Community Centers

Tulsa Parks operates 14 community centers in parks throughout the city and maintains four additional centers that are operated by community partners. Each of the City-operated centers offers a variety of classes, activities and events. Two centers, Heller and Clark, specialize in performing arts activities and WaterWorks Art Studio focuses on visual arts - painting, drawing, sculpting, photography and more.

Centers such as Lacy and Hicks offer state-of-the-art fitness facilities equipped with weight machines, free weights, rowing machines, treadmills, stationary bicycles and other exercise equipment. Some centers have full-court gymnasiums, dance studios and gymnastics equipment.

Several centers host summer day camps and camps during Tulsa Public Schools' breaks. Each community center provides year-round programming designed to meet the needs of the community including games, fitness, arts and crafts, self-improvement, and social activities. Please call centers for hours of operation.


Central Center

Central Community Center

 

Central Community Center
1028 E. Sixth St.,
596-1444

The 12,500-square-foot Central Center offers classes and activities for Tulsans of all ages.

Located in Centennial Park, the Central Center is a prime venue for   weddings, receptions, reunions and community events.

Central Center includes an auditorium with stage, fitness room, visual arts room, commercial kitchen, and several meeting rooms. Overlooking the pond is the Vista Deck, which is ideal for hosting outdoor events.

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Chamberlain Community Center
4940 N. Frankfort Ave., 591-4155
Program highlights: Arts & crafts; education programs; social events; sports and fitness; open gym/weight room, table tennis, pool table and air hockey; holiday and special events.
Outside facilities: Junior pool, lighted tennis courts, picnic tables, play areas.

Clark Theatre
11440 E. Admiral Place, 669-6455
Program highlights: Offers wide variety of dramatic arts and performance-related activities for youth, with support opportunities for parents and other adults. Also offers performing arts day camps during the summer.
Outside facilities: Lighted tennis courts, picnic tables, play areas.
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Heller Theatre @ Henthorne
4825 S. Quaker Ave., 746-5065
Program highlights: Specializes in new adult theater programming and is home to Laughing Matter Improv. Dramatic arts classes and programs for all ages. Offers dramatic productions for the public year-round.
Outside facilities: Softball field, picnic tables, play areas.
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Hicks Community Center
3443 S. Mingo Road, 669-6355
Hicks Community CenterProgram highlights: Computer lab, fitness center, arts & crafts; dance classes; preschool programming; education programs; holiday and special events; sports and fitness; senior programs; and youth day camp.
Coming November 7th at 10:30 a.m. is the annual Furry Scurry!  A fun-filled day of dog games and a Fun Run/Walk for dogs and their owners.
Outside facilities: Lighted tennis courts, picnic tables, sand and grass volleyball courts, shelter, half-mile jogging trail, play area.

Lacy Community Center
2134 N. Madison Pl., 596-1470
Program highlights: State-of-the-art fitness center; dance classes; social activities; education programs; holiday and special events; sports and fitness; open gym and weight room.
Check out the Lacy Fall Activities Guide.
Outside facilities: Municipal pool, water playground, lighted tennis courts, multi-purpose ball fields, picnic tables, play areas.

McClure Community Center
 7440 E. Seventh St., 669-6678
McClure Community CenterProgram highlights: Arts & crafts; dance classes; preschool activities; social activities; education programs; sports and fitness; open gym; senior programs; holiday and special events; and youth day camp.
Check out their Fall Activities Schedule, including: Gymnastics, Dance, and Tae Kwan Do.

Outside facilities: Olympic-sized municipal pool with concessions and water slide, tennis and basketball courts, sports fields, disc golf.

Owen Community Center
 560 N. Maybelle, 596-1485
Program Highlights: Specializing in family programming including fitness activities and outdoor programs.  Upcoming events for this month include the Pumpkin Bash.  Also, check out the November programs.

After School Programs and programs for Seniors are also available.  Check out Owen's Fall Activity Guide.

Outside facilities: Shelter, soccer field, splash pad, play areas.

Reed Community Center
4233 S. Reed Community CenterYukon Ave., 591-4307
Program highlights: Gymnastics facility, arts and crafts; preschool activities; social activities; education programs; holiday and special events; sports and fitness.
Outside facilities: Municipal & spray pools, lighted tennis courts, 9-hole disc golf course, sand volleyball court, sports fields, picnic tables, play area.
Included in their Fall Program Guide is the upcoming Fall Dance.
Halloween Carnival Spooktacular will be October 27th from 6pm to 7:30pm.  Game booths are now available.
Coming up: The Twilight Tee Party on November 16th.

WaterWorks Art Center
1710 Charles Page Blvd.,
596-2440
Waterworks Art StudioProgram highlights: A full palette of arts activities for young and old, including drawing, oil painting, water colors, stained glass, pottery, photography and more. Special gallery shows and special events.
Outside facilities (in adjacent Newblock Park): Ball field, swimming pool, play area, picnic tables.
Fall 2009 Class Schedule

Whiteside Community Center
4009 S. Pittsburg Ave., 746-5040
Program highlights: Arts & crafts; activities for the disabled; dance classes; preschool activities; education programs; holiday and special events; sports and fitness; open gym; social activities; senior programs; and youth day camp.
Outside facilities: Junior pool, sports fields, lighted tennis courts, picnic tables.
Check out the Whiteside Fall Programs...

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