickleball lines were added in 2023

Adults with Disabilities Open Gym
Mondays noon to 1 p.m.

July-2024-Gym-Schedule_DC_MLK.pdf(PDF, 237KB)


 

To view programming opportunities, click here.