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Brookline Memorial Recreation Center
1400 Brookline Blvd, Pgh, Pa. 15226
*** Phone: 412-571-3222
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The Brookline Memorial Recreation Center is located in Brookline Memorial Park, in what was once refered to as East Brookline. Built in 1970, the Recreation Center, commonly known as the "Community Center," has been an integral part in the lives of many Brookline families for over 35 years. The current recreation building replaced an old farmhouse that had been in use since the early 1950s. Prior to that, recreation facilities in Brookline were provided exclusively at Moore Park, another first-class facility located on Pioneer Avenue. Brookliner's are fortunate to have two such fine city parks located within the neighborhood. Brookline Memorial Park offers a variety of recreational facilities. The park contains a swimming pool (temporarily closed), a large multi-purpose ballfield, two lighted baseball fields, a T-Ball field, an outdoor batting cage, picnic pavilion, children's playground and a lighted outdoor basketball court. The Recreation Center itself houses an indoor basketball court, recreation room, weightroom, crafts rooms, and limited meeting space. High-speed internet has recently been installed to provide more educational tools for young and old alike. There is something for all seasons, and ample parking is available.
The Community Center has witnessed many changes in Brookline Park over the years , but until the dawn of the new millenium, one thing remained constant, Chuck Senft. Chuck was the Recreation Director in Brookline from 1957 until his retirement in 2003. Through Chuck's tireless efforts and dedication, the children of Brookline benefited from the many recreation programs under his supervision, most notably the Brookline Boxing Club, or "Charlies Angels". In their 45 years, the Angels gained a reputation as one of the premier boxing clubs in Western Pennsylvania with over 50 team championships to their credit. There was also the Track Club, the Basketball Leagues and countless other neighborhood activities to keep the community's children off the streets. While under Chuck's supervision everyone knew that their kids were safe, and what more could a parent ask for?
In August of 2003, the city closed the Recreation Center due to financial difficulties. Thanks to the Act 47 recovery plan, the building reopened in February of 2005 under a new Director, Michelle "Mickey" Underwood. As a Recreation Leader in Brookline for over 20 years, Mickey was busy behind the scenes with several programs of her own, like children's crafts and ceramics. In 2000, Mickey moved on to become the Director at the Phillips Park Recreation Center in Carrick. Now back in Brookline after a five-year absence, Mickey's skills and leadership ensure that the Brookline Recreation Center will continue to provide our neighborhood's children the same sort of friendly and safe atmosphere in which to grow and prosper.
The boxing program also continues to grow and develop. Now called the Pittsburgh Boxing Club, workouts are supervised by retired Marine Gunnery Sergeant and former Brookline Boxing Club instructor, Mike Bayens. Also leading the drills is one of Brookline's most talented local boxers and Pittburgh policeman, Carlos Schrader. Rounding out the talented staff is another former boxer and retired Marine, Robert Brown. Under their skillful guidance, the tradition of Brookline boxing excellence continues to flourish.
Today, the Recreation Center is once again one of the main centers of activity in Brookline. Refurbished in the winter of 2001, the building now sports a new hardwood gym floor and expanded gameroom activities. Future plans include a new weightroom and workout facility. Current Recreation programs include yoga, martial arts classes, body sculpting (pilates), youth basketball clinics, indoor soccer, summer basketball leagues and fall flag football leagues. With a talented staff of Recreation Leaders leading the way, the Brookline Recreation Center is one of the finest in the City of Pittsburgh.
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2008, 2006, 2005, 2003, 2002, 2000, 1999.
