Douglass Community Center

Douglass Community Center The community center features a playground, gym, and meeting rooms, and hosts a variety of athletic, educational, and art-related programs.

The main building of Douglass Community Center was originally designed by architect John Bacon Hutchings and built in 1907 as a home of Jefferson Davis Stewart and Abby Churchill Ballard. In 1972, the City of Louisville purchase the property for $175,000, and it became a community center in 1973. Today, Douglass Community Center consists of three, adjacent buildings: the house, a basketball gym, a

nd an office building. The center offers a wide range of recreational, educational, and athletic programming year-round for a variety of ages.

June Calendar!
06/02/2026

June Calendar!

05/22/2026

Enjoy your weekend! We will be closed Monday, May 25 for Memorial day

05/21/2026

Our center will be closed 11am-3pm tomorrow, Friday, May 22 for an off site all staff meeting.

05/15/2026

There will be no open gym tomorrow, Saturday 5/16, as we will be hosting a Kindergarten Readiness Festival

Exciting news about getting a trail to Cherokee Park! Will be greatly used in future programs and events at the center. ...
05/15/2026

Exciting news about getting a trail to Cherokee Park! Will be greatly used in future programs and events at the center. Thank you to all organizations involved!
You can read more at: https://highlandsdouglass.com/woodford-greenway

💚🥾Today, we’re excited to announce the official transfer of property from Cherokee Park Rehabilitation to Louisville Parks and Recreation to finish a new greenway. This milestone opens the door to a vibrant, nature‑filled pathway connecting the Douglass Community Center directly to Cherokee Park.
With the support of Councilman Ben Reno-Weber, Highlands-Douglass Neighborhood Association and the Louisville Olmsted Parks Conservancy we’re proud to steward this new trail that will bring the Highlands-Douglass neighborhood even closer to Cherokee Park.

05/09/2026

It’s almost here.

Louisville Youth Violence Prevention Week kicks off May 11, and we’re inviting all Louisville youth to take part in a week of free events focused on connection, creativity, and community.

Whether it’s art, sports, mentorship, or meaningful conversations — there’s something for everyone.

We hope to see you there.

🔗 Check out the full schedule:
https://louisvilleky.gov/government/office-violence-prevention/louisville-youth-violence-prevention-week-lyvpw-2026

Community Centers are coming together for a Girl's Collective event! Families are invited to a brunch and painting sessi...
05/07/2026

Community Centers are coming together for a Girl's Collective event! Families are invited to a brunch and painting session at South Louisville on Saturday, June 6th!

May Calendar is here! We hope to see everyone at the center!
05/01/2026

May Calendar is here! We hope to see everyone at the center!

Address

2305 Douglass Boulevard
Louisville, KY
40205

Opening Hours

Monday 11am - 8pm
Tuesday 11am - 8pm
Wednesday 11am - 8pm
Thursday 11am - 8pm
Friday 11am - 8pm
Saturday 12pm - 5pm

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