Douglass Community Center
Location: 512 East Grove St.
Phone: 217-398-2573
Fax: 217-398-2575
Bus Line: Gray
Hours:
Monday-Friday: 8:00 am - 5:30 pm
Saturday-Sunday: Programming Only
Open Gym Hours vary, please call.

The Douglass Community Center is equipped with a full-size gymnasium with six basketball goals and a stage. The building is open seven days a week for informal and organized programs and activities.

History:

• In July of 1941 neighborhood residents formed "The Douglass Community Service Center Committee" and had a mass meeting to start fundraising efforts because the black community's needs were not being met with the inadequate, segregated facilities which existed at the time.
• By 1943, land adjacent to Douglass Park was acquired through increased efforts by the black community.
• In September of 1943 a second proposal to the federal government for a grant was made. The government agreed to offer $18,500 provided the community could raise an additional $14,500. Funds were raised from various groups including; the black community ($3000), Home and War Chest Organization ($2500), City of Champaign Recreation Department ($3500), City of Urbana ($2000), and the remainder funded by individual donations.
• Ground was broken for the new facility on Feb. 18, 1945
• Original construction cost of the 17,058 sq. ft building was $35,000
• Dedicated Sept. 23, 1945.

Programs
Health and Wellness
Morning Walking 8-9:30

Youth Special Interest
Summer Daycamps
L.E.A.D. Afterschool Program
School Days Out Programs

Teens
STEP Team

Sports
Basketball
-Midnight Basketball League
-1st String
-HEAT Basketball Team
Volleyball
-Open Gym
Roller Skating
-Adult and Family Night

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