community center
noun
: a building or group of buildings for a community's educational and recreational activities
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Project Elevate, which will be located at the southeast corner of Elk Grove Boulevard and Big Horn Boulevard, is across the street from District56, the city’s community center.
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Camryn Dadey, Sacbee.com, 24 Apr. 2026
Inquire at your local gym, community center or swim school.
—Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 23 Apr. 2026
Breadon said the city broke ground last year on two new community centers in the North End and Dorchester, at an anticipated cost of $110 million and $65 million, respectively.
—Boston Herald Editorial Staff, Boston Herald, 23 Apr. 2026
The 24-year-old art student was among hundreds of people attending an annual clothing swap on Sunday at a community center in Sweden's capital.
—ABC News, 22 Apr. 2026
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Camryn Dadey, Sacbee.com, 24 Apr. 2026
Inquire at your local gym, community center or swim school.
—Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 23 Apr. 2026
Breadon said the city broke ground last year on two new community centers in the North End and Dorchester, at an anticipated cost of $110 million and $65 million, respectively.
—Boston Herald Editorial Staff, Boston Herald, 23 Apr. 2026
The 24-year-old art student was among hundreds of people attending an annual clothing swap on Sunday at a community center in Sweden's capital.
—ABC News, 22 Apr. 2026
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“Community center.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/community%20center. Accessed 26 Apr. 2026.
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