Helena Parks & Recreation

The City of Helena Parks and Recreation Department is committed to the creating and maintaining safe and enjoyable parks and recreation areas for the present and future needs of our residents.

Helena Community Center

The Run-Off Election will be held
in the Community Center for all Residents Located in Beat-21 Voting Area.

April 24, 2012 7:00am - 7:00pm

(Please come out and exercise your right to vote.)

Evening hours are: Tuesday 6:00pm - 9:00pm

Thursday 6:00pm - 9:00pm

There will be no Evening Basketball Until May 1, 2012

Morning Walking Track and Basketball Court will be open

Monday - Friday

8:00am -10:00am.

Basketball Court is for Helena residents only. A photo I.D. will be required before Entering.

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Birthday Parties for children not permitted

Available Space For Events

There are 4 conference rooms, 4 classrooms and 2 banquet rooms that are available to rent.

Rooms may be reserved by contacting Bill Miller at 205-620-2877 or email him at billatthepark@yahoo.com

                  Please check back on a regular basis for any changes or exciting events!

COST OF ROOMS

Size        Seats             Cost     Restrictions     Deposit

Small Rooms      6 to 10    $30.00per hr $50.00

Medium Rooms     10 to 30    $40.00per hr $50.00

Cafeteria/Kitchen     up to 60    $60.00per hr        3hr min. $150.00

Gym & Cafeteria/kitchen    up to 250    $135.00per hr        3hr min. $150.00

For information, please contact Bill Miller at 205-620-2877 or email billatthepark@yahoo.com

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         Directions:

               110 Sports Complex Dr. Helena Al, 35080

From I-459

Take the Helena exit (Morgan Road) and go South East (McDonalds will be on your right). This is Morgan Road/county road 52. Follow 52 into Helena. Turn left at the intersection of SR-261 (Helena Tire and Wheel will be on your right as you turn.) Follow 261 into downtown Helena. Go over 2 sets of railroad tracks. The Community Center is on Ruffin Road the first left after the second set of railroad tracks. This is a new road to the ball fields.

From I-65

Take the Valleydale exit, exit to the right toward Hwy 31. Continue straight on Valleydale crossing Hwy 31. After crossing 31 Valleydale becomes SR-261. Following SR-261, you will come to a rock quarry. One half mile after the rock quarry, turn onto Ruffin Road. It will be on your right. This is a new road to the ballfields. If you cross the railroad tracks you have gone too far.


For GPS Users:    Use "Ruffin Rd, Helena Al 35080" as the address. The Community Center and Sports Complex is the only thing on this road.



                   Community Center Room Sponsors:

           Penhale Room                                  Mayor Penhale
           Larry Childers Room                     Joy Childers
           Cris Nelson Room                           Cris Nelson
           Conference Room                            Keller Williams Realty
           Conference Room                            Rep. Mary Sue McClurkin
           Conference Room                            Cam Ward

Rules for Court Use

1. No hard sole shoes are to be worn while playing on the court.

2. No slam dunking or hanging on basketball rims.

3. No food or drink allowed on the playing surface.

4. Any profanity, fighting or destruction of property will result in suspension from the facility or

    permanent loss of facility use.

5. Parents are asked to watch your children. The facility does not have an area for childcare and we

   are not responsible for watching your child while you are on the court. Be considerate of the other

    adults using the facility.

6. No organized practices allowed.

7. Open gym can be cancelled at anytime due to maintenance or recreational programming needs.

8. Policies are subject to change.

Rules for walking track use

1. Sneakers/walking shoes only, no cleats allowed.

2. Jogging and running are not permitted.

3. Parents are asked to watch their children. The facility does not have an area for childcare and we

    are not responsible for watching your child while you are on the track. Be considerate of the other

    adults using the facility.

4. Enter and exit through the gym entrance.

5. All participants must accept the guidelines.

6. Any profanity, fighting or destruction of property will result in suspension from the facility or

permanent loss of   facility use.

For any additional information please contact Bill Miller 205-620-2877 or e-mail billatthepark@yahoo.com