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Ivory Baker Recreation Center

Formerly known as Oaklawn Recreation Center

1920 Stroud Park Court
Charlotte, NC   28206
Telephone:  704-432-4580
Fax:  704-432-4589          
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The Center is located in the diverse Park at Oaklawn Neighborhood.  We welcome all to stop and tour the amenities the facility offers.

View from Stroud Park Court

Ivory Baker Recreation Center

Hours of Operation:

Mon. - Thurs.:   9:00a-9:00p    Friday:  9:00a -8:00p
Sat.: 9:00am-5:00pm   Sun.:
 1:00p - 5:00p

Features and Amenities:

This facilities offers:
    - Full-Sized Gymnasium
    - Meeting Rooms
    - Multipurpose Rooms
    - Computer Lab

* For rental information, please contact
   Randy Little to check availability.

YOUTH

Bobcats Basketball League: Registration starts October 1st-31st . Ages 4-14. Fee.$55.00 (includes uniform and trophy) 

Basketball Skills Academy: REGISTER NOW! All Middle and High School players seeking skill enhancement. Tuesdays and Thursdays 6:00-8:00PM from September 30 -November 6. Fee:Free

IBRC Madden Tournament:  registration and information packet  is available at Ivory Baker Recreation Center, register now! Tournaments begin Friday October 10th , double elimination event from 5: 30PM -8:00PM. Fee: $5.00 

Fall/ Winter Cheerleading Program: Open Registration until October 31st . Ages 4-14. Fee: $30.00 for Academy Members & $55.00 for Non-Academy members (includes uniform and trophy).

Movies in the Park: The 4th Friday of each Month starting Sept. 26th. Ages: TBA Movies Shown will be rated G & PG. signed permission forms will be required for admittance to PG-13 movies. Fee:Free

Out of School Series:
We have positive activities to keep youngsters busy on Teacher Workdays. 
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Thomas Davis Youth Leadership Academy: Registration begins September 2008. Eligible students are those who are currently in the 6-8th grades. Space is limited  to 30 students.  Fee: Free

Youth Open Gym: Ages: 17&U (ID may be required) Tuesday, Thursday and Friday  4:00 PM- 5:30 PM (Sept.-Dec). Schedule is subject to change.  Fee: Free

TEENS

Teen Book Club: Starting in October, Tuesdays 5:00PM-6:00PM. Lets read the latest teen books together and form the Ivory Baker Book Club. Trips will be offered to bookstores and libraries. Fee: Free

Teen Night: Starting in October 5:30PM-6:30 PM  It's all about the Teens!! The teens will be engaging various activities such as ORC players , Teen Service projects and Teens on the Move. Fee: Free unless otherwise noted.   

ADULTS

Fit City Walkers: Starting October, Mondays   10 am -11am & or  5:30PM -6:30PM. It's time to get fit & you can use what you got to get there.Put on your walking shoes & come on 30 minute walks using designated trails in the surrounding area, including downtown & enjoy walking to fitness. Be sure to bring your water bottle!  Fee: Free

 

 

 

 

Multi-purpose room
Gym


 

Computer Room

For more information on upcoming events and/or programs, visit http://eParks.charmeck.com and view a complete listing of our programs or email Randy.Little@MecklenburgCountyNC.gov.



Ivory Baker  Recreation Center Staff:

Randy Little - Facility Manager I
Randy.Little@MecklenburgCountyNC.gov

David Turck - Recreation Specialist
David.Turck@MecklenburgCountyNC.gov

Sonya Smith - Recreation Specialist
Sonya.Smith@MecklenburgCountyNC.gov

Kyla Kelly- Womack-Administrative Assistant II Kyla.Kelly@MecklenburgCountyNC.gov

Yolanda Horton - Recreation Center Assistant
Yolanda.Horton@MecklenburgCountyNC.gov

Victor Byrd - Recreation Center Assistant
Victor.Byrd@MecklenburgCountyNC.gov

LaShawn Thorpe - Recreation Center Assistant
Lashawn.Thorpe@MecklenburgCountyNC.gov

Lamont Douglas - Recreation Center Assistant
Lamont.Douglas@MecklenburgCountyNC.gov

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