The city operates several community centers located throughout Lexington. Activities offered vary at each center but most include programming for youth and adults.
Black & Williams Neighborhood Center
Managed by Social Services
498 Georgetown St.
Phone: (859) 300-5300
Fax: (859) 255-0926
Black & Williams Neighborhood Center offers the Eldercrafters program for Fayette County residents 60 years of age and older.
The center also houses Community & Resident Services, the Parent and Guardians Empowered (PAGE) and the United Way of the Bluegrass Waypoint Center.
Castlewood Community Center
Managed by Parks & Recreation
201 Castlewood Dr.
Phone: (859) 254-2470
Center Supervisor: Tyrone Groves
Activities and more information
Castlewood Community Center offers activities including arts & crafts, Table Tennis, homework help, basketball and more.
Charles Young Center
Managed by Social Services
540 E. Third St.
Phone: (859) 225-6395
Center hours:
Open year-round
Monday, Wednesday, Friday: 9 a.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Tuesday & Thursday: 1 – 8:30 p.m.
Charles Young Community Center programs include the Police Activities League, youth and teen activities, and senior activities. The center also houses a United Way of the Bluegrass Waypoint Center and WORK–Lexington. For more information on WORK–Lexington, call (859) 258-WORK (9675).
Dunbar Community Center
Managed by Parks & Recreation
545 N. Upper St.
Phone: (859) 288-2941
Center Supervisor: Tru'dy Rose
Activities and more information
Dunbar Community Center offers activities including arts & crafts, kickball, homework help and more. The center also includes a weight room and is home to some Parks & Recreation administrative offices.
Kenwick Community Center
Managed by Parks & Recreation
313 Owsley Ave.
Phone: (859) 266-6405
Center Supervisor: Sam Garcia
Activities and more information
Kenwick Community Center offers activities including indoor soccer, open gym, arts & crafts, pool, esports, and much more.
Tates Creek Community Center
Managed by Parks & Recreation
3460 Campus Way
Phone: (859) 971-3068
Center Supervisor: Megan Huynh
Activities and more information
Tates Creek Community Center offers after-school programs for residents of Gainesway and the surrounding neighborhoods. Activities include homework assistance, a community garden, and workshops.
William Wells Brown Community Center
Managed by Parks & Recreation
548 E. Sixth St.
Phone: (859) 389-6678
Center Supervisor: Jill Chenault-Wilson
Activities and more information
William Wells Brown Community Center offers aerobics, adult wellness, Zumba, arts & crafts, yoga, a walking club and more. This center also offers a weight room.