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Cherokee
Recreation Center
Erected 1967
| Alfonso J. Cervantes |
Mayor |
| Conway B. Briscoe |
President Board of Public
Service |
| Louis W. Buckowitz |
Directory of Parks,
Recreation and Forestry |
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Hour of
Operation |
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Monday: |
8:00am - 8:00pm |
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Tuesday: |
8:00am
- 8:00pm |
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Wednesday: |
8:00am
- 8:00pm |
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Thursday: |
8:00am
- 8:00pm |
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Friday: |
8:00am
- 8:00pm |
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Saturday: |
closed |
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Sunday: |
closed |
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Cherokee Center was built in 1967 on
the southwest corner of Benton Park. The center has a gymnasium, a
boxing and workout room, a crafts room and an indoor swimming pool.
The park features a lake, a playground, two tennis courts and a park
shelter.
Children can enjoy crafts and sports such as basketball and boxing.
Adults can join volleyball leagues or enroll in crafts classes like ceramics.
Senior Citizens can stay physically fit by enrolling in water
aerobics classes.
Wheelchair Equipped
WEEKLY
June 1 1, 2007-July 28, 2007
CALL (3 14) 289-5320
for more information on locations.
FOOTBALL LEAGUE REGISTRATION
July 1, 2007-September 5, 2007
CHEERLEADING REGISTRATION
July I, 2007-September 5, 2007
The Recreation Division may plan
special events for groups with specific interests or destinations in
mind. To discuss an event or outing for your group, Please contact
at 289-5320 and we will determine if we can be of service to you.
Also if you would like to be a part of our mailing\call list to be
notified of upcoming events, please write or call us. We look
forward to serving and hearing from you.
Recreation Division activities are fully or partially funded through
HUD and CDA authorized CDBG funds.
| Basketball |
Registration Starts - November
Season Starts - January
Pee-Wee (teams 8)
Ages 5-7: Girls can be 8 y/o in co-ed league
10 & Under (Teams 6) co-ed league.
5th & 6th grade (teams 8)
11-12 yrs / 7th & 8th grade (teams 12)
17 and under (teams 6)
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| Baseball |
Registration Starts - February
Season Starts - May for competitive league
Season Starts - June for non-competitive
Tee-Ball (teams 4) Ages 5-7 yrs
Atom 1 (team 1) Ages 7-8 yrs
Atom 2 (team 1) Age 9 yrs
Bantam 1 (team 1) Age 10 yrs
Bantam 2 (team 2) Age 11yrs
Midget 1 (teams 3) Ages 12-13 yrs
Juvenile (teams 2) Ages 14-15 yrs
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| Softball |
Registration Starts - February
Season Starts - JuneAges 9-14
yrs mixed (teams 8) |
| Boxing |
Year Round
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| Indoor Soccer |
Registration Starts - September
Season Starts - November
Ages 10 and under (teams 10)
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| Track |
Registration Starts - February
Season Starts - Aprilwith
Hershey's Meet in Jefferson City, MO:
Ages 9-14 yrs.
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| Arts & Crafts |
Most of our specialized
classes taught y professionals are offered in the Fall.
You may call your center about future programs.
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Ceramics classroom
| Senior Activates |
Water Aerobics, M-W-F,
8:30 - 10:30 am. |
| The other
recreational centers offer activities in Quilting,
volleyball, Walking, Bingo and Bridge. If we get
enough interest in Cherokee, they may start offering
them here. |
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Most drowning happen when people
forget to follow basic safety rules while they are in
and around water. Learning swimming safety skills
can help you enjoy a wide variety of water activities
while avoiding injury. |
 
| Learn to Swim |
Tuesday & Thursday
5:00 pm - 6:00 pm |
| Open Swim |
Tuesday & Thursday
5:00 pm - 6:00 pm |
| Senior Water Aerobics |
Monday, Wednesday & Friday
8:30 am - 10:30 am |
| Lap Swim |
Tuesday & Thursday
8:30 am - 10:30 am |
Weight center
Last updated:
Friday, November 14, 2008
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