Community Centers

Tulsa Parks operates 9 community centers in parks throughout the city and maintains six additional centers that are operated by community partners. Each of the City-operated centers offers a variety of classes, activities and events. The Henthorne Performing Arts Center, consisting of Heller and Clark Theatre programs, specializes in performing arts activities. The WaterWorks Art Center 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. The hours of operation vary per each Community Center.

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Central Community Center
1028 E. Sixth St., 596-1444
Located in Centennial Park, Central Center is a prime venue for wedding receptions, banquets, reunions and community events.

Central Community Center

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.

Rental Rates, Regulations, and Fundraising Info

Central Center Classes and Activities

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.

Henthorne Performing Arts Center
Heller and Clark Theatre Programs
4825 S. Quaker Ave., 746-5053

Heller Theatre 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.

Clark Theatre 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.

Upcoming Productions: 
"Heller Shorts  - Off, Off Broadway" August 12-15.

2010 Fall Class Schedule
2010-11 Season Schedule 
 2010-11 Schedule Press Release

Outside facilities at Henthorne: Softball field, picnic tables, play areas.

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.
Work out at the Hicks Fitness Room for less than $1 per visit.  Its one of the nicer weight rooms in town!

Classes and events are described in the Summer Guide.  Sign up now for the Tae Kwon Do martial arts class. 

Upcoming Events include a 'Self Defense & Fitness' Class.

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.

Lacy's Summer Classes can be found in the Lacy Fun Guide. 

Coming Up:
Summer Activities
Day Camps

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 Center
New Building Hours: M-W-F mornings only. Please call the McClure Community Center regarding program offerings.

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

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.

Coming Up:  Summer Gymnastics Classes, Belly Dancing, and Summer Dance Classes.


Waterworks Art Studio

WaterWorks Art Center
1710 Charles Page Blvd.,
596-2440
Program highlights: A full palette of arts activities for young and old, including drawing, oil painting, water colors, pottery, photography and more. Special gallery shows and special events.

Outside facilities (in Newblock Park): Ball field, play area, picnic tables.

Now available is the 2010 Summer Class Schedule and the Registration Form.

Coming Up: "Recycle" Exhibition

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 Summer Programs at Whiteside!

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