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Monday 6am - 8pm Tuesday 6am - 8pm Wednesday 6am - 8pm Thursday 6am - 8pm Friday 6am - 8pm Saturday 9am - 5pm

Bessemer Recreation Center

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The Kenneth E. Gulley Recreation Center is a family-friendly environment for all to enjoy!

Our facility offers a variety of membership options to best suit your needs. Come spend time indulging in our aquatics, fitness area, and park activities!

10/22/2026

THROWBACK THURSDAY GOES TO OUR SILVER BOOMERS!!! 🫶🏾🏅💻

Just this month, they’ve accomplished so much:

• State Master Games (Slides 1-9)

• ‘Let’s Think Smart’ Computer Course (Slides 10-13)

Let’s give it up for our seniors in the comments!! 🙌🏾

10/22/2026

IT’S NEVER TOO EARLY FOR THE HOLIDAY SPIRIT!! 🎄

Join us for an evening of celebration fueled by music, community, and holiday joy! ❄️

Feast on cookies and hot cocoa as you listen to the wondrous sounds of some of your favorite Christmas classics! 🍪☕️🎶

📍 Kenneth E. Gulley Recreation Center (Front Lobby)
🗓️ Dec. 1st, 2026
🕔 5:00PM-7:00PM
🎅🏾 Santa Photo Opp.
👹 Grinch Photo Opp.

Let’s kick the month off together!! 💚❤️✨

(Sponsored by K.E.G Rec. Center & Bessemer Police Dept.)

10/19/2026

LEFT TOO EARLY WITHOUT AN ACTIVITY SCHEDULE, WE GOT YOU!!! 🚴🏾‍♂️⛹🏻‍♀️🏊🏼‍♀️🏋🏾‍♂️

View our Group Exercise, Gymnasium, and Aquatics Schedule all from the comfort of your own space!

We’ll be sure to keep you updated as the schedule changes.

10/19/2026

IN OCTOBER, WE WEAR PINK AND PURPLE!! 🩷💜🔥

Join us Thursday for a stroll in the park to bring awareness to Breast Cancer, Domestic Violence, and Fire Prevention!

This family-friendly event is open to all! Bring your lawn chairs and support for an evening of networking and community!!

📍 Kenneth E. Gulley Recreation Center
100 14th St S, Bessemer, AL 35020

🕠 5:30PM - 7:30PM

🚶🏽‍♀️ Line up for the stroll will be at 5:45PM

Businesses that participate in the decoration portion, use to have your picture reposted!

SEE YOU THEN!!! 🩷💜🔥🩷💜

10/08/2026

LET’S HOOP‼️ 🏀⛹🏽⛹🏻‍♀️

Does your child enjoy the game of basketball? We’ve got something new in store!

The rec. center will be hosting our first HoopShoot Tournament in November free to children! Compete for a chance to compete at the national level!

🗓️ Nov. 7th, 2026

🕘 Begins at 9:00am

👩🏻‍🤝‍👨🏾 Ages: 8-13 (Boys & Girls)

📍Kenneth E. Gulley Recreation Center

❗️ PARENTS MUST BRING A PHYSICAL COPY OF THEIR CHILD’S BIRTH CERTIFICATE IN ORDER TO COMPETE!

❕ QUALIFIERS WILL RETURN ON NOV. 21ST TO COMPETE IN THE LOCAL TOURNAMENT!

Let’s cheer our kids on as they hoop to victory!!

10/08/2026

INTERESTED IN IMPROVING OUR WATERWAYS? 💦🐟

Stop by the center and engage in conversations with representatives from Auburn University and connected affiliates.

🗓️: Thursday, October 29th

🕠: 5:30-7:00pm

📍: Kenneth E. Gulley Recreation Center

Let’s improve our waterways together!!

10/01/2026

CALLING ALL YOUNG MEN AGES 14-18‼️

Check out this program hosted by Kenneth E. Gulley Recreation Center in partnership with LegacyWorks of Birmingham.

EXPLORE OPPORTUNITIES IN:

🧭 Career Exploration

🛠️ Hands-On Skilled Trades Instruction

🧰 Workforce Readiness Training

👥 Mentorship

If you’re interested in perfecting your craft, sign up now❗️
_______________________________________________

ARE YOU A SKILLED TRADESMAN⁉️

We are also looking for instructors with strengths in:

⚡️Electrical Work

🚰 Plumbing

🚧 Construction

Help us lead our young men to new heights!!

PARTICIPANTS AND INSTRUCTORS SHOULD EMAIL TIFFANY HARRIS AT [email protected]‼️

09/28/2026

REGISTER FOR SESSION 5 OF SWIM LESSONS❗️

Both Youth and Adult classes are available for registration. Steps below ⬇️

🔎 Scan the QR code

✍🏽 Sign into/Create your Civic Rec. account

💦 Visit Aquatics Tab

🏊🏻‍♀️Register for a class

LESSONS BEGIN OCTOBER 13TH❗️
LAST LESSON, OCTOBER 30TH❗️

Let’s learn together!!!!

09/28/2026

MOVIE NIGHT OUT WITH THE SHERIFF‼️

Sheriff Mark Pettway and the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office will be hosting a Movie Night at 2 locations next Friday:

📍 Leeds Drive-In (1453 Grand River Pkwy, Leeds, AL)

📍 Bessemer Recreation Center (Amphitheater)

🗓️ October 9th (7:30PM-10:30PM)

Bring your lawn chair, blankets, and snacks! Let’s enjoy a Movie Night under the moon!!

07/02/2026

SESSION 2 IS OFFICIALLY OPEN‼️

Sign your young ones up, and get them acclimated with the water 💦❗️

• Registration closes on June 13th @ 8pm
• Class duration is from July 14th - July 30th
• Private lessons are open for registration as well

Address

100 14TH Street SOUTH
Bessemer, AL
35020

Opening Hours

Monday	6am - 8pm
Tuesday	6am - 8pm
Wednesday	6am - 8pm
Thursday	6am - 8pm
Friday	6am - 8pm
Saturday	9am - 5pm

Telephone

(205) 425-0655

Website

https://bessemer---redesign.webflow.io/community/recreation-center

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