MLK 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
  • Indoor Gymnasium 
  • Outdoor Basketball Courts
  • Playground Equipment
  • Picnic Areas: Reserve a Shelter
  • Tennis Courts
  • William Murphy Swimming Pool

Public Open Gym

Gym Rules

Do:

  • Check in and 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

 

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 910.341.7866 to confirm times.

Open Gym Hours are also offered at the Davis Center @ Maides Park.

Schedule

Adult Open Gym
Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays 
10 a.m. to noon

Youth Open Gym
Mondays through Fridays
4 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

Weekend Open Gym
Saturdays
10 a.m. to 2 p.m.; 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Adults with Disabilities Open Gym
Wednesdays
Noon to 1 p.m.

Indoor Pickleball
Fridays 
Noon to 3 p.m.


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

 

To view programming opportunities, click here.