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garrison
community
center
SITE LOCATION: 1124 E. 5th St.
CLASSIFICATION:
COUNCIL DISTRICT:
PARK DISTRICT:
Central
YEAR ACQUIRED:
1913
TOTAL AREA (SF):
PARK AMENITIES
• Art/Sculpture
• Meeting Rooms
• Family Restroom
• Control Desk
• Office
• Kitchen
• Lobby
• Multi-Purpose Room
• Basketball Courts
• Volleyball Courts
• Pickleball Courts
• Cardio Fitness
• Weight Fitness
• Dance/Aerobics
STRENGTHS, WEAKNESSES, & OPPORTUNITIES
The Garrison Community Center is a historic landmark with George
Community Center Kessler contributing to the design of the property. It was constructed in
4 1913. The original spaces were altered during a remodel in 1959. A more
efficient plan could be developed to maximize space. Currently, the
amenities include a boxing ring and fitness area in the original gym, a
multi-purpose room, meeting/computer rooms, kitchen and restrooms
on the main level and meeting spaces on the 2nd level. The 2nd floor is
25,762 sf
small with a floor plate just over the center area. The north attic space
has a concrete floor that could be expanded into usable space. The
south attic space does not have a floor and is used for mechanical units.
An elevator was installed for access to the 3 levels, but on the upper
floor, took away space from the dance studios. The basement is utilized
for classrooms and activity areas. There is some water penetration on
the west wall causing damage to the casework. There is also a gym
addition with an overhead running track and basketball/volleyball
courts. This space is designed as a tornado shelter.
PARK ASSESSMENT RATING
RATING KEY: 0-24 ACCEPTABLE; 25-49 POOR; 50-74 GOOD; 75-100 EXCELLENT
UNACCEPTABLE POOR ✓ GOOD EXCELLENT
Comfort/Character-21 Financial Viability-5
Existing Condititions - 22
Accessibility-15
TOTAL SCORE
63
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