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City of Richmond Department of Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities

300 East 15th Street
Richmond, VA 23234

(804) 646-8630

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37.5168866, -77.443561

Who We Are

Blackwell Community Center is located in the south side of Richmond and provides leisure services to residents of Richmond. It is involved with passive park activities such as educational, hobby programs, senior citizen activities, youth programs, adult athletic leagues, bus tours, and special events.



Interior you will find a gymnasium, computer lab, kitchen, multi-purpose room, fitness area, meeting room and a games area. Outdoor features are a regulation size football and soccer field, swimming pool, tot lot, basketball and tennis courts and a softball field.



Recreation programs and classes in the areas of cultural arts, after school fun club, sports, dance, summer camp, crafts, sewing, drop in programs, self-improvement, computers, games, martial arts, music, do-it-yourself instruction and special events are among the activities offered here.



Volunteers are always needed to help with youth program or share their skills by teaching arts and crafts, music, dancing or other programs.

Who We Serve

Languages Spoken
English
Service Area(s)
Richmond City

Age Requirements
No Age Requirement
Family
No

Available 24/7
No
Additional Availability Comments
September - Mid-June, Monday - Friday, 1:30 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. and Saturday - Sunday, Closed
Mid-June - August, Monday - Friday, 7:30 a.m. - 8:00 p.m Saturday, 8am-4:30pm, Sunday, Closed

Intake Process
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Self Refer
Yes
Provider Refer
Yes
Intake Contact
Glynes Cheatham
Intake Contact Telephone
(804) 646-5733

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