Kendrick Recreation Center Improvements on the Way

The Kendrick Recreation Center will soon undergo a massive overhaul.  Here's a breakdown of everything that's scheduled to happen provided by Councilman Curtis Jones' office.

Roof

 A brand new roof was recently installed at the facility.  As you know, Kendrick is an aging facility and a new roof was criticial in maintaining the structure.   We will continue to work with the Department of Parks and Recreation (PPR) maintenance unit to patch the parts of the roof that were not part of the capital improvement. 

Playground Equipment

New playground equipment was installed recently for all to enjoy.   As part of a future project, new matting will also be added to ensure safety.  

 Parking Lot, Basketball Court and Regrounding of Fields

This is the project that is currently taking place.    Community feedback indicated that there was little desire for tennis courts so instead new basketball courts are being installed for use by the entire neighborhood

The baseball and softball fields have been remarked and regrounded.

A marked parking lot will now be in the back.  This will allow for more organized parking.  Additionally, a green space with trees will also be added. 

Center Basement

• Additional ventilation unit will be added
• Stainless steel mirrors on wall adjacent to wall mats
• Lead paint to be encapsulated or abated –ceiling in former staircase

• Shower Partitions to be removed
• HVAC unit to be boxed in with access door
• Ventilation unit added
• Lead paint to be encapsulated or abated – mostly ceiling, also pipes, doors
• Floor to be painted – no other new flooring material/covering
• Three boxing bags to be hung – one heavy, one medium-heavy, and one speed
• Door swings to be changed to exit through bathroom

• Remove partitions, etc
• Add two shower stalls, bench, and hooks
• Add Exhaust unit

• Paint room and ceiling
• Reattach ceiling
• Strip and wax floor
• Remove stage, patch floor if needed

Main room:

• Replace yellowed ceiling tiles
• Repair loose ceiling soffit
• Strip and wax floor
• Add ~10’ of wall mirrors
• New lighting in center

Security Cameras

• New security cameras will be added to the front door, rear door and play area.

Sign

• A new sign that says "Kendrick Recreation Center" will be installed at the front gate closest to Ridge Avenue.