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Ivory Baker Recreation Center

Formerly known as Oaklawn Recreation Center

1920 Stroud Park Court
Charlotte, NC   28206
Telephone:  704-432-4580
Fax:  704-432-4589          
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Hours of Operation:

Mon - Thur: 9:00am-9:00pm
Fri:  9:00am -8:00pm
Sat: 9:00am-5:00pm  
Sun:
 1:00pm - 5:00pm

View from Stroud Park Court

Features and Amenities:

This facilities offers:

  • Full-Sized Gymnasium
  • Meeting Rooms
  • Multipurpose Rooms
  • Computer Lab

* For rental information, please contact Randy Little to check availability.

Upcoming Programs:

For more information on upcoming events and/or programs, visit http://eParks.charmeck.com and view a complete listing of our programs or email Randy.Little@MecklenburgCountyNC.gov.

Youth Programs

Basketball Registration 
Registration:
October 1-31 
Fee: $55.00

Learn to Play Tennis
7:00-8:30pm Wednesdays, 6 weeks
September 23 - October 28
Fee: $10.00

Hitting Clinic
6:00-7:00PM Mondays
September 14 - October 26
Fee: $10.00

Karate
6:00 - 7:30PM Tues.
Fee: $ 46.00

Short Tee Golf 
6:00-7:00PM Mondays, 5 weeks
September 29-October 27
Fee:  $12.00 per class

Open Gym Basketball (Combined ages) Youth Open Gym: Ages: 17&Up (ID may be required) Tues. & Thurs.   3:30 PM- 5:30 PM Schedule is subject to change.  Fee: Free

After School Program
Youth will be in structured environment for homework, field trips and other social activities. 
2:00PM-6:00PM Mon-Thurs. Aug 24 - Jun 10 (Friday is an optional "free play" day)
Fee: $20 monthly

Teen Programs

Thomas Davis Youth Leadership Academy
All students have the ability to lead, but they seldom receive the proper training or the opportunity to do so. The Youth Leadership Academy  has the goal of building leadership and character through a curriculum structured around this goal.
When: 6:00PM-8:00PM, Mondays (Starting 10/12th )
Fee: Free

Volleyball Clinic
7:00PM-8:30PM Mon. & Wed
Fee: $10

Game Night
Youth and Teens will be able to play the games for the Playstation 2 & 3 and Nintendo Wii Friday Nights 6:00PM-7:30 PM Fee: Free

Adult Programs

Fit-N-Fab Bootcamp
6:00PM-7:00PM Mon. & Weds. 
Fee: $60.00 Monthly
* Call to find out when the next 4 week session begins

Funky Fit Aerobics
9:30AM-10:30AM Sat.
Fee: $5.00
 
Open Gym Volleyball Time: TBA (Sun.) 
Fee: $2.00 

Open Gym Basketball Time: TBA (Sat.)
Fee: $2.00

Seniors Programs

Senior Computer Class
Learn basic computer programming and how to manage e-mail accounts.
10:30-12:00PM, Wednesdays and Thursdays
Fee: Free

Ivory Baker  Recreation Center Staff:

Randy Little - Facility Manager I
Randy.Little@MecklenburgCountyNC.gov

David Turck - Recreation Specialist
David.Turck@MecklenburgCountyNC.gov

Sonya Smith - Recreation Specialist
Sonya.Smith@MecklenburgCountyNC.gov

Angela Roberson - Administrative Support Assistant II
Angela.Roberson@MecklenburgCountyNC.gov

Yolanda Horton - Recreation Center Assistant
Yolanda.Horton@MecklenburgCountyNC.gov

Victor Byrd - Recreation Center Assistant
Victor.Byrd@MecklenburgCountyNC.gov

LaShawn Thorpe - Recreation Center Assistant
Lashawn.Thorpe@MecklenburgCountyNC.gov

Yaquii Matthews - Recreation Center Assistant
Yaquii.Matthews@MecklenburgCountyNC.gov

Facility Image Gallery:

Thomas Davis Defending Dreams Foundation Youth Football Camp 2009.
TDDDF featured Thomas Davis of the Carolina Panthers with several teammates and NFL players in attendance to assist more than 100 youth interesting learning the fundamentals of football.  (May 16th, 2009)

 

Thomas Davis Football Camp Image 1
Thomas Davis & Campers

 

Thomas Davis Football Camp Image 2
Thomas Davis, (center) interacting and with the youth that attended the camp

Gym
Gym

 

Meeting A/B
Meeting A/B

 

Courtyard area
Courtyard Area

 

Lobby area
Lobby Area

 

Lobby area with Meeting A/B view
Lobby Area with Meeting A/B View

Multipurpose Room 4/5
Multipurpose Room 4/5 

Computer Lab Area
Computer Lab Area
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