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 Spring/Summer 2008 Brookline Recreation Center * PA CLEANWAYS "Pick It Up PA". Every April on Earth Day we search for volunteers, young and old, to
come to Brookline Park and help us clean up trash as part of a state-wide effort
sponsored by PA Cleanways. Come help us keep our park clean on Saturday, April
19 from 9:00am to noon. Refreshments provided for all helpers. Sponsored in part
by the South Pittsburgh Development Corporation. BOY'S LEAGUE: Boys ages 12-14. Roster positions are limited, so sign up early! Deadline to register: May 24 or when rosters are full. Cost: $20 per player. * FUNDAMENTALS OF KARATE - Tuesday and Thursday evenings begining on Thursday, January 3, 2008. Program runs year-round in five-week sessions. Sign-up anytime! Class for ages 5-7 from 5:00pm-6:00pm and 6:00-7:00pm. Class for ages 8-11 from 7:00-8:00pm. Class times are subject to change. Trained Instructor, Sabomnim Adams, teaches students the fundamentals of martial arts. Cost: $10 per session. Additional costs for rank testing and uniform. Class size is limited. * YOGA - Trained instructor. Tuesday nights from 6:00pm-7:15pm - Cost for six week session is $50. Fees pro-rated for late enrollees. Year-round workouts. * BODY SCULPTING WITH PILATES - Trained instructor - Monday and Thursday nights from 6:00pm-7:15pm - Cost for five week session is $30. Fees pro-rated for late enrollees. Sessions begin on October 1, 2007 and run through June 2008. They begin again in the fall. * CARDIO KICK BOXING - Trained instructor. Thursday evenings from 8:00pm-9:00pm. Men and women age 18 and over are welcome. Cost for five week session is $10. Program runs year-round in ten-week sessions. Call for further details. * PITTSBURGH BOXING CLUB - Meets Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday from 6:00pm-8:45pm. Ages 7 and up. Cost for year-round membership is $50. Prepare for Golden Gloves competition or just work out to improve fitness and stamina. * KINDERSPORTS - FREE for kids ages 3-5. Thursdays from 11:00am-noon. Program runs from October 4, 2007 through May.  * INDOOR YOUTH SOCCER - Saturdays (and a couple Sundays) from January 19, 2008 through March 28. Cost to enroll $10. Ages 7-10. Deadline to register: January 12. *CREATIVE MOVEMENT/JUST DANCE 1-2. Begins Monday, February 11, 2008 and runs through April 7. Creative Movement - Ages 2 and 3. Monday from 5:15-6:00pm. Cost: $25 for nine 45 minute classes. Just Dance 1 - Ages 4, 5 and 6. Monday from 6:00-7:00pm. Cost: $30 for nine 1 hour classes. Just Dance 2 - Ages 7 and up. Monday from 7:00-8:00pm. Cost: $30 for nine 1 hour classes. * FLEA MARKETS/CRAFT SALES - Monthly on Saturdays beginning in April. Dates for 2008: April 12, May 10, June 14 and July 12. Cost: $7/space. Bring your own table. Call for more information. * CAR CRUISES - Summer and Fall. Events held on August 8 and September 19. Bring your classic vehicles for a night of good times with friends. Peoples Choice Award, classic music and refreshments. Shows begin and 5:00pm and run until dark. Call for more information. * BROOKLINE BREEZE 5K Run/Walk - The Breeze has become a Brookline tradition, with the 27th running scheduled for Saturday, August 9, 2008. Along with being a Brookline tradition, the Breeze has become one of the premier community races on the runner's calendar. Race Day includes a 5K run, a 5K walk, and a 1 mile fun run for the little ones. There will also be a Community Festival planned for after the race festivities, beginning at noon. Register online or stop by the Recreation Center and pick up a form.  * COMCAST CINEMA IN THE PARK. Thursday nights during summer vacation. The 2008 movie schedule to be announced. * BROOKLINE FALL FLAG FOOTBALL LEAGUES - Sign-ups begin in September. Leagues run from early-November through mid-December. Games on Saturday and Sunday. Boys and girls ages 9-11 and 12-14. Roster positions are limited, so sign up early! Deadline to register: October 10 or when rosters are full. Cost: $20 per player. * HALLOWEEN PARTY - Date to be announced - Ages 3-10. 6:30-8:00pm. * BREAKFAST WITH SANTA - Date to be announced. Begins at 11:00am. * GAMEROOM ACTIVITIES include ping-pong, air hockey, bumper pool, and assorted board games. Playstation 2 (bring a game) is available with staff supervision. Gameroom is open from 1:00-9:00pm daily, subject to availability due to Rec Center program schedule. * WEIGHTROOM is open daily from 1:00-9:00pm. Must be 18 or accompanied by an adult to use the facility. See Recreation Center staff for access. * LIMITED MEETING SPACE is available for Community Groups, Girls Scouts, etc. There is no charge for this privilege, but the space must be reserved and the reservation approved. See Recreation Center staff for available times. * PLAYGROUND PAVILION can be reserved for birthdays or other special occasions on a first-come, first-served basis. There is no charge for this privilege, but the space must be reserved and the reservation approved. See Recreation Center staff for more details. Other programs run seasonally,
so stop by the Recreation Center and pick up
one of our seasonal flyers to see what's new, or call 412-571-3222.  |
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