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Posted on: November 1, 2022

Media Advisory: Willie B Johnson Recreation Center Reopens

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FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT: 
Andrea Hawkins, Dallas Park and Recreation, 817-994-2498 (Text/VM)

Popular Hamilton Park Recreation Center Reopens After Undergoing Restorations

 

WHAT:

Reopening of Willie B. Johnson Recreation Center.

Willie B. Johnson Recreation Center now features a fresh, modern interior and exterior. Renovations added an additional 22,000 to the existing building. New amenities include touch-free restrooms, a dedicated wing for senior adults, multi-generational technology center, expanded parking, and paved walking trail. The center's outdoor pavilion, popular with the community because of its regulation basketball court - was transformed into a 12,000 Square-foot indoor gymnasium.

The $8.8 million renovation was funded with monies from the 2017 bond program.

The recreation center honors the Hamilton Park resident who improved the sports and recreation opportunities for community youth.

WHEN:  4 PM   TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 2022

WHERE: Willie B. Johnson Recreation Center, 12225 Willowdell, Dallas 75243

WHO:

  • Dallas City Council Member Adam McGough, District 10
  • Dallas Park and Recreation Board Member Robb Stewart, Ty, District 10
  • Dallas Park and Recreation Board President Arun Agarwal
  • Dallas Park and Recreation Director John D. Jenkins
  • Thomas Jefferson, Hamilton Park Civic League President

WBJ Rec Center Reopening Flyer ENGLISH

Dallas Park and Recreation Department (www.DallasPark.org) champions lifelong recreation provides diverse leisure and recreational programs year-round for all ages.