Farwell Recreation Center Gymnasium Addition

Location: Detroit, MI
Size: Gymnasium addition - 10,000 SF
Existing facility – 24,000 SF
Status: Under construction

The expansion of the existing Farwell Recreation Center by constructing a new gymnasium will provide new activities and sports programs for residents. The original recreation center building was built in 2005. The original plan was to include a gymnasium, but it was omitted due to budget. For many years, the community has provided consistent feedback requesting a gymnasium. Farwell is in District 3, Northeast Detroit, which has higher than average youth population density. The existing center is mostly used by seniors, due to a lack of facilities to provide sports activities and youth-centered programming. The new gymnasium will accommodate multi-sports activities such as basketball, pickleball, and volleyball. The goal is to create an inviting recreation center to encourage the community to use the center for sports, educational, and art programs, and a space for community gatherings.