Hickory Grove Recreation Center is housed inside of the Hickory Grove Elementary School. We are constantly adding new things, so stop by for a visit and check out the beautiful amenities.

                                                
6709 Pence Road
Charlotte, NC 28215
704-432-4811
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Hours of Operation:

Mon - Fri: 10 am - 9 pm
Saturday: 9 am - 5 pm
Sunday: 1 pm - 5 pm

Features and Amenities:

View of Hickory Grove Recreation Center and Hickory Grove Elementary School.  Photo courtesy of Wayne Morris Photography.

Spend time with your family in the wonderful Ray's Playhouse.  Ray's Playhouse T-shirts are available for $10.

PROGRAMS AVAILABLE:
Visit eParks to register and view a complete listing of our programs or click here (pdf) to download our Newsletter.

SPECIAL EVENTS:

Kinder-Prom – Parents/Guardians and their Kindergarten child are welcome to participate in a night of music, dance, and fun on Friday, May 2.  Fee is $5 per parent/child.  The event will be from 6-8:30 pm with a photographer on hand and a performance scheduled.   Light refreshments will be served.

PRESCHOOL:

Ray's Playhouse - Families are encouraged to interact and have fun in our Youth Activity Room.  Parent involvement required.  Fee:  $1 per child per visit.  Call and Check availability and times.

YOUTH:

YCOA Cheerleading - Join the Young Champions of America in classes for ages 4 & up on Saturdays. Please call YCOA at 919-779-0328 for class schedules and pricing. 

ADULT:

18&Over & Adult Basketball League - Adults interested in full court competition, please contact Nick Nixon for information about starting a league.   
Yoga/Pilates - During the school days, join Erin Bayer for a calming and relaxing class Monday and Wednesdays at 4:30 pm in the Youth Activity Room.  School Facility and Staff are welcome. $2 per person per class.

SENIOR ADULTS:

Jam Session:  If you enjoy playing music, come join the community for a jam session. Bring your instruments on Tuesday nights starting at 6:30 pm.

Rooms are available for rentals.  Please contact Facility Manager I Ali Gitt for details and rates.

The computer lab is available to adults 18 & older.  Youth are allowed into lab only with adult supervision. Please check for any conflicting programs.  Also, no items are printed, please bring disks or cds to save work.

COMBINED AGES:

Art Classes - Art classes for all ages 3 & up on various days and times.  Explore the world of watercolor, acrylics, clays and other traditional and non-traditional materials.  For more info, contact Tina Steele-Penn at 704-779-7697.

Dance Classes - Classes will teach dance techniques and terminology for ages 3 & up.  Class to include a variety of dance including tap, jazz and ballet.  For more information, contact instructor Patricia Brinson at 704-719-1260

Zumba – Dance to the beat of Latin music and other international selections.  Wednesday nights at 6:30pm.  For more information and pricing, contact Angie Acosta at angie@queencitydancingqueen.com 

Open Gym -   Gym will be available during free periods in the evening and weekends.  Call ahead for schedule.  Adults 18 & Older pay a fee of $2.  ID required.